By English Folk Song. Arranged by Virginia Croft. For Full Score, Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola Tc), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Grade 2-2.5. Score and parts. Published by Carl Fischer

(A Suite of English Carols with Optional Narrator). By Andrew H. Dabczynski. Orchestra. Score; String Orchestra. HighlandåÊString Explorer. Form: Suite. Christmas; Light Concert; Winter. Grade 2.5. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Henry Purcell. Arranged by Robert Longfield. (Score and Parts). Easy Music For String. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arranged by Stephen Bulla. Boosey and Hawkes Orchestra. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

(A Suite of English Carols with Optional Narrator). By Andrew H. Dabczynski. Orchestra. For string w/ vln3, pno acc, Bells, optional Chimes, Wind Chimes, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum or Low Hand Drum, Chains. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Explorer. Form: Suite. Christmas; Light Concert; Winter. Grade 2.5. 308 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

An English Carol, "Humility," for String Orchestra. Composed by Edward Caswall. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Light Concert; Winter. 136 pages. Published by Belwin Music

By Sir Charles Hubert Parry. Arranged by Paul Lavender. (Score and Parts). Music for String Orchestra. Published by Hal Leonard.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS18

Composed by Douglas Townsend. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CAS18. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS18).

ISBN 9780825855016. UPC: 798408055011. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: F major.

A truly masterful fantasy on an English folk song, this piece shows the exceptional musical development found in many of the greatest classical symphonies. The fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo (ABACA) and features fine counterpoint and engaging melodies. This piece can be played in an orchestral and quartet setting and is both challenging and fun to play.
My Fantasy on The Wee Cooper of Fife was one of four such fantasies I wrote for my daughter April when she was studying the violin, and I had hopes that when she reached the age of wisdom and proficiency she would play them with her friends. Life being what is it, she eventually gave up the violin and chose a completely different career for herself-though we are still the best of friends! I found the song in a collection of folk songs for children where it is called Rissoldy Rossoldy. Except for a few notes, the song was almost identical to the English folksong The Wee Cooper of Fife, which begins: There was a Wee Cooper named Fife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / He took him to wed a gentle wife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / She would na card she would na spin / for fear 't would harm her gentle skin.... The tune is rollicking and words are amusing, and yes, eventually they worked out their problems! The Fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo, which is ABACA coda, such as one finds in the last movements of some of Haydn's later symphonies. This composition may be performed by a string orchestra or solo string quartet. - Douglas Townsend.
MyA Fantasy on The Wee Cooper of FifeA was one of four such fantasies I wrote for my daughter April when she was studying the violin, and I had hopes that when she reached the age of wisdom and proficiency she would play them with her friends. Life being what is it, she eventually gave up the violin and chose a completely different career for herself-though we are still the best of friends! I found the song in a collection of folk songs for children where it is calledA Rissoldy Rossoldy.A Except for a few notes, the song was almost identical to the English folksongA The Wee Cooper of Fife, which begins: There was a Wee Cooper named Fife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / He took him to wed a gentle wife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / She would na card she would na spin / for fear 't would harm her gentle skin.... The tune is rollicking and words are amusing, and yes, eventually they worked out their problems! The Fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo, which is ABACA coda, such as one finds in the last movements of some of Haydn's later symphonies. This composition may be performed by a string orchestra or solo string quartet. - Douglas Townsend.
MyA Fantasy on The Wee Cooper of FifeA was one of four such fantasies I wrote for my daughter April when she was studying the violin, and I had hopes that when she reached the age of wisdom and proficiency she would play them with her friends. Life being what is it, she eventually gave up the violin and chose a completely different career for herself-though we are still the best of friends! I found the song in a collection of folk songs for children where it is calledA Rissoldy Rossoldy.A Except for a few notes, the song was almost identical to the English folksongA The Wee Cooper of Fife, which begins: There was a Wee Cooper named Fife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / He took him to wed a gentle wife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / She would na card she would na spin / for fear 't would harm her gentle skin.... The tune is rollicking and words are amusing, and yes, eventually they worked out their problems! The Fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo, which is ABACA coda, such as one finds in the last movements of some of Haydn's later symphonies. This composition may be performed by a string orchestra or solo string quartet. - Douglas Townsend.
My Fantasy on The Wee Cooper of Fife was one of four such fantasies I wrote for my daughter April when she was studying the violin, and I had hopes that when she reached the age of wisdom and proficiency she would play them with her friends. Life being what is it, she eventually gave up the violin and chose a completely different career for herself-though we are still the best of friends! I found the song in a collection of folk songs for children where it is called Rissoldy Rossoldy. Except for a few notes, the song was almost identical to the English folksong The Wee Cooper of Fife, which begins: There was a Wee Cooper named Fife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / He took him to wed a gentle wife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / She would na card she would na spin / for fear 't would harm her gentle skin.... The tune is rollicking and words are amusing, and yes, eventually they worked out their problems! The Fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo, which is ABACA coda, such as one finds in the last movements of some of Haydn's later symphonies. This composition may be performed by a string orchestra or solo string quartet. - Douglas Townsend.
My Fantasy on The Wee Cooper of Fife was one of four such fantasies I wrote for my daughter April when she was studying the violin, and I had hopes that when she reached the age of wisdom and proficiency she would play them with her friends. Life being what is it, she eventually gave up the violin and chose a completely different career for herself-though we are still the best of friends! I found the song in a collection of folk songs for children where it is called Rissoldy Rossoldy. Except for a few notes, the song was almost identical to the English folksong The Wee Cooper of Fife, which begins: There was a Wee Cooper named Fife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / He took him to wed a gentle wife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / She would na card she would na spin / for fear 't would harm her gentle skin.... The tune is rollicking and words are amusing, and yes, eventually they worked out their problems! The Fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo, which is ABACA coda, such as one finds in the last movements of some of Haydn's later symphonies. This composition may be performed by a string orchestra or solo string quartet. - Douglas Townsend.
My Fantas y on The Wee Cooper of Fife was one of four such fantasies I wrote for my daughter April when she was studying the violin, and I had hopes that when she reached the age of wisdom and proficiency she would play them with her friends. Life being what is it, she eventually gave up the violin and chose a completely different career for herself-though we are still the best of friends!I found the song in a collection of folk songs for children where it is called Rissoldy Rossoldy. Except for a few notes, the song was almost identical to the English folksong The Wee Cooper of Fife, which begins:There was a Wee Cooper named Fife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / He took him to wed a gentle wife / nickity nackety roo noo roo / She would na card she would na spin / for fear 't would harm her gentle skin....The tune is rollicking and words are amusing, and yes, eventually they worked out their problems!The Fantasy is roughly in the style of the classical rondo, which is ABACA coda, such as one finds in the last movements of some of Haydn's later symphonies.This composition may be performed by a string orchestra or solo string quartet.- Douglas Townsend.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

