Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.43833S

Composed by Steven J. Campbell. Music Prodigy; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:20. Highland/Etling #00-43833S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43833S).

UPC: 038081497051. English.

Explore the pirate's code! Set in G major, this piece is full of driving, staccato, dark melodies while including sections of beautiful, legato melodies that will challenge students to change gears. Your land loving young orchestra will beg to play it again and again! (2:20) This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49895

From Háry János Suite. Composed by Zoltan Kodaly. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Folk; Multicultural; Romantic. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:30. Belwin Music #00-49895. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49895).

ISBN 9781470657253. UPC: 038081575407. English.

Written in the style of a spirited Czardas, a traditional Hungarian folk dance, Intermezzo is the fifth movement of the Háry János Suite, drawn from the opera of the same name. Full of life and endless energy, the music instantly grabs the audience's attention, cheering the spirit with driving rhythms and dynamic themes. An impressive addition to any concert, the work is a worthy upper-level showpiece for spring contests. (4:30).

Composed by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 3. Concert. Score and parts. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49906S

Composed by Tanner Otto. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score. Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-49906S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49906S).

ISBN 9781470657956. UPC: 038081575810. English.

A sequel to his earlier work Sunchasers, Starchasers by Tanner Otto is a dark, driving piece that makes B minor accessible to younger players by carefully avoiding any extensions in the violin, viola, and cello parts. Its memorable themes, reminiscent of a nighttime adventure, are spread across all instruments. The middle section becomes ethereal with the pizzicato in the viola, evoking an image of twinkling stars. Starchasers is a great teaching piece for 3/4 time and uses low-2 and high-2 work to reinforce the 1-2 finger pattern for intermediate students. (2:05).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48044

Composed by Tanner Otto. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 2:10. Belwin Music #00-48044. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48044).

ISBN 9781470658762. UPC: 038081550817. English.

Students will love playing The Ascent by Tanner Otto for its upbeat, driving rhythms and beautiful melodies. This piece begins with a triumphant ostinato pattern that reappears throughout the work. The animated main theme leads to a cold and tense middle section before building back into familiar melody. This piece is perfect for working on the A minor and C major finger pattern and staccato bowing. (2:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49932S

Composed by Erica Donahoe. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score. Duration 2:20. Highland/Etling #00-49932S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49932S).

ISBN 9781470657833. UPC: 038081575698. English.

With driving bass lines and sweeping melodies, this piece captures the warrior ethos of our many service members and veterans of the United States Air Force. Students will love the rhythmic drive of the low string parts, and all performers get a chance to shine in the melodic sections. Written by USAF veteran (and veteran orchestra director) Erica Donahoe, Air Warriors is a great way to honor the veterans in your community! (2:20).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49895S

From Háry János Suite. Composed by Zoltan Kodaly. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Folk; Multicultural; Romantic. Score. Duration 4:30. Belwin Music #00-49895S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49895S).

ISBN 9781470657260. UPC: 038081575414. English.

Written in the style of a spirited Czardas, a traditional Hungarian folk dance, Intermezzo is the fifth movement of the Háry János Suite, drawn from the opera of the same name. Full of life and endless energy, the music instantly grabs the audience's attention, cheering the spirit with driving rhythms and dynamic themes. An impressive addition to any concert, the work is a worthy upper-level showpiece for spring contests. (4:30).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49904

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:20. Belwin Music #00-49904. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49904).

ISBN 9781470657987. UPC: 038081575841. English.

Who doesn't love an exhilarating, one-octave, E-minor tune about Dragons?! In Dragon Chase, by Katie O'Hara LaBrie, driving rhythms and melodies echoing from section to section will engage your students. Musical elements---such as marcato, accents, crescendos, and bow lifts---make it an excellent teaching piece. The first violin part includes carefully placed low 2s on the A string, while the other sections stick mainly to a 6-note range. (2:20).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49904S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score. Duration 2:20. Belwin Music #00-49904S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49904S).

ISBN 9781470657994. UPC: 038081575858. English.

Who doesn't love an exhilarating, one-octave, E-minor tune about Dragons?! In Dragon Chase, by Katie O'Hara LaBrie, driving rhythms and melodies echoing from section to section will engage your students. Musical elements---such as marcato, accents, crescendos, and bow lifts---make it an excellent teaching piece. The first violin part includes carefully placed low 2s on the A string, while the other sections stick mainly to a 6-note range. (2:20).

