

Roaches In The Pantry for String Orchestra by Anne Svendsen
A delightful piece in D Major/D Modal, ABA form, Roaches in the Pantry uses repeated eighth notes at a fast tempo to give a scuttling effect. The middle, mysterioso, section requires cellos to play easy double stops of fifths with upper strings in rhythmic unison. Includes 3rd violin and piano parts. Great for achieving stable ensemble playing and encouraging a full tone.
Pleyel, a renowned musician and entrepreneur in early 19th century Paris, wrote a beautiful piece for two violins in the late Classical style. The piece follows the sonata form and features a brooding first theme contrasted with an impish second theme played in staccato quavers. The movement ends with a lively duel between the violins, adding vibrancy and passion to the piece. Your orchestra will love it!
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
This Duo for violin and viola was written in1939 by Laszlo Weiner, a hungarian pianist, conductor and composer.