String Orchestra

Chase - Grade 2

Veteran orchestral conductor and writer Cliff Colnot has created a unique set of publications featuring scoring especially for student groups with varying skill levels. With challenging parts for a solo violin and a solo cello, supported by intermediate level parts for the ensemble and simplified bass parts, these superb arrangements are ideal for many student groups. Taken from three piano pieces, songs include: Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn, La Vallee des cloches (from Miroirs), and A la maniere de Borodine (Valse). Dur: 8:45

Features those very important players for their own moment in the spotlight. (Master Level) Dur: 1:20

Grade 3-4 The tuneful strains of English folk music are heard throughout this creative new work for strings. One of Holst's most revered symphonic works, Suite in Eb for Military Band, has been transformed into an impressive concert piece, written in the style of folk song settings popularized by Holst himself and his long-time friend, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Dur: 4:00

2002 marks the 100th birthday of one of America's top Broadway composers. Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary, and his influence continues even today. This new medley for choir, band and optional strings salutes the achievements of this Broadway legend. Songs include: Do-Re-Mi, I Whistle A Happy Tune, June Is Bustin' Out All Over, The March Of The Siamese Children, My Funny Valentine, Oklahoma, Slaughter On Tenth Avenue, The Sound Of Music, The Surrey With The Fringe On Top, There Is Nothin' Like A Dame. 08621218 SATB $2.95 08621219 SAB $2.95 08621220 SSA $2.95 04490207 String Pak $45.00 08621221 ShowTrax CD $40.00.

Stephen Bulla has created a performance piece that spotlights that special but short period in classical music history with a movement based on the music of Telemann. The lighthearted title offers an opportunity to program a solid teaching piece on most any concert. Dur: 3:10