This work sensitively conveys the rising sun as it first greets America each morning on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park. Written by Andrew H. Dabczynski in celebration of that park's centennial, this enchanting piece provides an opportunity for young string players to musically express the magic of dawn on the mountain, of light sparkling on the ocean, of swelling seas as a squall approaches, and of the returning calm as the light recedes. 'Acadia First Light' will transport players and audiences alike to Acadia, that treasured national gem. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth---the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged by Andrew Dabcyznski. The simple modal melodies of 'Star of the East' and 'Babe of Bethlehem' are passed throughout the orchestra, before concluding with the stirring spiritual 'Rise Up Shepherd and Follow.' The keys, meters, and bowings are all playable by second-year string students, but intermediate and advanced students also will find this to be a satisfying holiday concert piece. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. In 2001 Bärenreiter issued a newly engraved keyboard reduction and solo parts to this concerto based on the acclaimed New Bach Edition. The present expanded publication goes a step further in that it offers not only the two solo violin parts as presented in the New Bach Edition, but also two additional parts with fingerings and bowings by the baroque specialist Andrew Manze. Manze also offers players enlightened comments (English/German) on historical performance practices dealing with how the instrument was held, fingerings, bowing, shifting, the use of open strings and much much more./ Répertoire / 2 Violons, Instruments à Cordes et Basse Continue

Par ABREU ZEQUINHA / KAZIK JAMES (Arr.). The Brazilian classic was popular in the United States during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the Andrews Sisters and Carmen Miranda. More recently, it was performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. James Kazik's masteful arrangement for string orchestra (with optional piano and percussion) captures all the fun and energy of the original in a format that will be easily performable by your students and the audience dancing in the aisles! / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Qu'advient-il lorsque nous mélangeons Père Noël, la tradition et violon vieux temps? Bien sûr, nous obtenons Fiddler sur le toit! Dans cet arrangement tongue-in-cheek et complètement jouable, les jeunes instrumentistes à cordes joueront comme de l'Est violoneux européennes, puis tourner dans une version violon américain optimiste et la conduite de la norme de vacances. Que ce soit un membre de l'orchestre ou le public, voici un humoristique, arrangement taper du pied de 'Up sur le toit' comme vous ne l'avez jamais entendu parler avant! / Orchestre A Cordes

In this jubilant new treatment, we hear four less-common carols---'The Holly and the Ivy,' 'Good Christian Men, Rejoice,' 'Sussex Carol,' and 'Rejoice and Be Merry.' The medleys are sensitively arranged, and with flowing textures, themes passed throughout the orchestra, and an utterly joyful atmosphere. (3:00) / Orchestre A Cordes