

This enchanting tone poem creates a peaceful atmosphere with its soft melodies and forest whispers. The sweeping beauty of the noble theme leads to a faster section with contrasting themes and variations. The string section uses various techniques to create a dynamic sound, featuring a brief solo quartet. The piece ends with a reference to the opening melody and the sound of a waterfall. Musicians will enjoy using their imagination to bring this musical landscape to life.
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
The gentle whispers of the forest sway with the breeze, evoking a serene and enchanting atmosphere in this beautiful tone poem.
A magnificent and sweeping melody takes center stage, leading into a lively section where a contrasting theme emerges and is explored through a series of starkly contrasting variations. The string section offers a formidable display of musical effects, including the ethereal harmonics, sweeping glissandi, sharp pizzicato, and dramatic tremolo. The piece also features a brief showcase by a quartet of soloists. As the piece comes to a close, the opening melody is referenced once again, and the sound of a cascading waterfall is heard in the distance. Musicians will revel in the opportunity to bring this breathtaking musical landscape to life with their artistry and imagination.
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus and Alleluia from "Exultate Jubilate" are two of his most cherished liturgical compositions. All the difficult melismas have been adapted without losing the original excitement.
1. Ave Verum Corpus
2. Alleluia from Exultate Jubilate
For String Orchestra Grade 3
On a stormy night, a carriage leaves for an unknown destination. Chased by someone, urgency intensifies with repeated quavers. Different string ensemble sections are highlighted—a warm middle section followed by an even greater sense of urgency. The journey ends quietly, igniting players' imaginations.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
Heavenly Lake in Tianshan Mountain, Xinjiang, China, has a myth about a goddess who overcame a demon. The playable piece features pentatonic melodies, lush harmonies, bracing rhythms, and intricate textures.
For String Orchestra (Grade 2)
1. Mirrors of Water
2. Urns of Fire
Port Fairy and the Twelve Apostles are two of Australia's most scenic places. The Gentle Boats at Port Fairy plays Irish music, while Storm over the Twelve Apostles depicts the fury of Mother Nature on the stone formations by the southern coast.
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