Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46705

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Light Concert; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 156 pages. Alfred Music #00-46705. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46705).

ISBN 9781470655525. UPC: 038081539157. English.

Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured, and everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. Suited well as a concert closer or festival piece, your students will want to play this one over and over again! Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49165S

Composed by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Arranged by Michael Story. 5 or More; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Quartet; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Pop Beginning Band. Classic Pop; Jazz. Score. 16 pages. Duration 1:45. Alfred Music #00-49165S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49165S).

UPC: 038081563688. English.

This version of I Got Rhythm arranged by Michael Story is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

This timeless George and Ira Gershwin jazz classic has been covered by dozens of popular artists. The song remains one of the most recognizable melodies from the 20th century. In a charismatic contemporary arrangement, I Got Rhythm is accessible to first-year students and will be an upbeat addition to any program. (1:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48075S

The Shifting Song. Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:10. Alfred Music #00-48075S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48075S).

UPC: 038081557090. English.

Teach shifting with this beautiful melody by Bob Phillips. Shifting Sands is also perfectly suited for the concert stage. The moderate, lyric tempo provides students in the early stages of practicing shifts the time they need to make the shifts successfully. Musically, this piece is very accessible so students can focus on the shifts. Violins will practice 3rd position on the D, A, and E strings. Violas will practice 3rd position on the D and A strings. Cellos will practice 3rd and 4th positions on the D and A strings. Basses will practice 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions on the D and G strings. Shifts for all instruments are introduced by moving the first finger in a sliding (portamento) motion from 1st position up to 3rd position and back again, then progresses to shifting. Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 3. (3:10) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49048

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. 5 or More; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 95 pages. Duration 2:15. Alfred Music #00-49048. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49048).

ISBN 9781470645588. UPC: 038081564081. 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.

The most common anaconda snake is the Green Anaconda, and it is the most massive snake in the world! Anaconda by Chris Bernotas reflects that powerful snake in musical form. The rhythms drive forward with an intense melody characterizing the strength of the enormous creature. The pizzicato section is reflective of the anaconda as it stealthily makes its way through a swamp or river---be on guard! Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5. (2:15).

Orchestra - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.35954S

Arranged by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; Multicultural; Traditional; World. Score. 4 pages. Alfred Music #00-35954S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.35954S).

UPC: 038081420226. English. Traditional.

A fabulous, tuneful practice of the G Major scale, this piece is the perfect first orchestra piece. It also provides the chance to learn or practice lo 2. All instruments get a chance to play the lovely melody. Correlates to Book 1, Level 4 of Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.40417

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Traditional. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Alfred Music #00-40417. Published by Alfred Music (AP.40417).

UPC: 038081453392. English. Traditional German student song; sung by American college students.

An old silly song, this tune should be performed with the feeling of a rowdy party! Every section has great parts that will provide plenty of learning opportunities. Correlates to Orchestra Expressions Book 2.

About Orchestra Expressions

< p>Play great songs such as Over the Rainbow, Batman, This Land Is Your Land, and Star Wars (Main Title). Listen to and play a variety of styles of music: popular, traditional, classical, folk and patriotic. Read and write music; compose and improvise. Perform in a concert and play for your family and friends. Be a conductor of the orchestra. Learn about composers, such as Antonin Dvorak, Johann Pachelbel, Jacques Offenbach, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Giuseppe Verdi, George M. Cohan, George Frideric Handel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, Neal Hefti, and John Williams. Discover how music and art are related. Learn about a variety of musical ensembles including string orchestra, full orchestra, mariachi band, steel drum band, dixieland jazz band, rock band, and more. Play music from around the world, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.41245S

Arranged by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:55. Alfred Music #00-41245S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41245S).

UPC: 038081483719. English. Traditional.

Bring a fiddle flavor to your orchestra with this simplified arrangement. Perfect for young players. Add hats, bandanas, and square dancing for a fun concert event. (1:55)
Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1, Level 4. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49463S

Arranged by Jim Palmer (ASCAP). Series; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score. Duration 2:25. Alfred Music #00-49463S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49463S).

ISBN 9781470650254. UPC: 038081571034. English.

