Max Martin, Taylor Swift, Shellback/ arr. John Berry
Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arragnement the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no solos required.
Wild West Hoedown Level 2.5
This bright change-of-pace work evokes the toe-tapping sounds of the old west as settlers circle the wagons round for a Saturday night hoedown. Featuring athletic, yet very playable fiddle-style tunes that wander throughout the ensemble, the music also uses simple double-stops and contrasting rhythms that keep things moving along.
John Stephens, Toby Gad/ arr. Larry Moore
From pop sensation John Legend
Music by Michael Giacchino. Arranged by Robert Longfield. Published and distributed by Hal Leonard.
Let it Go, String Orchestra- Arranged by Robert Longfield
The Oscar®-nominated song from Disney's mega-hit film is carefully crafted here for younger players, with minimal syncopation and solid tutti scoring for confident performances. Your students will be thrilled to play this worldwide pop hit.
From Frozen. By Idina Menzel. By Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Arranged by Robert Longfield. Easy Pop Specials For Strings. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4491410).
Two lively Irish/Celtic jigs, one in major and one in modal/minor, are skilfully scored for developing groups in this delightful medley for strings. The tuneful folk melodies are ideal for introducing triple-based meters to younger string students. Includes: Father O'Flynn's and The Gobby-O. (2:14)
Game of Thrones for String Orchestra arranged by Robert Longfield
Modal and rhythmic theme from the popular series.
Arranged by Robert Longfield. Easy Pop Specials For Strings. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4492038).
