Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.46719

Choral and Allegro maestoso. Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Jim Palmer. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46719. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46719).

UPC: 038081533537. English.

This wonderful string orchestra arrangement of Choral and Allegro maestoso from Felix Mendelssohn's great masterwork, Symphony No. 5, is arranged by Jim Palmer. The string parts are similar to the original score and will create a beautiful symphonic sound. A great festival choice that would be a dynamic closer for any concert!

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49939

Composed by Adrian Gordon. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). Duration 3:35. Highland/Etling #00-49939. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49939).

ISBN 9781470662264. UPC: 038081579467. English.

A Tender Moment in Time, by Adrian Gordon, is a beautiful original work that will warm the hearts of audience members and players alike. This piece wonderfully captures the sincerity of human emotions in life's most delicate moments. An expressive melody set in the key of C floats on colorful harmonies designed to make a developing orchestra sound full. (3:35).

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.

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Full Orchestra (Miniature Score); Larger Works; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble. Kalmus Edition. Classical; Masterwork. Score. 108 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K00958. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.40479

Arranged by Thom Sharp. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance. Christmas; Novelty; Secular; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 140 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40479. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40479).

UPC: 038081454429. English. Traditional.

Spiced up with lots of hand percussion parts, this fun-to-play arrangement of a Christmas classic dances its way through Latin, waltz, disco, and rock styles, all in first position. Every section gets multiple turns at the melody, insuring that all of the students are noticed and challenged. Rhythms that may be unfamiliar or difficult are repeated throughout the arrangement, simplifying the rehearsal process.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.29759

Arranged by Matt Turner. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Light Concert. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 3:30. Highland/Etling #00-29759. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.29759).

UPC: 038081319155. English.

A touch of Copland, a splash of Ives and a pinch of jazz harmony give this arrangement a contemporary but accessible sound. This lush arrangement of Foster's famous lullaby offers students the opportunity to experience chromaticism within beautiful moving lines and harmonies. A violin solo in the middle of the piece offers an improvisational flavor in Americana fashion. (3:30).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48081S

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:48. Highland/Etling #00-48081S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48081S).

UPC: 038081553917. English.

Brio by Doug Spata, is a sprightly, all-pizzicato tune for beginners that uses only the notes of the D major scale. Teachers will appreciate how this simple song will help students practice note reading, rhythmic subdividing, and listening skills. Students will adore the bouncy accompaniments and catchy melodies that appear in all the parts. (1:48) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.49474

Composed by Richard Meyer (ASCAP). MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score and Part(s). Duration 6:40. Highland/Etling #00-49474. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49474).

ISBN 9781470650025. UPC: 038081570808. English.

Written as a metaphor for the hardship and isolation caused by the 2020 pandemic, this dramatic tone poem is a testament to courage and the undaunted nature of the human spirit. The piece follows the voyage of a ship and its crew to the open sea and into a devastating storm resulting in the separation of the crew and its ultimate reunion. The memorable melodies and stirring harmonies are sure to peak your students' imaginations while a variety of key and time signatures will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. A percussion part has been included to add touches of nautical color, resulting in an emotional, picturesque voyage with a cinematic flair. Check out Voyagers We, Undaunted by Richard Meyer! (6:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.47469S

Arranged by Renata Bratt. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-47469S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47469S).

UPC: 038081544793. English. American Folk Song.

Students will really enjoy playing and singing this old-timey tune that has roots in early New Orleans-style jazz. In 1st position throughout, this piece features rhythmic syncopation. The upbeat piece with great lyrics is a complete crowd pleaser.

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.33720S

Composed by Almon C. Bock II. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Dance; Rondo. Light Concert. Score. 24 pages. Highland/Etling #00-33720S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.33720S).

UPC: 038081378015. English.

A frenetic pace characterizes this piece written in the true Italian style of the 6/8 couples dance. Thought to have been danced to ward off the effects of the bite of the tarantula spider, there's nothing that severe here---just a wonderful, percussive rondo. The piece features some lively syncopation and ends with an extended finish that gets more rousing with each passing measure. Your audiences will be tapping their feet from the opening measure, and your orchestra will want to play it over and over.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38488

Composed by Claude Debussy. Arranged by Bud Caputo. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Impressionistic; Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38488. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38488).

UPC: 038081434674. English.

Inspired by ragtime, this arrangement celebrates Claude Debussy's 150th birthday. Lively and fun to play, this piece offers the chance to explore various dynamic changes and accented playing.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49058S

Composed by Doug Spata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:50. Highland/Etling #00-49058S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49058S).

ISBN 9781470645755. UPC: 038081564234. English.

Broken Runes is a bold piece for late beginners in B minor by Doug Spata. Successive down bows at the frog create a ferocious percussive ostinato, and the challenging staccato eighth notes of the main theme add to the primitive style. The piece is rhythmically simple, tonally accessible, and features all sections of the orchestra. Students will love showing off this piece at your next concert! (1:50).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.43829S

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Latin. Score. 16 pages. Duration 3:30. Highland/Etling #00-43829S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43829S).

UPC: 038081496979. English.

