Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.42063

Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Folk; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-42063. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.42063).

UPC: 038081484037. English. Traditional Irish Carol.

In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and peaceful atmosphere that surely will be remembered long after the concert is over. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49445

As Recorded by BTS. Composed by Alex Bilowitz, Jenna Andrews, Kim Nam-Joon, Robert Grimaldi, Ron Perry, Sebastian Garcia, and Stephen Kirk. Arranged by Michael Story. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Light Concert; Pop/Rock. Score and Part(s). Belwin Music #00-49445. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49445).

ISBN 9781470650445. UPC: 038081571225. English.

This catchy tune from the band BTS occupied the #1 spot for many weeks in 2021. Expertly arranged by Michael Story, Butter will surely be a hit at your next concert! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.31581S

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-31581S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.31581S).

UPC: 038081350776. English.

Mozart's Early Quartet collection is recognized as a crown of string chamber music. This accessible arrangement, from an arranger recognized for his careful and creative adaptations, is very true to the original. An interesting bass part has been added, and the more taxing rhythms, accidentals and embellishments have been simplified. Playable by younger players, yet advanced students also will find this piece delightfully satisfying---even challenging---when played at a faster tempo. Here's a centerpiece for any string orchestra concert program! Correlates with String Explorer Book One, unit 13. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.48086

A Pirate's Tale. Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 1:40. Highland/Etling #00-48086. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48086).

UPC: 038081554372. English.

Not to be confused with the nautical term Ahoy!, the phrase All hands hoay! actually means all hands on deck for some serious work! In other words, string players, it's time to get those fingers moving with this simple, rugged, and modal seafaring melody. Written in the often-inaccessible key of F-sharp natural minor, this fun musical pirate's tale will have your students' little fingers stretching nonstop. The melody is evenly passed around, with a middle section featuring your violas and a jaunty contrapuntal ending. Younger orchestras will have a blast with this exciting original, All Hands Hoay! by Anthony Granata, as they get right down to work! (1:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.38482S

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Overture. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38482S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38482S).

UPC: 038081434643. English.

An easier alternative to Pomp and Circumstance! Perfect for graduations and special events with a hopeful, inspirational feel and a catchy melody, this one will make everyone feel upbeat. Premiered outside as part of an art competition, this piece was arranged to make the group sound great even if the venue is acoustically challenging. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.38475S

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38475S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38475S).

UPC: 038081431581. English.

Sweeping dynamic changes, dark melodies that flow between the sections, and driving ostinatos add to the shadowy allure of the dramatic journey of Harrowland. Teachers will appreciate the technical workout provided for students with string crossings and repeat markings throughout. Add suspense and excitement to any concert program! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.49461

A String Bass Section Feature. Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:00. Alfred Music #00-49461. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49461).

ISBN 9781470650285. UPC: 038081571065. English.

A cute, pedagogically-based (get it?), first-year bass section feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all players except basses. Basses shift up to C and D on the G string and only play pizzicato. Continuing Bob Phillips' tradition of bass section features, Dance of the Bowless Basses is sure to become an integral part of your standard repertoire! Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 5. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48101S

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 16 pages. Duration 4:30. Highland/Etling #00-48101S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48101S).

ISBN 9781470661458. UPC: 038081553993. English.

With Gratitude by Katie O'Hara LaBrie is a flowing yet spirited composition written in memory of a bright youngster who always sought out the good things in life. Perfect for advancing string orchestras, this piece features soaring melodies, rhythmic independence, and higher positions for violin 1 and cello, all while exploring changing modalities in C major and A major. Students will learn to play expressively as they connect to the story behind the piece using the hashtag #yearofgratitude. (4:30) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.45817

Arranged by Sandra Dackow. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 148 pages. Duration 2:15. Alfred Music #00-45817. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45817).

UPC: 038081525501. English. Traditional Irish Tune.

All in first position with straightforward rhythms and thematic parts for everyone, this poignant song arranged by Sandra Dackow will be a wonderful addition to any concert. The Girl I Left Behind Me first appears in 18th century Ireland, often known as Brighton Camp. It emigrated to the United States along with many other Anglo/Scots/Irish folk tunes and became a popular marching song for soldiers. During the American Civil War, soldiers in both the Confederate and Union armies sang it. A number of cultures have embraced this song, adding their own local lyrics. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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.48082S

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:00. Highland/Etling #00-48082S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48082S).

UPC: 038081556505. English.

Dolce by Chris M. Bernotas will make your young string orchestra sound full and mature. Smooth flowing melodies and rich harmonies are presented to all sections of the orchestra. Featuring a variety of dynamics, this piece will provide a wonderful opportunity to teach phrasing to your students. Dolce, which means sweet, is the perfect selection for any concert setting. (2:00) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46717S

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score. 20 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46717S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46717S).

ISBN 9781470656225. UPC: 038081533506. English.

Hunter's Moon is a dramatic piece for late beginners by Doug Spata. Rhythms and part independence are limited. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and a range that stays on the D and A strings make this an approachable piece with a mature, cinematic sound that's sure to thrill audiences and become a favorite of teachers and students! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.41177S

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Bob Cerulli. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:30. Belwin Music #00-41177S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.41177S).

UPC: 038081483610. English.

A favorite if there ever was one, this melody is perfect for first position playing. All instruments first play the melody in its entirety, followed by a section harmonized in the style of Beethoven. (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.20718

Composed by Bob Phillips. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Form: Medley. Christmas; Novelty; Rock; Secular; Winter. Score and Part(s). 116 pages. Highland/Etling #00-20718. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.20718).

