Orchestra

SKU: BA.BA06861

Sinfonie (1923-1928). Composed by Leos Janacek. Arranged by Leoš Faltus and Miloš Štedron. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leos Janacek H/3. Complete edition, Score, Set of parts. Duration 40 minutes. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA06861_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA06861).

ISBN 9790260104211. 34.3 x 27 cm inches.

Leoš Janácek’s symphonic fragment Dunaj (The Danube) dates from the period of the composition of “Katya Kabanova”. The composer was not concerned with a musical-picturesque description of a river landscape, but with the mythical link between women’s destinies and water.

“Pale green waves of the Danube! There are so many of you, and one followed by another. You remain interlocked in a continuous flow. You surprise yourselves where you ended up – on the Czech shores! Look back downstream and you will have an impression of what you have left behind in your haste. It pleases you here. Here I will rest with my symphony.” Thus Leoš Janácek described the idea behind the composition project which occupied him in 1923/24. However, after further work, it remained incomplete in 1926. His “symphony” entitled Dunaj has survived as a continuously-notated, four-movement bundle of sketches in score form. It is one of the works which occupied him until his death. The scholarly reconstruction by the two Brno composers Miloš Štedron and Leoš Faltus closely follows the original manuscript.

A whole conglomeration of motifs stands behind the incomplete work. What at first seems like a counterpart to Smetana’s Vltava, in fact doesn’t turn out to be a musical depiction of the Danube. On the contrary, the fateful link between the destiny of women, water and death permeates the range of motifs found in the work. It seems to be no coincidence that Janácek, whilst working on the opera Katya Kabanova, in which the Volga, as the river bringing death plays an almost mythical role, planned a Danube symphony, and that its content was linked with the destiny of women: in the sketches, two poems were found which may have provided the stimulus for several movements of the symphony. He copied a poem by Pavla Kriciková into the second movement, in which a girl remarks that whilst bathing in a pond, she was observed by a man. Filled with shame, the young naked woman jumps into the water and drowns. The outer movements likewise draw on the poem “Lola” by the Czech writer Sonja Špálová, published under the pseudonym Alexander Insarov. This is about a prostitute who asks for her heart’s desire: she is given a palace, but then goes on a long search for it and is finally no longer wanted by anyone. She suffers, feels cold and just wants a warm fire. Janácek adds his remark “she jumps into the Danube” to the inconclusive ending.

To these tangible literary models is added Adolf Veselý’s verbal account which reports that the composer wanted to portray “in the Danube, the female sex with all its passions and driving forces”. The third movement is said to characterise the city of Vienna in the form of a woman.

It is evident that in his composition, Janácek was not striving for a simple, natural lyricism. The River Danube is masculine in the Slavic language – “ten Dunaj” – and assumes an almost mythical significance in the national character, indeed often also a role bringing death. The four movements are motivically conceived. Elements of sound painting, small wave-like figures in the first movement, motoric, driving movements in the third are obvious evocations of water. And the content and the literary level are easy to discover. The “tremolo of the four timpani”, which was amongst Janácek’s first inspirations, appears in the second movement. It is not difficult to retrace in it the fate of the drowning bather. The oboe enters lamentoso towards the end of the movement over timpani playing tremolo, its descending figure is taken over by the flute, then upper strings and intensified considerably. The motif of drowning – Lola’s despair – returns again in the fourth movement in the clarinet, before the work ends abruptly and dramatically.

One special effect is the use of a soprano voice in the motor-driven third movement. The singer vocalises mainly in parallel with the solo oboe, but also in dialogue with other parts such as the viola d’amore, which Janácek used in several late works as a sort of “voice of love”.

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String Orchestra string orchestra (opt. 3rd Violin/Viola TC (3) and piano) - Grade 1.5

SKU: KN.35675

Composed by Jeffrey Frizzi. Accent String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Kendor Music Inc #35675. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.35675).

UPC: 822795356755.

Based on the mythical Forest of Mirkwood from the Lord Of The Rings series. Gandolf the wizard instructed the elves to take the pathway through Mirkwood Forest for safe passage through the forest. This piece includes opportunities to work on dynamic contrasts, tremolos, and C naturals. Duration 3:15.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47456

A Halloween Bass-tacular. Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Halloween; Light Concert. Score and Part(s). 88 pages. Alfred Music #00-47456. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47456).

ISBN 9781470658069. UPC: 038081547893. English.

Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass section playing walking bass lines. The piece is in 1st position for violins, violas, and cellos, and everyone gets to play exciting tremolos. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, level 5). This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47456S

A Halloween Bass-tacular. Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Halloween; Light Concert. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-47456S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47456S).

ISBN 9781470658076. UPC: 038081547909. English.

Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass section playing walking bass lines. The piece is in 1st position for violins, violas, and cellos, and everyone gets to play exciting tremolos. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, level 5). This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

String Orchestra string orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3) and piano - Grade 1

SKU: KN.8664

(The Running Of The Bulls). Composed by Frank Halferty. Accent String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 2 minutes, 10 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #8664. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.8664).

UPC: 822795086645.

With strong accents, vibrant tremolos, a suspenseful trill, and pizzicatos in just the right places, this pulsating portrait of bulls running freely through the streets of Pamplona, Spain is destined to be a big winner with players and audiences. Duration 2:10. Available in SmartMusic.

Orchestra

SKU: SU.94010400

For Orchestra. Composed by James Lee III. Orchestra. Study Score. Subito Music Corporation #94010400. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.94010400).

2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, perc(3), cel, hp; stgs Duration: 11' Composed: 2013 Published by: Subito Music Publishing Performance materials available on rental: Alas! Babylon’s Final Sunset is another installment in my series of works that musically comment on the biblical books of Daniel and Revelation. The principal source of inspiration for this works comes from the 18th chapter of the book of Revelation. This chapter states that the career of Babylon the Great is finally coming to an end. The music begins with a mysterious pianissimo tremolo accompanied by tam-tam and bass drum. The initial flourishes in the oboes and English horn serve as the principal motive of warning. As the music continues, there are varying degrees of agitation among the strings and woodwinds. Throughout the work there are rhythmic motives in the brass, percussion, and various woodwind instruments that sing and speak Babylon is Fallen in triple meter. As the tutti ensemble arrives at a climax, the orchestral texture becomes thinner and slightly transparent. As the music continues, the opening motive returns in the oboes, however the counterpoint produces a series of solo laments. These passages are intended to provide picturesque images of these words: And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee; And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee. and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth. Rev. 18:22-24 The following passages musically comment on the historical career of Babylon with a sense of her impending destruction. The series of laments transforms into the more emphatic rhythmic motive Babylon is Fallen. The orchestral texture begins to become more condense, once again, with the initial flourishes of, but with notable variations. Finally, the celesta, harp, oboes, English horn, and strings sing profundities that are finally transformed into a minor mode tonality that fades away with the ringing of the tam-tam. Babylon has finally seen her last sunset.

Orchestra (pic(fl).1.2.2.1.cbsn-2.2 .0.0-str(12-14.10-12.8-10 .6-8.4-6))

SKU: HL.49019158

For orchestra. Composed by Ryan Wigglesworth. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Softcover. Composed 2010. 60 pages. Duration 9'. Schott Music #ED13471. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019158).

ISBN 9790220133206. 8.25x11.75x0.222 inches.

Written in 2010 for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Wigglesworth's nine-minute work explores the idea of perpetuum mobile (continuous movement) in seven connected, miniature inventions. A regular pulse forms the work's core, with elaborations of the central musical idea shifting constantly around it in jagged rhythms and sumptuous orchestration. The composer writes, The seven sections can very briefly be described thus: 1) an active, miniature 'theme and variations'; 2) the juxtaposition of various fragmentary two-part inventions; 3) a tremolo string ostinato with woodwind interjections, building towards the first climax; 4) an ostinato passing between horns and muted trumpets together with a dialogue for high woodwind and low strings; 5) a very slow canon for string harmonics and pizzicato double basses; 6) a fast, one-part invention beginning with solo piccolo, and gradually leading to the second climax; 7) chorale.This is a lively orchestral miniature which gives the impression of a kaleidoscope, with short musical ideas cutting across each other in quick succession.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.47434S

Composed by Bob Cerulli. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-47434S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47434S).

UPC: 038081544960. English.

This piece will make your students and audience feel like they are paddling through the waterways of Venice. Optional tremolo imitates the sound of mandolins, and the beautiful melody sounds like an Italian love song. Easy fingerings make this a wonderful grade 2 concert piece.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38477S

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38477S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38477S).

UPC: 038081431628. English.

Capture the spirit of the Old West with this exciting new work. Written in the keys of C and G, this piece uses a variety of techniques, including divisi, tremolo, accents, lifts, slurs, pizzicato, accidentals, and features a middle swing section using slurred triplets. Very melodic with cool harmonies, interesting rhythms, and everyone part of the action, this is sure to be a winner!

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.49071S

Composed by Mark Wood. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Mark Wood Series. Pop/Rock; Rock. Score. Duration 2:40. Alfred Music #00-49071S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49071S).

ISBN 9781470648183. UPC: 038081567310. English.

Ride the Wind by Mark Wood showcases how pop/rock music fits perfectly with orchestras. The song starts with tremolo building into the downbeat---from a light breeze to a strong wind blowing and flying in the air. The middle section adds arpeggios and solos for the first violin, building up to a key change finale. This composition features soaring melodies and rockin' cellos and bass! For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (2:40)

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Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49006

Opus 20a, No.1 Scène. Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. Full Orchestra; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Intermediate String/Full Orchestra. Form: Dance. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 105 pages. Duration 2:40. Belwin Music #00-49006. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49006).

ISBN 9781470645243. UPC: 038081563909. English.

Chris M. Bernotas has provided a fantastic arrangement of one of the most beautiful Tchaikovsky themes from Swan Lake, Op. 20a, No. 1 Scène. This arrangement will work perfectly for your string orchestra alone or with added winds and percussion up to a full orchestra. This hauntingly beautiful and powerful piece has many opportunities for students to develop their phrasing, tremolo, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic understanding. (2:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra (3 flutes (piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons; 4horn, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones (bass), tuba; timpani, 4 percussion, harp, piano; strings)

SKU: SU.90810040

For Orchestra. Composed by Nancy Galbraith. Orchestra. Study Score. Composed 1997. Duration 3'. Subito Music Corporation #90810040. Published by Subito Music Corporation (SU.90810040).

Instrumentation : 3fl(picc), 2ob, 2cl, 2bn; 4hn, 3tpt, 2tbn(bs), tba; timp, 4 perc, hrp, pno; strings Duratiion: 3' Full Score & Parts: available on rental Composed: 1997 Published by: Subito Music Publishing Composer's Note: A Festive Violet Pulse opens with lively textures in the woodwinds which are used as accompaniment for a melodic statement in the violins. This melody is answered contrapuntally by the celli, and develops into a web of repeated melodic phrases. The middle section is very rhythmic, highlighting the percussion section and making use of many polyrhtyhms. A soft tremolo begins to emerge in the strings and gradually evolves into the foreground material. A repeated note theme enters in the celli and is answered sequentially by each string section. A strong statement of the original theme in the trumpets and violins climaxes the movement. --N.G.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.45855S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-45855S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45855S).

UPC: 038081526485. English.

Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a dark, stormy night, wolves circling, while hints of the Dies Irae theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango by Katie O'Hara La Brie, students will explore an array of bow styles and fun features such as glissando, tremolo, syncopation, and clapping. Written primarily using the G harmonic minor scale, musicians will learn to be very flexible around the fingerboard. If you are looking for a piece to liven up your masquerade or Halloween concert, feel free to add a hoooowl at the end for an extra thrill! (3:00).

String orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3) - Grade 2

SKU: KN.9464

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Robert S. Frost. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #9464. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.9464).

UPC: 822795094640.

Of all Shaker hymns, this is undoubtedly the best known because it served as the basis for Copland's ballet, Appalachian Spring. Arranged here for strings, it combines simple pentatonic melodies with memorable rhythms. Harmonics, tremolo and strummed chords in the keys of G and D add flair, and the score contains an excellent synopsis of Shaker life for students and audiences. Duration 2:15.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.47434

Composed by Bob Cerulli. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 72 pages. Belwin Music #00-47434. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47434).

UPC: 038081544953. English.

This piece will make your students and audience feel like they are paddling through the waterways of Venice. Optional tremolo imitates the sound of mandolins, and the beautiful melody sounds like an Italian love song. Easy fingerings make this a wonderful grade 2 concert piece.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.45855

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-45855. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45855).

UPC: 038081526478. English.

Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a moonlit night, wolves circling, while hints of the Dies Irae theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango by Katie O'Hara La Brie, students will explore an array of bow styles and fun features such as glissando, tremolo, syncopation, and clapping. Written primarily using the G harmonic minor scale, musicians will learn to be very flexible around the fingerboard. If you are looking for a piece to liven up your masquerade or Halloween concert, feel free to add a hoooowl at the end for an extra thrill! (3:00).

