SKU: AP.41204S

UPC: 038081471877. English.

This delightful aria finds a perfect setting with a string orchestra. The delicate melodies flow effortlessly off the page. Everyone gets to have fun playing pizzicato. And it works well with smaller orchestras too! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48037

UPC: 038081557472. English. Traditional French Folk Songs; Jacques Offenbach.

This piece arranged by Bob Phillips is a cute, fun, and easy medley of French music that uses four (quatre) well-known songs and builds to an exciting finish with the famous Can Can. It will also provide the opportunity for cross-cultural study. The melodies lie well on all the instruments, so it can be a great way to feature any section. Challenge your orchestra to see how fast they can play the ending! (2:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.36008S

UPC: 038081416359. English.

Good, solid Mozart! Perfect for any festival or contest and it's really fun to tell the orchestra that he wrote this when he was nine years old! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47439

ISBN 9781470655181. UPC: 038081544724. English.

A fun new arrangement of a beloved holiday classic closely follows the original, though it is still playable for this level orchestra. Set in Bb by Bud Caputo, all parts remain in 1st position with minimal extensions. Optional percussion parts are included; however, other than the sleigh bells, all parts can be covered in the strings.

SKU: AP.48056

ISBN 9781470656331. UPC: 038081558615. English.

If I Can't Have You was performed by Shawn Mendes and is now arranged for string orchestra by Victor López. This Hot 100 hit is guaranteed to rock the house at your next concert. Hitting No. 1 on the iTunes chart, this solid pop-rock song will certainly add a little pizzazz to your program. A brilliant and unforgettable catchy melody, along with an upbeat groove, drives this solid pop-rock song from a new pop troubadour. Get the audience clapping along and let them have some fun. (2:20).

SKU: AP.47436S

UPC: 038081542010. English. Traditional; John Nieto.

Two traditional mariachi tunes, Alá en el Rancho Grande and La Adelita, along with a new original, Polka de San Antonio by John Nieto, form a fabulous medley for any happy occasion---any fiesta. As the title (translated The Festival of Strings) indicates, make it a party! In 2/4 and first position with some chromatic alterations, this piece is accessible and fun to play. The rhythmic pulse continues throughout this exciting piece.
For additional exploration of mariachi repertoire for the string orchestra or small ensembles, see Mariachi Philharmonic by Bob Phillips and John Nieto at alfred.com.

SKU: AP.40483S

UPC: 038081456386. English.

Feature your magnificent violas in this Western-flavored section feature that will give your unsung heroes a chance to show off a variety of playing styles. The piece is divided into three distinct parts---a heroic opening theme, a rousing and flashy fiddle melody, and a beautifully flowing legato section. Easy to put together and fun for every section, this is a wonderful way to introduce your audience (and the rest of your string orchestra) to the wide variety of timbres this too-often neglected instrument can achieve. Great for recruiting concerts! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47459S

UPC: 038081548920. English.

A great concert closer or opener, this piece is rhythmic and dance-like with a reflective lyric section and melodic parts for every instrument section. Musically sophisticated but written completely in 1st position, this piece will be fun for students to play while they develop their accented and legato bow strokes. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 2).

SKU: AP.41183

UPC: 038081465678. English.

This fun little tune is in the style of a Baroque gavotte. Every section plays the melody and the 2nd violin often doubles the viola. The perfect piece for a first orchestra experience! (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.41273

UPC: 038081483788. English.

A fun and challenging multi-meter work for a mature school orchestra! The waltz stalls and lurches through the melody with rapidly changing time signatures to give a crazy, off-kilter feel to the work. This piece is ripe for some on-stage theatrics. (2:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.38468S

UPC: 038081434629. English.

Jingle Bells has been transformed into a Viennese-style waltz and combined with We Wish You a Merry Christmas in this charming selection perfect for your second-year players' holiday concert. In the keys of D and G major, this light-hearted dance features every section of the orchestra and reinforces hooked bowings, eighth note runs, and a variety of triple-meter rhythmic patterns. A fun and educational way to challenge your students technically, while taking your orchestra to that next level of maturity.

SKU: AP.46677S

ISBN 9781470658151. UPC: 038081533223. English.

Zombies are everywhere these days---at least in songs, movies, and on TV! This original piece is a tip of the hat to the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written for first year orchestra students, Zombie Dance by Michael Story uses mostly quarter note rhythms and D-, A-, and G-string notes including a few C-naturals. Very easy optional piano and percussion parts are included, however it is playable by strings alone. Have fun with this one! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48056S

ISBN 9781470656348. UPC: 038081558622. English.

If I Can't Have You was performed by Shawn Mendes and is now arranged for string orchestra by Victor López. This Hot 100 hit is guaranteed to rock the house at your next concert. Hitting No. 1 on the iTunes chart, this solid pop-rock song will certainly add a little pizzazz to your program. A brilliant and unforgettable catchy melody, along with an upbeat groove, drives this solid pop-rock song from a new pop troubadour. Get the audience clapping along and let them have some fun. (2:20).