Violin Feature
Feature your top player on this famous American tune! The first time through, the soloist takes the lead accompanied by some pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The second time though, first violins play most of the tune along with the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Violin Feature
Not only does your violin soloist get to shine in this set of fiddle tunes, but the orchestra has some great moments, too! It moves through several keys with the orchestra part ranging from easy to medium easy and the soloist ranging from…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This medley of three tunes from O'Carolan provides a great concert piece for any time of year. Opening with a march (Planxty George Brabazon) then followed up by a jig, and lastly finishing off in 2/4 with col legno bows and foot stomps. It's a fun medley of…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Violin Feature
This lovely arrangement for solo violin and full orchestra weaves together several themes by Irish harpist and composer Turlough O'Carolan. Bring in guest soloists or showcase your own students in this delightful tribute to one of Ireland'…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Violin…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A follow-up to Gackstatter’s wildly successful “The Black Sea,” The Red Sea is equally mesmerizing and energetic, with its driving syncopation, soaring melodies and percussive effects on the instruments. Try it. You won’t be disappointed!
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rim of the City is an exciting driving work for string orchestra inspired by an overlook of vast hills in western Wisconsin called Rim of the City. The forward momentum in the eight notes depicts the climb upward on a beautiful day, moving fast to get to the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Simmons Island is an exciting piece that will challenge intermediate string players to play fast, syncopated rhythms as well as beautiful legato phrases in the slower lyrical section. It depicts the waves of Lake Michigan crashing along the shore of Simmons…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In his setting of the childhood favorite, Gackstatter created an arrangement playable by a variety of string orchestras by offering easy, medium, and advanced parts for each instrument. This would be perfect for combining younger students with older ones so…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications