Highland String Orchestra

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 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...

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...

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...

Arcangelo Corellis sogenanntes 'Weihnachtskonzert' zählt zu den berühmtesten Concerti der Barockzeit. Für die Streichorchesterfassung wählte Tod Parrish drei Sätze in der traditionellen Folge schnell-...

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....

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...

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...

Erleben Sie die Kraft und Intensität dieser eindringlichen Melodie, die die Tapferkeit im Kampf darstellt. Beginnend in a-Moll, spielen alle Orchestergruppen Kathryn Griesingers entschlossenes Motiv d...

Der Flug des Eisdrachens von Kirt Mosier ist ein aufregendes Stück, das die Odyssee des mythischen Eisdrachens auf seinem Flug über die gefrorene Tundra verfolgt; er schwebt über Berggipfel und ruht s...

Carol of the Bells, 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' and 'Jingle Bells' make up this delightful Christmas medley. A choice selection of holiday music that lends it...

Carol of the Bells, 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' and 'Jingle Bells' make up this delightful Christmas medley. A choice selection of holiday music that lends it...

In this peaceful arrangement for the maturing young orchestra, Pachelbel's highly popular Canon provides a perfect backdrop againest which the carol The First Noel is prominently displayed. Contrapunc...

Johann Sebastian Bachs Brandenburgisches Konzert Nr. 3 BWV 1048 gehört zu den strahlendsten Meisterwerken der Barockmusik und begeistert Ensembles wie Publikum gleichermaßen. Mit dieser erstklassigen...

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...

As the title suggests, this fun piece adds a Latin flavor to a holiday favorite. The middle section even recalls the folk tune 'La Bamba.' 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' appears in all instrument gro...

Hunter's Moon is a dramatic piece for late beginners by Doug Spata. Rhythms and part independence are limited. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and a range that stays on the D and A strings make this an a...