George can write a masterpiece from the simplest of concepts, and this is no different. Haunting…A Broken Mirror is a must-have for your library.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Series: Rhapsody String Orchestra Series
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Style: String Orchestra
Composer: George Sweet
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
A wonderfully subtle and evocative opening section sets up a faster and lively section built upon themes presented in the first section. The interesting counterpoint will keep all the players (as well as the audience) engaged. A great combination of somber…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Dennis Eveland
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
This muted, expressive adagio divides the strings into nine voices: 4 violin, 2 viola, 2 cello and one bass. It is a brief but powerful work that honors the memories of those who lost their lives on 9/11. This is ideal for festivals or any other occasions…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
from Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Caryn has done a beautiful job of transforming this sensitive music from Edvard Grieg into a subtle and sophisticated work for string orchestra. The expressive lines are shared throughout the orchestra so all of the…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Edvard Grieg, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
A Setting of Silent Night
Peter Blair has drawn on his jazz experience to craft a unique and memorable treatment of Silent Night. Lush chords and expressive lines combine to create a beautiful backdrop for the simple and elegant melody.
Grade Level: 3…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Franz Gruber, Peter Blair
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Doug Spata has really given us an alley of screeching cats! Although these cats we’d listen to all day! A Great introduction to sliding with an equally nice introduction into a bluesy style.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Series: Concert String Orchestra…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Doug Spata
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Written and inspired by a fond childhood memory, Composer Steve Parsons brings us a light and lush new work for string orchestra. Audiences will be enraptured by the film-like quality of this new piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Series: Rhapsody String…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Steve Parsons
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
This piece embodies the adrenalin rush of racing down a mountain on an alpine slide. You control the speed of your cart as you weave your way past picturesque scenery. Surprises wait around every turn and there’s no telling what you will fly by. One thing is…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Liam Ramsey-White
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Acting on a plea from his three string-player sons, Graeme Young embarked several years ago on a set of arrangements for string quartet. The three volumes featured melodies from Light Opera, Popular Classics, and music for Special Occasions and were first…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Graeme Young
Publisher: Brolga Music
Arcopolis is a fun and energetic piece that features a wide array of different bowing techniques including a variety of hooked bowings, slurred staccato, bow retakes, double up-bows, uneven rhythms, gallop, detaché, martelé, spiccato, tremolo, repeated down…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Michael Hopkins
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing