Sacred Music for String Orchestra

The Sacred Harp singing tradition is a uniquely American genre that dates back to late 18th-century New England and flourished in the South. It is designed to be performed by those who do not have any

A string orchestra arrangement of this choral work by Tchaikovsky. Students will practice long, smooth bow strokes, while the wide range of dynamic contrast adds greatly to the expressive drama of the

A lovely setting of a medieval plainchant melody. The 11th-century chant has an irregular meter which lends itself nicely to a more free-form and fantasia-like meditation.

This well-known hymn of peace and comfort was famously reported to be the last song played by the band as the Titanic sank.

The tune used in this carol is believed to have originated in Germany around 1360. This arrangement stays relatively faithful to the melody, which is presented in groups of upper strings and lower strings.