String Orchestra

Eric Segnitz brings us this welcome edition of a symphonic classic, written for a mature string group. Your players will love to prepare and perform this version that displays the power and intensity of the original orchestral score.

Heard in the final scenes of Master and Commander: Far Side of the World, this masterwork by Boccherini provides a lighthearted musical picture of a typical night in Spain's largest city, including the posting of the night watch, the uncertain steps of the late-night revelers returning home, and the changing of the guard at dawn. Dur: 10:25

One of the all-time beloved melodies from the revered Sir Elgar, Nimrod is skillfully arranged for developing groups with this new arrangement from Lloyd Conley. As always, Lloyd's skilled writing brings quality music within the reach of younger players.

Irving Berlin's classic show opener is second to none when it comes to pops programming. Ted Ricketts' new version for strings includes not only the familiar two-beat show melody, but also the verse scored for violin solo (optional).

In a stately march tempo, Nobles of the Sword features tonal centers in A minor and C major, and is written in tutti style with ample opportunities to teach common rhythms (including dotted quarter/eighth note).

The easy-moving style and modal harmonies of this Beatles favorite have made it one of the most adaptable for instrumental settings. It also gives you an opportunity to teach triple meter conducted in one, with a tune your students will want to learn and perform. Dur: 2:00

The powerful and sensitive song from the popular Celtic Woman stage show is effectively arranged for strings by Jim Kazik. The flexible format also allows the arrangement to accompany a vocal or instrumental solo (flute, oboe, violin, or viola).

This treatment of the holiday standard alternates between 4/4 and the traditional 3/4 meter, in another of Robert Longfield's many well-scored arrangements for younger players. Your players can perform this with ease and confidence. Dur: 2:40

Classic Beatles with its simple, tuneful and repetitive strains. Your kids will know it and your audience will certainly enjoy this rendition for string orchestra.