SKU: FJ.ST6172S
English.
Originally written for brass, this exceptional work by Victor Ewald translates beautifully for strings. What is more, this gives your students a great opportunity to play an extended and fully realized piece of Russian Romantic music without anything being watered down. An excellent addition to the repertoire!
About FJH String Orchestra
More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up
SKU: FJ.ST6285S
Take your ensemble to the next musical level with this inspirational work based on a powerful quote by Russian-American novelist Ayn Rand. Scored for strings and piano, the long, lyrical lines remind us that we should never give up our dreams - they do exist, and they are possible. An emotional and stunning masterpiece.
SKU: FJ.ST6469
UPC: 241444397862. English.
From the intensity of despair and despondency to the tranquility of peace and hope, this arrangement will challenge the musical maturity of your group. The opening violin solo leads to a range of textures and harmonic twists as the music takes the listener on a beautiful, yet intense emotional journey. Stunning.
SKU: FJ.ST6422S
This accessible yet authentic arrangement is based on four well-known themes from Bizet's popular opera: Prelude, Aragonaise (Dance of Aragon), Habanera, and Dance Bohème (Gypsy Dance). From the foreboding introduction to the dancing and swirling ending, this spectacular arrangement has it all!
SKU: KJ.SO363C
UPC: 084027044155.
A programmatic-type piece, the music tells a story of bravery and heroism during challenging situations, no matter what they might be. A beautiful middle section played by divisi violas and cellos gives respite before returning to the dynamic original theme. Duration: 4:15.
SKU: FJ.ST6386S
Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this living moon, portraying various emotions including the loneliness of seeing us from space. It also includes moments of comfort as the moon proudly watches over us, much as a parent watches over a child. Simply stunning, whether you have a grade 2 or a grade 6 ensemble.
About FJH Developing Strings
Slightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5
SKU: KN.KEN10125S
UPC: 822795101256.
Based on the popular Hanukkah song, Ma'oz Tzur, this theme-and-variations arrangement features every section of the orchestra. It offers great opportunities for strengthening high 3rd finger technique on violin and viola, extensions on cello, and third-position playing on violin. Dramatic contrasts in dynamics create an air of excitement throughout, and lots of tutti scoring builds student confidence. Duration 4:15.
SKU: FJ.ST6396S
The bittersweet longing for a love across cultural boundaries begins this visit to Ireland with The Flower of Magherally and solo opportunities for your principal violist. A boisterous slip jig in 9/8 meter gives all students a workout with a variety of bowings and styles both on and off the string.
SKU: AP.29760S
UPC: 038081320786. English. Traditional.
New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, Joe Turner and Worried Man Blues. The cellos state the first theme and then the chart expands with each section playing an important role. An exciting ensemble section provides a spot for improvisation or performing the written solos that are included. (4:45).
SKU: FJ.ST6465
UPC: 241444397480. English.
Written after Mendelssohn visited Fingal's Cave off the coast of Scotland, this music showcases the composer's comment that it is in pictures, ruins and natural surroundings that I find the most music. Throughout the overture, one feels the undulation of the sea, the swirling waters washing up onto the formation, and the mesmerizing enchantment of his experience. (3:15).
SKU: FJ.ST6113S
This easy and charming arrangement includes three popular French folk songs: Ton moulin, Chevaliers de la table ronde, and Vive la compagnie. With interesting melodic parts for everyone in the ensemble, this piece also uses pizzicato and includes an easy time change from 4/4 to 2/4. Great educational opportunities, classic melodies, and solid scoring make this an ideal choice for younger players.
About FJH Beginning Strings
Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5
SKU: FJ.ST6456
UPC: 241444389188. English.
An emotionally charged and personal work. Written to simultaneously depict the journey of graduating seniors with the composer's own journey to the other side of the world without his family, the music pulls at every emotional string it can find. From moments of solitude to times of sheer passion, fear, and eventual comfort, this is certain to take you on a powerful journey beyond anything you could possibly imagine.
SKU: FJ.ST6336S
The Allegro Moderato (first movement) from Mozart's Symphony No. 29 contains that delicate balance between his graceful lyricism and his signature tempestuous energy. This shockingly authentic arrangement allows your string students to experience all the intensity of the original without having to bring in wind players.
SKU: FJ.ST6456S
SKU: FJ.ST6364
UPC: 674398232758. English.
The Allegro molto from Mozart's Symphony No. 40 is arguably one of the most well-known melodies in all of classical literature. This arrangement goes well beyond the melody to give a broad representation of the entire movement while remaining very accessible to students.
SKU: FJ.ST6465S
Written after Mendelssohn visited Fingal's Cave off the coast of Scotland, this music showcases the composer's comment that it is in pictures, ruins and natural surroundings that I find the most music. Throughout the overture, one feels the undulation of the sea, the swirling waters washing up onto the formation, and the mesmerizing enchantment of his experience.
SKU: KN.KEN10083S
UPC: 822795100839.
This powerful arrangement of the popular tone poem by Moussorgsky makes for a great festival selection. Different string articulations are employed to achieve orchestral color, and all parts share melodic material and chromatic passages. Duration 5:15.
