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Composed by Haydn in 1772 to let Prince Nikolaus know it was time for the musicians to go home to their families, this arrangement features solo parts in all voices.

Instrumentation: Score; 8 Violin 1; 8 Violin 2; 4 Violin 3/Viola TC; 4 Viola; 4 Cello; 4 Bass; Piano (rehearsal only) . As heard in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech, one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for string orchestra can be a centerpiece of any concert.

A beautiful choral melody reinvented for strings, this work takes the player through a journey of powerful emotion. The opening lyrical theme is a great tool for teaching expressive bow technique as well as chamber playing and phrasing to emulate the original choral text. Imitative counterpoint creates contrast in the sprightly middle section, where all parts interplay and receive importance. Spanning several keys and styles, this piece is sure to keep the interest of and provide a challenge for your students.

The music of Green Day and the Broadway musical stage; an unlikely pairing if there ever was one. But the energy and infectiousness of Green Day’s songs translate from the arena stage to the Broadway stage without question. This string orchestra arrangement of a medley of five songs from American Idiot captures the pathos, the pomp, and the punk spirit of Green Day and includes detailed instructions to help capture the style.

To coincide with with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, The Blue and the Gray is a fitting musical tribute to America's history. Clare Grundman's memorable folk song medley has been adapted for string orchestra by Robert Longfield and includes Kingdom Coming, Marching Through Georgia, Tenting onight, The Yellow Rose of Texas, The Bonnie Blue Flag, Aura Lee, Dixie, The Battle Cry of Freedom nd Battle Hymn of the Republic.

One of the most recognizable movements of this century, Carl Orff's grand work for chorus and orchestra has been brillantly adapted with this first-ever edition for string orchestra. Let your students enjoy the the power and grace of this symphonic masterwork. String parts: 8,8,4(Vln3/VlaTC),4,4,4 + percussion & piano.

One of Morricone's most beloved film themes, Cinema Paradiso has been recorded and performed by many notable artists, including Ithzak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma. Let your players and audiences enjoy some of the most engaging film music of our time with this superb new arrangement for mature string ensemble by Bob Krogstad.

Score only. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library! Includes: Serenade (Haydn); Andante from A Minor Quartet (Schubert); Nocturne (Borodin); Allegro Maestoso from Water music (Handel); Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Wagner); Air on the G String (Bach); Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke/Purcell); Canon (Pachelbel); Un Bel Di (Puccini); Andante from Divertimento K.136 (Mozart); Plaisir d’Amour (Martini); Wedding March (Mendelssohn); Ode to Joy (Beethoven); Presto from String Quartet K.160 (Mozart); Coronation March (Meyerbeer)
Sleeping Beauty Waltz (Tchaikovsky); Minuetto (Boccherini)

Violin 1. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library!

Violin 2. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library!

Viola. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library!

Cello. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library!

Bass (optional). The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library!

Piano Accompaniment (optional). The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it’s a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a school group getting ready for ensemble festival, or amateurs gathering to play for fun, all will be satisfied with Classic String Quartets for Festivals, Weddings and All Occasionson their stands. Here’s a collection loaded with masterpieces from the string quartet literature, plus arrangements of other familiar works. Skillfully arranged and edited by Andrew H. Dabczynski, this volume offers intermediate to advanced players a wide variety of musical choices. Optional bass and piano parts allow maximum flexibility. A must-have for every string ensemble library!

Includes: Score; 8/8/4 (opt. Viola TC);4/4/4. Arranger Steven Frackenpohl brings us yet another outstanding teaching and performance piece from Vivaldi. This edition is set in 3/4 time and offers the opportunity to teach duple versus triple rhythms in an energetic Baroque dance movement.

From his collaboration with famed choreographer Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein's intense and emotional ballet movement is filled with his characteristic Latin flavour. With this edition for string orchestra, your students can enjoy a classic of American stage music.

Step aside, Dark Knight and Spiderman, the Emerald Falcon has flown into town! Your orchestra will love the dark harmonies and driving rhythms of this exciting new overture, written in the style of end credits to a superhero movie. All sections of the orchestra are featured in this tour-de-force, as the rich melodic material is generously passed from instrument to instrument. A lyrical middle section features an extended violin solo and a beautifully tranquil solo for string bass. Menacing, frightening, mysterious, and peaceful---the myriad of emotions contained here are sure to take your audience and your orchestra on an unforgettable ride!

Finally adapted for string orchestra, this irrepressible classic at a brisk tempo demands well-articulated bowings, careful attention to dynamics, and a strong sense of the dramatic for best results. While this setting is very true to the original, some abbreviations in the development section have been made to keep it within the ability range of students.

The contemporary music of Paul Creston continues to be important repertoire, particularly his famous concerti for marimba and saxophone. Robert has adapted Creston's only piano work, this delightfully musical suite of delightfully of dances.

