String Orchestra

This Brahms piano piece has been carefully crafted into a wonderful ensemble piece for strings with this attractive setting by Robert Longfield. His approach is perfect for teaching melody versus harmony, with some careful placement of the melody in the inner and lower parts. Dur: 1:40

Conley - Grade 3

Mannheim Steamroller's fresh treatments are always a delight during the holidays. This gentle carol is ideal for strings with its simple 3/4 melody against creative, contemporary harmonies. An outstanding adaptation from Robert Longfield! Dur: 2:25

From the rich heritage of modern orchestra writing comes this suite of works by three of Britain's best composers. Holst's Marching Song, Elgar's Nimrod, and Vaughn-Williams' Sine Nomine are classic works that your students should learn and perform.

A long-time favorite in the string repertoire, this 3-movement classic continues to dominate festival performances. Holst created this masterwork with student players in mind during his tenure at St. Paul's Girls School, where his career also flourished in music education. As an added feature, four optional woodwind parts (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon) created by Holst have been included in the publication. I. Prelude; II. Air; III. Dance

From the legendary Spanish composer, Ernesto Lecuona, this new publication for strings is a welcome treat. With energetic rhythms, this dance-like movement is ideal for programming or contest.

Using only a few notes, Duke Ellington managed to create a jazz standard that is instantly recognizable. With the blues form and easy melody, this is a great chance to introduce your young players to the world of jazz and improvisation.