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10 More Studies for Viola

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10 more melodic studies for viola, focusing on varying aspects of basic technique. Click here to listen to version for violin.

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10 More Studies for Violin

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10 more melodic studies for violin, focusing on varying aspects of basic technique. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» 10 More Studies for Violin

10 Pieces from the Baroque - Viola

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10 carefully selected pieces from the baroque period arranged for 2 violas. Arrangements of the the same pieces for 2 violins, violin and viola, and violin and cello are also available. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» 10 Pieces from the Baroque - Viola

10 Pieces from the Baroque - Violin

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10 carefully selected pieces from the baroque period arranged for 2 violins. Arrangements of the the same pieces for 2 violas, violin and viola, and violin and cello are also available. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» 10 Pieces from the Baroque - Violin

10 Pieces from the Baroque - Violin and Cello

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10 carefully selected pieces from the baroque period arranged for violin & cello. Arrangements of the the same pieces for 2 violas, 2 violins, and violin and viola are also available. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» 10 Pieces from the Baroque - Violin and Cello

10 Pieces from the Baroque - Violin and Viola

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10 carefully selected pieces from the baroque period arranged for violin & viola. Arrangements of the the same pieces for 2 violas, 2 violins, and violin and cello are also available. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» 10 Pieces from the Baroque - Violin and Viola

10 Studies for Viola

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10 melodic studies for viola, focusing on varying aspects of basic technique. Also available for violin in the same keys, thus suitable for use with mixed violin/viola classes. Click here to listen to the version for violin.

» 10 Studies for Viola

10 Studies for Violin

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10 melodic studies for violin, focusing on varying aspects of basic technique. Also available for viola in the same keys, thus suitable for use with mixed violin/viola classes. Click here to listen to the version for violin.

» 10 Studies for Violin

1812 Festival Overture Op 49

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An abridged and extremely playable arrangement of Tchaikovsky's much celebrated overture. The arranger has endeavoured to include all the composer's main melodic material and, despite the reduced orchestration, retain the excitement and colour of the original. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» 1812 Festival Overture Op 49

40 Elementary Studies Op.54

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Wohlfahrt's 40 Elementary Studies Op. 54.

» 40 Elementary Studies Op.54

50 Studies Op. 74 Book I

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Wohlfahrt's 50 Studies Op. 74 Book I.

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50 Studies Op. 74 Book II

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Wohlfahrt's 50 Studies Op. 74 Book II.

» 50 Studies Op. 74 Book II

60 Studies Op. 45 Book I

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Wohlfahrt's 60 Studies Op. 45 Book I.

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60 Studies Op. 45 Book II

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Wohlfahrt's 60 Studies Op. 45 Book II.

» 60 Studies Op. 45 Book II

6th Air Varie on a theme by Mercadante

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Ideal repertoire for the aspiring violin soloist, Dancla's 6th Air Varie on a theme by Mercadante, arranged for solo violin and string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» 6th Air Varie on a theme by Mercadante

A Babe Is Born

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A setting for mainly unison children’s voices and small orchestra of the 14th century carol "A Babe is Born".

» A Babe Is Born

A Tudor Suite

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Five celebrated madrigals by the Elizabethan composer Thomas Morley, arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» A Tudor Suite

Aasess Death from Peer Gynt

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The poignant second movement from Grieg's 'Peer Gynt Suite No.1 arranged for string orchestra/quartet from the composer's own transcription for solo piano. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Aasess Death from Peer Gynt

Adagietto

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A melancholic and atmospheric adagietto for string orchestra by Peter Martin. The 3rd violin part doubles that of the viola. Listen to a recording of the piece here created using a Yamaha PSR S700 keyboard.

» Adagietto

Adagietto from Symphony No 5

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The hauntingly beautiful third movement from Mahler's Symphony No.5 in an abridged and simplified arrangement for string orchestra/quartet.  The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Adagietto from Symphony No 5

Adagio

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Albinoni's celebrated Adagio, abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» Adagio

Adagio and Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 6

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The second and third movements from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.6 arranged for string orchestra (Violin I, II, III, Viola, Cello & optional Bass). The PDF also contains parts for Violin IV, doubling that of the viola, and an additional viola part doubling that of the Violin III part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. An arrangement of the first movement is also available.

» Adagio and Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 6

Adagio and Allegro from the Concerto for Oboe No 1

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The Adagio and Allegro from Handel's first oboe concerto, transcribed and arranged for solo violin or viola and strings. The PDF also contains parts for solo viola, violin III doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Adagio and Allegro from the Concerto for Oboe No 1

Adagio from the Christmas Concerto

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A slightly simplified arrangement for string orchestra or quartet of the Adagio from the Christmas Concerto. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to view the full score on You Tube.

» Adagio from the Christmas Concerto

Adagio from the 'Moonlight' Sonata

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The first movement of Beethoven's celebrated 'Moonlight' Sonata, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Adagio from the 'Moonlight' Sonata

African Noel

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An arrangement for flexible junior orchestra of 'African Noel', based on a traditional Liberian folk song entitled 'Banuwa'. The PDF also contains parts for two trumpets in Bb, violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Please contact us if you require parts creating for other instruments. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» African Noel

Agitata cia due venti - Griselda

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The virtuosic aria from Vivaldi's opera 'Griselda', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts for violin III doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Agitata cia due venti - Griselda

Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman

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Dancla's introduction and nine variations on the well-known French folk song 'Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman' for violin quartet. The PDF contains both the score and individual parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece, or here to watch an accomplished and exhilarating performance of the work on YouTube.

» Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman

Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman - Viola Quartet

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Dancla's introduction and nine variations on the well-known French folk song 'Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman' for violin quartet, transcribed for viola quartet. The PDF contains both the score and individual parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece, or here to watch an accomplished and exhilarating performance of the work by a young violin quartet on YouTube.

» Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman - Viola Quartet

Air and Dance

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A short plaintive air followed by a rhythmic and strident dance. Easier to play than it sounds. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Also available in a version for cello quintet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Air and Dance

Air and Dance - Cello Quintet

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An arrangement for five cellos of the composers piece for string orchestra ’Air & Dance’. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for string orchestra.

» Air and Dance - Cello Quintet

Air and Scherzo

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Two contrasting pieces for violin and piano – a melancholy air, followed by a spirited scherzo.  The backing track folder also includes a multimedia PDF with integrated backing track accompaniments. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Air and Scherzo

Air from the Suite in D

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Bach's celebrated Air, arranged for string quartet/orchestra.

» Air from the Suite in D

Air from the Suite in D - Piano Trio

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Air from the Suite in D - Piano Trio

Alaskan Sleigh Ride

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A lively and festive sleigh ride for junior strings. The PDF contains melody and easier parts for all three instruments. The zipped backing track folder contains both practice and performance tracks. Click here to listen to a rercording of the piece.

» Alaskan Sleigh Ride

Albinoni - Concerto in C Major

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A delightful and extremely playable concerto by Albinoni, originally in five parts, but here condensed and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Albinoni - Concerto in C Major

Album for the Young

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Eight beautifully crafted pieces from Tchaikovsky’s ’Album for the Young’, arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Album for the Young

Album of Classical Pieces

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Pieces by Bach, Galeotti, Handel, Leclair, Mozart, Tartini & Vivaldi, transcribed for viola & piano by Paul Klengerl.

» Album of Classical Pieces

All Strung Up - Cello

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Ten diverse and fun open string pieces for beginner cellists and piano. This item is also available for both violin/mixed strings and viola with piano accompaniment. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» All Strung Up - Cello

All Strung Up - Viola

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Ten diverse and fun open string pieces for beginner violists and piano. This item is also available for both violin/mixed strings and cello with piano accompaniment. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» All Strung Up - Viola

All Strung Up - Violin and Mixed Strings

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Ten diverse and fun open string pieces for beginner violinists and piano. To accommodate mixed string groups, the PDF contains parts for viola and cello, replacing the violin's open E  with first finger E on the D string, and double bass. This item is also available for both viola and cello with piano accompaniment. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» All Strung Up - Violin and Mixed Strings

Alla Marcia

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A short festive march for string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Alla Marcia

Allegretto from Symphony No 7

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An abridged and simplified arrangement of the Allegretto from Beethoven’s 7th symphony.  Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created with NotePerformer.

» Allegretto from Symphony No 7

Allegro - Senaille

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The allegro from Senaille's Violin Sonata in D Minor transcribed for viola & piano.

» Allegro - Senaille

Allegro - String Quartet

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of the famous Allegro by Fiocco. Also available for violin quartet & viola quartet.

» Allegro - String Quartet

Allegro - Viola Quartet

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An arrangement for 4 violas of the famous Allegro by Fiocco. Also available for violin quartet and string quartet/orchestra.

» Allegro - Viola Quartet

Allegro - Violin and Piano

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An abridged version by Peter Martin of Fiocco's celebrated Allegro.

» Allegro - Violin and Piano

Allegro - Violin Quartet

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An arrangement for 4 violins of the famous Allegro by Fiocco. Also available for viola quartet and string quartet/orchestra.

» Allegro - Violin Quartet

Allegro Brillant

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Willem Ten Have's extremely playable 'showpiece' for violin & piano.

