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Für 2 Solo-Violinen, Solo-Violoncello/Kontrabass, Streichorchester und Bc

Für 2 Solo-Violinen, Solo-Violoncello/Kontrabass, Streichorchester und Bc

One of the most popular pieces from Alan Hovhaness, Prayer of St. Gregory is taken from the opera Etchmiadzin and is described as u201ca prayer in darkness.u201d The original edition for trumpet and o...

For String Orchestra (Violin 1 part)

Fratres (original setting for violin and piano) was commissioned by the Salzburg Festival and premiered on August 17th, 1980 at that very place (violin: Gidon Kremer, piano: Elena Kremer). Composed in...

This piece is Pärt's tribute to Benjamin Britten who died in 1976. Arvo Pärt: In the past years we have had many losses in the world of music to mourn. Why did the date of Benjamin Britten's death - 4...

The Song of the Birds (El cant dels ocells) is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol. It was made famous by Pau (Pablo) Casals, who is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time. He was famou...

Twelve Days of Christmas, arranged by R. Scott Whittington, is a time-honored holiday favorite, equally popular with young and old. This arrangement for developing orchestra at Level 3, creates a fest...

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 30).

Correlates with Essential Elements for Strings Master Level

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 30)

A collection of Christmas arrangements which can be played by the entire string group or by individual soloists with optional CD accompaniment. Each song is correlated with a specific level in the Ess...

John Moss' newest holiday medley again shows why his string writing talent is a favorite with directors everywhere. This well-crafted piece includes three seasonal favorites in a striking concert numb...

Using the favorite holiday carol Silver Bells as its centerpiece, here is a collage of bell tunes and effects, woven into a solid, accessible medley for developing string ensembles. Also includes Ukra...

This well-known holiday song performed by Elvis is given a stylistic face-lift with this creative arrangement from Ted Ricketts. In an infectious Latin style, it can give your holiday performance a un...

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage

Take a longtime favorite song with a toe-tapping two-beat, add sleigh bells and you've got the necessary elements for an effective holiday program number. Larry's new version for younger players will...

John Moss' version of this gentle carol demonstates why his writing for young string groups has been a staple for directors who enjoy skilled and creative arranging that makes teaching a pleasure. You...

For the holidays, here is a refreshing, simple treatment of the tradional carol that can give younger players performance success. Lloyd Conley's writing for developing groups is always a solid choice...

Three holiday favorites are combined into this solid ensemble setting for strings by Jon Bauman. Careful part writing makes this medley a solid piece to teach and perform with confidence. Includes: Ha...