Southern Music Strings

Country Czardas is written in the style of a Hungarian folk dance, following the traditional binary form of a slow Lassa followed by a fast Friss. This complementary contrast provides both expressive...

This medley contains some of the most popular and authentic Jewish folk songs associated with this holiday. Included in the medley are Maoz Tzur, Ose Shalom, Shivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and My Dreid...

Achieved is His Glorious Work (Vollendet is das grosse Werk) is the culminating moment from Haydn's masterpiece oratorio, The Creation (Die Schpfung). Originally written for chorus and full orchestra,...

Danse de Sauvages- A string orchestra arrangement of the famous Rondeau from the Opera Les Indes Galantes by Jean-Philippe Rameau. The opera was a type of opera-ballet with the story taking place in e...

The title Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach refers to two manuscript collections of works for the keyboard both composed and compiled by the famous German master for the young woman who became his sec...

The title Notebooks for Anna Magdalena Bach refers to two manuscript collections of works for the keyboard both composed and compiled by the famous German master for the young woman who became his sec...

J.S. Bach's Bourree from Lute Suite No. 1 in E minor is a miniature masterpiece. Filled with melodic charm and gorgeous harmonic sequences, it is a cherished favorite, particularly among guitar and lu...

Ghost stories often tell of spirits communicating through knocks and noises - but what if a phantom has a more rhythmic sensibility? The Syncopated Specter is a creepy-fun selection that uses snaps an...

Battle of the Shadow Hunters is a dark, driven character and teaching piece. It was written for second year students to give them practice with a minor tonality, but also easy enough rhythmically to a...

This easy-intermediate level arrangement for strings will add a welcome variety to the typical Christmas concert program! With a short performance time of around 2 minutes, this edition also includes...

Salieri's Concertino da camera (Little Chamber Concerto) was composed in the period between 1770 and 1777. Originally for flute (or oboe) and strings, this arrangement takes Salieri's expert string wr...

Bologne's Opus 1 quartets all display a similarity to the Italian opera overtures from earlier in the century (often called sinfonia) in that they have an overall A-B-A form with the A sections being...

The King's Guard describes the heroism and duty of the knights that are entrusted with the king's safety. It begins with an ominous introduction that grows in suspense, and then it leads right into th...

Holiday Ramracket (Make a Joyful Noise!) is inspired by the old English term describing the noise children make on Christmas morning while jumping and running. This piece encourages many students thro...

Transposed to C to take advantage of the low C string on the cello. Part of the Andrew Gurwitz Memorial String Series.

Violin Theory for Beginners is the result of many years of effort to teach music theory effectively in relation to the violin. Each lesson has been thoroughly tested, with students of all levels of ab...

Developed by master string teacher Dorothy Croft to enhance the teaching of music theory in relation to the violin. A practical approach to teaching.

This new, delightful, and playable medley features three well known Chanukah songs - The Dreidle Song, Chanukah Chanukah, and Rock of Ages. The opening should be at a relaxed, but fast tempo, (about q...

Dating prior to the Civil War, Every Time I Feel the Spirit is one of the most beloved spirituals. Like many spirituals, this one is both a song and a prayer. This arrangement begins with a driving ei...

This famous concerto, originally for lute, seemed the perfect fit for solo viola with a few minor adjustments. In the key of D Major and in 3 short movements, this work will delight audiences and give...

One of America's foremost composers, William Grant Still (1895-1978) had the distinction of becoming a legend in his own lifetime. From a musical family, he studied at Wilberforce University, Oberlin...

This extraordinary collection of wedding favorites is the perfect solution for wedding planners looking for just the right music for that upcoming wedding ceremony. The arrangements are appropriate fo...

Rondeau (From Premiere Suite'), Mouret

Tripartite sinfonias of this era were stylistically akin to the Italian opera overtures first heard in the 17th Century. The typical format was for a lively allegro, followed by a lyrical slow section...

On Edge refers to a feeling of nervousness and suspense, and is the opposite of calm and relaxed. This piece conveys the feeling of urgency and anticipation through rapid 8th note passages in all part...