Bob Phillips composer / arranger
Bob Phillips (B. 1953), pedagogue, composer, teacher trainer, and conductor, is renowned as an innovator in string education. Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and a sense of humor to his clinics, drawn from his 27 years as a public school string teacher. He is an expert in the use of large group pedagogy and in the development of alternative styles for strings. One of todays leading educational authors and composers, his books and pieces are performed by thousands of string students each year. He has served as president of the American String Teachers Association and, in 2013 Bob was inducted into the University of Michigan School of Music Hall of Fame. Bob has authored over 25 book series for use in the classroom including the ground breaking series of books Fiddlers Philharmonic, Fiddlers Philharmonic Encore!, Jazz Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic: Second Set and Latin Philharmonic, the String Explorer method books, Fiddle & Song, and the revolutionary Sound Innovations method series, all published by Alfred Music. He has had over 200 works published for orchestras and bands and is an award winning ASCAP composer. In Saline, MI, Bob built a string program with over 700 students that is a national model of excellence in both classical and alternative music. After leaving Saline, Bob began a new string program in Tecumseh, MI. Bobs groups have performed at national and state conferences and including the Midwest Clinic. He founded the nationally renowned folk-fiddling ensemble, Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which under his direction gained an international reputation annually performing more than 80 shows. Bob has served as conductor for a variety of youth symphonies, all-state and honors orchestras and camps including the All-State Orchestra at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Orchestras, Oakland Youth Orchestra, the Georgia All-State, the Kentucky All-State, South Carolina All-State, Tennessee All-State, California All-State, and the Queensland Honour Ensemble Program and serves as resident conductor for the Wintergrass festival in Seattle. As a graduate of the University of Michigan with both Bachelor and Master Degrees in Music Education, Phillips studied with Lawrence Hurst, Elizabeth Green and Bob Culver. Bobs students have been successful as string educators, as well as professional performers in both classical and alternative styles. He has been elected "Teacher of the Year" nine times by national, state, and regional associations and has been invited to present clinics in more than forty states and eight foreign countries. He has done educational tours in most major cities of Australia eight times. Recognized as Citizens of the Year by the City of Saline for their work in arts education, Bob and Pam were also honored in special ceremonies by both the House and the Senate of the State of Michigan for their in string education. In 2013 Bob was inducted into the University of Michigan School of Music Hall of Fame.
King William's March Jeremiah Clarke / Arr. Bob Phillips
Series: Sound Innovations for Strings
Category: String Orchestra
Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Instrument: String Orchestra
Level: 1.5
Very, very easy, and the group will sound great playing this Baroque piece. Mostly short eighth note scale patterns provide perfect practice in a harmonic setting. Just the thing for festival or contest.
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 4427
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Finger Rock! Bob Phillips
Easy rock that is perfect for beginners! They can sound cool, have fun, and practice finger patterns. All sections have interesting parts as the piece practices the movement from F natural to F# and from C natural to C#. There are no high 3s or forward extensions, and reproducible educational packs are included.
Series: Sound Innovations for Strings
Category: String Orchest ...
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Duration: 1:50 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 4426
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The Bows on the Bus Bob Phillips
Series: Sound Innovations for Strings
Category: String Orchestra
Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Instrument: String Orchestra
Level: 1
Here is the perfect first-year repertoire! Favorite beginning tunes are arranged in a novelty setting that makes them tons of fun and reinforces right-arm technique. Travel through various bowing skills as you sing along to this traditional ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 4425
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Scottish Fiddle Medley Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips
STRING ALTERNATIVES
Featuring: The Waves of Tory, The Stronsay Wedding
Perfect for young players or as a quick play-down finale for older players, this easy medley will soon become a favorite that you'll hear them playing before class begins. All sections play the melodies of The Waves of Tory and The Stronsay Wedding, providing interest and a chance to work on dynamics. Perf ...
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Duration: (1:30) min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 4346
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A Fiddlin' Christmas James Lord Pierpont / Arr. Bob Phillips
STRING EXPLORER
Featuring: Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Jingle Bells
Have a jolly, jingly holiday, but bring out the blue jeans and red bandanas for a country Christmas! Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells shine in this fun, foot-stompin' piece. Correlates with String Explorer Book 2, Unit 3
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Duration: (1:45) min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 4311
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A Bach Fest Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Bob Phillips
SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS
Featuring: March, Minuet I, Minuet II, Musette w Grade 2
Everyone gets to play Bach's lovely melodies in this very easy piece. In D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions, this piece provides practice in a variety of meters. A great first-time festival piece that will sound more difficult than it plays! Correlates with Sound Innovations for St ...
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Duration: (1:30) min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 4308
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American Rounds Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips
SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS
Featuring: Reuben and Rachel, Sweetly Sings the Donkey
Two tunes traditionally played as rounds create a perfect first orchestra piece for young players and are arranged in D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions. All sections have interesting parts using only quarter and half notes. Teaches basic tone and beginning slurs. Correlates with So ...
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Duration: (2:20) min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 4305
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A French Folk Song Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips
SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR STRINGS
A fabulous, tuneful practice of the G Major scale, this piece is the perfect first orchestra piece. It also provides the chance to learn or practice lo 2. All instruments get a chance to play the lovely melody. Correlates to Book 1, Level 4 of Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 1, Le ...
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Duration: (1:30) min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 4304
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Pavane Gabriel Fauré / Arr. Bob Phillips
BELWIN INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA
This stunningly beautiful reduction in G Major provides great parts for all players with each one taking a turn playing the pizzicato harp-like accompaniment while the melody is also shared by most sections. The elegant melody soars over the slow and steady rhythm based on the rhythmic structure of the Spanish court dance of the same name. ...
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Duration: (2:30) min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 4268
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Prince Of Denmarks March (f/o) Jeremiah Clarke / Arr. Bob Phillips
BEGINNING FULL ORCHESTRAEveryone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as Trumpet Voluntary. This very easy full orchestra arrangement features a Violin 3/Treble Clef Viola part as well as simplified wind instrumentation. Perfect ceremonial music for events such as an elementary or middle school graduation! ...
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Duration: 1:50 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 4261
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Sword Dance Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips
BEGINNING FULL ORCHESTRA
Although this outstanding arrangement is accessible by even very young full orchestras, every section has the melody at various times, and each variation is represented with a different texture and accompaniment, keeping the lively dance tune fresh and invigorating with a surprise presto ending! Thoughtful use of percussion adds to the colorful scoring ...
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Duration: (1:20) min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 4260
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American Rounds (concert band) Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips
SOUND INNOVATIONS FOR CONCERT BAND
This delightful arrangement for young band features two popular American rounds, Reuben and Rachel and Sweetly Sings the Donkey. Everyone in the band takes turns with these familiar melodies while the percussion section alternates accompanying with woodblock and triangle as well as snare and bass drum. Correlates with Book 1, Level 3
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 157814
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21 Guns (from Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown) Green Day / Arr. Bob Phillips
StrIng Alternatives
As performed by one of the top rock groups of the time, here is Green Day's hit single perfectly playable by younger groups, but with plenty of musical content to provide a fun break for more advanced groups. Each section has a chance to play the melody and they will feel so cool while they get a feel for playing rock!
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Duration: 3:20 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 4155
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A Rococo Theme (from Variations on a Rococo Theme) Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. Bob Phillips
StrIng Orchestra
All the flourish and flare of Romantic music are present in this delightful arrangement that provides a great introduction to the era. The beautiful cello melodies are set perfectly for the young string orchestra.
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: -
Difficulty: -
Article Nr: 4136
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Irish Whistle (Variations on The Star of the County Down) Traditional / Arr. Bob Phillips
StrIng Orchestra
Such a fun, cool song transformed into a sure-fire winner for any concert setting. These lovely variations begin with a lush air in 34 which flows into a 68 jig and features players whistling over varied pizzicato accompaniments. A 16th note flurry in 44 then speeds to the end in a burst of energy!
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 4129
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Blue Christmas (A Christmas Feature for Basses)* Billy Hayes & Jay Johnson / Arr. Bob Phillips
StrIng Explorer
Made famous by Elvis Presley in the 1950s, this fun and swingin' blues piece is delightfully arranged to feature an individual bass player or the whole section with the strings playing back up. The bass solo is easy and the rest of the orchestra gets in on the fun simulating the drum set. Go all out and dress the bass players like Elvis and even add spoken words ...
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 4126
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