Loreta Fin

Well written for all parts. Sensitive arrangement that will challenge the group. All ages (Elementary School High School) will find it attractive and appealing. Very playable!

Middle School/High School. A legato melody is found in the violins. Harmony parts are straightforward with lovely modal harmonies. A moderate tempo throughout.

Middle School/High School. A legato melody is found in the violins. Harmony parts are straightforward with lovely modal harmonies. A moderate tempo throughout.

Middle School/High School. A legato melody is found in the violins. Harmony parts are straightforward with lovely modal harmonies. A moderate tempo throughout.

This piece was written to enable students to understand the feel of 6/8 and 3/4 being used in alternate bars. Like all folk music used for dance, the beat is extremely important, and must be 'felt in...

This piece was written to enable students to understand the feel of 6/8 and 3/4 being used in alternate bars. Like all folk music used for dance, the beat is extremely important, and must be 'felt in...

This piece was written to enable students to understand the feel of 6/8 and 3/4 being used in alternate bars. Like all folk music used for dance, the beat is extremely important, and must be 'felt in...

Legato bowing, dotted rhythms and ties are explored in a delightful arrangement of this popular old folk melody. Bow direction needs to be uniform in the upper strings and the 1st violin and cello ent...

Legato bowing, dotted rhythms and ties are explored in a delightful arrangement of this popular old folk melody. Bow direction needs to be uniform in the upper strings and the 1st violin and cello ent...

Legato bowing, dotted rhythms and ties are explored in a delightful arrangement of this popular old folk melody. Bow direction needs to be uniform in the upper strings and the 1st violin and cello ent...

This melancholy ballad, in an E minor tonality, is reminiscent of early Australian bush music, based on Irish Folk tradition. It uses dotted rhythms and requires careful counting of rests. The piano p...

A Saltarello is an Italian folk dance, similar to a tarantella. Its main feature is the "leap" step, which comes from the Italian verb "saltare," meaning to jump. This is portrayed in the hooked bowin...

This simple E minor melody will encourage students to listen and develop good intonation. The use of long notes and whole bows is an essential skill for all young string players. Bow divisions need to...

This simple E minor melody will encourage students to listen and develop good intonation. The use of long notes and whole bows is an essential skill for all young string players. Bow divisions need to...

Finally, there is a simple and straightforward string piece in G Major, aimed towards introducing your ensemble to 5/4 time. Almost like a 'jazz waltz,' this composition will guide your students with...

Finally, there is a simple and straightforward string piece in G Major, aimed towards introducing your ensemble to 5/4 time. Almost like a "jazz waltz," this composition will guide your students with...

The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout th...

The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout th...

The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout th...

The use of vibrato and 3rd position are essential in this piece. This piece was inspired by a choral work, using text from the Book of Psalms.

The use of vibrato and 3rd position are essential in this piece. This piece was inspired by a choral work, using text from the Book of Psalms.

The use of vibrato and 3rd position are essential in this piece. This piece was inspired by a choral work, using text from the Book of Psalms.

Although it is in the key of A minor, this piece has a joyful, optimistic feel. The first violins and celli need to have good technique and, whilst the inner parts are not difficult, the intonation ne...

Although it is in the key of A minor, this piece has a joyful, optimistic feel. The first violins and celli need to have good technique and, whilst the inner parts are not difficult, the intonation ne...

Although it is in the key of A minor, this piece has a joyful, optimistic feel. The first violins and celli need to have good technique and, whilst the inner parts are not difficult, the intonation ne...