Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.40465S

Composed by Michael Senturia. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Variations. Score. 20 pages. Highland/Etling #00-40465S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.40465S).

UPC: 038081451367. English.

Here is an ideal way to introduce young string players to simple, yet endlessly fascinating Baroque variation technique. Above a stately bass line appears a series of contrasting textures, each requiring a different bowing technique. And at the end, there is a quick romp, itself also a variation!

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47471

Composed by Anthony Granata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Halloween; Light Concert. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:41. Highland/Etling #00-47471. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47471).

UPC: 038081544809. English.

Written in the eerie key of F-sharp natural minor that attracts young students, this sound defines our scary monster called Stretch. Each section gets important melodic and countermelodic material. With two separate sections (slow and fast), a legato middle section, a jaunty pizzicato section, and a forceful coda, every section will be challenging. The work features simple rhythm patterns to make it more accessible and allow the student to focus on the three sharps.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41255S

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: March. Score. 8 pages. Highland/Etling #00-41255S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41255S).

UPC: 038081480602. English.

A mysterious pizzicato pulse sets the tone in this sly scherzo while shadowy melodies evoke the wood elves. Dynamics ebb and flow throughout before the piece builds to its conclusion. With a technical focus on two-note slurs and G string notes, this piece provides some exciting technical challenges for young players, but students and orchestras will be drawn to the dramatic style and mischievous melodies. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.45866S

Composed by Richard Meyer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Form: Dance; Etude. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:30. Highland/Etling #00-45866S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45866S).

UPC: 038081524450. English.

As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots---dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra's understanding of dotted quarter note rhythms and staccato bow strokes, this selection---in true Richard Meyer style---is sure to challenge all of your students and get your audience dancing in the aisles! For extra fun, push the tempo a bit (or even a lot!)---the faster the better! (2:30). This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49936S

Composed by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. Duration 4:40. Highland/Etling #00-49936S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49936S).

ISBN 9781470657758. UPC: 038081575612. English.

Give your young string orchestra a chance to learn the all-important skills needed to accompany a soloist with this compact, one-movement work that features a soloist playing ANY string or band instrument: oboe, viola, tuba---you name it! A Chameleon Concerto, by Richard Meyer, has catchy melodies that explore various moods. The constant give-and-take between the soloist and strings keeps every section of your group active. There is even a short cadenza toward the end of the piece to offer everyone on stage a complete concerto learning experience. (4:40).

Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: AP.43837S

Composed by Todd Parrish. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:00. Highland/Etling #00-43837S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43837S).

UPC: 038081497136. English.

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).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.36003S

Composed by Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi. Arranged by Bud Caputo. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Waltz. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 24 pages. Highland/Etling #00-36003S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.36003S).

UPC: 038081420424. English.

Three of the most memorable operatic vocal arias are presented here for young strings. The arias are set in comfortable keys and remain in first position. Your audiences will appreciate hearing these familiar tunes from the world of Italian Grand Opera, which are performable as separate movements or as a small suite. Features La Donna Mobile from Rigoletto, Quando me'n vo (Musetta's Waltz) from La Boheme, and Libiamo ne'lieti calici from La Traviata.

Students will be additionally challenged as they work to follow the conductor's rubato interpretations that characterize the style of Musetta's Waltz, and strive to create a wide range of dynamics that are required for the dance-like rollicking flow of the other two waltzes.

Choir Sacred Children's choir, SATB choir, and Orchestra

SKU: PE.EP72565B

For Children's Choir, SATB Choir, and Orchestra (2014). Composed by Jonathan Dove. Choral Works (inc. Oratorios). Edition Peters. Modern. Book. 72 pages. Duration 00:15:00. Edition Peters #98-EP72565B. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP72565B).

ISBN 9790577008219. English.

Commiss ioned by The Bach Choir in memory of Leopold de Rothschild (1927-2012), a singing member of the Choir for 50 years and Chairman for 23 years. Following his resignation as a singer Leo became the Choir's President, a position he held until his death; over this extraordinary period of devotion to the Choir he became a friend to vast numbers of his fellow singers, and gave unstintingly of his time and wisdom

First performance 10 June 2014 in the Royal Festival Hall, London, by The Bach Choir, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and The Young Singers, a choir formed by The Bach Choir in partnership with the Tri-borough Music Hub, conducted by David Hill.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.47471S

Composed by Anthony Granata. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Halloween; Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:41. Highland/Etling #00-47471S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47471S).

UPC: 038081544816. English.

Written in the eerie key of F-sharp natural minor that attracts young students, this sound defines our scary monster called Stretch. Each section gets important melodic and countermelodic material. With two separate sections (slow and fast), a legato middle section, a jaunty pizzicato section, and a forceful coda, every section will be challenging. The work features simple rhythm patterns to make it more accessible and allow the student to focus on the three sharps.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41257S

Composed by Doug Spata. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:00. Highland/Etling #00-41257S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41257S).

