Highland String Orchestra

Die Symphonie Concertante Nr. 1 von Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arrangiert von Jim Palmer, ist ein schönes Beispiel für ein klassisches Werk eines unterrepräsentierten Komponisten. Detail...

Die Symphonie Concertante Nr. 1 von Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arrangiert von Jim Palmer, ist ein schönes Beispiel für ein klassisches Werk eines unterrepräsentierten Komponisten. Detail...

A sure winner with your violin section, this festive arrangement makes use of staccato bowing and eigth-note passage work. The divisi cello part calls for extensions in the lower part.

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This five-movement work features several different composers of the renaissance period in a well-crafted arrangement for young orchestras. This is an excellent vehicle for teaching about this importan...

One of the best known of all Beethoven piano works just became an incredibly rich addition to string-orchestra literature. This masterfully done arrangement will be an excellent addition to your strin...

This extremely popular work has been skillfully arranged for young strings by Richard Meyer. Good for teaching early syncopation, this arrangement maintains the flavor of the original in a very easy-t...

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...

Energetic and 'hard-driving' best describe this tour de force for high school orchestra. Two solo violins and a solo viola introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical theme. The theme is subseque...

One of the earliest examples of tone painting, Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' has become a staple of the orchestral repertoire. This energetic movement from 'Autumn' depicts a hunt on a crisp fall morning a...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...

The bright, sunny disposition of Italy is evident in this arrangement of the first movement of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, 'Italian.' Mendelssohn was a master of writing for string orchestra and thi...

Young string players will be captivated by the sophisticated but innocent quality of this music. Written by history's most famous child superstar, this charming piece is an arrangement from the Clarin...

4th movement - Very faithful to the original but arranged with the younger player in mind, this setting of an orchestral staple has it all, and is sure to challenge every section of your orchestra. Th...

Feature your magnificent violas in this Western-flavored section feature that will give your unsung heroes a chance to show off a variety of playing styles. The piece is divided into three distinct pa...

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold, north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert! The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and...

In this arrangement of one of the most popular tunes in all of classical music, the marvelous melodies, counterpoint, and textures of Borodin's original composition remain, but are technically approac...

This joyful and jubilant piece by Richard Meyer has the sound of a celebration and a title that describes how music unites us all: 'Yumiweeus.' Hand drumming and a simple chant-like melody start the f...

A Beethoven Celebration by Andrew H. Dabczynski is an arrangement that offers beginning strings an opportunity to play some of the greatest themes Beethoven ever composed. The opening to Symphony No....

Some of the most exuberant music from the Baroque period comes to us from George Frideric Handel, composer of Messiah, among many other masterpieces. Handel's Allegro from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No....

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...

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Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1713, the secular cantata Was mir behagt, is nur die muntre Jagd BWV 208 is the most famous of all Bach's arias. Arranged by Rick England, this string orchestra ar...

Harry Alshin has adapted this timeless love song to the accessible key of D major. Cellos start the opening phrase which is then passed to the violins. The counter melodies are carefully interwoven fo...