Four classic Jewish songs are included in this outstanding suite for string groups. Hatikva (Israeli National Anthem), Artsa Alinu (We Have Come to Our Land), K'ruim Anu (Song of the Early Pioneer), Shalom Chaverim (Farewell Comrades) are all important pieces of world music that student should experience. Once again available in this new printing for school string orchestras.

Keys: C Lydian, A DorianThis arrangement is based on Les Trois Rigodons. Where mystery meets the medieval, this Provencal folk tune with an Italian twist has survived the centuries. With its 3/3/2 grooving rhythmic subtext, unforgettable melody and soloing section, this arrangement is sure to be a big hit with your students. Duration 3:30 with all solos.

Finally for string orchestra! Mendelssohn’s masterpiece requires skill in bow control, advanced rhythms, and dynamic range, making it a staple of full orchestra competition literature. Now string orchestras can enjoy this repertoire for any concert performance. The creative use of ostinato and lyrical melodies are sure to captivate audiences as they hear the sounds and sights of the ocean represented in music.

This tuneful, rhythmic piece will help teach your students to play syncopations accurately. Using a language that synthesizes Baroque and Motown idioms, it describes learning to sail by hugging the shore and then gradually moving more confidently out to sea. Piano, synthesizer, or marimba can fill in for harp if need be.

Score only. A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Optional bass part also available. Just the thing to concerts, wedding receptions, parties, and other events. Titles include: Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Love me); Dexter’s Tune (from Awakenings); Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark); The Magnificent Seven; James Bond Theme ; The Gremlin Rag (from Gremlins); Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone); Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Band); The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot); All Time High (from Octopussy); The Throne Room (And End Title) (from Star Wars).

Violin 1. A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Optional bass part also available. Just the thing to concerts, wedding receptions, parties, and other events. Titles include: Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Love me); Dexter’s Tune (from Awakenings); Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark); The Magnificent Seven; James Bond Theme ; The Gremlin Rag (from Gremlins); Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone); Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Band); The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot); All Time High (from Octopussy); The Throne Room (And End Title) (from Star Wars).

Violin 2. A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Optional bass part also available. Just the thing to concerts, wedding receptions, parties, and other events. Titles include: Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Love me); Dexter’s Tune (from Awakenings); Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark); The Magnificent Seven; James Bond Theme ; The Gremlin Rag (from Gremlins); Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone); Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Band); The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot); All Time High (from Octopussy); The Throne Room (And End Title) (from Star Wars).

Viola. A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Optional bass part also available. Just the thing to concerts, wedding receptions, parties, and other events. Titles include: Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Love me); Dexter’s Tune (from Awakenings); Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark); The Magnificent Seven; James Bond Theme ; The Gremlin Rag (from Gremlins); Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone); Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Band); The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot); All Time High (from Octopussy); The Throne Room (And End Title) (from Star Wars).

Cello. A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Optional bass part also available. Just the thing to concerts, wedding receptions, parties, and other events. Titles include: Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Love me); Dexter’s Tune (from Awakenings); Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark); The Magnificent Seven; James Bond Theme ; The Gremlin Rag (from Gremlins); Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone); Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Band); The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot); All Time High (from Octopussy); The Throne Room (And End Title) (from Star Wars).

Bass (optional). A collection of movie hits wonderfully arranged for intermediate and advanced level string quartets. Just the thing to concerts, wedding receptions, parties, and other events. Titles include: Nobody Does It Better (from The Spy Who Love me); Dexter’s Tune (from Awakenings); Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark); The Magnificent Seven; James Bond Theme ; The Gremlin Rag (from Gremlins); Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone); Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Band); The Prayer (from Quest for Camelot); All Time High (from Octopussy); The Throne Room (And End Title) (from Star Wars).

This Finzi movement for strings has been a favourite of directors for years. Once again available in this new printing, your orchestra can enjoy the music of this 20th-century English composer.

Instrumentation: Score; 8 Violin 1; 8 Violin 2; 4 Violin 3/Viola TC; 4 Viola; 4 Cello; 4 Bass; Piano; Timpani. This lively movement is a masterpiece of hemiola, providing an opportunity for students to hone their counting skills. With strong, memorable themes featuring all sections of the orchestra and a beautiful middle section, this scherzo in minuet-trio form will have audiences whistling the melodies all the way home!

Taken from the third movement of Mahler's most performed symphony, Solemn Processional is based on his song “Heavenly Life.” This glorious hymn-like processional highlights sustained ensemble playing and features pizzicato bass throughout.

A jazzy, rhythmically intense mood dominates much of the piece, but makes way briefly for a lyrical middle section featuring lush, hauntingly beautiful harmonies. Contrary motion, crescendos and decrescendos are used throughout to depict vanishing points, and a solo section for two violins adds to the interest.

The melodic sparkle and rhythmic joy of the uniquely Gershwin sound is brought to the concert stage in a unique scoring for vocal solo (or alternate B-flat trumpet solo) and string orchestra (with optional piano and drumset).