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 piece will open new doors to Bach's music for your...
A great change of pace and the perfect level for your intermediate group! Bossa Azul sounds like sitting in the tropical shade with a cool Caribbean breeze. Melodic material appears in all parts and is designed for fun and successful performances....
"Bossa Verde" is a very pretty bossa nova over familiar chord changes for string ensemble and rhythm section. This piece is accessible for younger players and interesting for the experienced players. Counterpoint is contrasted with ensemble playing...
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 using the “chop” technique! Included are extensive...
The old American fiddle tune "Bile Them Cabbage Down" has become a standard in string classrooms. Two great fiddle teachers bring their best ideas to life in this rocking arrangement. Including double stops, great rhythms, multiple variations,...
This brilliant, original fiddle tune by the former 1st violinist of the Turtle Island String Quartet, features all the things about fiddling that appeal to youngsters: a bluesy, hip sound, lots of strong rhythms, and musical surprises throughout. A...
Dakota Fiddle Hymn and Dance is an arrangement of a composition by virtuoso fiddle and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko. The arrangement begins with a lovely 3/4 tune that evokes visions of the Conestoga wagons traveling across the prairie. The...
A Celtic rock explosion! The plaintive sounds of Danny Boy, set as a rock ballad, which builds into a frenzy with Swallowtail Jig and Drowsy Maggie. The energy level rises throughout and the rock beat intensifies, making this a great concert closer!...
Big band jazz translates very well for strings and this cool arrangement stays true to the style of the original. Most sections share the melody, with the others playing the famous call-and-response accompaniment, and all but the cellos remain in...
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, you will consider it a success. Swing on....
As heard on the composer’s recordings, this eerie jazz tune will challenge and thrill the players! Based on a twelve-bar blues progression with a twist, each section takes a solo. Solos are written out or may be improvised. Encourage the players to...
A sure winner—a “bird-in-hand!” Here’s a terrific medley of three beloved fiddle tunes that beginning string players will have the skills to play, but more advanced students will find delightfully challenging. The contrasting tunes—“Turkey in the...
Written by Dean Marshall, artistic director of Barrage, this arrangement of the tune Front Porch Jam provides the chance for your entire orchestra to duplicate the feel of the stage show. Originally a violin showcase, exciting parts for each section...
This upbeat, jazzy blues piece is based on a 12-bar, 3-chord harmonic progression in the key of C. Inspired by guitarist and violinist Remo Biondi’s 1952 recording with Roosevelt Sykes, Hotter Than Blues offers composed solos, or the opportunity for...
Classic jazz for the string orchestra! The introduction allows the strings to become a percussion ensemble improvising or playing the notated rhythms and building intensity with separate entrances for each section. Written solos are provided,...
