Folk Music for String Orchestra

Explores the various styles, techniques, and unmistakable chromaticism characteristic of Grainger's music in the string orchestra setting. The three movements are Country Gardens; Irish Tune from County

Using the familiar ancient English folk song melody, the arranger spins out a "fantastic" meditation on Greensleeves. Fragments of the melody tease the listeners' ear in the engaging introduction,

The traditional Hebrew melody has been arranged for string orchestra in the key of D minor. Includes a piano part.

For generations the words of the Irish Blessing with its reference to the land, our children and to the people who shape our lives, has inspired so many people.  This three movement work scored for

Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style of Riverdance and traditional Celtic music! Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a

Inspired by the joyous optimism of the Kenyan people, this energetic greeting prelude for string orchestra will delight performers and audiences alike with its rhythmic drive and call-and-response echoes.

Students will love to play this extremely popular Irish reel that has been heard in movies and television. It infuses a nice, lyrical middle section giving the piece some much-needed repose before firing up

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

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

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.

From the intensity of despair and despondency to the tranquility of peace and hope, this arrangement will challenge the musical maturity of your group. The opening violin solo leads to a range of textures

"Always merry and bright" is how Grainger described this cheerful tune! Composed in the style of the traditional English Morris Dance, this completely original work has all the energy and spirit of

Folk songs have a long and mysterious history. Their origins are unknown; they have come down to us mainly through an oral tradition passed from generation to generation. Many of the folk songs we have come

Allowing students to explore a full range of expression, this arrangement further develops musicality as individuals and as an ensemble. The beautiful yet plaintive melody weaves seamlessly through several

Everyone gets the line, and each section can play fearlessly and with a sense of fun. Towards the end, there is a quote from Tchaikovsky and a whiff of Brandenburg! Familiar to many listeners, it's easy to

A simple, plaintive opening sets the stage for this remarkable arrangement of a classic folk song. Engaging and complex harmonies weave seamlessly with gorgeous countermelodies as the arrangement develops.

This exciting, energetic Grade 3 arrangement of the traditional Shaker hymn is sure to be a hit. Blending traditional fiddling techniques with contemporary harmonies, this work gives your students the

Thomas Jefferson was also an accomplished violinist. Here the arranger has taken three reels from the colonial period in American history and put them together into a potpourri setting that will be exciting