By Robert W. Smith. By Robert W. Smith. For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate Full Orchestra. Level: Easy to Medium Easy (grade II-III). Conductor Score & Parts. 316 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.43825S

(Opus 3.14159). Composed by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Overture. Score. 20 pages. Duration 4:20. Highland/Etling #00-43825S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43825S).

UPC: 038081496894. English.

Try assigning the first 32 digits of Pi to a scale degree to create five melodies that flow together, and you'll have a start to this awesome composition. With a light jazzy feel, driving accompaniments, and features of all sections, here's another creative hit from the master. (4:20).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.40459S

Composed by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40459S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40459S).

UPC: 038081454191. English.

What happens when we mix Santa, tradition, and old-time fiddling? Of course, we get Fiddler on the Housetop! In this tongue-in-cheek and thoroughly playable arrangement, young string players will play like eastern European fiddlers, then spin into an upbeat and driving American fiddle version of the holiday standard. Whether a member of the orchestra or the audience, here's a humorous, toe-tapping arrangement of Up on the Housetop like you've never heard it before!

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48098

Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:45. Highland/Etling #00-48098. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48098).

UPC: 038081553962. English.

Aberration s by Anthony Granata is an exciting contemporary work with constant deviation of time signature, rhythmic intensity, modern harmonies, and variety of counterpoint. The title refers to the frequent changes of the time signature, requiring musicians to move in and out of 6/8, 3/4, and 4/4. The double fugue and abundance of contrapuntal interplay make this a thrilling and challenging piece for your advanced orchestras. Students will love the driving accented A minor motif, the layered rich legato countermelodies, and the forceful coda. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48098S

Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Highland/Etling #00-48098S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48098S).

UPC: 038081553979. English.

Aberration s by Anthony Granata is an exciting contemporary work with constant deviation of time signature, rhythmic intensity, modern harmonies, and variety of counterpoint. The title refers to the frequent changes of the time signature, requiring musicians to move in and out of 6/8, 3/4, and 4/4. The double fugue and abundance of contrapuntal interplay make this a thrilling and challenging piece for your advanced orchestras. Students will love the driving accented A minor motif, the layered rich legato countermelodies, and the forceful coda. (2:45) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46712S

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Richard Meyer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Classical; Light Concert; Masterwork Arrangement; Novelty. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46712S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46712S).

ISBN 9781470656300. UPC: 038081532844. English.

Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions during a performance of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and educational ride as the orchestra follows directions to Turn right onto Viola Avenue or Merge together and play in unison. As the trip progresses, the directions get more and more outlandish with hilarious results. Richard Meyer's GPS is guaranteed to give everyone at the performance the ride of their life! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48093S

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 20 pages. Duration 4:15. Highland/Etling #00-48093S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48093S).

UPC: 038081558721. English.

Full of energy and life, Streaks of Thunder, an original piece by Bob Phillips, includes moments of sheer exuberance as well as reflection. The series of memorable melodies and driving rhythms streak through all sections in an almost call and response between upper and lower strings. Excitement abounds in this piece, making it a great opener or closer! (4:15) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45860

Composed by Michael Kamuf. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 2:20. Alfred Music #00-45860. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45860).

UPC: 038081523651. English.

Midnight Adventure by Michael Kamuf is contemporary work that paints a musical picture of a late night outdoor escapade, using flowing melodies soaring over rich harmonies and driving rhythmic figures. Perfect as an opening or closing selection and an ideal choice for festivals! Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1. (2:20).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49906

Composed by Tanner Otto. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-49906. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49906).

ISBN 9781470657949. UPC: 038081575803. English.

A sequel to his earlier work Sunchasers, Starchasers by Tanner Otto is a dark, driving piece that makes B minor accessible to younger players by carefully avoiding any extensions in the violin, viola, and cello parts. Its memorable themes, reminiscent of a nighttime adventure, are spread across all instruments. The middle section becomes ethereal with the pizzicato in the viola, evoking an image of twinkling stars. Starchasers is a great teaching piece for 3/4 time and uses low-2 and high-2 work to reinforce the 1-2 finger pattern for intermediate students. (2:05).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.46703S

Spanish Dance. Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Latin; Multicultural. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46703S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46703S).

ISBN 9781470653620. UPC: 038081539140. English.

A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece by Bob Phillips uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central America, and South America. All sections get to play the melody as well as the driving Spanish rhythms in Danza Española. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49051

Composed by Richard Meyer. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 95 pages. Duration 2:50. Alfred Music #00-49051. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49051).

ISBN 9781470645649. UPC: 038081561233. English.

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental-- -free of charge.

This energetic, modern-sounding selection was written to improve your students' reading of notes on the G string and is focused on this often-neglected lower range of the instruments. The minor and modal harmonies, hard-driving rhythms, and stunning dynamic contrasts all combine to give the piece a primal and primitive sound that students will love. A slow, introspective middle section provides a dramatic contrast to the piece's initial surge and will help develop bow control and steady pizzicato pulse. G Force by Richard Meyer is perfect for festival or contest! (2:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48036

Composed by Mark Hillegass, Jr. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Baroque; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 152 pages. Duration 3:10. Belwin Music #00-48036. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48036).

UPC: 038081557021. English.

Perfect for beginner and early intermediate orchestras, Temple Raider by Mark Hillegass, Jr. features driving, heart-pounding, mystical, and adventure-like melodies. This piece is great for introducing syncopation, articulations, dynamic contrast, and tempo changes and has students working on all four strings in 1st position. Temple Raider also features the use optional percussion that can be played by one performer. (3:10).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44800

Arranged by Renata Bratt. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 1:40. Belwin Music #00-44800. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44800).

UPC: 038081517339. English. Traditional.

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as play the tune with idiomatic fiddle breaks based on the tune. Sounds great without the singing as well! The fast driving rhythmic power of offbeat accents in cut time is emphasized in this accessible D major arrangement. This tune calls for fast left hand fingers and some quick bow-crossings, though it stays in the first position. Great fun! (1:40).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.46711S

Lake Winds. Composed by Bob Phillips. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 24 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46711S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46711S).

UPC: 038081535241. English.

Reflecting the energy and drive of the furious winds of November on Lake Michigan, this original work will resonate with anyone ever caught in a storm. The strong Dutch heritage of West Michigan bestows the name Meer Winden, lake winds in Dutch, and provides a story to the technical and musical elements of the piece. All sections play the melody and the driving accompaniments. Violins and violas use third position; violas and cellos use fourth position. Meer Winden, by Bob Phillips, provides ample opportunity for working on tone within the ensemble.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48036S

Composed by Mark Hillegass, Jr. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Baroque. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:10. Belwin Music #00-48036S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48036S).

UPC: 038081557038. English.

Perfect for beginner and early intermediate orchestras, Temple Raider by Mark Hillegass, Jr. features driving, heart-pounding, mystical, and adventure-like melodies. This piece is great for introducing syncopation, articulations, dynamic contrast, and tempo changes and has students working on all four strings in 1st position. Temple Raider also features the use optional percussion that can be played by one performer. (3:10).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48043

Composed by Michael Kamuf. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 148 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-48043. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48043).

UPC: 038081554259. English.

Chasing Shadows by Michael Kamuf features soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and bold harmonies which work together to create cinematic overtones. The use of syncopated rhythms throughout will help reinforce your orchestra's understanding of subdivision. A perfect selection for concerts and festivals that both students and audiences will enjoy! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (3:00).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.41203

Composed by Michael Hopkins. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Form: Overture. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-41203. Published by Belwin Music (AP.41203).

UPC: 038081471846. English.

This fast and energetic overture features driving propulsive rhythms and a syncopated melody. Fun and challenging parts for all sections in the orchestra makes this piece a great concert opener. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48094

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Light Concert; Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 3:50. Highland/Etling #00-48094. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48094).

UPC: 038081559193. English.

Starting with a slow, hypnotic rock ballad with beautiful melodic lines and then moving into a high-energy, bluesy Rock section, this piece by Bob Phillips will be a great opener or closer. Two soaring violin features appear in the second section and can be performed solo or soli. A repetitive, driving, never-stopping rock groove moves throughout this original piece and the soaring violin solo/soli part. Optimistic and powerful, Rockin' 67 Blues is sure to be a new classic. (3:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.