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11 CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR THE YOUNG STARS ORCHESTRA: CONDUCTOR’S SCORE
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320986 Composed by Tradition…
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320986 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lauri Hamalainen. Chamber,Children,Classical,Instructional,Traditional. 46 pages. Suomi Music #909431. Published by Suomi Music (A0.1320986). 11 CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR THE YOUNG STARS ORCHESTRA:CONDUCTOR’S SCORESEPARATE PART ON OPEN STRINGS FOR THE BEGINNER VIOLIN STUDENTDo you want your beginner students to confidently create music and perform alongside moreexperienced peers, all while focusing exclusively on open strings?This special edition is tailor-made for young learners, offering simple, easy-to-follow notation,making it a perfect resource for children just starting to explore the world of string instruments.Focusing on the concept of open stringsâ€, this edition enables yourchild to seamlessly integrate into an orchestra and harmoniously play alongside fellowmusicians.The Young Stars Edition comprises a delightful selection of beloved children's songs, expertlyadapted to suit the skills of beginner students of violin, viola, cello, and double bass. From timelesstunes like Itsy Bitsy Spider, Samba Lele, Old McDonald, Pippi Longstocking, Mary Had aLittle Lamb, to the multicultural medley of Potpourri and the delightful charm of FrèreJacques, your child will not only learn the fundamental techniques of playing string instrumentsbut also have an enjoyable experience with these cherished melodies.11 Children’s Songs For The Young Stars Orchestra supports building thriving string communities where inclusivity and a shared love for music unite children from all backgrounds. The individual parts can be accompanied by another string instrument, the piano, string quartet orstring orchestra.All Violin Friends music is easily learnable with the help of play-along videos on the Violin Friends YouTube Channel and mp3 backing tracks on SoundCloud and the Violin Friends homepage www.violinfriends.com.The Conductor’s Score includes all the parts for The Young Stars Orchestra as well as the parts for 11 Children’s Songs for String and Piano.
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11 CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR THE YOUNG STARS ORCHESTRA: PART FOR THE VIOLIN
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320984 Composed by Tradition…
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320984 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lauri Hamalainen. Chamber,Children,Classical,Instructional,Traditional. 28 pages. Suomi Music #909429. Published by Suomi Music (A0.1320984). 11 CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR THE YOUNG STARS ORCHESTRA: PART FOR THE VIOLINSEPARATE PART ON OPEN STRINGS FOR THE BEGINNER VIOLIN STUDENTDo you want your beginner students to confidently create music and perform alongside moreexperienced peers, all while focusing exclusively on open strings?This special edition is tailor-made for young learners, offering simple, easy-to-follow notation,making it a perfect resource for children just starting to explore the world of string instruments.Focusing on the concept of open stringsâ€, this edition enables yourchild to seamlessly integrate into an orchestra and harmoniously play alongside fellow musicians.The Young Stars Edition comprises a delightful selection of beloved children's songs, expertlyadapted to suit the skills of beginner students of violin, viola, cello, and double bass. From timelesstunes like Itsy Bitsy Spider, Samba Lele, Old McDonald, Pippi Longstocking, Mary Had aLittle Lamb, to the multicultural medley of Potpourri and the delightful charm of FrèreJacques, your child will not only learn the fundamental techniques of playing string instrumentsbut also have an enjoyable experience with these cherished melodies.11 Children’s Songs For The Young Stars Orchestra supports building thriving string communities where inclusivity and a shared love for music unite children from all backgrounds. The individual parts can be accompanied by another string instrument, the piano, string quartet orstring orchestra.All Violin Friends music is easily learnable with the help of play-along videos on the Violin Friends YouTube Channel and mp3 backing tracks on SoundCloud and the Violin Friends homepage www.violinfriends.com.
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11 CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR THE YOUNG STARS ORCHESTRA: PART FOR THE VIOLA
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320979 Composed by Tradition…
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320979 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lauri Hamalainen. Chamber,Children,Classical,Instructional,Traditional. 28 pages. Suomi Music #909424. Published by Suomi Music (A0.1320979). 11 CHILDREN'S SONGS FOR THE YOUNG STARS ORCHESTRA: PART FOR THE VIOLASEPARATE PART ON OPEN STRINGS FOR THE BEGINNER VIOLA STUDENTDo you want your beginner students to confidently create music and perform alongside moreexperienced peers, all while focusing exclusively on open strings?This special edition is tailor-made for young learners, offering simple, easy-to-follow notation,making it a perfect resource for children just starting to explore the world of string instruments.Focusing on the concept of open stringsâ€, this edition enables your child to seamlessly integrate into an orchestra and harmoniously play alongside fellow musicians.The Young Stars Edition comprises a delightful selection of beloved children's songs, expertlyadapted to suit the skills of beginner students of violin, viola, cello, and double bass. From timelesstunes like Itsy Bitsy Spider, Samba Lele, Old McDonald, Pippi Longstocking, Mary Had aLittle Lamb, to the multicultural medley of Potpourri and the delightful charm of FrèreJacques, your child will not only learn the fundamental techniques of playing string instrumentsbut also have an enjoyable experience with these cherished melodies.11 Children’s Songs For The Young Stars Orchestra supports building thriving string communities where inclusivity and a shared love for music unite children from all backgrounds. The individual parts can be accompanied by another string instrument, the piano, string quartet orstring orchestra.All Violin Friends music is easily learnable with the help of play-along videos on the Violin Friends YouTube Channel and mp3 backing tracks on SoundCloud and the Violin Friends homepage www.violinfriends.com.
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The Cowboy Waltz
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1153136 Composed by Ron Flint…
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String Orchestra - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1153136 Composed by Ron Flintjer. Folk,Historic,Traditional. Score and Parts. 10 pages. Ron Flintjer #753377. Published by Ron Flintjer (A0.1153136). It's the end of a long day in the Old West. The cowboys have unsaddled their horses, lit the campfire, and can't wait for grub to be served! After chow, they lay on their bedrolls, reminiscing about their hometowns, their adventures, and maybe the gal they left behind. When it's time to settle in for the night, they watch the clear skies above and maybe point out a shooting star or two. Then it's time for sleep, before another hard day on the trail arrives too soon. Written it 3/4 time, The Cowboy Waltz is a relaxing, comfortable piece for Beginning String Orchestra. Watch out! You might just catch some of your audience snoozing - along with the cowboys - afterwards! This chart has three part harmony, as the second violin and viola play the same part as do the cello and string bass. Your first violin is on his or her own!
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The Cowboy Waltz
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Examination In Progress (Standard Arrangement)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296932 By Geraldine Green. B…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296932 By Geraldine Green. By Geraldine (Denny) Green. Arranged by Geraldine Green. 20th Century,21st Century,Chamber,Children,Comedy. Score and Parts. 17 pages. Geraldine (Denny) Green at Oakmountmusic #887081. Published by Geraldine (Denny) Green at Oakmountmusic (A0.1296932). ALL PURCHASES COME WITH SCORE AND PARTS2009 – Examination in progress, for junior string orchestra. Commissioned by Gary Woolf. Duration: approx 4 minutes.This short piece is comical in character and will have people smiling! It began life as a solo piano piece back in 1980 when I was at school and stressing over my first secondary school exams. Everywhere I looked in my school I was confronted with signs that read, “Silence! Examination In Progressâ€. A comical tune started up in my head and before I knew it it grew into a piano piece, which I wrote down and played daily to help myself cope with the stress of exams. When Gary asked for another Banda piece, I was excited to give this early little savior another chance at life as a piece for junior strings.Two arrangements available;School Arrangement: for; Violins 1, 2 and 3, Cello 1 and 2. Standard: for Violins 1 and 2, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
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Examination In Progress (School Arrangement)
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296939 By Geraldine Green. B…
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296939 By Geraldine Green. By Geraldine (Denny) Green. Arranged by Geraldine Green. 20th Century,21st Century,Chamber,Children,Classical. Score and Parts. 17 pages. Geraldine (Denny) Green at Oakmountmusic #887088. Published by Geraldine (Denny) Green at Oakmountmusic (A0.1296939). ALL PURCHASES COME WITH SCORE AND PARTS2009 – Examination in progress, for junior string orchestra. Commissioned by Gary Woolf. Duration: approx 4 minutes.This short piece is comical in character and will have people smiling! It began life as a solo piano piece back in 1980 when I was at school and stressing over my first secondary school exams. Everywhere I looked in my school I was confronted with signs that read, “Silence! Examination In Progressâ€. A comical tune started up in my head and before I knew it it grew into a piano piece, which I wrote down and played daily to help myself cope with the stress of exams. When Gary asked for another Banda piece, I was excited to give this early little savior another chance at life as a piece for junior strings.Two arrangements available;No.1 – School Arrangement: for; Violins 1, 2 and 3, Cello 1 and 2.No.2 – Standard: for Violins 1 and 2, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
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The Edmund Fitzgerald - Concerto for Piano and Strings
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942953 Composed by Geoffrey P…
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String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942953 Composed by Geoffrey Peterson. Contemporary. Score and parts. 43 pages. Geoffrey Peterson #4267231. Published by Geoffrey Peterson (A0.942953). Link to complete recording: https://soundcloud.com/geoffrey-peterson/sets/the-edmund-fitzgerald-concerto On November 9th, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald left port in Superior, Wisconsin. The 729-foot-long iron ore carrier, loaded with 26 thousand tons of taconite pellets for the auto industry, was bound for Detroit. Earlier that day, the weather service had issued a gale warning. This was not unusual, considering that gale storms are typical during November on Lake Superior. The Fitzgerald’s Captain, Ernest McSorley, and her 29-member crew headed northeast unaware of the maelstrom they would soon encounter. At around 2 a.m., Bernie Cooper, captain of the Arthur M. Andersen, another freighter which was following a few miles behind the Fitzgerald, radioed Captain McSorley to consult with him about the worsening storm. They had both decided to take a more northerly route along the Canadian shore, which they hoped would provide some shelter from the violent gale winds and waves. The Fitzgerald’s long-range radar stopped working the following day and was needed in order to avoid Six-Fathom Shoal, a shallow area of Lake Superior that could rupture the ship’s hull. McSorley soon radioed the Anderson to report that the Fitzgerald had sustained some topside damage...a fence rail down, two vents lost or damaged, and a starboard list. A list meant that the Fitzgerald was taking on too much water and was causing it to lean to one side. The short-range radar also stopped working, and the radio direction beacon from nearby Whitefish Point vanished. This would make it impossible for the Fitzgerald to reach the lee waters of Whitefish Bay and escape the 80 mph winds churning 20 to 30-foot waves. At 7:10 p.m. that night, First Mate Morgan Clark of the Andersen radioed the Fitzgerald to see how they were doing. Captain McSorley replied, We’re holding our own. This was the last contact anyone would have with the Fitzgerald. Shortly thereafter, the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared from the Anderson’s radar screen. All 29 of her crew were lost on November 10th, 1975. The Edmund Fitzgerald chronicles the tragic final voyage of the well-known shipwreck in 4 movements; Embarkment, The Gales, Six-Fathom Shoal (We’re holding our own.) and Entombment-Dirge. The concerto makes use of several musical quotes. The first is Spanish Ladies, an English sea chantey, which appears in both the 1st and 3rd movements. The second is the funeral march theme from the 2nd movement of Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony which is heard in the 4th movement of the concerto. In addition, a chime is rung 29 times during the final bars of the concerto to memorialize the men who lost their lives. The Crew of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald: Michael E. Armagost, Frederick J. Beetcher, Thomas D. Bentsen, Edward F. Bindon, Thomas D. Borgeson, Oliver J. Champeau, Nolan S. Church, Ransom E. Cundy, Thomas E. Edwards, Russell G. Haskell, George J. Holl, Bruce L. Hudson, Allen G. Kalmon, Gordon F. MacLellan, Joseph W. Mazes, John H. McCarthy, Ernest M. McSorley, Eugene W. O'Brien, Karl A. Peckol, John J. Poviach, James A. Pratt, Robert C. Rafferty, Paul M. Riippa, John D. Simmons, William J. Spengler, Mark A. Thomas, Ralph G. Walton, David E. Weiss, Blaine H. Wilhelm.
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The Edmund Fitzgerald - Concerto for Piano and Strings
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Pi Tunes: Score
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0005163 Score. Composed by…
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String Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PR-0005163 Score. Composed by Richard Meyer. Instructional. Score. 20 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PR-0005163. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PR-0005163). UPC: 038081496887.Try assigning the first 32 digits of Pi to a scale degree to create five melodies that flow together, and you'll have a start to this awesome composition. With a light jazzy feel, driving accompaniments, and features of all sections, here's another creative hit from the master. (4:20)Concert/Contest; Festival.
