Folk Music for String Orchestra

This arrangement is a new twist on the standard for beginning strings. Set in 4/4 time while utilizing unison rhythms and three-part harmony make this perfect for a beginning orchestra's first concert.

This charming suite of French folk tunes is highly effective, yet easy to play. Full of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic interest, it has great variety and is a clever and colorful concert item.

It was always fun to sing this Italian song in elementary school music classes. Who could resist the swinging tarantella rhythms? No need to resist, join the fun!

Gaelic Trilogy provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: Fair-Haired Mary; Neil Gow's Lament and Stray Away Child. All sections,

Golden Slumbers is based on the poem Cradle Song from the Thomas Decker 1603 comedy "Patient Grissel." The poem was set to music by Peter Warlock in 1918 as a lullaby. There are

The African-American spiritual Ain't-a That Good News! exuberantly expresses joy and hope. Set as a slow swing, plenty of articulations help students achieve the proper style. Basses and cellos

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

The well-known Scottish folk song arranged for developing string orchestra. The lovely tune offers melodic lines to every section of the orchestra as it moves through various keys.

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.

Here is the authentic edition direct from John Williams and exactly as played in the film. Although this is the original film music, it is understated and remains at the medium-easy level. The string parts

This authentic and energetic arrangement of the Hebrew folk song uses a solo quintet and percussion instruments to expand the palette of the traditional string orchestra. Percussion instruments used include

Based on the Percy Grainger arrangement of the well-known folk song, this setting can be performed by string orchestra alone or with any combination of winds and percussion up to full orchestra. The first

This engaging piece was inspired by the beautiful scenery of Inishowen, a peninsula in Northern Ireland. The first movement is slow and lyrical, depicting the beauty of standing on the shore, looking at the

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