Carrie Lane Gruselle Sheet Music for String Orchestra

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,...

You're sure to envision the infamous snake charmer when you play The Charming Snake. Shifting between D major and minor, this piece is a study in contrasting styles, between Classical in the major sec...

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...

In this tribute to film music of the spy-movie genre, our Secret Agent 440 tries to keep a low profile while exploring chromatics, dynamics, double stops and diverse articulations. When things get too...

This traditional American lullaby has a simple, yet captivating melody. Set securely in the Aeolian mode (natural minor), its rainbow-like phrase begins with upward jumps, and then ends with relaxing...

In this arrangement of the fiddle tune 'Turkey in the Straw,' the turkey has dressed up and gone to the concert hall where its tune is heard in the style of Bach, Rossini, and Strauss, with a cameo ap...

Hop aboard as students learn about nineteenth-century American travelers who would jump aboard boxcars and journey to wherever their next destination leads. The sounds of the West abound in this light...

Students explore 6/8 meter and hooked bowing in this delightful arrangement of a Newfoundland folk song. Written in the exotic Dorian mode (E minor with a raised 6th scale degree), the tune is also in...

Light and cheerful, this charming arrangement of an English folk song stays in D major with low 2 fingerings only for violin 1. Independence of parts is challenged through varying textures including u...

The fun title is just a hint of the explosive nature of this rock piece based on a 12-bar blues form. An optional drum set part is included to give the piece even more energy. After a statement of the...

Unleash festive fun with William Noel Overture, a joyous mash-up from Carrie Lane Gruselle, who overlays a bunch of holiday classics on Rossini's famous William Tell Overture. It's a blast for audienc...

19th century England meets 1950s Cuba in this clever Latin-style arrangement of a traditional carol! Optional percussion create an authentic Latin sound as the orchestra celebrates the holidays in tru...

Students confidently tell their story as though from the mountaintops in this African American Spiritual. With straightforward rhythms and pitches, the right arm and bow hand can be the focus to achie...

Students confidently tell their story as though from the mountaintops in this African American Spiritual. With straightforward rhythms and pitches, the right arm and bow hand can be the focus to achie...

A great example of creating maximum effect with minimum means, this masterful arrangement by Carrie Lane Gruselle has all the fire and power of the original, while remaining very easy to play. Contain...

Here's a grouping of gentle Christmas tunes, all in 3/4 time: Away in a Manger, The Friendly Beasts and Silent Night. The viola doubles the second violin, and the bass doubles the cello, so it can be...

Here's a grouping of gentle Christmas tunes, all in 3/4 time: Away in a Manger, The Friendly Beasts and Silent Night. The viola doubles the second violin, and the bass doubles the cello, so it can be...

Yes-this piece has it all! Combining Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, and even a touch of Pachelbel's Canon in D, this clever arrangement has something for everyone. Contrasting bowings a...

Yes-this piece has it all! Combining Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, and even a touch of Pachelbel's Canon in D, this clever arrangement has something for everyone. Contrasting bowings a...

This spirited work is certain to make its way into libraries everywhere. Listeners can hear the bells chiming right away as this fantastic arrangement unfolds. With several textural changes and an eas...

This spirited work is certain to make its way into libraries everywhere. Listeners can hear the bells chiming right away as this fantastic arrangement unfolds. With several textural changes and an eas...

Exquisite writing by one of the best arrangers in the country! This favorite traditional French carol provides a wealth of musical experiences while incorporating innovative harmonies and textures. Al...

Exquisite writing by one of the best arrangers in the country! This favorite traditional French carol provides a wealth of musical experiences while incorporating innovative harmonies and textures. Al...