String Alternatives

The unique and captivating sounds of three French Canadian fiddle tunes - Gaspe Reel, La Bastringue, and Danse Antique - will have everyone tapping their toes! The driving rhythm of the traditional cl...

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A slightly swung version of Bach's Double Violin Concerto! As played by the Turtle Island String Quartet and now cleverly arranged for school orchestras by Danny Seidenberg, a former member, this piec...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time -- hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Open an exciting percussive world for your strings with this rhythm masterpiece from former Turtle Island String Quartet violinist, Darol Anger. Equally fun to play 'in the groove' with or without usi...

New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, 'Jo...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

Feel the relaxed energy of a hot afternoon while the gators bask on the banks of the Tchefuncte River in Louisiana! This swingin' feel-good jazz shuffle features a catchy melody over a Blues in G with...

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An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

Écrite en 1984 par le compositeur anglais Simon Jeffes (1949-1997), Music for a Found Harmonium a été décrite comme de la "musique folklorique minimaliste" et a été enregistrée par des groupes allant...

MacPherson's Lament est un délicieux air écossais arrangé par Bob Phillips et Dean Marshall, le directeur musical du célèbre groupe de violonistes Barrage. La légende veut que MacPherson soit mort en...

Écrit par Dean Marshall, directeur artistique de Barrage, cet arrangement de la chanson Front Porch Jam permet à tout l'orchestre de reproduire l'ambiance du spectacle. A l'origine, il s'agissait d'un...

La mélodie de cet air de violon classique se faufile à travers chaque section, modulant de ré mineur à la mineur, pour se terminer dans un véritable style de violon. Revendiquée par les Irlandais et l...

Cool rencontre l'orchestre de l'école ! Votre orchestre devra porter des lunettes de soleil lorsqu'il apprendra à faire swinguer les croches ! J.D. Meets the Rhythm Section comprend des solos de jazz...

Totalement cool ! Écrit dans un style latin-rock popularisé dans les années 1960 par Carlos Santana, "Puerto de Libertad" comporte trois sections : un riff récurrent de type "call and response", une m...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Reggae Jingle Bells is a fun contemporary arrangement where Bob Marley meets the holiday season! A strong reggae groove is combined with basic, but colorful harmonies and two written solos are provide...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...

Who says orchestra students can't swing? They will enjoy the opportunity to do 'cool' with this jazz setting of Ukrainian 'Carol of the Bells' in 5/4 time - hence the title. When the audience smiles,...