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Irish National Anthem (Unofficial) for String Orchestra
String Orchestra
String Orchestra - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by trad. Arranged by Ke…
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String Orchestra - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by trad. Arranged by Keith Terrett. 20th Century, European, Patriotic. Score, Set of Parts. 10 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions
Londonderry Air arranged for String Orchestra.<br> <br> A big band version of the song is used as the theme for The Danny Thomas Show (a.k.a. Make Room For Daddy).<br> <br> "Danny Boy" was used to represent Northern Ireland at the start of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, sung by a choir of children on the Giant’s Causeway.<br> <br> On November 25, 2014, the Vancouver Canucks used the song in honor of the recently deceased Pat Quinn, who played and worked in many executive capacities for the team.<br> <br> There are various theories as to the true meaning of "Danny Boy". Some listeners have interpreted the song to be a message from a parent to a son going off to war or leaving as part of the Irish diaspora.<br> <br> The 1918 version of the sheet music included alternative lyrics ("Eily Dear"), with the instructions that "when sung by a man, the words in italic should be used; the song then becomes "Eily Dear", so that "Danny Boy" is only to be sung by a lady". In spite of this, it is unclear whether this was Weatherly’s intent.<br> <br> Why the name Londonderry Air? Londonderry and Derry refer to the same place, a city in the north of Ireland, and also to the surrounding county. Supposedly the city of Derry was founded by St. Colmcille, although archaeological evidence shows that people were living there thousands of years earlier. There is an excellent museum in the city, which is worth a visit if you want to find out more. The name of the city was actually "Doire", corrupted to "Derry" by people who can’t pronounce Irish. It thought to derive from an Irish root meaning "oak tree".<br> <br> Moving quickly along in history, about a millenium later the government of England was having a difficult time colonizing Ireland because of the fierce and warlike clans living there, especially in the north of the country, Ulster. The monarchs of England, almost all of whom were notorious cheapskates, were continually looking about for ingenious ways to conquer places without actually having to put up the money themselves, or run the risk of unpopularity if they lost. In the case of Ireland, some of these schemes of the "Brish gummit" (as it is termed nowadays in Ulster) are still producing unfortunate long-term consequences.<br> <br> In 1608, King James I gave the city of Derry to the City of London corporation. I guess the deal could be summed up by saying that if the City of London could figure out a way to chase all the inhabitants out of Derry, they would be allowed to keep the loot, minus a percentage for the King of course. If they lost, well too bad. In celebration of this historic agreement, the name of Derry was officially changed to Londonderry. (For further information, check out the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s History of Derry.)<br> <br> The linguistic outcome of all this today is that, if you think that King James’s deal with the City of London was a good idea, you call both the city and county "Londonderry". If you do, you are probably a supporter of the Unionist movement that seeks to keep Ulster a part of the United Kingdom. If you think it was a bad idea, you call both "Derry", and you are probably a supporter of the Irish Nationalist cause. Or you might just be someone who thinks it’s confusing for kings to be going around changing the names of places all the time for no good reason.<br> <br> You can find plenty of discussion about the political side of the question elsewhere, but here let’s look at the musical side. We have an air, collected in county Derry/Londonderry, and it doesn’t have a title. What do we call it?<br> <br> If you were a proper Victorian, there’s no way you were going to call it the Londonderry Air, much less the Derry Air, because of the improper sentiments that these titles might suggest. My parents tell me that in their youth in Australia, it was usually called the Air from County Derry. (This would, I suppose, support Winston Churchill’s theory that Australia was inhabited by "convicts and Irishmen".)<br> <br> My mother also sends the following information, referring to an arrangement of the tune by the Australian composer Percy Grainger:<br> <br> Just another note about Danny Boy, that I grew up in Australia believing to be the Air from County Derry. We were looking through some LP’s last night (back to vinyl yet!) and found a Mercury Wing Classical Favorites stereo LP SRW18060, COUNTRY GARDENS and other favorites by Percy Grainger {played by} Eastman-Rochester Pops, Frederick Fennell, conducting. The cover notes included the following: "Irish Tune from County Derry was harmonised in memory of Irish childhood friends in Australia." Considered by many to be Grainger’s masterpiece of harmonization, the tune was collected many years ago by Miss Jane Ross of New Town, Limavady, Ireland. Grainger has set it for many instrumental combinations. So there’s another variant on the name for it. It doesn’t say who wrote the notes, but the bits in quotes for each of the works on the record are Grainger’s original comments.<br> <br> The references to Londonderry Air that I’ve seen don’t go back any earlier than the late 1930s. For example, the Glenn Miller Orchestra recorded Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) in February 1940. Bing Crosby’s version was recorded in July 1941 (reference). (So many different things I could check up on!) Londonderry was an important American naval base during WWII, but the US hadn’t come into the war in 1940.<br> <br> Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! 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