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Roll'n Andy Clark

Arco String Publications Your young students will love this rockin' yet very playable tune. Includes a substitute Viola part (Violin 3) and also includes optional piano and drum set parts.

Rococo Rondo Andy Clark

Arco String Publications Classic music style well arranged for young players that is a superior choice for concert and contest performances. Includes a Viola substitute part (Violin 3) and an optional piano part.

Pizzi-Taco Andy Clark

Arco String Publications A superb pizzicato piece with a great south of the border sound. Includes a Viola substitute part (Violin 3) and optional parts for piano, bongos, claves and maracas.

Serenade for Violas Fletcher

Arco String Publications Feature your Viola section with Gary Fletcher's distinctive "Serenade for Violas". The Violas get to shine all the way through with pizzicato accompaniment from the other sections. Outstanding in every respect!

Toccata for Strings Fletcher

Arco String Publications Contemporary and rhythmic in nature, "Toccata For Strings" by Gary Fletcher is an intense composition for better string orchestras that is perfect for contest or concert performances.

Scherzo on American Themes Fletcher

Arco String Publications A bright energetic composition based on several 'folk-like' themes. Wonderful as a concert or contest selection for more mature student string orchestras.

Horseshoe Falls Power and Splendor Janelle Zook Cunalata

Arco String Publications Horseshoe Falls is a striking and vivid selection inspired by the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. An intense theme is introduced in the powerful introduction which later gives way to a faster, menacing rhythmic accompaniment for an exciting melody. A three part canon evolves and is interrupted twice by cascading notes demonstrating the huge amount of ...

Porcupettes Janelle Zook Cunalata

Arco String PublicationsCan you imagine what a conversation among porcupines might sound like? Janelle Zook Cunalata's fun Porcupettes depicts adult porcupines (lower strings) interacting with their newly born baby porcupettes (upper strings). An exciting aspect of this very accessible piece is stark contrast between tenuto quarter notes and staccato quarter notes represent ...

Hungarian Dance No. 5 David Shaffer

Arco String Publications A skillful arrangement of Brahms's famous "Hungarian Dance No. 5" that allows younger players to enjoy performing this great classic. Includes a Viola substitute part (Violin 3) and an optional Piano part.

All Through The Night Rob Romeyn

Arco String Publications Pure and beautiful, "All Through The Night" is a traditional Welsh folksong which is well-known today as a holiday carol. This lush string arrangement by Rob Romeyn offers an outstanding opportunity for students to develop lyrical phrasing at this level, with each section having the opportunity to perform melodically. Optional light percussion parts ar ...

Reindeer Galop Robert W. Smith

Arco String Publications Santa's reindeer are off and running with this playful holiday selection. Featuring "Jingle Bells" and "Up On The Housetop," you can hear the hooves of the reindeer as they "galop" across the wintery countryside with the optional percussion parts included. Written for intermediate orchestras with limited rehearsal time, this is an exciting addition or f ...

Abide With Me (Fast Falls The Eventide) Robert W. Smith

Arco String Publications Simple, elegant and timeless, "Abide With Me" was written by Henry Francis Lyte in 1847. This setting allows each section the opportunity to perform melodically and experience lyrical phrasing. An exceptional arrangement for the young string orchestra. Lovely!

Sanctus based on a theme by Franz Schubert Robert W. Smith

Arco String Publications Based on a theme by Franz Schubert, Robert W. Smith's setting of this traditional African-American hymn is simple, elegant and beautiful. Lyrical, flowing lines provide a welcome opportunity to teach and reinforce phrasing; a unique teaching opportunity for the very beginning orchestra. Orchestra Bells and Suspended Cymbal parts included. "Sanctus" is ...

On Christmas Day In The Morning Robert Longfield

Arco String Publications Two classic English Christmas carols are combined in this unique holiday selection. After a jaunty, lilting mood is established by "On Christmas Day In The Morning" a lyrical "The First Noel" makes a surprise entrance. The two contrasting themes are then presented in counterpoint to each other. Every section in the orchestra has interesting parts to ...

Russian Folk Melody Stepan Razin Robert Longfield

Arco String Publications Based on a traditional Russian folk tune, "Russian Folk Melody" gives each section in the orchestra the opportunity to be featured. This beautiful, lyrical melody will give your students the opportunity to develop the expressive side of their playing. An excellent choice for concert or contest.

Hanukkah Dance Matt Conaway

Arco String Publications Hanukkah (The Festival Of Lights) has a rich musical tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. Based on the traditional song "Sevivon," the melody is passed between high and low strings as the tempo and intensity increase to a powerful conclusion. The exciting rhythm can be enhanced with the optional percussion parts included. This is a wonder ...