The Irish Blessing by Stephen Chin
The Irish Blessing has been an inspiration for generations. This three-movement work for strings, SSAA choir, and optional bagpipes will make an impact on your audience.
$209.65 Price
Buccaneer Rag By Stephen Chin
$112.95
This piece for lower intermediate string orchestra features familiar sea shanties. All orchestra sections share the melody, making it dynamic and effective for nautical music lovers.
For String Orchestra Grade 2
Buccaneer Rag By Stephen Chin
The sweeping melodies of classic sea shanties resonate throughout this enchanting musical composition, which is designed to be played by a lower intermediate string orchestra. Each orchestra section is given ample opportunities to showcase their talents as the melody is passed between them. With its captivating rhythms and evocative harmonies, this piece is a must-listen for any music lover drawn to the allure of the sea.
For String Orchestra Grade 2
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Czardas –Showcase Strings Monti arr. Stephen Chin
This rhapsodic work by Vittorio Monti captures the vibrant elements of Gypsy music and has been popularized in film and pop music. The arrangement includes two versions: one showcases each orchestra section, while the other features a solo violin supported by accompanying strings.
Listen to the two versions included in this product below:
Czardas – Version 1 – Showcase Strings Monti arr. Chin
Czardas – Version 2 – Solo Violin, Optional Solo 2nd Violin & Strings Monti arr. Chin
$145.15 Price
Chin, Sarabande & Gigue (Grade 2.5)
$115.50 Price
This Train - Traditional American Arr. Stephen Chin
This arrangement of a popular spiritual is perfect for younger players. The melody is shared, making it easy for even the least experienced to participate. Clashing notes represent the train's whistle, while easily managed syncopated notes add spice and energy.
For String Orchestra Grade 1
$112.95 Price
Preludio And Ciaconna By Dall’Abaco Arr. Stephen Chin
Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco and Antonio Vivaldi lived during the same era. Dall'Abaco's piece features an opening Prelude and a Ciaconna that includes variations on a fixed bass. This Baroque piece introduces players to various musical textures.
For String Orchestra Grade 3
$112.95 Price
The Mariner’s Tale by Stephen Chin (Advanced String Orchestra)
This is a shorter version of a musical piece for string orchestra, based on a longer version for massed strings. The piece is inspired by Samuel Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", which tells the story of a ship at sea that experiences misfortune after an albatross is killed. The work expresses feelings of loss and grace. The faster section of the piece depicts the ship being tossed around by the rough ocean.
For String Orchestra Level 4
$124.95 Price
Two Russian Classics by Stephen Chin
Introduce your students to Russian classical music with "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky. "Promenade" links various pieces, while "Danse Caracteristique" features harmonics, syncopated accompaniments, and chromatic scales.
1. Promenade (Mussorgsky)
2. Dance Caracteristique (Rebikov)
For String Orchestra level 2.5
$121.00 Price
Breathless By Stephen Chin
Feel the rush with this piece! The music's edgy rhythms and meter changes create a sense of urgency and desperation, like a frantic pursuit. A lyrical middle section offers a moment of respite before the thrilling journey resumes.
$112.95 Price
