The joy and energy of Irish folk music is readily apparent in this three-part work consisting of "Raggle Taggle Gypsies," "Londonderry Air," and "Irish Washerwoman." Logical bowings, comfortable keys, and careful attention to range and technique lead to…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A very playable arrangement of three familiar carols ("O Come, All Ye Faithful," "What Child Is This?," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"), this holiday suite allows the students to produce a full, sonorous tone. While the technical demands are not great,…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for two violins, this piece has been re-scored for solo violin and strings. The solo violin part is a showpiece, yet not extremely difficult to perform and may be done with multiple players. Great care was taken to maintain the clarity and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Mazas, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
The main melodic material is from a 1591 English tune in a Coventry play better kown as Coventry Carol. The warmth and expressiveness of the cantabile opening section is Romantic in nature and is written to produce a lush sound from the string…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the style of a Middle European folk dance, this vigorous and energetic piece is somewhat reminiscent of the style of Bela Bartok with a gritty bowing style that should produce a big, solid tone. A rewarding piece for the students to play and the audience…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composer Bruce W. Tippette gives us movie cinema vibes in this dark and brooding new work for string orchestra. Big, dramatic sections are positioned between fresh rhythmic passages. This one is a fun ride that your musicians will want to play and perform…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This work captures the essence of Irish folk music and is based on “Banna Strand”, “Cockles and Mussels”, and “The Minstrel Boy”. Carefully written with an eye toward fullness of sound and expressive lines, the piece has great audience and player appeal.…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This racing, rhythmic flexible orchestra composition will leave your young ensemble with the sense that they sounded like a professional orchestra. Appropriate for younger groups, the melodic material is presented in all voices. A rousing ending will make…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This racing, rhythmic string orchestra composition will leave your young ensemble with the sense that they sounded like a professional orchestra. Appropriate for younger groups, the melodic material is presented in all sections of the orchestra. A rousing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce W. Tippette
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This strong, tuneful piece with a distinctly Russian flavor in D major is an ideal selection for young players. The adagio section provides the opportunity to develop legato playing in an expressive manner. The Viola part is also in Violin II, so there is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications