Chin, Riding with Eagles for String Orchestra Grade 3

After the snowy start, climbers get to work. The fast melody depicts their chiselling on an icy rock face. A calm middle section shows the view from the top before the chiselling continues down. Younger players will love this energetic piece with catchy tunes and strong harmonies.

For String Orchestra Grade 1.5

These booklets promote accurate intonation, a left-hand framework, and a well-projected tone. They cover up to four sharps and three flats, providing a solid diatonic foundation. When studied with etudes and pieces, they achieve tonal beauty.

For violin Level 1.5-3

The French court of the 17th and 18th centuries was renowned for its grandeur and beauty, envied by all composers in Europe. These three works embody that spirit.

1. Marche pour la Ceremonie des Turcs

2. Les Baricades Misterieuses

3. Tambourin

For String Orchestra Grade 3

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

The Swans of Lir is an Irish legend about young children turned into swans by dark forces. The melody and accompaniments in "The Lake" reflect their helplessness, while "The Rejoicing" celebrates their eventual transformation back into children. The piece is scored for strings, recorders and percussion and is perfect for large concerts or festivals.

The circus is thrilling! The Carousel waltz shares the melodic line. In Siberian Tigers, players can project a robust tone and imagine the majestic tigers. Happy-Sad Clowns contrasts major and minor tonalities.

1. Carousel

2. Siberian Tigers

3. Happy-Sad Clowns

For String Orchestra Grade 1

Martin Peerson's "The Fall of the Leafe" depicts a beautiful autumn day with descending notes. Susato's "Battle Pavan" was part of court entertainment and featured a call-and-response style.

1. The Fall of the Leafe

2. Battle Pavan

For String Orchestra Grade 2.5

"Good-bye Budapest" is a traditional Hungarian czardas-style music piece. It begins with a haunting melody and languid strings, which then transition into a joyous free-for-all with various orchestra sections taking turns. A melancholic solo violin rendition is followed by the return of the czardas in D major, culminating in a ferocious presto. The music showcases a range of emotions, from introspection to frenzied joy and melancholy to ferocity.

For String Orchestra Grade 3