Par MEYER RICHARD. Written as a metaphor for the hardship and isolation caused by the 2020 pandemic, this dramatic tone poem is a testament to courage and the undaunted nature of the human spirit. The piece follows the voyage of a ship and its crew to the open sea and into a devastating storm resulting in the separation of the crew and its ultimate reunion. The memorable melodies and stirring harmonies are sure to peak your students' imaginations while a variety of key and time signatures will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. A percussion part has been included to add touches of nautical color, resulting in an emotional, picturesque voyage with a cinematic flair. Check out Voyagers We, Undaunted by Richard Meyer! (6:40) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

2002 marks the 100th birthday of one of America's top Broadway composers. Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary and his influence continues even today. This new medley for choir bandand optional strings salutes the achievements of this Broadway legend. Songs include: Do-Re-Mi I Whistle A Happy Tune June Is Bustin' Out All Over The March Of The Siamese Children My Funny Valentine Oklahoma Slaughter OnTenth Avenue The Sound Of Music The Surrey With The Fringe On Top There Is Nothin' Like A Dame. •08621218 SATB $2.95 •08621219 SAB $2.95 •08621220 SSA $2.95 •04490207 String Pak $45.00 •08621221ShowTrax CD $40.00.

Par MEYER RICHARD. This lively rondo begins with the famous theme from Paganini's Caprice #24, reworked into a 5/4 dance with a cool vibe. Woven into the rondo form are three original dances (a tango, a country dance and a waltz)---each a musical adventure of its own. The colorful orchestration by Richard Meyer gives every member of your ensemble an unforgettable and joyful experience while the wide variety of playing styles and musical challenges make New Chances, New Dances an imaginative selection---the perfect choice for contest or festival. (4:10) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Written to celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Joliet Township High School Orchestras of Illinois, 'Stone and Steel' is a modern concert overture by Richard Meyer that treats the listener and performer to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins with a heavy, ponderous theme marked 'Molto pesante,' which depicts the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet the nickname 'City of Stone' in the early 1800s. The mood soon changes and we can visualize huge barges laden down with stone, making their way through the city's large lift bridges and into the famous Illinois and Michigan Canal on their way to regional customers. With the construction of a steel mill in 1869, Joliet became known as the 'City of Steel.' Stone and steel were now shipped by both canal and railroad, and this exciting new age is represented by a modern, fast-moving theme in a bright major key. The two themes, 'stone' and 'steel,' are then further developed, and the piece culminates in a majestic, celebratory final statement of the 'steel' theme. (6:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Flexible String Orchestra-Seven well known songs from around the world jazzed up by Richard Kershaw.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

The classic winter and holiday choral work transforms wonderfully into a terrific showcase for string orchestra. The festive ethnic-dance style is filled with energy and enthusiasm for both players and audiences.

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

This holiday ballad from the Carpenters is perfect for developing string ensembles with an easy moving pop style and approachable melody all in a well-crafted version by Larry Moore.

This timeless standard is skillfully arranged for strings by John Wasson allowing your students to experience the simple beauty of this melody in a setting that will make them sound just like a professional studio orchestra.

These stringsets arrange seven classic melodies from 'The King and I' and 'South Pacific' for intermediate string ensemble. The arrangements are relatively straightforward great fun to play and will make the perfect programme for the end of term concert.