Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.42067

Composed by Sara Bongo. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Multicultural; Programmatic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-42067. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.42067).

UPC: 038081484136. English.

Written to recognize the indigenous peoples in this nation, the haunting melody captures the many trials they have encountered. The heartbeat is reminiscent of the American Indian drum, and the entire piece incorporates other elements many traditional tribal songs. Every section has a chance to shine. (3:10) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Composed by Richard Meyer. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; SmartMusic; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Grade 3.5. 132 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

Composed by Brendan Mcbrien. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween; Novelty. Grade 3. 124 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

Composed by Richard Meyer. Orchestra. For full (timp, bells/xylophone, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Castanets). Full Orchestra; Part(s); Score. Highland Full Orchestra. Form: Overture. Grade 3. 220 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

Edited by Patrick Sky. For fiddle. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Songbook. Size 8.75x11.75. 176 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

By Bonnie Rideout. For Fiddle. Solos. Encyclopedia. Scottish. Level: Intermediate. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 136 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47461

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Masterwork Arrangement. Score and Part(s). 72 pages. Highland/Etling #00-47461. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47461).

ISBN 9781470652838. UPC: 038081544526. English.

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes of the D major scale (including a few high E's for Violin I), and the rhythms are within reach of players with very little experience. The perfect selection for your beginning orchestra's first real piece, this arrangement is sure to become a traditional part of your string curriculum.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.45876S

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score. 16 pages. Duration 4:10. Highland/Etling #00-45876S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45876S).

UPC: 038081523828. English.

Upon hearing the words Big Sky Country, one typically thinks of the western states; Montana in particular. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the setting natural. The elements of the music, with sweeping melodic phrases and a few key changes (G, C, D), suggest a spirit of adventure, freedom, the outdoors, and the beauty of the land. This lively piece with melodic parts for all was arranged by Susan H. Day. It uses slurs, accents, divisi, syncopation, and accidentals, and will capture the enthusiasm of players and audience! (4:10).

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.31604

Arranged by Vince Gassi. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 134 pages. Highland/Etling #00-31604. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.31604).

UPC: 038081349534. English. Traditional English Carol.

You'll have no trouble getting into the Christmas spirit with this delightful adaptation of a traditional English Carol. Coated with a layer of sugar frosting, this piece will warm you up with its joyous harmonies and charming melodies, making you feel like you are sitting in front of a crackly fire sipping hot cocoa on a crisp wintry night. Sure to become an audience favorite!

Orchestra String Orchestra - 2.5 (grade 2.5)

SKU: AP.29736S

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Vince Gassi. String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:30. Highland/Etling #00-29736S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.29736S).

UPC: 038081323022. English. Traditional.

This delightful arrangement is sure to become a seasonal favorite with students and audiences alike. The joyous harmonies and cheerful rhythms will immediately put you in the Christmas spirit. (2:30).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38477S

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38477S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38477S).

UPC: 038081431628. English.

Capture the spirit of the Old West with this exciting new work. Written in the keys of C and G, this piece uses a variety of techniques, including divisi, tremolo, accents, lifts, slurs, pizzicato, accidentals, and features a middle swing section using slurred triplets. Very melodic with cool harmonies, interesting rhythms, and everyone part of the action, this is sure to be a winner!

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.46722S

Mvt. 3, Scherzo. Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Todd Parrish. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Scherzo. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46722S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46722S).

UPC: 038081533582. English.

Though not as popular as his famous 8th and 9th symphonies, Dvorák's Symphony No. 7 in D minor is a masterpiece worthy of serious study and performance. The scherzo movement has been abridged and simplified from 6/4 to 6/8 for playability, but the spirit of Dvorák comes through clearly. Full of the composer's trademark hemiola, this arrangement by Todd Parrish gives melody and countermelodies to all parts and ends with an exciting, powerful conclusion. The optional timpani part gives even more strength to your performance. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.46722

Mvt. 3, Scherzo. Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Todd Parrish. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Scherzo. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score and Part(s). 126 pages. Highland/Etling #00-46722. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.46722).

UPC: 038081533575. English.