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.49071

Composed by Mark Wood. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Mark Wood Series. Pop/Rock; Rock. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:40. Alfred Music #00-49071. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49071).

ISBN 9781470648176. UPC: 038081567303. English.

Ride the Wind by Mark Wood showcases how pop/rock music fits perfectly with orchestras. The song starts with tremolo building into the downbeat---from a light breeze to a strong wind blowing and flying in the air. The middle section adds arpeggios and solos for the first violin, building up to a key change finale. This composition features soaring melodies and rockin' cellos and bass! For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (2:40)

Download Play-Along Track

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49006S

Opus 20a, No.1 Scène. Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. Full Orchestra; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Intermediate String/Full Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:40. Belwin Music #00-49006S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49006S).

ISBN 9781470645250. UPC: 038081563916. English.

Chris M. Bernotas has provided a fantastic arrangement of one of the most beautiful Tchaikovsky themes from Swan Lake, Op. 20a, No. 1 Scène. This arrangement will work perfectly for your string orchestra alone or with added winds and percussion up to a full orchestra. This hauntingly beautiful and powerful piece has many opportunities for students to develop their phrasing, tremolo, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic understanding. (2:40) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48085S

Al Hanissim. Arranged by Susan H. Day. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Traditional; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:50. Highland/Etling #00-48085S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48085S).

ISBN 9781470661472. UPC: 038081554365. 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.

A unique Hanukkah selection, this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with its haunting melodies. In 4/4 time throughout, using easy rhythms, lifts, tremolo, a few two-note slurs, and ties, along with some cello divisi. The viola part doubles the 2nd violin and the cello doubles the bass. This is an excellent teaching piece for dotted-quarter-note rhythms.

The prayer Al Hanissim is sung or read at Hanukkah, expressing thanks for the miracles that have been bestowed upon the people's ancestors. A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks by Susan H. Day will convey a sense of the season. (1:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38477

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38477. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38477).

UPC: 038081431611. English.

Capture the spirit of the Old West with this exciting new work. Written in the keys of C and G, this piece uses a variety of techniques, including divisi, tremolo, accents, lifts, slurs, pizzicato, accidentals, and features a middle swing section using slurred triplets. Very melodic with cool harmonies, interesting rhythms, and everyone part of the action, this is sure to be a winner!

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.40463S

Composed by Susan H. Day. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: March. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40463S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40463S).

UPC: 038081451329. English.

This high energy, rhythmically driven piece is fun to play for any grade level and any size group. It features easy rhythms and techniques such as detaché bowing, tremolo, accents, pizzicato, and a few slurs. Written in the key of A minor, the use of low 2nd fingers for upper strings is reinforced. The viola part doubles the violin 2 part. With students requesting to play it every day, this is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both audiences and players! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.35895S

Composed by Bob Cerulli. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Light Concert; Novelty. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-35895S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35895S).

UPC: 038081407449. English.

Get the whole room clapping! This fun piece is designed to let the director interact with the audience and give the students, parents, and grandparents an opportunity to participate in the program with the ensemble. It has a blues feel and the director could turn this into an impromptu lesson on dynamics, the blues, or the different sounds of the strings: pizzicato, arco, and tremolo.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.35974S

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween; Novelty. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:45. Highland/Etling #00-35974S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35974S).

UPC: 038081411828. English.

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! The castanets represent bones rattling and add a scary touch! You can let the string player with the broken arm play the castanet part! Each section of the orchestra gets to play melody lines with easy rhythms. Techniques featured are pizzicato, accents, tremolo, and some 1st finger slides. The use of energetic quarter notes throughout will bring this piece to life. A surprise Boo at the end will get the attention of the audience. Great fun for all! (3:45).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48085

Al Hanissim. Arranged by Susan H. Day. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 1:50. Highland/Etling #00-48085. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48085).

ISBN 9781470661465. UPC: 038081554358. 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.

A unique Hanukkah selection, this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with its haunting melodies. In 4/4 time throughout, using easy rhythms, lifts, tremolo, a few two-note slurs, and ties, along with some cello divisi. The viola part doubles the 2nd violin and the cello doubles the bass. This is an excellent teaching piece for dotted-quarter-note rhythms.

The prayer Al Hanissim is sung or read at Hanukkah, expressing thanks for the miracles that have been bestowed upon the people's ancestors. A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks by Susan H. Day will convey a sense of the season. (1:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.