Music from La La Land for String Orchestra Grade 3-4

Hamilton is without question the most creative, talked-about musical to hit Broadway this millennium. In this standout selection from the show, the lead characters lay out their plans for victory, despite their personal hardships. Arranged for strings and a vocalist by Paul Lavendar and Larry Moore, this is a clever way to connect orchestra students with contemporary music.

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!

River Flows in You for String Orchestra Grade 3-4

A YouTube sensation by pianist Yiruma has been adapted for strings by Larry Moore in a concert piece that is ideal for today's students. In a contemporary, emotive style, River Flows in You is a super choice for pops-style program. Piano part is optional.

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.