There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of instruments. This arrangement for strings is a welcome addition to this repertoire. The independent, inter...

Cielito Lindo is a popular traditional song of Mexico and is often used by tenors on opera aria concerts or as an encore. In this arrangement, the violins and cellos each get a chance at the melody...

Antonio Vivaldi wrote this work for two natural trumpets and strings and it has become the most popular double concerto for trumpets. The music is simple and elegant, utilizing the non-chromatic ca...

Earthscape is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and bre...

El Camino (The Road) is a Spanish march composed in the traditional style of a pasodoble. This piece is fast paced and energetic from start to finish and sounds more complicated than it seems! Thi...

This is one of Handel's best known melodies. This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo violin, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a cel...

The Huron Indian Carol (also known as The Huron Carol and Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. It was originally written in the Huron Indian l...

Queen Anne s Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. To give the "pirate-like" feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have man...

Fun, fun, fun! A great closer to a concert. Everyone gets a section of melody and all parts are rhythmically interesting without being too difficult. Clapping, meter changes and other interesting a...

This is a colorful and ornate version of the Canadian national anthem for full orchestra. For a string orchestra version, there are two that can be found in our catalog: STR111(grade 3) and STR114...

This is a colorful and ornate version of the Canadian national anthem for full orchestra. For a string orchestra version, there are two that can be found in our catalog: STR111(grade 3) and STR114...

This version of the Canadian national anthem is accessible to developing musicians. For a more ornate and complex edition (grade 3), please look at STR111.

O Magnum Mysterium is one of de Victoria s most popular choral works. This piece would work well for either a chamber quartet or for a full string orchestra.It would make a powerful addition to an...

Pat-a-Pan is a very rustic Christmas piece that is set in a round beginning with a solo violin and pyramiding down to make a quartet. The percussive drone parts add a distinct color to this piece a...

This is, without a doubt, the most often played processional at graduations from elementary school through to college and university. Only the main theme has been adapted here and there are several...

A karesansui is a Japanese rock garden which is an enclosed shallow sandbox containing sand, gravel and rocks. The sea is symbolized, not by water but, by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippli...

This is a lesser known Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the solo cello and the remainde...

This incredibly famous trumpet solo has been arranged here for string orchestra. Noble and majestic, this piece is a great example of Baroque style and articulations. This piece is suitable for a v...

Shimmer is a calm, reflective piece that is reflected by the meaning of the word itself: to shine with a subdued flickering light, as in a reflection on water. The main melody is simple and repeat...

This Spanish piece was originally written for guitar. It might sound like a stretch to arrange a piece from guitar to string orchestra but this really works! Pairs of voices alternate between pizzi...

The Dragon King, China s first emperor, was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. Some of the massive projects he ordered were the const...

These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for 4 recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces. Brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble m...

Through the Eye of the Storm is a piece full of suspense and intensity, describing the fury of a storm. It begins with strong dynamics, articulation and introduces the rhythmic drive that is carrie...

This piece requires no introduction. A jolly and happy piece throughout. Melody is found in all parts and key changes and some variations has been included. A great closer for a Christmas concert.

Windscape is in four sections. It opens with The Winds from the North. The driving bass line combined with the punctuated shots represent the bitter winds that blow into Ontario in the winter time....