This is an important new collection for string educator- excellent material for ensemble drill and warm-up. Rhythm Sessions is scored for string orchestra with an optional third violin substitute part for the viola. Included are thirteen performance-quality etudes, each exploring a different rhythmic and ensemble concept. Extremely cleverly written, they will also provide exceptional encore material. Also included are scale studies and a very useful rhythm glossary as an easy reference for practicing specific patterns in a group setting.

Technique and Program Music for String Orchestra and Individual Instruction.

Eight solos and 3 orchestrations for string orchestra. The solos can be performed on violin, viola, cello, or bass, with piano accompaniment. Each student book contains the melody and the orchestra part.

This is an important new collection for string educator- excellent material for ensemble drill and warm-up. Rhythm Sessions is scored for string orchestra with an optional third violin substitute part for the viola. Included are thirteen performance-quality etudes, each exploring a different rhythmic and ensemble concept. Extremely cleverly written, they will also provide exceptional encore material. Also included are scale studies and a very useful rhythm glossary as an easy reference for practicing specific patterns in a group setting.

Technique and Program Music for String Orchestra and Individual Instruction.

Fiddle around with your ensemble with these engaging Strings Charts arrangements for string orchestra. "Angeline the Baker," originally a tune by Stephen Foster called "Angelina Baker," was first published in 1850, but it remains a popular tune for fiddle players. It's easy and fun to play. "Cluck Old Hen" is a popular Appalachian fiddle tune that has been recorded by the likes of Nashville sensation Alison Krauss and British indie-pop singer Holly Golightly. Students will like the fun chicken-clucking effects.

Just for strings! Flexible instrumentation for small ensembles, mixed grade levels, or the string orchestra. Perfectly arranged at an intermediate level. The violin and viola books include the melody and two harmony lines, while the cello and bass books include the melody, a harmony line, and a bass line. Mix and match! Titles: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Star Spangled Banner * Over There * The Army Goes Rolling Along * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Marines' Hymn * Battle Cry of Freedom * The Yankee Doodle Boy * Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean * American Patrol * You're a Grand Old Flag * Semper Fidelis.

Just for strings! Flexible instrumentation for small ensembles, mixed grade levels, or the string orchestra. Perfectly arranged at an intermediate level. The violin and viola books include the melody and two harmony lines, while the cello and bass books include the melody, a harmony line, and a bass line. Mix and match! Titles: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Star Spangled Banner * Over There * The Army Goes Rolling Along * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Marines' Hymn * Battle Cry of Freedom * The Yankee Doodle Boy * Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean * American Patrol * You're a Grand Old Flag * Semper Fidelis.

Just for strings! Flexible instrumentation for small ensembles, mixed grade levels, or the string orchestra. Perfectly arranged at an intermediate level. The violin and viola books include the melody and two harmony lines, while the cello and bass books include the melody, a harmony line, and a bass line. Mix and match! Titles: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Star Spangled Banner * Over There * The Army Goes Rolling Along * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Marines' Hymn * Battle Cry of Freedom * The Yankee Doodle Boy * Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean * American Patrol * You're a Grand Old Flag * Semper Fidelis.

Just for strings! Flexible instrumentation for small ensembles, mixed grade levels, or the string orchestra. Perfectly arranged at an intermediate level. The violin and viola books include the melody and two harmony lines, while the cello and bass books include the melody, a harmony line, and a bass line. Mix and match! Titles: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Star Spangled Banner * Over There * The Army Goes Rolling Along * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Marines' Hymn * Battle Cry of Freedom * The Yankee Doodle Boy * Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean * American Patrol * You're a Grand Old Flag * Semper Fidelis.

Just for strings! Flexible instrumentation for small ensembles, mixed grade levels, or the string orchestra. Perfectly arranged at an intermediate level. The violin and viola books include the melody and two harmony lines, while the cello and bass books include the melody, a harmony line, and a bass line. Mix and match! Titles: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Star Spangled Banner * Over There * The Army Goes Rolling Along * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Marines' Hymn * Battle Cry of Freedom * The Yankee Doodle Boy * Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean * American Patrol * You're a Grand Old Flag * Semper Fidelis.

