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Kalinka Orchestra sheet music cover Kalinka Orchestra sheet music cover
Kalinka Kalinka
Ivan Larionov/arr. Robert Longfield - Hal Leonard Corporation

This classic Russian folk dance in the traditional bottle dance format is carefully crafted for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and tradition from

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Kentucky Mountain Hoedown Orchestra sheet music cover Kentucky Mountain Hoedown Orchestra sheet music cover
Kentucky Mountain Hoedown Kentucky Mountain Hoedown
arr. Mekel Rogers - Grand Mesa Strings
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A lively folk dance arranged for young orchestra musicians. The main theme is based on the eastern Kentucky folk tune Old Joe Clark, a song about a 19th-century Kentucky mountaineer, in an

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$45.00
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Korean Folk Song Variants Orchestra sheet music cover Korean Folk Song Variants Orchestra sheet music cover
Korean Folk Song Variants Korean Folk Song Variants (Arirang)
arr. Elliot Del Borgo - Neil A. Kjos Music Company
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This best-known Korean folk song takes on a new life in this delightful work! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody is taken through a series of beautiful, reflective and triumphal variations. It will

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$60.00
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$7.00
Korean Folk Tune Orchestra sheet music cover Korean Folk Tune Orchestra sheet music cover
Korean Folk Tune Korean Folk Tune
arr. Richard Meyer - Alfred Music Publishing

The very pretty and familiar Korean folk song Ahrirang is presented in this wonderful arrangement. A colorful part for orchestra bells really adds to the overall effect, and could even be played by... view details
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String Orchestra, Percussion Optional 
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$48.00
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$7.00
L'il Liza Jane Orchestra sheet music cover L'il Liza Jane Orchestra sheet music cover
L'il Liza Jane L'il Liza Jane
Traditional/arr. Frank J. Halferty - Kendor Music Publishing

Arranger Frank J. Halferty has taken this energetic melody and added easy fiddle-style touches, pizzicato, open string ostinatos and some fun bass lines.

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La Cucharacha La Cucharacha
Traditional/arr. J. Cameron Law - Grand Mesa Strings

La Cucaracha (the Cockroach) is a traditional and probably very old Mexican Folk Song. Dozens of different verses have been added to this popular song over the years, and it is often performed in Mariachi... view details
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$40.00
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La Culebra Orchestra sheet music cover La Culebra Orchestra sheet music cover
La Culebra La Culebra
Traditional/arr. Jorge Vargas - Grand Mesa Strings

La culebra is a traditional Mexican folk dance that depicts a story of a group of men working in the fields. As they are working, their wives are on their way to the fields to pay a visit. On their

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$40.00
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$6.00
La Fiesta de Cuerdas Orchestra sheet music cover La Fiesta de Cuerdas Orchestra sheet music cover
La Fiesta de Cuerdas La Fiesta de Cuerdas (A Festival of Strings)
arr. Bob Phillips & John Nieto - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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This arrangement combines two traditional mariachi tunes, Ala en el Rancho Grande and La Adelita, with a new original: Polka de San Antonio to form a fabulous medley for

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MEMedium Easy
$56.00
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La Paloma La Paloma (The Dove)
Sebastian Yradier/arr. Steven Frackenpohl - Kendor Music Publishing

In the style of a habanera, the characteristic and distinct rhythm reflects the fusion of Cuban and Spanish cultures. Many sections of your string orchestra get a chance to play the memorable melody from

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La Valentina La Valentina
arr. Jorge Vargas - Grand Mesa Strings
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Written as a tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia, who fought in the Mexican Revolution at a time when women were not allowed in the Mexican military, this folk song tat is played by many mariachi groups in

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$50.00
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EEasy
$8.00
Lament for Youth Orchestra sheet music cover Lament for Youth Orchestra sheet music cover
Lament for Youth Lament for Youth
arr. John F. Larchet - Seolta Music Limited

Lament for Youth is a beautiful Irish arrangement by J.F. Larchet. The piece starts with a slow air entitled My Gentle Harp followed by a lively dance tune, The Galway Reel. These two

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$95.00
Land of the Silver Birch Orchestra sheet music cover Land of the Silver Birch Orchestra sheet music cover
Land of the Silver Birch Land of the Silver Birch
Traditional/arr. Vince Gassi - Highland/Etling Publishing

For a special touch at your next concert, feature one of Canada's most popular folk songs. It's often sung around campfires and makes a perfect cross-cultural study.

