Highland String Orchestra

Edvard Grieg's Holberg Suite, Op. 40 was composed in 1884 to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of noted Norwegian playwright and satirist Ludwig Holberg. Composed in the Baroque dance-suite style...

An excellent teaching and concert piece for 1st year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce...

Three of the most memorable operatic vocal arias are presented here for young strings. The arias are set in comfortable keys and remain in first position. Your audiences will appreciate hearing these...

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 simp...

Das lebhafte Rondo beginnt mit dem berühmten Thema aus Paganinis Caprice #24, das Richard Meyer in einen coolen 5/4-Tanz verwandelt hat. In die Rondoform eingewoben sind weiterhin drei originelle Tänz...

Menuett und Bourrée sind zwei von neun Tänzen aus Purcells Bühnenwerk Good Luck at Last aus dem Jahr 1679. Sie wurden hier sehr reizvoll von Deborah Baker Monday für Ihr Streichorchester bearbeitet. B...

Playing together as a team is the name of the game in Esprit de Corps by Doug Spata! This cheery all-pizzicato march uses only the 1st-pattern notes of the D major scale. Part independence is minimal,...

This piece offers an opportunity for players to create a rich and elegant sound by using long, full bows with slurred note passages. Written in 34 time using the keys of C and D, there is a short solo...

The dark harmonies and driving tempo of this original overture are sure to make this one a favorite with your students. Designed to reinforce B-flats, this piece highlights every section of the orches...

A dramatic work with a hint of romance, Conquistador! depicts the life and adventures of the Spanish explorers known as Conquistadors. Repeated note passages in A minor provide a glimpse into life on...

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Using the notes of the D major scale, Dizzy Digits by Richard Meyer was written to improve early readers' finger dexterity and note-reading skills. Your students are sure to rise to the challenge of t...

Inspired by the sound of elementary Orff ensembles, Gamelan Groove, by Doug Spata, consists of easy two-measure phrases with layered pizzicato throughout creating fun and funky textures. Using only th...

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...

Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a chall...

Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords, give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill...

A truly powerful concert piece that honors the impact teachers have on the lives of others, this original work is a perfect centerpiece for concert and festival programming. Rhythmically exciting, wit...

Reflecting the energy and drive of the furious winds of November on Lake Michigan, this original work will resonate with anyone ever caught in a storm. The strong Dutch heritage of West Michigan besto...

Step aside, Dark Knight and Spiderman, the 'Emerald Falcon' has flown into town! Your high school orchestra will love the dark harmonies and driving rhythms of this exciting new overture, written in t...

A spell-binding exploration of the music of Spain, Fantasía Española features four exciting yet contrasting sections and challenging parts for all players. Three of Spain's most famous composers are r...

This lovely melody has become one of O'Carolan's most popular pieces. In this arrangement the melody is shared by all instruments giving young students the opportunity to play with expression. An opti...

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour-de-force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!). Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo...

Der Ungarische Tanz Nr. 5, arrangiert von Merle J. Isaac, ist ein Werk mit sofortigem Wiedererkennungswert und eignet sich perfekt für den Beginn oder den Abschluss Ihres Konzerts. Dieses klassische A...

The hauntingly beautiful melody and lush voicing of the adagio followed by crisp polyphony in the allegro unite to form a welcome addition to the repertoire. Perfect for intermediate and advanced orch...