for Strings Score and Parts. Par . Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by R. Scott Whittington, is a time-honored holiday favorite, equally popular with young and old. This arrangement for developing orchestra at Level 3, creates a festive mood with a warm introduction presented by solo violin andcello, which leads into several contrasting adaptations of the piece. A minor variation provides a moment of reflection, which pavesthe way for a stirring chorale version of the Twelve Days of Christmas concluding with a sweeping finale. Twelve Days of Christmas is idiomatically written for developing string players, and is scored in the lower positions to allow directors to focus on blend, intonation, and rhythmic accuracy. All sections are given interesting material to play. An optional part for orchestral bells provides a sparkly, flavor to the piece. / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Par O'HARA LABRIE KATIE. Waking up on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate. It's a snow day! Written by Katie O'Hara LaBrie, Snow Day! is craftily designed only using the notes of a D major scale. This highly accessible piece, with its bright melodies and jingle bell accompaniment will delight students and audiences. (2:10) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

This lively piece by Susan Day, written in G minor and D minor, reinforces many skills, such as executing slurs at a fast tempo and playing flats and accidentals in tune, to achieve the characteristic flavor of Russian music. Interesting parts for all, with lovely melodies and captivating harmonies throughout, this will be a welcome addition to any concert setting! (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

With 14 nominations and 6 Oscars, La La Land and its charismatic cast cultivated a new worldwide audience for film musicals. With memorable songs by composer Justin Hurwitz (including Oscar winner City of Stars), Larry Moore's superb arrangement is great entertainment for most any performance. Includes: Another Day of Sun, City of Stars, Mia and Sebastian's Theme, Audition (The Fools Who Dream). / Ensemble A Cordes

With its throwback soul beat, its body-positive message couched in a cute metaphor, and its dance-filled, candy-colored video, this piece has become a straight-up phenomenon loved by today's pop culture. Full of fun! (1:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

Celebrate winter and family with beloved tunes traditionally used at Thanksgiving. 'We Gather Together' and 'Over the River and Through the Woods' make a gorgeous medley. The few higher notes are easy to learn by ear and the contrasting use of 6/8 and 3/4 adds sparkle. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

One of several popular dances from time of the French Renaissance, 'jouissance' refers to a dance in which the feet stay on the floor, as opposed to one with leaps or lifts. This setting by Deborah Baker Monday has a driving pulse with attractive modal harmonies in the friendly key of E natural minor. All instruments have melodic lines. This arrangement also provides a great opportunity for teaching double up-bows and two-note slurs followed by two separate notes. The added percussion part will make this piece a great selection for festival or your next concert! (1:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par GAYE MARVIN / LONGFIELD ROBERT (Arr.). Though initially written over 50 years ago, Marvin Gaye's plea for peace and understanding is a message that still resonates strongly and needs to be heard. This arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield maintains the original's easy cool and RandB rhythms in a format that allows modern-day students to find a way to bring some loving here today. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Cordes

for String Orchestra Full Score. Par OTT DAVID. Originally composed in 1989 for a commission by the Northern Virginia Honors Orchestra, David Ott revised the work in 2020. Movements: I. Joyride on the Old Milwuakee RR; II. Sunday Stroll Hand in Hand; III. Off to the Circus!/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

A joyful departure from tradition, now set in 4/4 time by Jeffrey Turner, this fresh setting of the beloved carol is sure to add sparkle to any holiday celebration. Across the silent night, the blazing star of a solo cello beacons. A violinist follows, and the glory of a string orchestra suddenly bursts across the heavens. A twinkling piano announces that a child has been born unto the world - then, the high strings enter like angels singing from above. With its ending in 3/4, sure to put a smile on everyone's face, there's never been a happier birthday. (3:20) / Orchestre A Cordes