for Strings Score and Parts. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Sinfonia No. 15 by Johann Sebastian Bach, originally for piano solo, is now available for string orchestras because of Shirl Jae Atwell\'s musical arrangement. Sinfonia No. 15 arranged in the original key of B minor, with an altered time signature from 9/16 to 9/8, is much more friendly for student musicians. Bach\'s Sinfonia No. 15, arranged by Atwell, is a great addition to string orchestra programs through dance-like eighth notes and flashy sixteenth-note arpeggiated sections creating an exciting Baroque experience. Teachers will love exploring the key of B minor, arpeggios galore for all instruments, bow distribution with 1/16ths as well as sustained notes, and the overall Baroque style found in this string orchestra arrangement by Atwell. Sinfonia No. 15 treats orchestras and audiences to the allure of the Baroque Era. / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Finally an accessible piece for young string students with options to teach improvisation! Written by jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard Calypso is based on rhythms and singable melodies inspired by music of the Caribbean. An optional solo section can be opened up to feature as many of your students as desired and solo sheets are provided for all instruments to help teach basic elements of improvisation along with an included sample solo. Optional drum set really adds to the Caribbean fun!

Bring the excitement of traditional Latin dance to the string orchestra with this collection. Explore the 'clave,' or rhythmic groove styles, such as the Merengue, Tango, Mambo, and others in a flexible format. All instruments have the melody, a harmony part, and an accompaniment/bass line. Easy hand percussion parts are included for the string players to perform or the optional drumset part can be used. The use of piano and guitar is recommended for authenticity but not necessary. All text appears in both English and Spanish. / Orchestre A Cordes

You’ll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments (D-B). The piece has a Renaissance quality to it and includes a lyrical processional theme (at the same tempo) to work on legato playing. An optional tambourine part is included. Brian Balmages’ music has been performed by professional orchestras around the country now you can bring his music into your own concert hall! (2:14)

Sonata In D (K. 119) and Sonata In E (K. 215)-These arrangements of two keyboard sonatas by Scarlatti are stylish and approachable. The first sonata is vivacious and dance-like and the second is slower more restrained and melodic in character with equally varied writing for all instruments.

Australian composer and violinist Keith Sharp has written this celtic-sounding melody in a piece that has a great deal of performance flexibility. The piece is divided into three main lines a melody harmony and bass line. All instruments are provided with two parts a melody part and an easier harmony part (which covers harmony or bass depending on the instrument). A perfect way to accommodate an ensemble with players of different abilities. Highly recommended!

This lovely melody has become one of O'Carolan's most popular pieces. In this arrangement the melody is shared by all instruments giving young students the opportunity to play with expression. An optional harp part is also included to add another dimension to a string orchestra performance. (2:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

A favorite if there ever was one, this melody is perfect for first position playing. All instruments first play the melody in its entirety, followed by a section harmonized in the style of Beethoven. (1:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

The opening viola solo is cued in all instruments so you can easily feature any soloist section or mixed group. Come experience a pirate story complete with the dreaded flag the Jolly Roger buried treasure and adventure on the high seas!

Taken from Mozart's 17 Divertimenti for Various Instruments this transcription makes ideal teaching and performance material with integral interesting writing for all instruments.

Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance flexibility. Melodic material is included for all instruments (which only use quarter notes throughout the entire work). Be sure to listen for the actual sounding of the cuckoo clock at the end of the piece!

This well-orchestrated and clever arrangement of La Cinquantaine is just what you would expect from New York Pops arranger Stan Applebaum. The classical melody from French composer Gabriele-Marie takes on new life in a version that will delight your audience while providing a wealth of teaching opportunities for all instruments.

British composer Michael Nyman ‘discovered’ this work when he played Leporello’s catalogue aria from Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni on the Piano in the style of Jerry Lee Lewis. He has written that that musical discovery ‘dictatedthe dynamic articulation and texture of everything I’ve subsequently done’. The work is based on the first sixteen bars of the Catalogue Aria with thrusting rhythmic propulsion and repeated double stops for all instrumentsproduced within a short thrilling time frame.