Thomas Simaku's The Scream for String Orchestra. Based on Edvard Munch’s iconic painting. World Premiere: BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers/dir. Stephen Cleobury King's College Cambridge 17 November 2017.

Heres a tasty concert piece thats light and fun from the master of entertainment music Henry Mancini. Certainly approachable by most any string ensemble this new version for string orchestra is ideal popular music fare thatwill appeal toeveryone.

Traditional Jewish Folksong-Arranged now for string orchestra the text of this traditional Hebrew song provided comfort to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust serving as a beacon of hope for the future and for humankind. A powerful musical moment for the concert stage.

One of the most beloved songs heard so often at many special occasions is now available in this new arrangement for string orchestra. Its popularity during the Christmas season also makes it a great choice for your next holiday concert.

Composer John Leavitt has adapted this string setting from his notable original work for choir. “The One Who Makes Peace ” the beloved Jewish prayer which served as the text basis conveys the underlying emotion thatmakes this work so passionate and effective. Each section of the orchestra has engaging part writing and a short violin cadenza closes this beautiful concert selection.

Heres a delightful movement based on a theme from French composer Saint-Saëns originally written for violin and orchestra. Featuring the familiar “habañera” rhythm throughout Roberts superb newarrangement brings thisstandard of the violin repertoire to the concert stage for string orchestras.

This work features all of your school district's string orchestras at once and was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Freeport, Illinois orchestra program. The piece combines elementary, middle school, and high school string orchestras each playing age-appropriate material, making for the perfect closer to an 'All-City,' multi-level concert. During the course of this energetic rondo, each group is featured on their own melody. As the piece unfolds, the melodies are creatively combined, keeping all the players 'on their toes' and active at all times. Grade levels for the three groups are: Elementary - Grade 1.5 - Middle school - Grade 2.5 - High school - Grade 3.5. (4:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

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) / Orchestre A Cordes

Richard Rodgers would have turned 100 in 2002 and he remains one of America's musical treasures with his endless contributions of hits for the stage screen and concert hall. This musical montage includes several of hismemorable songs arranged for string orchestra by Ted Ricketts. Includes: Song of the High Seas Oklahoma The Sound of Music The Carousel Waltz and Climb Ev'ry Mountain.

One of the best-loved and most endearing works of the late Baroque Vivaldi's set of Violin Concertos The Four Seasons Op.8 are presented here in an authoritative Barenreiter Urtext edition. This publication of Vivaldi’s masterpiece is a critical performing edition of the Manchester manuscript source which originates from Vivaldi’s circle and represents an alternative (in many cases more explicit) version of these famous concertos than the first printed edition published by Le Cene in Amsterdam in 1725.The Manchester source has until now not been used as the primary basis for a modern performing edition andoffers new readings and evidence for players and listeners alike.With Christopher Hogwood’s new edition a fresh gust of wind has taken hold of The Four Seasons.

One of the best-loved and most endearing works of the late Baroque Vivaldi's set of Violin Concertos The Four Seasons Op.8 are presented here in an authoritative Barenreiter Urtext edition. This publication of Vivaldi’s masterpiece is a critical performing edition of the Manchester manuscript source which originates from Vivaldi’s circle and represents an alternative (in many cases more explicit) version of these famous concertos than the first printed edition published by Le Cene in Amsterdam in 1725.The Manchester source has until now not been used as the primary basis for a modern performing edition andoffers new readings and evidence for players and listeners alike.With Christopher Hogwood’s new edition a fresh gust of wind has taken hold of The Four Seasons.

String Quartet No.1 - 'Quartetto Breve' (1952) by Per Nørgård.Programme note:  The spectrum of sound the gesticulation – in short the very nature of the strings – has always had a central place in my output demonstrated by the numbers of string quartets concertos with string soloist chamber and solo works. The interest dates back to my school years when I was fortunate to be able to compose for a cello-playing schoolmate and to accompany him on the piano. I discovered then the innumerable nuances of sound and playing varieties offered by just one bow four strings andfive fingers..  My first string quartet – Quartetto Breve – has a firm root in the Nordic tradition and is strongly inspired by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) and my teacher Vagn Holmboe (1909-96).  Per Nørgård (1998) 

Pop Specials for Strings - Grade 3-4. Par WILLIAMS JOHN. Larry Moore's excellent arrangement for string orchestra captures all the grandeur, urgency, and pathos of John Williams' theme from the latest installment of the Star Wars saga! This would be a truly magnificent concert opener for your students! / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes