Festive and fun, composer David Hind’s Festive Carousel is a wonderful addition to any concert program. Work on articulations and delicate entrances with this energetic new work for string orchestra.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A Jingle Fantasy, arranged by David Hinds uses the modernized version of Jingle Bells as the basis for this work. Intended for use for Christmas or Winter concerts.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Intermezzo String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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
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 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
A stately concert march that will encourage solid bowing and a firm tone, this piece gives all sections lead material. Therefore, all players will feel they are making an important contribution to the overall impact of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications