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This collection consists of America; America the Beautiful; The Star-Spangled Banner; and Eternal Father, Strong to Save. All pieces are fully scored, with particular attention given to the melodic construction of each voice. The unique harmonies and bass line give this arrangement a fresh appeal. Playable string orchestra arrangements useful for a variety of occasions!

Patriotic Songs

Full Orchestra Score & Parts

The well-known and very lyrical theme from the fourth movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is cast in a stirring adaptation for string orchestra. All sections share significant lead material, which makes this an excellent contest piece for younger ensembles. The recognizable hymn tune encourages the audience to connect with your performance.

Ode to Joy

String Orchestra Score & Parts

This suite has four movements, each featuring a section: Violin Duello, Viola D'Amore, Cello a Danza and Basso Profundo. The programmatic titles provide an opportunity to understand the impact of each movement, as each string instrument showcases its idiomatic skills. An effective way to highlight the sections of an orchestra, educating both your players and audiences.

Showcase the Strings

The Shaker hymn "Simple Gifts" provides the basic material for this set of variations. The full power and color of the symphony orchestra are utilized to project a variety of textures. An abundance of contrapuntal writing makes all lines very playable and interesting to perform, while the active percussion section provides rhythmic drive and timbral variety. With its memorable melodic line and warm harmonic setting, this arrangement is a strong program closer.

Variants on a Shaker Hymn

Here is a dramatic, stirring overture for strings. Strong, straight-forward rhythms and a variety of textures allow each player to make a significant contribution. The solid bass line and careful doubling create a full sound, making this an ideal concert opener or contest piece.

Majestic Overture

The Latin tango dance form is featured in this authentic sounding symphonic setting. The dance's unique flavor is enhanced by the addition of colorful Latin percussion and an aggressive string style. Textural variety, sweeping melodic lines and biting rhythmic figures make this a hot contribution to the string orchestra literature.

Tango en Concierto

A Celtic Christmas

Concert Band Score & Parts

A solid opener or exciting encore, this adaptation of Jacques Offenbach's famous "Can-Can" from Gaiete Parisienne makes young players sound much more advanced, thanks to careful scoring idiomatic string writing. The arrangement has plenty of interesting material for all sections, and will be very well received and recognized by audiences.

Yes! I Can Can

Caribbean Holiday

A Dorian chant melody provides the basis for this work in three parts: Plainsong, Aria, and Gigue. Modal harmonies surround the chant, and you'll find that this piece was carefully composed to sound more difficult than it actually is. The 6/8 Gigue provides an energetic, exciting finale.

Medieval Sketches

Jupiter Jubilee

"Meditation" is a supremely Romantic work that paraphrases a duo by C. Dancla. With a very slow tempo and warm tensions derived from chromatic harmonies of the nineteenth century, this piece delivers the high emotion of Romantic orchestral writing. An excellent contrast piece on any program, sure to bring out the best of expression from both conductor and players.

Meditation

This full orchestra setting of "Meditation" is a supremely Romantic work that paraphrases a duo by C. Dancla. With a very slow tempo and warm tensions derived from chromatic harmonies of the nineteenth century, this piece delivers the high emotion of Romantic orchestral writing. An excellent contrast piece on any program, sure to bring out the best of expression from both conductor and players.

The traditional English ballad "Scarborough Fair" is scored in a rich, lush setting for string orchestra. The melodic nature of all the parts derives from the original melody. A fine change of pace, this very playable adaptation requires expressive playing and allows ample opportunity for the conductor's personal interpretation.

Scarborough Fair

A paraphrase of Johannes Brahms's Hungarian Dances, this string orchestra selection captures the nationalistic fervor and energy of the Gypsy idiom. Lead material is played by all sections, and interesting contrast is created between slow cantabile sections and the vigorous nature of the quick dance. Easily accessible - this piece sounds more difficult than it actually is!

Hungarian Dances

Linear textures create a full orchestral sound, and give melodic interest to all parts. This work could easily be a program centerpiece due to its length and technical display within the grade level.

Overture Honore

Considered by many to be the national hymn of the United States, this well-known anthem is expertly scored for string orchestra. With lead material shared by all sections, the cantabile lines draw a full, warm sound from the ensemble. Appropriate as either a concert program opener or closer.

God of Our Fathers

The much-loved and widely recognized "Canon in D" by Pachelbel is set for string orchestra with lead material shared by all sections. The melodic nature of each line contributes to a full, rich overall sound, while the readily apparent contrapuntal texture allows each player to make a significant contribution.

Pachelbel Canon

A showcase for string orchestra, this work uses the fantasia format to fully explore the symphonic possibilities of the Alleluia Hymn, also known as All Creatures of Our God and King. The subtle meter changes and strong melodies require a wide range of developmental techniques. The power and grandeur of this magnificent hymn make this an excellent addition to any program.

Fantasia on the Alleluia Hymn

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