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!
Oblivion
| Solo Violin, Flute or Oboe with String Orchestra |
| Series: Pop Specials for Strings |
| Score & Parts |
| Composer: Astor Piazzolla |
| Arranger: Robert Longfield |
| Level: 3-4 |
Arranged here for flexible soloist and strings, this haunting melody from Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla provides an impressive showcase for a violin, flute, or oboe soloist. Beautifully scored for string orchestra and carefully paced.
Shut up and dance
| Series: Pop Specials for Strings |
| Format: Softcover |
| Score & Parts |
| Artist: Walk The Moon |
| Arranger: Larry Moore |
| Level: 3-4 |
| Recorded by American pop group Walk The Moon, this upbeat rock hit has already demonstrated remarkable longevity. Carefully crafted for string groups, this lively tune is fun for all players, and sure to be a great student motivator. |
Theme from Schindler's List
| for Violin Solo, Violin Duet, or Violin/Viola Duet |
| Series: Music for String Orchestra |
| Score & Parts |
| Composer: John Williams |
| Arrangers: Robert Longfield, Amy Barlowe |
| Level: 3-4 |
| This special edition of John Williams' eloquent theme is arranged to feature a violin solo, violin duet, or a violin and viola duet. Set in its original key, the solo part is the original version as played by Ithzak Perlman, and accompanied by the duet part and a rich string orchestra backdrop. A powerful and dramatic program piece! Dur: 3:45 |
Witch's Fiddle for String Orchestra Levels 3-4
Introduce your students to some spooky string playing effects and stretch their aural imaginations with Robert Buckley's modern harmonic landscape.
