SKU: AP.44836S
UPC: 038081518312. English.
This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountain area. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. In fact, Appalachian music is one of the best-known manifestations of the culture. Traditional Appalachian music is derived primarily from the English and Scottish ballad tradition and Irish and Scottish fiddle music. African-American blues musicians played a significant role in developing the instrumental aspects of Appalachian music as well. (2:15).
SKU: AP.48037S
UPC: 038081557489. 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).
SKU: AP.42063
UPC: 038081484037. English. Traditional Irish Carol.
In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and peaceful atmosphere that surely will be remembered long after the concert is over. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.1-ADV40026
UPC: 805095400267. English. Traditional.
This cheerful arrangement of a German Christmas carol, Morgen Kinder wird's was geben, or Tomorrow, Children, Just Wait! is to be executed at a moderate tempo. The setting is easy yet effective. The well-known melody is framed by amusing interludes and it is well suited for opening or closing a concert. Arranged for string orchestra.
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.49929
ISBN 9781470662240. UPC: 038081579443. English.
The Harvest Home, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a traditional hornpipe that is a perfect teaching piece for your young orchestra. All sections get a chance to play the melody, and the students will learn about string crossings, pizzicato, dynamics, and musical phrasing. This fun piece will be a great opener or closer to any concert or festival performance! (2:00) Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 4.
SKU: AP.40415S
UPC: 038081453385. English. Traditional Sea Shanty.
Engage the imagination to build expressive playing as the orchestra plays out this old story of a lost ship. Combining original material as well as the sea shanty Spanish Ladies, this piece will be perfect on any concert program.
SKU: AP.45832S
UPC: 038081523408. English. Traditional.
This patriotic classic, The Marines' Hymn, is sure to become a go-to piece in your library as it introduces basic march style and provides teaching opportunities! Arranged by Bob Cerulli, this stirring piece reinforces hi 2 and lo 2 while the melody moves around the orchestra. (2:10).
SKU: AP.42063S
UPC: 038081484044. English. Traditional Irish Carol.
SKU: AP.43863S
UPC: 038081507118. English. Traditional American Folk Song.
Next stop---Fiddlin' Casey Jones--- a piece that's guaranteed to get both the orchestra and audience rolling along! This is a sparkling arrangement of the beloved American folk song that beginning / intermediate string players will have the skills to play, but more advanced students will find delightfully challenging. All sections of the orchestra are featured, with opportunities for optional improvised solos. Fiddlin' Casey Jones is a great opener or closer for any concert program. All aboard! (2:20).
SKU: AP.45832
UPC: 038081523392. English. Traditional.
This patriotic classic is sure to become a go-to piece in your library as it introduces basic march style and provides teaching opportunities! Arranged by Bob Cerulli, this stirring piece reinforces hi 2 and lo 2 while the melody moves around the orchestra. (2:10).
SKU: AP.50828
ISBN 9781470666217. UPC: 038081584829. English.
Three beautiful tunes in an easy medley! Songs of Mexico is a set of three traditional Mexican folk songs arranged by Bob Phillips for beginning string orchestra. The entire piece can be played on the D and A strings for violins, violas, and cellos, while basses play on the D and G strings. A la Rorro Niño (to the boy/special/darling child) is an infant slumber song. Un Elefante Se Balanceaba (one elephant was balancing) is about an elephant balancing on a spider web with more elephants joining as the song progresses; for example, the second verse would be two elephants, the third verse would be three elephants, and so on. Luz de la Mañana (morning light) is a children's song about morning. (2:05) Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 4.
SKU: AP.31605
UPC: 038081349558. English.
Transport your audience halfway around the world with this poignant, powerful and playful arrangement of traditional Chinese folk melodies. Starting with a plaintive viola solo, then moving through a wide variety of moods, all members of the orchestra will be fully engaged playing music that sounds ancient and fresh at the same time. Perfect for concert or contest, this arrangement written by a middle school teacher has been kid tested and approved.
SKU: AP.48074S
UPC: 038081557076. English. Traditional Chinese Folk Song.
One of the most enduring Chinese melodies dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this arrangement of Feng Yang Song, or Flower Drum Song, will provide technical development, listening skills, and is just beautiful. Arranged by Bob Phillips using the G and D major pentatonic scales, the sounds that might have been heard centuries ago are well-represented in the strings. All sections play the melody as well as accompaniment parts in pizzicato or as percussive taps on the top of their instruments using the finger pads of the left hand. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49463
ISBN 9781470650247. UPC: 038081571027. English.
The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords provide opportunities for artistic expression. A perfect choice to teach a broad range of musical ideas. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:25) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.50828S
ISBN 9781470666224. UPC: 038081584836. English.
SKU: AP.41245S
UPC: 038081483719. English. Traditional.
Bring a fiddle flavor to your orchestra with this simplified arrangement. Perfect for young players. Add hats, bandanas, and square dancing for a fun concert event. (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1, Level 4. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.45879
UPC: 038081529639. English. Traditional.
Gaelic Trilogy by Jim Palmer provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: Faired Hair Mary, Neil Gow's Lament, and Stray Away Child. All sections, including the basses, get a chance to play beautiful melodies as well as interesting accompaniments. Including three distinct styles and tempos, this exciting piece is a great introduction to Irish fiddling. (4:50).
SKU: AP.48085S
ISBN 9781470661472. UPC: 038081554365. English.
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental---free of charge. A unique Hanukkah selection, this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with its haunting melodies. In 4/4 time throughout, using easy rhythms, lifts, tremolo, a few two-note slurs, and ties, along with some cello divisi. The viola part doubles the 2nd violin and the cello doubles the bass. This is an excellent teaching piece for dotted-quarter-note rhythms. The prayer Al Hanissim is sung or read at Hanukkah, expressing thanks for the miracles that have been bestowed upon the people's ancestors. A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks by Susan H. Day will convey a sense of the season. (1:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.49929S
ISBN 9781470662257. UPC: 038081579450. English.
The Harvest Home, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a traditional hornpipe that is a perfect teaching piece for your young orchestra. All sections get a chance to play the melody, and the students will learn about string crossings, pizzicato, dynamics, and musical phrasing. This fun piece will be a great opener or closer to any concert or festival performance! (2:00).
SKU: AP.48074
UPC: 038081557069. English. Traditional Chinese Folk Song.
SKU: AP.49463S
ISBN 9781470650254. UPC: 038081571034. English.
The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords provide opportunities for artistic expression. A perfect choice to teach a broad range of musical ideas. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:25).
SKU: AP.48085
ISBN 9781470661465. UPC: 038081554358. English.
SKU: AP.43746S
UPC: 038081504834. English. English Folk Song.
The perfect first orchestra experience, this tune is straightforward and beautifully simple. All parts remain in 1st position and include only the most basic rhythms. (1:45).
About Orchestra Expressions
Play great songs such as Over the Rainbow, Batman, This Land Is Your Land, and Star Wars (Main Title). Listen to and play a variety of styles of music: popular, traditional, classical, folk and patriotic. Read and write music; compose and improvise. Perform in a concert and play for your family and friends. Be a conductor of the orchestra. Learn about composers, such as Antonin Dvorak, Johann Pachelbel, Jacques Offenbach, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Verdi, George M. Cohan, George Frideric Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, Neal Hefti, and John Williams. Discover how music and art are related. Learn about a variety of musical ensembles including string orchestra, full orchestra, mariachi band, steel drum band, dixieland jazz band, rock band, and more. Play music from around the world, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
SKU: AP.35909S
UPC: 038081420080. English. English Folk Song.
This humorous folk song arrangement should be performed at a brisk tempo. The counterpoint makes it great fun to toss the theme around the sections! Correlated to Orchestra Expressions, Book 2.
SKU: AP.43787S
UPC: 038081505091. English. Traditional Irish Folk Song.
Beautiful, nostalgic, and lush, this intimate arrangement of Carrickfergus by Patrick Roszell, is an excellent tool for teaching phrasing and legato playing. A beautiful moment for your concert or contest! (3:05).
SKU: AP.41180S
UPC: 038081465623. English. Traditional Spanish Folk Tune.
Offering variety and multicultural flavor, this upbeat and joyous Spanish folk song will be at home on any concert program. Though scored for less-experienced players, there is a remarkable fullness and sophistication to the overall sound produced. Here's a definite crowd pleaser that won't take too long to rehearse! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.35925S
UPC: 038081407647. English. Traditional.
One of the most beloved melodies ever written! It has a special meaning to every listener and has endured throughout the years. It is a simple melody and has great elegance. Even though this title may not be one you will recognize, the melody will be one you will know instantly.
SKU: AP.45889S
UPC: 038081529684. English. Traditional.
A Child for Three Kings, a beautiful arrangement by Jim Palmer, combines Greensleeves and We Three Kings to create a Christmas concert selection that will be loved by students and audiences alike. All string parts are interesting and include both melodic and accompaniment figures. The rich harmonies and beautiful melodies will be a great addition to any holiday performance. (3:50).
SKU: AP.41269
UPC: 038081480879. English. Traditional Canadian Folk Song.
For a special touch at your next concert, feature one of Canada's most popular folk songs. Often sung to keep time while canoeing or around campfires, the lyrics are originally from a 19th century poem by First Nations poet Pauline Johnson, making this perfect for cross-cultural study. Although this work can easily be performed with strings alone, percussion instruments, including timpani and bells, expand the palette of colors, helping to create a rich tapestry for your listeners. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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