Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Jon Buckland/ arr. John Berry
Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown is has staying power with its string s=rhymic base and catchy meldoies. This easy arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time.
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)
Taco Time! for String Orchestra Level 2
Amid shouts of "ole!", your students will relish the "zesty" tempo marking and enjoy showing off their new-found skills.
Overture to Pulcinella by Igor Stravinsky
Arranged by Robert D. McCashin
Featuring the overture of Stravinskys landmark work, this adaptation was drawn from the original piano/vocal ballet score, and retains all of the original, well-known thematic and rhythmic material. An ideal way to feature several soloists within the ensemble, this outstanding string arrangement will delight players and audience alike!
Skip Henderson/ arr. Larry Moore
Based on the traditional tune Fisher's Hornpipe and heard in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribean: Dead Man's Chest
