En utilisant toutes les couleurs de l'orchestre à cordes, cette charmante pièce espagnole à saveur dispose matériau mélodique pour chaque instrument. Deux mélodies contrastées, l'une pour voix haute et une pour le bas, sont introduits puis tissées ensemble. Y compris toutes les caractéristiques 6/8 rythmes de base, c'est un moyen idéal pour présenter à vos élèves de ce compteur trop souvent négligé. De l'amusement accompagnement claquements de mains, un solo de violon, et un duo de premiers violons de stand ajouter de l'intérêt et de la variété de cette sélection dans un genre qui est devenu un véritable coup de coeur avec les étudiants et le public! / Orchestre A Cordes

This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written by Emil Waldteufel and arranged by Bob Phillips, the melody moves around to all sections in this setting. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to work on lo and hi 2s in the upper strings as well as stopped bows in the entire string section. All rhythms are very easy, using mostly quarters and paired eighths. (2:40) / Orchestre A Cordes

With its optimistic and light sound, this piece by Chris Bernotas is sure to be a favorite! Use your imagination to create your own story to accompany the melodic and rhythmic themes in the piece. Every section has an opportunity to shine, and a pizzicato section adds to the charm. (2:15) / Orchestre A Cordes

Written to give young orchestras a full sound, this original piece features all the notes and bowings learned in the first year of study. Each section gets to play both melody and harmony while working on staccato bowings and varied dynamics. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Learning Together consists of sequential unison repertoire for string instruments of the orchestra and is intended for use in string classes, group ensembles, and private lesson settings. Harmony parts and bass lines complete the arrangements and are composed so that any mixed string ensemble, as well as ensembles of like instruments, can perform the pieces. Piano accompaniments are included and can be added to any of these combinations. Performance possibilities include individual solo or unison groups, class ensembles, and district or festival sized orchestras. The Learning Together repertoire can be used to establish solo technique, introduce ensemble skills, develop aural skills, and can serve as a foundation for learning to read music. Each instrument book comes with a CD that includes solo performances, string ensemble performances, and piano accompaniment tracks of the featured repertoire. The authors of Learning Together are award-winning teachers with over 100 years of combined recognized success. They share extensive experience as performers, conductors, clinicians, and studio and classroom teachers. This book demonstrates their commitment to providing rich musical experiences for all students in classroom and studio settings. / Orchestre A Cordes

The simple melody and placid harmony of this ancient love song provide a great opportunity for young musicians to explore expressiveness in their performance. This poignant arrangement will lift your audience emotionally. (2:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Cette pièce d'amusement est écrit en première position pour toutes les parties. Il est en ré majeur, avec une courte section en si mineur. Il encourage l'utilisation de l'avant-bras en s'inclinant dans les passages de croches et est rythmiquement et harmoniquement simple tout en explorant un large éventail de dynamique. Staccato et pizzicato notes sont utilisées, avec des rythmes syncopés répétitives. (02:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

Known for its simplistic beauty, this melody is supported by a simple, but beautiful harmonization. A lovely setting! (1:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Australian composer and violinist Keith Sharp has written this celtic-sounding melody in a piece that has a great deal of performance flexibility. The piece is divided into three main lines a melody harmony and bass line. All instruments are provided with two parts a melody part and an easier harmony part (which covers harmony or bass depending on the instrument). A perfect way to accommodate an ensemble with players of different abilities. Highly recommended!

for String Quartet op. 35a-Josef Suk played second Violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert. Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian St. Wenceslas hymn. The hymn?s message a plea for the well-being of the Czech people directed at their patron saint was immediately understood by the audience.The Bohemian String Quartet performed this single-movement Meditation for the first time on 27 September 1914; the premiere of the version for string orchestra followed on 22 November 1914 played by the CzechPhilharmonic. That same year the piece was published by Fr. A. Urbánek together with arrangements for Piano and Organ.This first Urtext edition prepared by the Sukscholar Zdenek Nouza is published in two scorings one for string quartet and another for String Orchestra (BA9584). The orchestral version differs in some details and has an added part for Double Bass.First Urtext editionInformative trilingual Foreword (Cz/Eng/Ger) and Critical Commentary (Eng) by the editorTwo versions published in two separate editions

In a lighthearted style that is sure to charm most any audience composer Danny Gould brings us this delightful concert bonbon that suggests some creative staging. With a pair of upstage tennis players and a moving spotlight theclever music takes care of the rest for a audience-pleasing pops number.

First published in 1921 George Dyson’s superb Woodland Suite was originally titled In Pixieland. This title in part describes the musics changes of mood from lively to tranquil symbollic of the movement and nature of woodland nymphs. Expressive exciting and beautiful; this is an evocative and charming work and is ideally suited to amateur and school orchestras. This item is the Full Score for Strings and Wind Ensemble featuring Flute Oboe Clarinet and Bassoon.

Snow Is Falling. Based on the charming Japanese folk song ?Yuki.? Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a tuneful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginning piece for strings, suitable for that first holiday concert!