By Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Arranged by Robert Longfield. Score and Parts. Easy Pop Specials For Strings. Grade 2. Published by Hal Leonard

By Randy Sabien. Music by Randy Sabien. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Alternatives. Jazz. Level: 4 (grade 4). Conductor Score and Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS232

Composed by James Lockett. Yas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 1 minute, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS232. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS232).

ISBN 9781491164846. UPC: 680160923755. Key: D major.

12th Street Blues is a fun piece that introduces the young orchestra to the basics of blues in an accessible and enjoyable way. Teaching opportunities include triplets, staccato articulations, dynamic changes, and simple shuffle rhythms at the end of each phrase. The harmony is based on the blues scale, allowing students to work on playing C-natural and F-natural accidentals, the flat 3rd and the flat 7th degrees in D major. The optional piano accompaniment offers harmonic and rhythmic support. The B-section includes a fun shout at the end of each phrase and the piece ends with a shout as well. 12th Street Blues will be a fun piece for students and orchestra alike.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Drum Set, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS74

Composed by Matt Turner. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+10+10+16+10+1+3+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 49 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS74. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS74).

ISBN 9780825894756. UPC: 798408094751. 9 x 12 inches. Key: Ab minor.

Four on the floor funk tune for strings?! How cool is that! This piece grooves from start to finish containing true funk rhythms, challenging your students, but well worth the effort!.
The title says it all. This riff-packed funk piece offers an exciting opportunity for students to explore the rhythms and sounds made famous by Sly and The Family Stone, James Brown, and Earth, Wind and Fire. A sample solo is provided, but fea- tured soloists should improvise their own solos using either an A-minor pentatonic scale (A, C, D, E, G, A) or an A-blues scale (A, C, D, D≥, E, G, A). While soloing, keep it simple and focus on creating short rhythmic riffs using two or three pitches, or choose a riff from the piece and embellish it. Drummers are encouraged to add to the written groove.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians