Robert Saxton's The Resurrection Of The Soldiers for String Orchestra.Composed and published 2016.Duration: c. 12 minutes.The Resurrection Of The Soldiers for String Orchestra was commissioned by George Vass to whom it is dedicated and the English Symphony Orchestra for the 2016 Presteigne Festival with funds generously provided by the John S. Cohen Foundation and the Arts Council of England. The title derives from the final panel of Stanley Spencer’s Sandham Chapel visionary series of paintings which were the result of Spencer’s experiencesin the British army in World War One and depicts soldiers emerging from their graves on the last day. The music is in three continuous sections: a slow sustained introduction which is in essence a descent from the note E by means of a prolation canon but which ascends to a rather intense climactic point before finally falling and giving way to an active fugue which after arriving at an anguished sustained climax is succeeded by a closing slow movement consisting of a rising melodic line which permeates the entire texture heterophonically leading to the closing E major triad. The work thus traces a cyclical pitch path which while tracing a cyclical path also develops expressively towards a sense of hope and resurrection. - Robert Saxton April 2016

FJH is proud to offer this wonderful arrangement of the first movement of Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 4. This slightly shorter version works extremely well for string orchestra and is ideal for contests and festivals. Robert D. McCashin has used his own extensive experience as a university orchestra director to carefully bow and articulate each part with musical and pedagogical needs in mind.

Par GAYE MARVIN / LONGFIELD ROBERT (Arr.). Though initially written over 50 years ago, Marvin Gaye's plea for peace and understanding is a message that still resonates strongly and needs to be heard. This arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield maintains the original's easy cool and R

Robert Frost. Twenty fun-to-play early grade pieces intended for use as materials to supplement any beginning string orchestra course. A quality selection encompassing a variety of keys styles and tempos. Each section has theopportunity to play the melody or an important melodic line.

Veteran music educator and writer Robert Longfield brings a fresh approach to this beginning level overture. The easy and unique special string effects will give your students wonderful exposure to programmatic-style music and orchestration.

Set of three performing scores for Jeremy Dale Roberts' Croquis for String Trio.Published 1976-1990 this piece was first performed at the Venice Biennale and was first broadcast by members ofArditti Quartet - irvine Arditti Levine Andrade Rohan de Saram.Croquis is in three parts:Cahier 1 - 17 minutesCahier 2 - 16 minutesCahier 3 - 18 minutes

Combining elements of the blues rondo form and a driving 7/8 meter this energetic work from Robert Longfield makes use of classical and jazz figures. The 7/8 meter is very intuitive and provides a rhythmic pulse throughout the piece. A swing section toward the end is an excellent teaching tool and will surely delight both your students and audience.

Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style of Riverdance and traditional Celtic music! Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon Hee Newbold this air and jig is a dramatic finale to any concert. Dazzling violin solos (both lyrical and technical) and highly rhythmic passages accompanied by drum set really set this work apart. Optional piano and harp add to the ethnic sound of a work destined to bring down the house. The ultimate closer!

This joyful, fast-paced composition by Robert Sheldon gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the orchestra. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune perfect for beginners and a great addition to a festival or contest program. (1:25) / Orchestre A Cordes

A collection of elementary level ensemble pieces for Strings with Piano accompaniment by Robert S. Frost.