String Orchestra

Here's the ideal patriotic selection for every string orchestra's library. Two traditional favorites, America, the Beautiful and America are combined with the lively This Land Is Your Land for an inspiring showcase of Americana.

Based on the spiritual Little David, Play Your Harp, James Curnow combines an American orchestral style with contemporary harmonies and orchestration to craft an impressive movement for strings. Simple tempo and style changes add interest and color to this wonderful work for student players.

Higgins - Grade 3

Based on Purcell's Come, Ye Sons of Art An English Ode is set in D major with strong lines for each part and minimal chromatics, making it an ideal ensemble teaching piece for developing groups. Robert Longfield's careful handling of each part will ensure success and confidence from your young players. Dur: 1:45

Originally written with seven movements, An English Suite is well-known for its tuneful strains of folk-style melodies, brilliantly presented in the familiar English style of Elgar and Vaughan Williams. Parry's suite has been reworked to place it within the reach of most string ensembles and includes three of its best movements - Prelude, Pastoral and Frolic.

Taken from one of Tchaikovsky's string quartets, this edition features primarily tutti scoring and provides an opportunity to teach basic meter changes (2/4 to 3/4). Dur: 3:50

A simple tune, supplemented by skilled counterpoint, makes this new work appealing to younger groups. A rich sounding piece that will bring the best out of your string orchestra.

A memorable and dramatic symphonic theme from Tchaikovsky is now available for strings with this new version by Robert Longfield. Treat your students to a rich musical experience of this revered composer of orchestral masterworks. Dur: 4:20

The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to dominate the entertainment scene and is now available in this spectacular medley for band, choir, and strings. What a better way to close a concert with the combined ensembles! Includes: The Phantom Of The Opera, Music Of The Night, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Superstar, King Herod's Song, Memory, and Go Go Go Joseph.