Mittelschwere Noten für Streichorchester

Constantly changing meters and modern harmonies give this piece a contemporary sound not often found in string music for young orchestras. Your students will really take to the rhythmic and driving in...

Your students and audience will love these 'tone pictures' Robert Kerr has created of the famous American folk legend. The wonderfully tuneful movements, entitled 'Johnny's Planting Song,' 'Johnny's P...

A wonderful example of an early effort at program music (much in the spirit of Vivaldi's Four Seasons), these selections are to capture your students' imaginations. Included are 'Rosinante Galloping,'...

Diese Stücke sind ein wunderbares Beispiel für einen frühen Versuch, Programmmusik zu komponieren (ganz im Sinne von Vivaldis Vier Jahreszeiten) und sollen die Fantasie Ihrer Schüler anregen. Enthalte...

Bilder einer Ausstellung (ursprünglich für Klavier geschrieben) ist eine Sammlung von musikalischen Miniaturen, die von Zeichnungen des Künstlers Victor Hartmann inspiriert sind. Hier sind die Kraft u...

This delightful, original work from Brendan McBrien depicts the story of an imaginary friend created by his daughter. Whimsical and light-hearted, Adra's Dance presents a welcome change of pace to any...

Always a favorite with audiences and performers, this familiar march has been skillfully arranged for string orchestra while keeping the excitement and energy of the original intact. The cross rhythms...

Edvard Griegs Holberg-Suite op. 40 wurde 1884 zur Feier des zweihundertsten Geburtstags des bekannten norwegischen Dramatikers und Satirikers Ludwig Holberg komponiert. Die im barocken Tanzsuitenstil...

Give your audience a taste of jolly old England with Rondo Royale, a transcription of Henry Purcell's delightful rondo that was used as a theme for Benjamin Britten's celebrated The Young Person's Gui...

J. S. Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are concerti grossi: a group of solo instruments set in unison and/or contrast with an orchestra. In 1719, Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg commissioned Bac...

J. S. Bachs Brandenburgische Konzerte sind Concerti grossi: eine Gruppe von Soloinstrumenten, die im Einklang und/oder im Kontrast zu einem Orchester stehen. Im Jahr 1719 beauftragte Christian Ludwig,...

The Idylls of Pegasus depicts the adventures of the wondrous winged horse of Greek mythology. From the birth of Pegasus, to Pegasus ascending to Olympus, this wonderful programmatic work in six distin...

This authentic arrangement of William Boyce's Symphony No. 1 preserves the original melodic and harmonic material along with the three-movement Italian sinfonia form; however, the original key of B-fl...

This triad of 'B's' explores a variety of styles, meters and modalities. 'Be-Boppin' Bourée' is a juxtaposition of 17th century bourée and 20th century swing styles, complete with walking bass line. '...

Representing some of the best music from the Hapsburg Dynasty, this arrangement of Strauss' Roses from the South includes two waltz melodies in the key of F and B-flat along with a memorable coda. The...

Richard Meyer has done it again! You audience will be transfixed by this stunning work which depicts 'El Dia de los Muertos,' or the Day of the Dead-a celebration that is observed in Mexico and other...

You've seen Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, now meet 'Stringman'-the superhero for today's string orchestra! Your students and audience will love following the adventures of Stringman as he comes to...

This divertimento by the 16-year-old Mozart captures the true essence of his genius. It sparkles with the youthful optimism and spontaneity that abound in his most beloved works. With a sunny and care...

Dieses Divertimento des 16-jährigen Mozart fängt die wahre Essenz seines Genies ein. Es glänzt mit dem jugendlichen Optimismus und der Spontaneität, die in seinen beliebtesten Werken zu finden sind. M...

Bluegrass music is an important part of Kentucky's rich musical heritage. Bluegrass musicians often participate in jam sessions where music is spontaneously created. 'Kentucky Jam' brings to life the...

Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) reigned as one of the most famous composers of Venice, some say even more famous during his lifetime than his contemporary, Antonio Vivaldi. Among his notable compositions...

Using compositional techniques pioneered by modernists such as Philip Glass and Steve Reich, Richard Meyer has created a hypnotic and fascinating journey into the world of minimalism for the student o...

Dieses klassische Stück von George Gershwin ist in einem Swing-Setting für Streicherensemble mit Rhythmusgruppe. Es gibt Bezüge zu Dizzy Gillespie und James Brown. Alle Spieler bekommen die Chance, di...

Inspired by the illness that scientists experienced while exploring the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 1920s, this work musically traces the history from the discovery of the tomb through...

Inspired by the illness that scientists experienced while exploring the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 1920s, this work musically traces the history from the discovery of the tomb through...