Mozart's Requiem in D Minor is a sublime work. The Kyrie is a masterful lesson in fugal writing, requiring the students to 'count like crazy.' Every section of the orchestra plays the syncopated entries, tied rhythms, and running sixteenth note passages. The tempo can be slightly adjusted to suit the technical ability of the ensemble. Eighth notes should be slightly separated, whilst 16th notes are played detaché. This arrangement would make an interestingly contrasted concert item with Loreta Fin's arrangement of the beautiful 'Lacrymosa' from the same Requiem (76-44507). / Orchestre A Cordes

Dvorak's Serenade in E major for string orchestra is one of his most popular and frequently played works. It was written in the spring of 1875, when he had just experienced his first successes at the conductor's podium and had received a state arts scholarship. The score and parts were published by Bote and Bock, Berlin, in 1879. This Urtext edition is based on the composer's autograph score. It corrects mistakes found in the first edition and so, for the first time, the editor incorporates omitted passages from the autograph, marking them with Vi-de. This reconstruction makes it possible to clarify the piece's structure. The author of the Foreword, Katerina Nova, is head of the Dvorak Museum in Prague. / Orchestre A Cordes

Think Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide but just for strings! Written to be used for outreach or recruiting concerts, this piece is a great way to educate audiences of all ages about the different instruments of the string orchestra. All of your students will love getting a chance in the spotlight as the simple main theme is followed by five variations, each featuring a different section (yes, Violins I and II get their own separate variation!). The piece concludes with a rousing 6/8 finale in which phrases of the theme are tossed from section to section, giving your audience a final review of what they have learned. Very playable and very enjoyable for all! (6:10) / Orchestre A Cordes

for String Orchestra Score. Par SIBELIUS JEAN / LATHAM LYNNE (Arr.). This arrangement keeps the dramatic character of the original, but in changing the key to D minor, avoids some of the messy chromaticism. The introduction features the low strings and there are moments for just the 1st 2 desks to shine. This rousing work will most certainly enhance the tone production of your group!/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Wilson Peter (Arranger). Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements of three irresistible pieces from popular Christmas songs for young string players: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be included, with Piano accompaniments. Put the CD-Rom in a computer to access PDFs of all ten instrumental parts and print out as many as are needed. Put it in a standard CD player to hear the free audio tracks of the Piano accompaniments - ideal for rehearsals and performances./ Répertoire / Conducteur et Poche

Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements for young string players of two famous James Bond themes and one great new original James Bond piece by Peter Wilson: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be included, with Piano accompaniments. Put the CD-Rom in a computer to access PDFs of all ten instrumental parts and print out as many as are needed. Put it in a standard CD player to hear the free audio tracks of the Piano accompaniments - ideal for rehearsals and performances./ Recueil / Conducteur

Par PART ARVO. This piece is Pärt's tribute to Benjamin Britten who died in 1976. Arvo Pärt: In the past years we have had many losses in the world of music to mourn. Why did the date of Benjamin Britten's death - 4 December 1976 - touch such a chord in me? During this time I was obviously at the point where I could recognize the magnitude of such a loss. Inexplicable feelings of guilt, more than that even, arose in me. I had just discovered Britten for myself. Just before his death I began to appreciate the unusual purity of his music - I had had the impression of the same kind of purity in the ballads of Guillaume de Machaut. And besides, for a long time I had wanted to meet Britten personally - and now it would not come to that. 'The last chord of Cantus is seemingly never-ending. It just stands there, neither growing nor decaying. Something has been achieved and it shouldn't be given up. The content of the whole work leads up to this point.' Nora Pärt/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes et Cloche

This ancient Irish tune, still popular and perfectly arranged for maximum effect, will take the audience back to the old country. Just add some history of the U.K. for a cross-curricular unit. (3:05) / Orchestre A Cordes

With 14 nominations and 6 Oscars, La La Land and its charismatic cast cultivated a new worldwide audience for film musicals. With memorable songs by composer Justin Hurwitz (including Oscar winner City of Stars), Larry Moore's superb arrangement is great entertainment for most any performance. Includes: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Mia and Sebastian's Theme, Audition (The Fools Who Dream). / Ensemble A Cordes

Sauter dessus '... vos enfants vont adorer celui-ci. Il a une mélodie audacieuse, rythmes accrocheurs et vient juste des charts de danse. Initialement enregistré le retour au début des années 60 et rendu populaire à nouveau par Sugarhill Gang. Dur : 03:00 / Scores

Par NELSON SHEILA MARY. Huit pièces simples pour quatuors à cordes élémentaires ou orchestres à cordes de jusqu'à eightparts. Une partie de piano peut servir à remplir pour tous les joueurs manquants. Conçu pour donner des débutants leur premier goût du groupe jouant. Comprend un violon très facile facultatif / Pédagogie / Répertoire / 4 à 8 Cordes et Piano Ad Libitum