for String Orchestra Score and Parts. Par CARTELLIERI CASIMIR ANTON. Originally composed for full orchestra, the movement opens with a powerful C-minor introduction before turning to a bright, cheerfuland graceful C major. Later in the work, the tonality turns to E-flat, and eventually returns to C minor. This intriguing music is characteristic of the Sturm und Drang movement, with its drastic changes in mood and dynamics, and would make a dramatic addition to any concert./ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Note by the composer:'Triple Quartet is for string quartet and two pre-recorded quartets, or three live string quartets with no pre-recording. The piece is in three movements, fast-slow-fast, and is organized harmonically on four dominant chords in minor keys a minor third apart: E minor, G minor, Bb minor, C# minor and then returning to E minor to form a cycle.The first movement goes through this harmonic cycle twice with a section about one minute long on each of the four dominat chords. The result is a kind of variation form. Rhythmically the first movement has the second and third quartet playing interlocking chords while the first quartet plays longer melodies in canon between the first violin and viola against the second violin and cello. The slow movement is more completely contrapuntal with a long slow melody in canon eventually in all 12 voices. It stays in E minor throughout. The third movement resumes the original fast tempo, maintains the harmonic chord cycle but modulates back and forth between keys more rapidly. The final section of the movement is in the initial key of E minor and there the piece finally cadences.? Steve Reich, 1999 / Orchestre A Cordes

The Ghostbusters movie series returned in the summer of 2016. Here is the timeless theme in a rockin' new arrangement for your young string orchestra by Michael Story. Who ya gonna call? . . . Ghostbusters! / Orchestre A Cordes

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate their bowing and ensemble playing skills! Each section gets a turn playing both the carefree melodies and sparkling accompaniments. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Put all those 'extra-curricular' sounds your students like to make on their instruments to good use in this fun and entertaining novelty selection. Your audience will laugh out loud as each section takes a turn adding an unusual sound to a simple dance in 3/4 time. As the piece progresses the counting gets more and more challenging, keeping all of your students on their toes. There's even a part for a solo 'vocalist' to show off their screaming and gargling skills! (3:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

Attention thrill-seekers! Invite your orchestra and audience to step aboard the 'Millennium Cyclone' roller coaster, and take off on a wild ride! Filled with twists, turns, ups, and downs---and even a moment to catch your breath. Here's an original piece by Andrew H. Dabczynski that will delight and challenge intermediate string players. It's also a chance to introduce repeated 16th note figures and dramatically contrasting dynamics - this one is a sure 'must ride!' (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

With a bright and cheerful opening and a lyrical middle section, this piece celebrates the early years of the United States and the sacrifices that secured our freedom. Composed by Michael Hopkins, this piece will provide a patriotic flavor for any concert. With no shifting except in the basses, this piece includes many opportunities for right-hand development and work on dynamics. Some hi third fingers are required in viola and violin, and the cello part requires an extension. The ending is a return of the opening, but with a descending chromatic line in the cello and bass parts. / Orchestre A Cordes

Le sens de la nostalgie associée avec le retour à sa patrie résonne à travers ce charmant style celtique air de violon folklorique. Les compteurs divers vont peser sur les élèves, mais toutes les parties restent en 1ère position, à l'exception de certains 2ème et 3ème position pour les premiers violons. Toutes les sections faire un tour avec les mélodies dans une grande variété de styles en s'inclinant. / Orchestre A Cordes

Le compositeur né à Prague, vivant aujourd'hui en Amérique, étudie avec Honegger et Nadia Boulanger. Les pièces créées en 1955 sont très enrichissantes pour le oeuvre orchestrale, puisque toutes les pièces sont traités de façon égale. Ils sont particulièrement propices à la précision rythmique et de jouer ensemble. Les mouvements : Variazioni - Notturno - Furiant - Coda / Orchestre A Cordes