Bob Lipton

The combination of Vivaldi and Bach is true magic. The same can be said of this spectacular arrangement of the fugue from the first movement of L'estro Armonico 11, which Bach arranged for his Organ C...

The combination of Vivaldi and Bach is true magic. The same can be said of this spectacular arrangement of the fugue from the first movement of L'estro Armonico 11, which Bach arranged for his Organ C...

The combination of Vivaldi and Bach is true magic. The same can be said of this spectacular arrangement of the fugue from the first movement of L'estro Armonico 11, which Bach arranged for his Organ C...

The famous Nocturne by Chopin is beautifully orchestrated for string orchestra in this authentic, yet playable arrangement. Lipton has managed to preserve many elements of the original while also crea...

The famous Nocturne by Chopin is beautifully orchestrated for string orchestra in this authentic, yet playable arrangement. Lipton has managed to preserve many elements of the original while also crea...

The famous Nocturne by Chopin is beautifully orchestrated for string orchestra in this authentic, yet playable arrangement. Lipton has managed to preserve many elements of the original while also crea...

The famous Nocturne by Chopin is beautifully orchestrated for string orchestra in this authentic, yet playable arrangement. Lipton has managed to preserve many elements of the original while also crea...

Originally written for organ, this transcription contains a wide array of musical opportunities. From the rich and broad sections to the softer and lighter moments, the music has interesting passages...

Originally written for organ, this transcription contains a wide array of musical opportunities. From the rich and broad sections to the softer and lighter moments, the music has interesting passages...

Originally written for organ, this transcription contains a wide array of musical opportunities. From the rich and broad sections to the softer and lighter moments, the music has interesting passages...

The Yucatan Peninsula on the east coast of Mexico is world famous for its Mayan ruins, sandy beaches, dense jungles and opulent resorts. This playful, lively, and easy waltz with the third as its main...

The kalimba or African thumb piano derives its sound from metal keys being plucked by the player's thumbs on a wooden resonator. Your orchestra will sound kalimba-like in this all-pizzicato original c...

Driving and energetic from start to finish, this edgy new work weds pulsing background rhythms and eastern-sounding modes with ethereal sustained melodies. Your students will surely be infatuated by t...

Driving rhythms and memorable melodies make this tune a fun method of learning the upper positions. Fingerings are given and judicious use of open strings helps with proper left hand placement.

Perhaps the most famous example of Brazilian Choro music, this piece is made accessible to high school players in this sterling arrangement featuring a whistle and a section that uses strings as percu...

(trans. 'I Love You So Much') This gentle and beautiful Danza from the Cuban master combines the rhythms of Latin American popular music with the harmonies of European Romanticism.

Your young string players will love sounding sophisticated and mature beyond their years playing this loosely based arrangement of the Andante from Handel's 'Overture to Berenice'.

After playing these original and unique variations on Yankee Doodle, your students will be experts on playing mixed meters! After the theme, the variations are in 5, 6, 7, and 15 beats per measure. Ge...

Sophisticated and gentle, these three pieces are excellent examples of early romantic chamber music. Since they were originally written for brass quintet (by German composer Ludwig Maurer), these piec...

Start your concert on a high note with this great celebratory program opener from Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks. Your students will love playing this energetic baroque classic!

Don't be fooled by the gentle opening statement; this is Heavy Metal for strings! Even though it was written for and fits strings perfectly, the inspiration came from the big hair bands. There is even...

Take your students and audience back to the late 1800's in this arrangement of a song that was very popular in its day. All of the turn of the century charm and harmonies have been retained to give an...

Your string students can finally now experience performing Debussy's masterpiece Clair de Lune. This arrangement is still filled with all of Debussy's impressionistic beauty with only the pianistic ar...