By Antony Holborne, William Brade, Claude Gervaise, Thomas Ravenscroft, And John Dowland. Arranged by Andrew Dabczynski. Music by Antony Holborne, William Brade, Claude Gervaise, Thomas Ravenscroft, and John Dowland / arr. Andrew Dabczynski. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Explorer. Level: 2 (grade 2). Conductor Score and Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: FJ.ST6388S

Score Only. Arranged by William Owens. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Developing Strings. Christmas; Holiday Pops. Score. Duration 2:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6388S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6388S).

English.

Three popular English and French carols are featured in this beautifully crafted holiday medley. Ding Dong Merrily on High, Ukrainian Bell Carol, and Il Est Né, Le Divin Enfant come together to provide a stimulating musical experience. The timeless carols and engaging orchestration will charm performers and listeners alike!

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: FJ.ST6189S

Score Only. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Erik Morales. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. This arrangement is a setting of Londonderry Air, the popular anthem from northern Ireland. The tune was given lyrics in 1913 by an English lawyer named Frederick Edward Weatherly, and would then become known as Danny Boy. Score. Duration 3:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6189S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6189S).

English.

The magical setting of this cherished melody combines exquisite orchestration with dramatic harmonies. At times, the arrangement is quite plaintive sounding, which is balanced with more contemporary harmonies and powerful countermelodies. Endless opportunities for music making abound, and there certainly will not be a dry eye in the house when the group plays the final chord after a haunting violin solo. Inspirational!

