Highland String Orchestra

This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...

This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...

This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Two contrasting Israeli folk songs have been expertly arranged by Leland Forsblad. The melodic material is distributed throughout the orchestra to keep all the sections involved. A wonderful way to in...

Full of exotic colors and beautiful, modal harmonies, Pagodas is the perfect vehicle to highlight all the sections of the advanced high school string orchestra. An original Asian-flavored theme, intro...

Sea Chantey is an original concert rondo in the style of a robust eighteenth century British sailor song. Boisterous melodies are passed between sections in a call-and-response style throughout this b...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

As part of Tapestry: A New England Suite, Fiddle-Fest pays homage to the fiddlers of the New England style by incorporating three tunes from the fiddle tradition. The set begins with the joyful reel '...

As part of Tapestry: A New England Suite, Fiddle-Fest pays homage to the fiddlers of the New England style by incorporating three tunes from the fiddle tradition. The set begins with the joyful reel '...

Composed in an 'Old World' style, Peasant Dance attempts to capture the spirit, energy, and spontaneity of folkdance, a celebration of both life and death. This work calls for a cabasa, though if one...

Composed in an 'Old World' style, Peasant Dance attempts to capture the spirit, energy, and spontaneity of folkdance, a celebration of both life and death. This work calls for a cabasa, though if one...

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune 'Brother James's Air.' At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisa...

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune 'Brother James's Air.' At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisa...

This triad of "B's" explores a variety of styles, meters and modalities. "Be-Boppin' Bourée" is a juxtaposition of 17th century bourée and 20th century swing styles, complete with walking bass line. "...

Rooted in expressions of both suffering and hope, the African-American spiritual brings depth and richness to the body of American folk music. Beginning with a prayerful statement of the opening text,...

Rooted in expressions of both suffering and hope, the African-American spiritual brings depth and richness to the body of American folk music. Beginning with a prayerful statement of the opening text,...

Rooted in expressions of both suffering and hope, the African-American spiritual brings depth and richness to the body of American folk music. Beginning with a prayerful statement of the opening text,...