
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.
Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel is a beautiful piece for string orchestra. This arrangement includes optional adaptations to suit different instruments and grade levels. A universally cherished work, now more inclusive!
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of the musical masterpiece, the Canon in D, composed by Johann Pachelbel. Originally written for a string orchestra, this arrangement maintains the authenticity of the original piece for three violins and basso continuo while also offering an optional adaptation of the violin 3 part for a viola, optional grade 1 string parts, and an optional keyboard part to provide a more opulent texture to the music. The grade 1 string parts offer the added flexibility of being performed independently. This all-inclusive arrangement of the Canon in D is a true celebration of a universally adored piece of music.
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.
Ignaz Joseph Pleyel was a renowned musician and entrepreneur who established a famous publishing house in Paris. This work, originally for two violins, embodies a late classical style with contrasting themes and a brighter ending. Your orchestra will enjoy this effective arrangement.
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
The Midnight Serenade starts with faint calls of the night. The haunting melody is shared throughout the piece over a waltz-like accompaniment. Dark Train is a dynamic composition based on a simple three-note ostinato, with whistle effects that excite younger players.
1. Midnight Serenade
2. Dark Train
For String Orchestra Grade 1