Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49929S

Arranged by Jim Palmer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Fall; Multicultural; Traditional. Score. Duration 2:00. Alfred Music #00-49929S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49929S).

ISBN 9781470662257. UPC: 038081579450. English.

The Harvest Home, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a traditional hornpipe that is a perfect teaching piece for your young orchestra. All sections get a chance to play the melody, and the students will learn about string crossings, pizzicato, dynamics, and musical phrasing. This fun piece will be a great opener or closer to any concert or festival performance! (2:00).

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49175S

Composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. 5 or More; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Pop Young Band. Broadway; Pop. Score. 20 pages. Duration 3:15. Alfred Music #00-49175S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49175S).

UPC: 038081563787. English.

This version of You'll Be Back arranged by Douglas E. Wagner is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The familiar favorite tune from the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton, is set in a laid-back, light rock style with clever melodic nuances and richly conceived harmony, perfectly scored for developing band. Easy to play, this one is a winner! (3:15)

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Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49463

Arranged by Jim Palmer (ASCAP). MakeMusic Cloud; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:25. Alfred Music #00-49463. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49463).

ISBN 9781470650247. UPC: 038081571027. English.

The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords provide opportunities for artistic expression. A perfect choice to teach a broad range of musical ideas. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:25) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.49463S

Arranged by Jim Palmer (ASCAP). Series; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score. Duration 2:25. Alfred Music #00-49463S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49463S).

ISBN 9781470650254. UPC: 038081571034. English.

The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are highlighted with beautiful slurs and a variety of dynamics. Pizzicato, slurs and ties create the interesting accompaniments. Well-developed phrases and unexpected chords provide opportunities for artistic expression. A perfect choice to teach a broad range of musical ideas. Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. (2:25).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49471S

Composed by John Atteberry. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score. Duration 3:00. Highland/Etling #00-49471S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49471S).

ISBN 9781470650094. UPC: 038081570877. English.

The folk-like tune of Ruby Mountain Serenade may seem familiar but is in fact an original tune from composer John Atteberry. Beginning in D major, this graceful tone poems opens intimately, with optional soloists from each section. Following the introduction, all sections of the orchestra work to guide the music through statements of the primary and secondary themes, leading to a smooth modulation to F major and an emotional climax. A great opportunity for young musicians to explore programmatic music. (3:00).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.49471

Composed by John Atteberry. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score and Part(s). Duration 3:00. Highland/Etling #00-49471. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49471).

ISBN 9781470650087. UPC: 038081570860. English.

The folk-like tune of Ruby Mountain Serenade may seem familiar but is in fact an original tune from composer John Atteberry. Beginning in D major, this graceful tone poems opens intimately, with optional soloists from each section. Following the introduction, all sections of the orchestra work to guide the music through statements of the primary and secondary themes, leading to a smooth modulation to F major and an emotional climax. A great opportunity for young musicians to explore programmatic music. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.38396S

Composed by Attributed to George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Baroque; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 8 pages. Belwin Music #00-38396S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.38396S).

UPC: 038081430218. English. Attributed to George Frideric Handel.

A rich and convincing string sound is assured in this profound scoring of a favorite concert offering. Care has been taken to assure that the arrangement is perfectly playable for young musicians. This piece is one that will come together quickly, building a feeling of success, and will make the orchestra sound mature beyond their years.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.43819S

The Making of a Violin. Composed by Bob Phillips. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Light Concert; Novelty. Score. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-43819S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43819S).

UPC: 038081506838. English. Words by Elizabeth Daily.

Cute narration and easy string parts! The perfect piece to play with parents of younger players or for older players performing for elementary students, the narration takes the audience on a musical tour of the creation of a beautiful stringed instrument. (3:25/6:45).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44794S

Mvt. 2 Andante. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Steven J. Campbell. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 12 pages. Duration 4:10. Belwin Music #00-44794S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44794S).

UPC: 038081517247. English.

This wonderful arrangement of the second movement from Mozart's Symphony No. 17 is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged by Steven Campbell in G Major and set in common time, younger musicians will find the setting very accessible. This is a great way to introduce varied bowing techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strokes that often accompany the lighter Classical style. (4:10).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44794

Mvt. 2 Andante. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Steven J. Campbell. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 4:10. Belwin Music #00-44794. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44794).

UPC: 038081517230. English.

This wonderful arrangement of the second movement from Mozart's Symphony No. 17 is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged by Steven Campbell in G major and set in common time, younger musicians will find the setting very accessible. This is a great way to introduce varied bowing techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strokes that often accompany the lighter Classical style. (4:10).

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

SKU: KN.9221

Composed by Franz von Suppe. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Score and set of parts. Duration 1 minute, 45 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #9221. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.9221).

UPC: 822795092219.

This arrangement of the Franz von Suppé classic is presented in cut time for players who have not been exposed to 6/8 time or find it difficult to manage. All the integrity of the original has been retained, however, to provide a positive musical and educational experience for all. Helpful fingerings and bowings by string specialist Amy Rosen are provided to assist young players. Duration 1:45.

String orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: KN.9462

Composed by Traditional. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Score and Set of Parts. Kendor Music Inc #9462. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.9462).

UPC: 822795094626.

The Shaker hymn, Simple Gifts, is an arranger's delight because the tune lends itself so well to a wide variety of musical presentations. In this new version for student strings, an expressive middle section contrasts wonderfully with the more dramatic opening and closing sections. All parts are equally important, and the key of G puts young players in familiar territory.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46687S

Composed by Leroy Anderson. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Light Concert; Pop. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46687S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46687S).

UPC: 038081533346. English.

Here's one of the most familiar pops orchestra pieces ever written, now slightly simplified by Andrew H. Dabczynski to be thoroughly playable by young string students. All the string sections have opportunities to shine while practicing basic syncopation and bowing skills. All the pieces of The Syncopated Clock are here---including the familiar optional percussion and piano parts. This is an arrangement that will remain popular with students and audiences year after year!

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49213S

Composed by Robert Sheldon. 5 or More; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Score. Duration 2:10. Alfred Music #00-49213S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49213S).

ISBN 9781470648558. UPC: 038081569352. English.

This version of As Twilight Falls by Robert Sheldon is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, As Twilight Falls provides a moment of contrast at any young band's concert performance and is now available in Alfred's 5-part FLEX format. Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

Percussio n Accompaniment Track Download. (2:10).

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.44790S

Composed by Kevin Kadish and Meghan Trainor. Arranged by Michael Story. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Beginning String Orchestra. Pop. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:50. Alfred Music #00-44790S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44790S).

UPC: 038081515403. English.

Singer/son gwriter Meghan Trainor is one of today's hottest stars. Here is her catchy hit, Lips Are Movin', in a very playable arrangement for your young string orchestra by Michael Story. This one is pure fun! It is a great piece to reinforce the use of high and low second fingers for your violinists and violists. (1:50).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.46687

Composed by Leroy Anderson. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Pop Intermediate String Orchestra. Light Concert; Pop; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 80 pages. Alfred Music #00-46687. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46687).

UPC: 038081533339. English.

Here's one of the most familiar pops orchestra pieces ever written, now slightly simplified by Andrew H. Dabczynski to be thoroughly playable by young string students. All the string sections have opportunities to shine while practicing basic syncopation and bowing skills. All the pieces of The Syncopated Clock are here---including the familiar optional percussion and piano parts. This is an arrangement that will remain popular with students and audiences year after year!

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49213

Composed by Robert Sheldon. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:10. Alfred Music #00-49213. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49213).

ISBN 9781470648541. UPC: 038081569345. English.

This version of As Twilight Falls by Robert Sheldon is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 5 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The sense of peace and tranquility of twilight on a summer's evening inspires this lovely, lyrical offering. An excellent teaching opportunity for phrasing and expression, As Twilight Falls provides a moment of contrast at any young band's concert performance and is now available in Alfred's 5-part FLEX format. Correlates to Book 1, Level 5 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

Percussio n Accompaniment Track Download. (2:10).