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!
Earl Scruggs/ arr. Larry Moore
Here's the iconic song from the dean of American bluegrass, Earl Scruggs. His banjo style set the musical path for all who followed him. Larry Moore has captured the infectious and driving rhythm that is sure to please any audience.
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.
Recess Boogie Woogie Level 1
Along with Morning Bus Ride and Lunchtime Jam, educator and composer Ron DeGrandis brings us solid teaching and terrific programming pieces to beginning level string students.
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.
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!
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).