Though not as popular as his famous 8th and 9th symphonies, Dvorák's Symphony No. 7 in D minor is a masterpiece worthy of serious study and performance. The scherzo movement has been abridged and simplified from 6/4 to 6/8 for playability, but the spirit of Dvorák comes through clearly. Full of the composer's trademark hemiola, this arrangement by Todd Parrish gives melody and countermelodies to all parts and ends with an exciting, powerful conclusion. The optional timpani part gives even more strength to your performance. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.41259S

Composed by Richard Meyer. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Novelty. Score. 24 pages. Highland/Etling #00-41259S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41259S).

ISBN 9781470664718. UPC: 038081480688. English.

The word steampunk refers to a genre of science fiction that features steam-powered machinery. Works of fiction in this style are most often set in the 19th century British Victorian era or the American Wild West. Machines and technology found in the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells would be good examples of steampunk-style inventions. The piece itself follows no specific narrative, but rather is meant to capture the spirit and mood of this hearty, highly imaginative, industrial-based movement. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.47461S

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Richard Meyer. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:46. Highland/Etling #00-47461S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47461S).

ISBN 9781470652845. UPC: 038081544533. English.

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes of the D major scale (including a few high E's for Violin I), and the rhythms are within reach of players with very little experience. The perfect selection for your beginning orchestra's first real piece, this arrangement is sure to become a traditional part of your string curriculum.

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.49474S

Composed by Richard Meyer (ASCAP). Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score. Duration 6:40. Highland/Etling #00-49474S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49474S).

ISBN 9781470650032. UPC: 038081570815. English.

Written as a metaphor for the hardship and isolation caused by the 2020 pandemic, this dramatic tone poem is a testament to courage and the undaunted nature of the human spirit. The piece follows the voyage of a ship and its crew to the open sea and into a devastating storm resulting in the separation of the crew and its ultimate reunion. The memorable melodies and stirring harmonies are sure to peak your students' imaginations while a variety of key and time signatures will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. A percussion part has been included to add touches of nautical color, resulting in an emotional, picturesque voyage with a cinematic flair. Check out Voyagers We, Undaunted by Richard Meyer! (6:40).

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.45876

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 4:10. Highland/Etling #00-45876. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45876).

UPC: 038081523811. English.

Upon hearing the words Big Sky Country, one typically thinks of the western states; Montana in particular. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the setting natural. The elements of the music, with sweeping melodic phrases and a few key changes (G, C, D), suggest a spirit of adventure, freedom, the outdoors, and the beauty of the land. This lively piece with melodic parts for all---using slurs, accents, divisi, syncopation, and accidentals---will capture the enthusiasm of players and audience alike! (4:10).

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.38497S

Prague. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Score. 36 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38497S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38497S).

UPC: 038081436845. English.

Celebrate the spirit of Bohemia at your next festival or concert with this acclaimed masterpiece. This arrangement uses material from the Allegro section of the first movement in the original key of D. The fugal nature of this movement gives each section a chance to play melodic passages. Care has been taken to preserve the energy of the original while seamlessly transferring wind and brass parts into the string section. Advanced shifting is required, along with the ability to perform syncopation and spiccato.

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.41267

Composed by Shirl Jae Atwell. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Fall; Thanksgiving. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:40. Highland/Etling #00-41267. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41267).

UPC: 038081480831. English.

A paean is a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph, and very much in keeping with the feeling of a jubilant march. Get in the spirit and celebrate life. (2:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.38477

Composed by Susan H. Day. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Patriotic. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Highland/Etling #00-38477. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.38477).

UPC: 038081431611. English.

Capture the spirit of the Old West with this exciting new work. Written in the keys of C and G, this piece uses a variety of techniques, including divisi, tremolo, accents, lifts, slurs, pizzicato, accidentals, and features a middle swing section using slurred triplets. Very melodic with cool harmonies, interesting rhythms, and everyone part of the action, this is sure to be a winner!

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.49474

Composed by Richard Meyer (ASCAP). MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra (HSO). Score and Part(s). Duration 6:40. Highland/Etling #00-49474. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.49474).

ISBN 9781470650025. UPC: 038081570808. English.

