
Shake it off (Taylor Swift) - String Orchestra - Grade 3/4
Max Martin, Taylor Swift, Sellback/ arr. Larry Moore.
The mega chart topper from Taylor Swift
The classic folk song, a mid-tempo caribbean calypso, has been recorded by many artists from Harry Belafonte to the Kingston Tro and the Beach Boys. Larry Moore's well-designed arrangement makes ideal teaching and programming for young players.
Max Martin, Taylor Swift, Sellback/ arr. Larry Moore.
The mega chart topper from Taylor Swift
Recored by South Korean rapper PSY, this stylized smash hit has taken pop culture by storm with a viral video (almost 2 billion views!), TV appearences, parodies, and even flash mobs. Make room for exuberant audience behaviour.
Rubber Chicken Soup for String Orchestra Level 1
Themes from Carmen for String Orchestra Level 3.5
This accessible yet authentic arrangement is based on four well-known themes from Bizet's popular opera:
- Prelude
- Aragonaise (Dance of Aragon)
- Habanera
- Dance Boheme (Gypsy Dance)
From the foreboding introduction to the dancing and swirling ending, this spectacular arrangement has it all!
String Players Union for String Orchestra Level 2.5
Show your great sense of humour with this novelty piece that winds up creating near chaos in your ensemble! When the first violins join a local branch of the String Players Union, the other musicians and director soon learn that the union members must adhere to some hilarious performance guidelines. Accommodations include playing only some notes, giving the left hand a rest and even left hand free time! Staging possibilities are endless as this piece is easy to put together and is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone in the hall!
Seven Nation Army
Considered by many as one of the greatest songs of the 2000s, "Seven Nation Army" continues to be heard at sporting and special events around the world. Its instantly recognizable riff has made it the signature sound for the alternative rock duo, White Stripes