Picture the matador as he waves his red cape and the crowd cheers him on! Distinguished by its Spanish influenced melodies and harmonies, this piece in 4/4 is written in D minor and E minor. Great to develop expressive playing! (3:30).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.43823S

Mvt. III. Composed by Johann Stamitz. Arranged by Bob Phillips. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Baroque; Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:40. Highland/Etling #00-43823S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43823S).

UPC: 038081506890. English.

Absolutely a must-have for festival or contest, this symphonic transcription will showcase your group at their best! Accurately reflecting the original string parts while the other parts are seamlessly voiced in the strings, this will become a favorite. (2:40).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44852

S'vivon. Arranged by Brendan Mcbrien. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:50. Highland/Etling #00-44852. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44852).

UPC: 038081518565. English. Traditional Hanukkah.

S'vivon (se-vi-vohn) is the Hebrew word for dreidl, a four-sided top that is popular with children during the celebration of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. In this arrangement by Brendan McBrien, variations are created through the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the melody, presenting the theme in different voices and keys in both arco and pizzicato, using the A section of the tune as an accompaniment for the B section, and, finally, changing the modality to major, which creates (for a short time) a very different feeling from the traditional minor setting. (2:50).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.40478S

Composed by Thom Sharp. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40478S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40478S).

UPC: 038081454412. English.

This original work is full of lively rhythms conjuring up images of an old-timey, turn-of-the-century amusement park. A smattering of chromaticism and quick dynamic changes keep this rondo-like work fun and rewarding. Every section gets a turn being featured, insuring that all of the students are noticed and challenged.

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 2

SKU: AP.49059

Composed by Anthony Granata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 74 pages. Duration 3:05. Highland/Etling #00-49059. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49059).

ISBN 9781470645762. UPC: 038081565248. 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 is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.33712S

Composed by Richard Meyer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Light Concert; Meters. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-33712S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.33712S).

UPC: 038081394527. English.

As the title suggests, this fun grade 1.5 piece features ever-changing time signatures that will intrigue and challenge the young string orchestra. There are four mood shifts in the piece, suggested by a student narrator who stands up and declares simply Once upon a time, Suddenly, Luckily, and Happily ever after. But what, exactly, is the story? That's up to your students and your audience to decide! This charming piece is simple rhythmically and note-wise, but a great way to get your orchestra counting. Sure to spark everyone's imagination! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.35981S

Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Art Sheinberg. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 20 pages. Highland/Etling #00-35981S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35981S).

UPC: 038081414911. English.

Here is the perfect concert or festival piece for the high school string orchestra that is almost---but not quite---ready for the Dvorák Serenade! With much of the composer's signature use of folk idioms and lyricism, this piece offers great teaching possibilities, including a slow middle section in E Major with a bass solo. The exuberant accelerando ending will put an exclamation point to this certain favorite with your students and audiences.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.36010S

Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Latin; Novelty; Secular; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-36010S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.36010S).

UPC: 038081416397. English.

As the title suggests, this fun piece adds a Latin flavor to a holiday favorite. The middle section even recalls the folk tune La Bamba. We Wish You a Merry Christmas appears in all instrument groups, and a variety of rhythm patterns provide interest to the accompaniment figures in this unique arrangement.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.35972S

Composed by Christoph Willibald Von Gluck. Arranged by Mark D. Hellem. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-35972S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35972S).

UPC: 038081414799. English.

The melody of this famous aria is very simple, yet expressive and provides an easy introduction for students to the style of the Classical period, accompanied by an easy version of an Alberti bass figure or the undulating eighth note accompaniment figure. The tune is shared between all sections of the orchestra and is presented in a statement-and-response format.

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.49938S

A String Teacher's Journey. Composed by Bob Phillips. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. Duration 4:45. Highland/Etling #00-49938S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49938S).

ISBN 9781470657734. UPC: 038081575599. English.

This stunningly beautiful lyric piece by Bob Phillips will inspire your students to play with emotion. The opening section in F major features divisi cello parts and basses in a soaring syncopated melody with pizzicato accompaniment. The rhythmically exciting middle section features the upper strings. Reflections concludes with the opening cello melody played by the upper strings, now in the key of C. (4:45).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41251S

Composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Form: March; Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-41251S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41251S).

UPC: 038081483757. English.

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it makes a perfect opener or closer that players and audiences will long remember. (2:30)
Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

String Quartet String Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.36-52703425

Composed by Sheila Sandys-Wunsch. Performance Music Ensemble; Quartet; String Quartet. Ludwig Masters. Score. LudwigMasters Publications #36-52703425. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-52703425).

ISBN 9781628761757. UPC: 679360720424. English.

Experience adventures in 3rd position for Violin 1 with experimentation in easy flat keys, 6/8 time and mixed meters!  With thematic material in all parts, this set is a technique-builder for intermediate players.  The score is included with the parts.  Contents: Skye Boat Song, Marie's Wedding, She's Like the Swallow, Greensleeves, Dashing White Sergeant, Amazing Grace, Blow the Wind Southerly, Country Dance, Hornpipe, In a Manger He is Lying, Zither Carol.

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