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Be Thou My Vision—arr. Robert Frost.
Everyone should get the chance to play this beautiful folk tune, which is
also an Irish hymn. Set in the key of C with a nice modulation to G, this
keeps everyone in their most comfortable ranges and brings out a rich and
full sound. This setting is suitable for all situations, sacred or secular.
2476232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
10086972 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Faith Eternal (A Setting of "I Know That My Redeemer
Lives")—arr. Carol Brittin Chambers. This lush, gorgeous setting of
the beloved hymn is an excellent showcase for your string orchestra's
musicianship. With scoring that mirrors early-level literature and shifting in
the first violins that includes high E naturals, this piece offers a comfortable
addition for more developed orchestras while also providing a rewarding
and attainable challenge for younger orchestras.
11604665 String Orchestra Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11604666 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 7.50
Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)—
Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
Scored for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists, this ethereal
setting retains the form and texture of the original while bringing it to a
student-friendly level. Melodic material is passed effortlessly from one
section to another, and only the first violin solo requires third position work.
A rich setting of a classic masterwork.
10092446 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.00
10092518 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Five Hymns for Strings—arr. Daniel DiMarino.
Five hymns arranged for string quartet/quintet or string ensemble are
idiomatic and satisfying for all players. The quartet/quintet version provides
single copies of each part, including an optional violin 3 to replace viola if
needed, and optional double bass part. The ensemble version provides
multiple copies of each part, including optional violin 3 parts (not shown in
score) to replace or supplement viola section. Titles include: O the Deep,
Deep Love of Jesus; Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us; Jesus Paid It All;
Precious Lord Take My Hand; This Is My Father's World
11597821 String Orchestra for Flexible Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.00
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring—J.S. Bach/arr. Merle J. Isaac.
Here is a straightforward arrangement of this beautiful Bach masterpiece
for full orchestra and optional mixed choir. Expertly scored, this poignant
work is appropriate for combined sacred or holiday performances as well.
SATB parts included.
2174019 Full Orchestra w/optional chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
The Messiah—G.F. Handel/ ed. T. Tertius Noble.
"The Messiah" is without equal in its universal appeal. The standard
G. Schirmer edition continues to bring this masterwork to singers and
instrumentalists year after year.
2089423 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 200.00
A Mother's Hymn—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Simple, poignant, and beautiful, this arrangement creates an artistic
experience for both string orchestra and audience. Based on an old
Swedish melody also known as How Great Thou Art, this setting is
appropriate for any concert or festival performance. An instant standard in
the orchestra repertoire.
11524072 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 70.00
O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen/arr. Sandra Dackow.
First it was the choral masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the
instrumental world by storm as a concert band arrangement. But it has
never been available for strings - until now! A serene and expressive
composition, the fluid lines and lovely harmonies will both challenge and
engage your performers.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 85.95
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss—David Holsinger.
Originally written for band in 1989, this work is based on the famous
American hymn It Is Well with My Soul. A standard in the concert band
repertoire, it has also become a concert staple for string orchestras.
5896253 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
Russian Easter Overture—
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Austin Isaac.
Written in 1888 as a tribute to fellow composers Mussorgsky and Borodin,
this regal theme combines original melodies with traditional melodies
from liturgical chants of the Russian Orthodox Church. The majestic
arrangement stays true to the original key signatures and includes all main
melodic and harmonic voices and structure in a continuous performance
that is accessible as well as rewarding to perform.
11559087 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
Shaker Hymn—arr. John O'Reilly.
Based on the hymn 'Tis the Gift to be Simple (used in Aaron Copland's
"Appalachian Spring"), this arrangement is a superb vehicle for exploring
early American music and its links to the present. Skillfully arranged, this
selection is correlated with Strictly Strings, Book 1, page 34.
2375491 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Simple Gifts—arr. Marsha Chusmir Shapiro.
This arrangement of the old Shaker melody Simple Gifts is an excellent
selection for a young full orchestra! Recorded by Michigan State University
Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2166528 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
Slane (Be Thou My Vision)—Soon Hee Newbold.
This setting of the familiar Irish hymn is an ideal study in smooth legato
bowing and artful phrasing. Sections of the melodies roll gracefully,
creating plaintive suspensions and encouraging players to stay focused
on the melody.
10091968 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Sleepers Wake—J.S. Bach/arr. Jerry Brubaker.
The familiar Bach melody will be loved by one and all. Solidly scored
for your string or full orchestra, the delicate melody will reinforce the
musicianship of the entire ensemble.
2478060 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
Star of Wonder Medley—arr. Cliff Duren.
If you are looking for an over-the-top medley of Christmas carols that will
lift the roof of your concert hall or worship space, take a close look at this
sweeping arrangement scored for symphonic forces and active rhythm
section. Cliff Duren really conceives this in the style of the symphonic
rock sensations such as TSO or Mannheim Steamroller. An epic setting
to celebrate an earth-changing event, the overture includes: God Rest Ye
Merry Gentlemen; We Three Kings and How Great Our Joy.
10279053 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 79.99
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