Ain’t Got No Penguin Blues is a fun jazzy introduction to the blues form for grade 2 string orchestra. Each section plays the melody and there are opportunities for students to try improvisation and swinging eighth notes.Program NotesAin’t Got No Penguin…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Eiriol, "snowdrop" in Welsh, is an animated journey through the most popular of Celtic dances, taking both performer and listener through an exciting Highland adventure. Through the eyes of a falling snowdrop, the listener embarks on a tour of the Welsh…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Magen Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This light-hearted and syncopated piece has a lively ragtime feel to it. It's a good learning and performing piece that audiences will enjoy.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 1:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for String Orchestra
A high spirited march for strings with modern elements.Program NotesDedicated to all the men and women who have fought for freedom.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Passion, pain, devotion, torture. Love. The story of two lovers and their tumultuous relationship are examined in this arrangement of Mohamed Abdel Wahad's "Laylet Hob". The lyrics of the song by Oum Kalthoum speak of a male lover pining over the absence of…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Magen Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Planet Hunter is an energetic work for beginners to help them develop skill on their lower string notes. Musically, the piece depicts the intensity and excitement of discovering new planets!Program NotesPlanet Hunter is an energetic work for beginners to help…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
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
A lively work for strings representing three English dance styles. A spritely two step, a passionate waltz, and a 6/8 jig.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: String Orchestra…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wizard's Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win against all odds. An optional drum part adds…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications