Whittington, Urbanicity for String Orchestra Grade 3 (FJH)

Dance of the Trolls for String Orchestra ( by Mike Forbes Grade 4.5 )

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately) for beginning and developing string students. Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity, the multi-level option is designed to sound far "greater than" the intermediate version alone. Not your traditional festival orchestra piece by any means. (Grade 3, Dur 5:40)

This brilliant march in grand concert style works beautifully for strings! A powerful melodic line combines with strong rhythms and moving harmonic shifts as the piece unfolds. After a wonderful exchange of the opening themes, the piece moves into an energetic coda with a riveting ending. A perfect performance piece at concert or festival as well as an ideal change of pace for any program! (2:00)

Composer Chris Thomas

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6485

Composer Vincenzo Galilei

Arranger Morgan Denney

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Beginning Strings

Stock Code ST6473

By Robert Grice

Bringer of War (After Holst) by Balmages (FJH)

This fantastic arrangement of dances from the 17th century Renaissance period includes three movements, beginning with La Bouree, a lively and spirited dance. The beautiful Pavane alternates between major and minor tonalities. The final movement, Spagnoletta and Courante, is in a lilting 6/8 time. Tenor drum is optional, but highly effective and approachable. A delightful journey into the past and an excellent way to develop independence between sections. (4:15)