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

(For English Horn, Marimba, And Strings). Composed by Elliott Carter (1908-). For string orchestra (english horn, marimba, strings). Contemporary. Full score - large. Standard notation. Composed October 31 1987. 30 pages. Duration 10 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #446-41295L. Published by Theodore Presser Company

With a Yo Heave Ho. Arranged by Sandra Dackow. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Orchestra Expressions. Folk. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:25. Alfred Music #00-44789S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44789S).

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: FJ.ST6341S

Score Only. Arranged by Bob Lipton. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement. Score. Duration 3:15. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6341S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6341S).

English.

A slow and starkly beautiful Adagio is followed by a riot of joyous counterpoint in this example of English Baroque writing at its finest. Paying tribute to Saint Cecilia (patron Saint of Musicians), this wonderful music comes from the introduction of the original and features a trio of 2 violins and cello.

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: FJ.ST6335S

Score Only. Arranged by Carrie Lane Grusell. Series; String Orchestra. FJH Developing Strings. Multicultural. Score. Duration 2:45. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6335S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6335S).

English.

This tender and enduring traditional English melody is arranged to help your students learn to be independent in their parts, to be comfortable in A minor and C major, and to refine their legato technique, slurs and dotted rhythms. A bittersweet beauty with a wealth of teaching and musical opportunities!

About FJH Developing Strings

Sl ightly more advanced than Beginning Strings, this series begins to involve more position work and a slightly more complex rhythmic figures. Rehearsal piano is often provided. Ideal for middle school and smaller high school programs. Grade 2 - 2.5

Arranged by Mark Williams. Traditional. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Strictly Strings Series. Level: 1 (grade 1). Conductor Score. Published by Alfred Publishing.

(For English Horn, Marimba, And Strings). Composed by Elliott Carter (1908-). For string orchestra (english horn, marimba, strings). Contemporary. Full score - study. Standard notation. Composed October 31 1987. 30 pages. Duration 10 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #446-41295. Published by Theodore Presser Company

(Christmas Carols and Fiddle Tunes from Scrooge's Time). Arranged by Tim McCarrick. Orchestra. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Winter. Score. 20 pages

(Christmas Carols and Fiddle Tunes from Scrooge's Time). Arranged by Tim McCarrick. Orchestra. String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Winter. Conductor Score and Parts. 144 pages

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YAS13F

Composed by Muzio Clementi. Arranged by Douglas Townsend. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Classical. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS13F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS13F).

ISBN 9780825848339. UPC: 798408048334. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: G major.

IApart from some of his Sonatinas, Opus 36, Clementi's life and music are hardly known to the piano teachers and students of today. For example, in addition to the above mentioned Sonatinas, Clementi wrote sixty sonatas for the piano, many of them unjustly neglected, although his friend Beethoven regarded some of them very highly. Clementi also wrote symphonies (some of which he arranged as piano sonatas), a substantial number of waltzes and other dances for the piano as well as sonatas and sonatinas for piano four-hands.In addition to composing, Clementi was a much sought after piano teacher, and included among his students John Field (Father of the 'Nocturne'), and Meyerbeer.In his later years, Clementi became a very successful music publisher, publishing among other works the first English edition of Beethoven's Violin Concerto, in the great composer's own arrangement for the piano, as well as some of his string quartets. Clementi was also one of the first English piano manufacturers to make pianos with a metal frame and string them with wire.The Sonatina in C, Opus 36, No. 1 was one of six such works Clementi wrote in 1797. He must have been partial to these little pieces (for which he also provided the fingerings), since they were reissued (without the fingering) by the composer shortly after 1801. About 1820, he issued ''the sixth edition, with considerable improvements by the author;· with fingerings added and several minor changes, among which were that many of them were written an octave higher.IIIt has often been said, generally by those unhampered by the facts, that composers of the past (and, dare we add, the present?), usually handled their financial affairs with their public and publishers with a poor sense of business acumen or common sense. As a result they frequently found themselves in financial straits.Contrary to popular opinion, this was the exception rather than the rule. With the exception of Mozart and perhaps a few other composers, the majority of composers then, as now, were quite successful in their dealings with the public and their publishers, as the following examples will show.It was not unusual for 18th- and 19th-century composers to arrange some of their more popular compositions for different combinations of instruments in order to increase their availability to a larger music-playing public. Telemann, in the introduction to his seventy-two cantatas for solo voice and one melody instrument (flute, oboe or violin, with the usual continua) Der Harmonische Gottesdienst, tor example, suggests that if a singer is not available to perform a cantata the voice part could be played by another instrument. And in the introduction to his Six Concertos and Six Suites for flute, violin and continua, he named four different instrumental combinations that could perform these pieces, and actually wrote out the notes for the different possibilities. Bach arranged his violin concertos for keyboard, and Beethoven not only arranged his Piano Sonata in E Major, Opus 14, No. 1 for string quartet, he also transposed it to the key of F. Brahm's well-known Quintet in F Minor for piano and strings was his own arrangement of his earlier sonata for two pianos, also in F Minor.IIIWe come now to Clementi. It is well known that some of his sixty piano sonatas were his own arrangements of some of his lost symphonies, and that some of his rondos for piano four-hands were originally the last movements of his solo sonatas or piano trios.In order to make the first movement of his delightful Sonatina in C, Opus 36, No. 1 accessible to young string players, I have followed the example established by the composer himself by arranging and transposing one of his piano compositions from one medium (the piano) to another. (string instruments). In order to simplify the work for young string players, in the process of adapting it to the new medium it was necessary to transpose it from the original key of C to G, thereby doing away with some of the difficulties they would have encountered in the original key. The first violin and cello parts are similar to the right- and left-hand parts of the original piano version. The few changes I have made in these parts have been for the convenience of the string players, but in no way do they change the nature of the music.Since the original implied a harmonic framework in many places, I have added a second violin and viola part in such a way that they not only have interesting music to play, but also fill in some of the implied harmony without in any way detracting from the composition's musical value. Occasionally, it has been necessary to raise or lower a few passages an octave or to modify others slightly to make them more accessible for young players.It is hoped that the musical value of the composition has not been too compromised, and that students and teachers will come to enjoy this little piece in its new setting as much as pianists have in the original one. This arrangement may also be performed by a solo string quartet. When performed by a string orchestra, the double bass part may be omitted.- Douglas TownsendString editing by Amy Rosen.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: FJ.ST6443S

Score Only. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Robert D McCashin. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. In Beethoven's words, The Pastoral Symphony is more an expression of feeling than painting... pleasant feelings which awaken in men on arriving in the countryside. A perfect introduction to Beethoven's major works, the music is exquisitely orchestrated. Masterwork Arrangement. Score. Duration 6:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6443S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6443S).

English.

In Beethoven's words, The Pastoral Symphony is more an expression of feeling than painting... pleasant feelings which awaken in men on arriving in the countryside. A perfect introduction to Beethoven's major works, the music is exquisitely orchestrated to retain the true nature of Beethoven's original masterpiece.

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: FJ.ST6443

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Robert D McCashin. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. In Beethoven's words, The Pastoral Symphony is more an expression of feeling than painting... pleasant feelings which awaken in men on arriving in the countryside. A perfect introduction to Beethoven's major works, the music is exquisitely orchestrated. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). Duration 6:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6443. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6443).

UPC: 241444384824. English.

In Beethoven's words, The Pastoral Symphony is more an expression of feeling than painting... pleasant feelings which awaken in men on arriving in the countryside. A perfect introduction to Beethoven's major works, the music is exquisitely orchestrated to retain the true nature of Beethoven's original masterpiece.

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 1; Grade 1.5; Grade 2; Grade 2.5; Grade 3; Grade 3.5

SKU: FJ.ST6488S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Series; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6488S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6488S).

English.

Commiss ioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately) for beginning and developing string students. Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity, the multi-level option is designed to sound far greater than the intermediate version alone. Not your traditional festival orchestra piece by any means.

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: FJ.ST6340

Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by Robert D McCashin. MakeMusic Cloud; String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). Duration 5:30. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-ST6340. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6340).

UPC: 674398232581. English.

This light-hearted and cheerful movement from Schubert's Symphony No. 3 is orchestrated in a manner extraordinarily true to the original. Highlighting the entire form of the original movement, this arrangement is a wonderful way to expose your string students to this wonderful music without the need of the winds!

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Michael Story. Orchestra. Masterworks; Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Form: March. 20th Century; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Grade 1.5. 76 pages. Published by Belwin Music