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The Last Rose of Summer The Last Rose of Summer
Traditional/arr. Jeffrey E. Turner - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

A beautiful arrangement of this Irish folk song as delicate as a rose itself.  From the warm solo cello, to the velvety smooth sordino strings, culminating with full cinematic orchestration as the rose reaches... view details
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$7.00
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The Last Rose of Summer The Last Rose of Summer
Jim Palmer/arr. Jim Palmer - Highland/Etling Publishing
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This lovely arrangement of the traditional Irish tune features a beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment that will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are

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MEMedium Easy
$50.00
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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Orchestra sheet music cover Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Orchestra sheet music cover
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
A. Showalter/arr. Carl Strommen - Carl Fischer LLC
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This reverent setting of a beloved hymn by Anthony J. Showalter is sure to tug at the heart strings. The beautiful melody and strong harmonies combine to create one stunningly beautiful arrangement. A striking... view details
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Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1 Orchestra sheet music cover Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1 Orchestra sheet music cover
Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1 Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1
Leroy Anderson/arr. Wagner - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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The first three movements of this iconic work are now available in a dynamic scoring for your full orchestra.  Major themes are presented with all of the color and fresh invention of the original score.  This... view details
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MEMedium Easy
$70.00
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Themes from Leroy Anderson's Themes from Leroy Anderson's
Themes from Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite, Part 2" Themes from Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite, Part 2"
Leroy Anderson/arr. Douglas E. Wagner - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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Major themes from the last three movements of Leroy Anderson's ever-popular "Irish Suite" are presented with all of the color and fresh invention of the original. This is music that will delight and entertain,... view details
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MEMedium Easy
$65.00
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$8.00
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Les Matadors Les Matadors
Ignatius Sancho/arr. Dion Morales - LudwigMasters Publications
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An English country dance from Ignatius Sancho's Minuets Cotillons & Country Dances, the two-part writing in D major for this string orchestra arrangement explores interesting dynamics

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VEVery Easy
$35.00
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Lift Every Voice and Sing Orchestra sheet music cover Lift Every Voice and Sing Orchestra sheet music cover
Lift Every Voice and Sing Lift Every Voice and Sing
J. Rosamond Johnson/arr. Bob Phillips - Highland/Etling Publishing

As a poem, Lift Every Voice and Sing was originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900. Later set to music, it is sometimes called the "African-American National Anthem." This setting

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MEMedium Easy
$46.00
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Lijiang River Landscape Orchestra sheet music cover Lijiang River Landscape Orchestra sheet music cover
Lijiang River Landscape Lijiang River Landscape
Albert Wang - LudwigMasters Publications
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An excellent vehicle for teaching phrasing, Lijiang River Landscape is also a marvelous multicultural addition to your concert. Albert Wang has once again adapted a Chinese folk song to the string... view details
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A Lithuanian Nocturne Orchestra sheet music cover A Lithuanian Nocturne Orchestra sheet music cover
A Lithuanian Nocturne A Lithuanian Nocturne
Traditional/arr. Richard Meyer - Highland/Etling Publishing

Develop your orchestra's legato playing skills with this lovely folk song. The interesting orchestration helps showcase a very mature sound and every section shares the melody.

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$46.00
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Little Brown Jug Little Brown Jug
Joseph Winner/arr. Michael Hopkins - Kendor Music Publishing

This fun arrangement of the classic American song by Joseph Winner features everyone on the melody. Cello and Bass are doubled throughout, and Viola is always doubled with either 2nd Violin or Cello. This is a... view details
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