From the "Strolling Strings" series, this complete 35-minute show works well for groups just getting started. Parts available for violin, viola, cello, string bass, piano, and full conductor's score. Arrangements of music of Strauss, Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, and von Suppe recreate the flavor and flair of Austria's city of musicians. Includes: Entrance and Opening--Gold and Silver Waltz. Tritsch Tratsch polka. Serenade. Eine Kleine Nachmusik. On the beautiful Blue Danube. Mozart Sonata theme. Beethoven Moonlight Sonata theme. Thunder and lightning Polka. Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna. Show Closer and Exit--Gold and Silver Waltz. Encore--Tales from the Vienna Woods.

Improvise with these traditional tunes arranged for string orchestra. They're perfect for a more seasoned ensemble. "Consternation/Devil in the Strawstack" - which combines a traditional melody with a new jazzy counter melody - gives an old fiddle tune a "new grass" flavor. "Dusty River" combines two classic Appalachian tunes - "Dry and Dusty" and "Duck River" - into an engaging piece packed with challenging string crossings. They're ideal for learning and performance. Add them to your student group's set list in time for your next concert.

Collection of easy arrangements of traditional fiddle tunes. Includes Oats and Peas and Beans, Sourwood Mountain, Arkansas Traveler, Alison's Waltz, Bonny James Campbell, Cluck Old Hen, Jenny Lind Polka, Mississippi Sawyer, Liberty, Turkey in the Straw and Devils' Dream.

Collection of easy arrangements of traditional fiddle tunes. Includes Oats and Peas and Beans, Sourwood Mountain, Arkansas Traveler, Alison's Waltz, Bonny James Campbell, Cluck Old Hen, Jenny Lind Polka, Mississippi Sawyer, Liberty, Turkey in the Straw and Devils' Dream.

This collection is an absolutely perfect way to introduce Celtic fiddling to your youngest string players! Eleven tunes from the Celtic fiddling tradition are presented first in a simplified, very easy "Basic" version of the tune printed with note names in the note heads. The tune is also presented in an "Advanced," but still accessible version of the tune. Lyrics are included where applicable. The optional accompaniment CD features recordings of the Basic and the Advanced tune as well as a back-up track for play-along at home or in class. Contents: Rakes of Mallow, John Ryan's Polka, Skye Boat Song, The Girl I Left Behind Me, The Minstrel Boy, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, MacPherson's Lament, Breakdown Hornpipe, The Irish Washerwoman, Haste to the Wedding, Harvest Home Hornpipe.

Collection of easy arrangements of traditional fiddle tunes. Includes Oats and Peas and Beans, Sourwood Mountain, Arkansas Traveler, Alison's Waltz, Bonny James Campbell, Cluck Old Hen, Jenny Lind Polka, Mississippi Sawyer, Liberty, Turkey in the Straw and Devils' Dream.

"Grand Mamou" and "Allons a Lafayette" are two tunes from the great tradition of Louisiana Acadian dance music, which draws on French, German, and African-American influences. The Cajun fiddle tradition can be immensely inspiring and rewarding for any string player to explore, with its rhythmic energy and unique, expressive vocabulary. Includes parts for 8 Violin I, 8 Violin II, 3 Viola, 8 Violin III (Viola substitute), 5 Cello, and 3 Double Bass. Arranger: Dina Maccabee.

Arranged by Juan Ramirez from Orfeo and Euridice, Act II.

Contents: Echoes of Harlem, I'm Just a Lucky So and So. Turn your orchestra into a big band for the night with Duke Ellington's swing classics. The loping bass line, the sinewy horn parts, and the intricate harmonies of "Echoes of Harlem" are translated into an artful arrangement for string orchestra. The warm, chocolaty tones of the viola really shine in this piece. In this delightful rendition of "I'm Just a Lucky So and So," the violist plays the saxophone and trombone parts while the second violinist sings. The lighthearted song has been recorded by everyone from Tony Bennett to Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall

The second book in the Essential Elements for Strings series reinforces the techniques learned in Book 1, and also introduces new concepts and develops skills in areas such as dynamics, rhythms, and sight-reading. Features a broad scope, comprehensive detail, great pacing, thorough reinforcement, and much more!