The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords provide opportunities for artistic expression. A perfect choice to teach a broad range of musical ideas. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:25).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49464S

Composed by Richard Meyer (ASCAP). Series; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score. Duration 2:30. Alfred Music #00-49464S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49464S).

ISBN 9781470650230. UPC: 038081571010. English.

Written to help students develop their spiccato bow stroke, this energetic piece is a joyful celebration from the very first measure. The left hand challenges are minimal, allowing the players to focus on controlling their bow on and off the string. A contrasting call-and-response B section in minor mode briefly slows the pace down before the party resumes again. Over time, the overall tempo can be increased as the students become more and more proficient with this all important bow technique. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:30).

Orchestra - Beginner; Grade 1

SKU: AP.48072

Composed by Jim Palmer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Duration 2:05. Alfred Music #00-48072. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48072).

UPC: 038081557045. English.

King Dorian's Court by Jim Palmer will transport your beginning orchestra to the days of kings, knights and the Round Table! All sections will enjoy playing these original melodies which create a musical story in three mini sections. Varied dynamics and musical styles will provide excellent teaching opportunities as well. A perfect choice for concerts, contests, or festivals. Correlated with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4. (2:05) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.41213S

As recorded by fun.. Composed by Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, and Nate Ruess. Arranged by Patrick Roszell. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Pop. Score. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-41213S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41213S).

UPC: 038081478791. English.

An uplifting, mid-tempo anthem encouraging you to push through and indeed carry on, this cool song is a fun and infectious way to introduce your students to 12/8 meter. It will be easy to teach because they know the tune. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45863S

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:00. Alfred Music #00-45863S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45863S).

UPC: 038081524436. English.

This gentle piece will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, Dancing Kites, an original composition by Chris Bernotas, will expose your students to musical subtleties and nuance, developing their abilities to perform in a lyrical style. They will love performing this piece. (2:00).

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49123S

Composed by Steve Hodges. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Young Symphonic. Latin. Score. 20 pages. Duration 2:18. Alfred Music #00-49123S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49123S).

UPC: 038081563824. English.

This version of Flamingo Road by Steve Hodges is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

Flamingo Road is a Latin-inspired piece that starts in the fast lane and never lets up! Featuring an active percussion section and some catchy themes, each section of the band will take a turn in the driver's seat. Stay in your lane! (2:18)

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Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.41242

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Latin. Score and Part(s). 148 pages. Duration 3:40. Alfred Music #00-41242. Published by Alfred Music (AP.41242).

UPC: 038081480435. English.

All sections are featured, including the cellos and basses, in this bouncy tango. With romantic tension building in the middle section, you can make this one romantic and dramatic, or comedic by envisioning dancing bulldogs! (3:40)
Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2-4

SKU: AP.49064

Composed by Mark Wood. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Mark Wood Series. Pop/Rock; Rock. Score and Part(s). Duration 4:30. Alfred Music #00-49064. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49064).

ISBN 9781470647841. UPC: 038081567068. English.

This multi-level piece includes a full set of parts for grade 2 as well as a full set for grade 4 ensembles. Mix and match the parts as you need---perfect for mixed-ability ensembles!

The traditional bolero is a moderately slow dance in triple meter which originated in late 18th century Spain. Since then it has spread to other countries and become transformed in the process. The Cuban bolero became a bit faster in tempo and duple in meter. In the U.S. it became a staple of competitive ballroom dancing, even faster and in 4/4 time. Maurice Ravel's Boléro for orchestra harkens back to the slower Spanish dance in three. Wood's Bolero by Mark Wood, on the other hand, focuses on the American version but maintains elements of the dance's origins and first iterations. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (4:30)

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Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49926S

Cello and String Bass Feature. Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Light Concert; Rock. Score. Duration 3:00. Alfred Music #00-49926S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49926S).

ISBN 9781470657918. UPC: 038081575773. English.

Your cello and string bass sections take center stage in this rockin' piece by Chris M. Bernotas. Heavy Lifting is a driving, hard-rock selection that gives everyone in the orchestra the opportunity to shine while highlighting the low strings. With FLEX parts available as a free download, this cello and string bass feature can highlight any instrument or group of instruments in the string orchestra. Perfect for your second-year players! Correlated to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2. (3:00).