Ensemble

Streicherstimmensatz

Fresh, flowing, and beautiful best describe this new composition from Yukiko Nishimura. She sets out to express the feeling of joy at the coming of spring. The piece is lush, then light, introspective...

Think of a magnificent entrance to a city or castle, such as the fictitious Camelot. This is the impression composer Larry Clark is trying to convey with this strong, new piece for strings. Based upon...

A heartfelt ballad from popular composer Bill Calhoun, In a Quiet Place is the perfect vehicle to teach expressive, emotional playing. It was written to pay tribute to his musical mentor. This simply...

As the title implies, there is a constant underpinning rhythmic drive in this piece from popular composer Sean O'Loughlin. The piece is based on a recurring four note motive that is the force that pus...

Just as the title describes, this piece walks the highwire from pointed driving rhythms to sonorous lyrical lines. It is signature Alan Lee Silva at his best, with flowing, melodic lines and lush harm...

Streicher-Ergänzungssatz

Die vorliegende Einrichtung basiert auf der Nr. 6 der Sei sonatine per violino e cembalo (1718). Die Praxis, Instrumentalwerke für ein anderes Instrument umzuschreiben, war im Barock allgemein üblich...

Adapted for string orchestra from the popular concert band work, this arrangement begins as a soft and majestic statement and builds to a soaring conclusion. The legato melody against staccato harmony...

Stimmensatz: Violine 1, Violine 2, 2x Violoncello/Bass, Fagott1, Fagott2, Orgel

This grade 3 arrangement of the classic tune by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen is certainly a must in any string orchestra's repertoire. It's written in a jazz style with all articulations marked and...