Explore the calendar with your students with this ensemble book of accessible tunes for many of the major holidays. Contains 12 concert-appropriate Grade One Ensembles that feature music celebrating holidays from the U.S. and around the world. Suitable for small ensemble or string orchestra. Correlates with the String Explorer method.

Explore the calendar with your students with this ensemble book of accessible tunes for many of the major holidays. Contains 12 concert-appropriate Grade One Ensembles that feature music celebrating holidays from the U.S. and around the world. Suitable for small ensemble or string orchestra. Correlates with the String Explorer method.

Explore the calendar with your students with this ensemble book of accessible tunes for many of the major holidays. Contains 12 concert-appropriate Grade One Ensembles that feature music celebrating holidays from the U.S. and around the world. Suitable for small ensemble or string orchestra. Correlates with the String Explorer method.

Explore the calendar with your students with this ensemble book of accessible tunes for many of the major holidays. Contains 12 concert-appropriate Grade One Ensembles that feature music celebrating holidays from the U.S. and around the world. Suitable for small ensemble or string orchestra. Correlates with the String Explorer method.

Explore the calendar with your students with this ensemble book of accessible tunes for many of the major holidays. Contains 12 concert-appropriate Grade One Ensembles that feature music celebrating holidays from the U.S. and around the world. Suitable for small ensemble or string orchestra. Correlates with the String Explorer method.

Violin 3 part matches the viola part.

Technical studies and solo literature for string orchestra and individual study (parts available for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and piano accompaniment). Among topics that are covered are bowing, intervals, advanced positions, rhythm, ornaments and vibrato. Also includes a varied repertoire of performance pieces, some familiar classics and some special arrangements of folk material.The piano accompaniments by composer Kirt Mosier will allow the books to be used as a solo repertoire collection, as well as in any ensemble configuration.

Technical studies and solo literature for string orchestra and individual study (parts available for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and piano accompaniment). Among topics that are covered are bowing, intervals, advanced positions, rhythm, ornaments and vibrato. Also includes a varied repertoire of performance pieces, some familiar classics and some special arrangements of folk material.The piano accompaniments by composer Kirt Mosier will allow the books to be used as a solo repertoire collection, as well as in any ensemble configuration.

Technical studies and solo literature for string orchestra and individual study (parts available for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and piano accompaniment). Among topics that are covered are bowing, intervals, advanced positions, rhythm, ornaments and vibrato. Also includes a varied repertoire of performance pieces, some familiar classics and some special arrangements of folk material.The piano accompaniments by composer Kirt Mosier will allow the books to be used as a solo repertoire collection, as well as in any ensemble configuration.

Carnaval Andino, Milonga and Tango a la Piazzolla, Polka Mexicana San Luis

Sequential repertoire for solo strings or string ensemble. Learning Together consists of sequential unison repertoire for string instruments of the orchestra and is intended for use in string classes, group ensembles, and private lesson settings. Harmony parts and bass lines complete the arrangements and are composed so that any mixed string ensemble, as well as ensembles of like instruments, can perform the pieces. Piano accompaniments are included and can be added to any of these combinations. Performance possibilities include individual solo or unison groups, class ensembles, and district or festival sized orchestras. The Learning Together repertoire can be used to establish solo technique, introduce ensemble skills, develop aural skills, and can serve as a foundation for learning to read music. Each instrument book comes with a CD that includes solo performances, string ensemble performances, and piano accompaniment tracks of the featured repertoire.

Eight compositions for solo/ensemble playing with 3 orchestrations for young string players. Fantasie Impromptu (Chopin). Habanera (Bizet). Habaners - Orchestra part. Intermezzo (Mascagni). Pavane (Ravel). Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar). Pomp and Circumstance - Orchestra part. Rondes Danse (Stravinsky). Theme from Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky). War March of the Priests (Mendelssohn). War March of the Priests - Orchestra part.