Written as a metaphor for the hardship and isolation caused by the 2020 pandemic, this dramatic tone poem is a testament to courage and the undaunted nature of the human spirit. The piece follows the voyage of a ship and its crew to the open sea and into a devastating storm resulting in the separation of the crew and its ultimate reunion. The memorable melodies and stirring harmonies are sure to peak your students' imaginations while a variety of key and time signatures will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. A percussion part has been included to add touches of nautical color, resulting in an emotional, picturesque voyage with a cinematic flair. Check out Voyagers We, Undaunted by Richard Meyer! (6:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.41251S

Composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. MakeMusic Cloud; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Form: March; Transcription. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score. 12 pages. Highland/Etling #00-41251S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.41251S).

UPC: 038081483757. English.

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it makes a perfect opener or closer that players and audiences will long remember. (2:30)
Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 14. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47479S

Composed by Shirl Jae Atwell. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 8 pages. Duration 2:05. Highland/Etling #00-47479S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47479S).

UPC: 038081544878. English.

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune.
Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countryside providing entertainment to any and all. Their repertoire included songs, dances, jokes, and storytelling. One could find them all over Europe and America from the Middle Ages up until the 20th century. As traveling musicians, they relied on catch tunes that could easily be learned and communicated to their audiences. They were in the business of uplifting people's spirits through fun and laughter.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.42060S

Composed by Brendan Mcbrien. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Fall; Halloween; Novelty. Score. 16 pages. Highland/Etling #00-42060S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.42060S).

UPC: 038081483986. English.

Inspired by the overactive imagination of childhood, this piece examines the youthful fun of scary places that make our skin tingle! Enjoy this musical portrait of scary, abandoned dwellings, and of the spirits that for some frightful reason seem to inhabit them. (6:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.44846

Arranged by Vince Gassi. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 126 pages. Duration 2:45. Highland/Etling #00-44846. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44846).

UPC: 038081518480. English. Traditional.

Nothin g says Noel better than a 16th century courtly dance. Also known as Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle, this piece was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this new setting by Vince Gassi will lift your spirits as they pass from a joyous opening, through a brief moment of reflection, and on to a jubilant ending. This little bit of effervescence is a great addition to any part of your Christmas program. (2:45).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47479

Composed by Shirl Jae Atwell. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score and Part(s). 62 pages. Duration 2:05. Highland/Etling #00-47479. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.47479).

UPC: 038081544861. English.

This lighthearted, carefree work is easy to remember upon hearing. It has a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune.
Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countryside providing entertainment to any and all. Their repertoire included songs, dances, jokes, and storytelling. One could find them all over Europe and America from the Middle Ages up until the 20th century. As traveling musicians, they relied on catch tunes that could easily be learned and communicated to their audiences. They were in the business of uplifting people's spirits through fun and laughter.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.44846S

Arranged by Vince Gassi. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Highland/Etling #00-44846S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44846S).

UPC: 038081518497. English. Traditional.

Nothin g says Noel better than a 16th century courtly dance. Also known as Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle, this piece was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this new setting by Vince Gassi will lift your spirits as they pass from a joyous opening, through a brief moment of reflection, and on to a jubilant ending. This little bit of effervescence is a great addition to any part of your Christmas program. (2:45).

( Prague ). Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Arranged by Todd Parrish. Orchestra. Masterworks; Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement. Grade 4. 184 pages. Published by Highland/Etling

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.48101

Composed by Katie O'Hara LaBrie. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Thanksgiving. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 4:30. Highland/Etling #00-48101. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.48101).

ISBN 9781470661441. UPC: 038081553986. English.

With Gratitude by Katie O'Hara LaBrie is a flowing yet spirited composition written in memory of a bright youngster who always sought out the good things in life. Perfect for advancing string orchestras, this piece features soaring melodies, rhythmic independence, and higher positions for violin 1 and cello, all while exploring changing modalities in C major and A major. Students will learn to play expressively as they connect to the story behind the piece using the hashtag #yearofgratitude. (4:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.35990S

Composed by Richard Meyer. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Highland/Etling Full Orchestra. Form: Overture. Score. 36 pages. Highland/Etling #00-35990S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.35990S).

UPC: 038081411323. English.

Before writing the piece, Mr. Meyer asked members of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra to compose original themes of their own. Four of these themes were chosen, and then woven together by the composer. The result is a fascinating and high-spirited overture that explores a myriad of emotions. With brief solos for trombone, trumpet, and violin, this piece is sure to hold the interest of all of your students---after all, it was written with the help of their peers!