UPC: 038081219486. English.

This high-energy holiday medley combines the well-known tunes, Up on the Housetop, Jingle Bells, and Jolly Old St. Nicholas in a 1950s rock and roll style. The open fifth, eighth note accompaniment should be played with a bounced bow at the frog. Pay careful attention to the staccato notes during the driving eighth note melodies. Students will love this Chuck Berry meets the holidays setting of traditional tunes. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.45816S

Composed by Victor Lopez. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra. Latin; Light Concert; Multicultural. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:40. Belwin Music #00-45816S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45816S).

UPC: 038081523262. English.

Take a tour of the Caribbean and feel the percussive breeze of the islands with Caribbean Breeze by Victor López. This easy Latin piece will be a guaranteed winner for your next multicultural performance. (1:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49059S

Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:05. Highland/Etling #00-49059S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49059S).

ISBN 9781470645779. UPC: 038081565255. English.

Written specially to help young players gain confidence and build upon their beginning playing abilities, Sinfonietta for Strings by Anthony Granata echoes the composition style of the classical period. A Sinfonietta is a smaller and lighter version of the symphony. Set in the key of G major, students will love the broad and vigorous unison opening, the sudden change to E minor, and the mixture of dialogue and easy counterpoint interwoven throughout the piece. This piece will help your students develop skills in proper right-hand bow facility, simple slur and bowing patterns, common rhythms, identification of accidentals, and use of dynamics to achieve a very strong and dramatic sound. (3:05) This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.41202

Composed by Michael Hopkins. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 4:20. Belwin Music #00-41202. Published by Belwin Music (AP.41202).

UPC: 038081471822. English.

This beautiful and lyrical work will give your students an opportunity to develop long legato bows. The piece features rich, lush, romantic harmonies and is a great piece for working on expression, balance, blend, and bow control. (4:20) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48039S

Composed by Victor Lopez. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:00. Belwin Music #00-48039S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48039S).

UPC: 038081555188. English.

The majesty of this geographic landmark is evident in Gibraltar: The Rock by Victor López. Fabled in Greek lore to be one of the two pillars of Hercules, the bold music presented provides a fitting representation. Written with plenty of tutti and unison sections throughout, this impressive work for beginning strings will provide young ensembles the opportunity to display characteristics of musical maturity. Stepwise melodic lines, driving background rhythms, as well as bowing and fingering markings make this energetic piece easier to learn and teach. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (2:00).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48044S

Composed by Tanner Otto. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:10. Belwin Music #00-48044S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48044S).

ISBN 9781470658779. UPC: 038081550824. 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 available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.41269

Arranged by Vince Gassi. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:45. Highland/Etling #00-41269. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41269).

UPC: 038081480879. English. Traditional Canadian Folk Song.

For a special touch at your next concert, feature one of Canada's most popular folk songs. Often sung to keep time while canoeing or around campfires, the lyrics are originally from a 19th century poem by First Nations poet Pauline Johnson, making this perfect for cross-cultural study. Although this work can easily be performed with strings alone, percussion instruments, including timpani and bells, expand the palette of colors, helping to create a rich tapestry for your listeners. (2:45) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 0.5

SKU: AP.48035

Arranged by Jim Palmer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra. Fall; Fiddle; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Duration 1:30. Belwin Music #00-48035. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48035).

UPC: 038081557007. English. Traditional American Fiddle Tune.

Angeline the Baker arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will enjoy the beginning shuffle technique, the interesting bass line, and sharing melodies with all the instruments. Your students and audience will be dancing in the aisles! A perfect selection for the first-year orchestra. (1:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.48070

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Novelty. Score and Part(s). 72 pages. Duration 2:15. Alfred Music #00-48070. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48070).

UPC: 038081556147. English.

Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make Robot Factory by Chris M. Bernotas exciting for your beginning orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sections get to play the energetic melody! This piece will be a great feature or perfect closer to any contest or concert. Correlated to Sound Innovations from String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.48089

From Symphony No. 1, K. 16. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 2:30. Highland/Etling #00-48089. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48089).

ISBN 9781470654948. UPC: 038081554396. English.

A perfect classical choice for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, Allegro Molto from Symphony No. 1, K.16 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and arranged by Anthony Granata has been rewritten from the key of E-flat major to D major. This wonderful teaching piece features simple eighth-note patterns, dynamics, articulations, and accidentals. The work retains the simplicity, charm, and elegance of the original, while still giving your students a bold and mature sound, reminiscent of the Classical era. Younger orchestras can now enjoy the beauty and wonders of the infamous musical prodigy's first symphony. This is a wonderful concert program opener or closer. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48054

Composed by Jeffrey E. Turner. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 128 pages. Duration 3:50. Belwin Music #00-48054. Published by Belwin Music (AP.48054).

UPC: 038081555065. English.

Beethoven' s Fifth . . . four iconic notes recognized instantly. Now in V by Jeffrey Turner, the same motif is used as a theme in this piece, set in an epic musical landscape more fitting to a cinematic superhero battling evil. Driving ostinatos, menacing cellos, and pulsating rhythms will be great fun for the musicians and audience alike. Players will also have a chance to showcase their spiccato bowing skills, and the optional percussion will add extra drama. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (3:50).