UPC: 038081480640. English.

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessible and look forward to playing the joyful melodies and sparkling accompaniments again and again. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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 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.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.38474

Arranged by Gary Fagan. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Folk; Multicultural. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38474. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38474).

UPC: 038081431550. English.

A lovely setting of two traditional folk songs, Star of the County Down and Brennan on the Moor, that takes us back to days of long ago in Ireland. Perfect for young groups.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.48082

Composed by Chris M. Bernotas. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 2:00. Highland/Etling #00-48082. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48082).

UPC: 038081556499. 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 is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47429

Composed by Patrick Roszell. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 76 pages. Belwin Music #00-47429. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47429).

UPC: 038081541969. English.

This exciting work for younger orchestras evokes the point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. Students will have an opportunity to learn contrasting bow strokes including legato and staccato. This piece is a great opener or closer for any concert or festival performance!

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47429S

Composed by Patrick Roszell. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-47429S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47429S).

UPC: 038081541976. English.

This exciting work for younger orchestras evokes the point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. Students will have an opportunity to learn contrasting bow strokes including legato and staccato. This piece is a great opener or closer for any concert or festival performance!

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49906S

Composed by Tanner Otto. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Score. Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-49906S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49906S).

ISBN 9781470657956. UPC: 038081575810. English.

A sequel to his earlier work Sunchasers, Starchasers by Tanner Otto is a dark, driving piece that makes B minor accessible to younger players by carefully avoiding any extensions in the violin, viola, and cello parts. Its memorable themes, reminiscent of a nighttime adventure, are spread across all instruments. The middle section becomes ethereal with the pizzicato in the viola, evoking an image of twinkling stars. Starchasers is a great teaching piece for 3/4 time and uses low-2 and high-2 work to reinforce the 1-2 finger pattern for intermediate students. (2:05).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49906

Composed by Tanner Otto. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Programmatic. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:05. Belwin Music #00-49906. Published by Belwin Music (AP.49906).

ISBN 9781470657949. UPC: 038081575803. English.

A sequel to his earlier work Sunchasers, Starchasers by Tanner Otto is a dark, driving piece that makes B minor accessible to younger players by carefully avoiding any extensions in the violin, viola, and cello parts. Its memorable themes, reminiscent of a nighttime adventure, are spread across all instruments. The middle section becomes ethereal with the pizzicato in the viola, evoking an image of twinkling stars. Starchasers is a great teaching piece for 3/4 time and uses low-2 and high-2 work to reinforce the 1-2 finger pattern for intermediate students. (2:05).

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.49061S

These Candles. Arranged by Paul Riggio. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Folk; Traditional; Winter. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:30. Highland/Etling #00-49061S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49061S).

ISBN 9781470645816. UPC: 038081565217. English.

Hanerot Halalu, arranged by Paul Riggio, is a Hanukkah selection for a younger string orchestra. The rich harmonies will make every orchestra sound full and mature. Each section is given a chance to shine as it employs independence of parts in both pitch and rhythm. Infinitely adaptable to ensembles of almost any size, directors will love programming this work as it is a tuneful and touching representation of the holiday season. Set in a traditional folk-music style, this beautiful arrangement will be a wonderful selection for a well-rounded holiday performance. (2:30).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.49061

These Candles. Arranged by Paul Riggio. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Chanukah; Folk; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 39 pages. Duration 2:30. Highland/Etling #00-49061. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49061).

ISBN 9781470645809. UPC: 038081565200. English.

Hanerot Halalu, arranged by Paul Riggio, is a Hanukkah selection for a younger string orchestra. The rich harmonies will make every orchestra sound full and mature. Each section is given a chance to shine as it employs independence of parts in both pitch and rhythm. Infinitely adaptable to ensembles of almost any size, directors will love programming this work as it is a tuneful and touching representation of the holiday season. Set in a traditional folk-music style, this beautiful arrangement will be a wonderful selection for a well-rounded holiday performance. (2:30).

Orchestra; String Orchestra (Score) - Grade 3-4

SKU: HL.4490466

Composed by Leonard Bernstein. Arranged by Stephen Bulla. Music for String Orchestra. Broadway, Movies. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4490466).

UPC: 073999290868. 9.0x12.0x0.025 inches.

This iconic song from Bernstein's classic stage work remains one of the most popular melodies in American contemporary theater. Stephen Bulla's edition for strings is adapted from the original score, yet features accessibility for younger players. Let your students experience the mastery of this beloved American composer with this first-ever arrangement for string ensemble.