» Allegro Brillant

Allegro Con Brio

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Like its predecessors 'Allegro Deciso' and 'Con Moto', 'Allegro Con Brio' is a driving concert 'opener' for intermediate string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro Con Brio

Allegro Deciso

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A driving concert 'opener' for intermediate string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Allegro Deciso

Allegro Deciso - Flexible Mandolin Ensemble

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Peter Martin's 'Allegro Deciso' arranged for flexible mandolin orchestra/ensemble. The PDF contains the following additional/optional parts :-

Mandolin III in lieu of Mandola, Guitar II in lieu of Mandola, Guitar III in lieu of Mandocello, Guitar iV in lieu of Double Bass, Acoustic Bass Guitar in lieu of Double Bass

The piece is playable by just mandolin quartet or flexible mandolin ensemble/orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Allegro Deciso - Flexible Mandolin Ensemble

Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 6

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The first movement from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.6 arranged for string orchestra (Violin I, II, III, Viola, Cello & optional Bass). The PDF also contains parts for Violin IV, doubling that of the viola, and an additional viola part doubling that of the Violin III part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. An arrangement of the second and third movements is also available.

» Allegro from Brandenburg Concerto No 6

Allegro from Concerti Armonico No.1

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The first movement of Wassenaer's Concerti Armonico No.1, originally attributed to Pergolesi.  All bowings, dynamics and ornaments are editorial. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite made using the Wallander NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Allegro from Concerti Armonico No.1

Allegro from Concerto Grosso Op.8 No.1

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The invigorating allegro from Torelli’s Concerto Grosso Op.8 No.1. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro from Concerto Grosso Op.8 No.1

Allegro from Concerto in E Major RV 265

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The Allegro from the last of Vivaldi's Op.3 'L'Estro armononico' concertos. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. An orchestral backing track is available for just $1.

» Allegro from Concerto in E Major RV 265

Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Flute Quartet

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An abridged arrangement for flute quartet of the first movement of Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Flute Quartet

Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Viola Quartet

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An abridged arrangement for viola quartet of the first movement of Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'. The PDF also contains a part for cello, doubling that of the viola 4 part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. A version for violin quartet is also available here.

» Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Viola Quartet

Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Violin Quartet

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An abridged arrangement for violin quartet of the first movement of Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin 4 part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. A version for viola quartet is also available here.

» Allegro from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Violin Quartet

Allegro from 'Il Pastor Fido'

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The fourth movement from the first of Nicolas Chedeville's 'Il Pastor Fido' sonatas, previously attributed to Vivaldi. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. The backing track folder contains tracks for both practice (slower) and performance.

» Allegro from 'Il Pastor Fido'

Allegro from Sinfonia in C - RV719

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Allegro from the sinfonia to Vivaldi's 'L'incoronazione di Dario' RV719. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro from Sinfonia in C - RV719

Allegro from Sinfonia in D - D-23

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The exhilarating first movement from Johann Stamitz's Sinfonia in D major, transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro from Sinfonia in D - D-23

Allegro from Sinfonia in D - D-24

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The extremely playable first movement from Johann Stamitz's Sinfonia in D major - D-24 transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro from Sinfonia in D - D-24

Allegro from Sonata III

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An adaptation, for string duet, of the second movement from Thomas Arne’s Sonata III. The PDF contains versions for violin duet, violin and viola, violin and cello, viola duet and viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Allegro from Sonata III

Allegro from Sonata in D Minor

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The celebrated allegro from Senaille’s Sonata in D Minor.

» Allegro from Sonata in D Minor

Allegro in D Major

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A most delightful and playable Allegro from Leclair's Sonata No.VI for two violins without bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for two violins.

» Allegro in D Major

Allegro in G Major

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A most delightful and playable Allegro from Leclair's Sonata No.VI for two violins without bass, transcribed for two violas. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for two violins.

» Allegro in G Major

Allegro in G Major - Cello Duet

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A most delightful and playable Allegro from Leclair's Sonata No.VI for two violins without bass, transcribed for two cellos. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for two violins.

» Allegro in G Major - Cello Duet

Allegro Molto from the Serenade Op. 25

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One of four pieces taken from Beethoven's Serenade Op.25, arranged for string trio. The PDF also contains a part for violin II, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Save money here by purchasing all four pieces in one album.

» Allegro Molto from the Serenade Op. 25

Alleluja

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The ’Alleluja’ from Mozart’s ’Exultate jubilate’ K. 165 arranged for string quartet/orchestra.

» Alleluja

Allons-y Chochotte

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Satie's comic song, transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Allons-y Chochotte

Americana

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Traditional American folk tunes and the music of Stephen Foster, brought together in this arrangement for Intermediate Orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Americana

Andante from the Concerto for Oboe No IV

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The exquisite Andante from Handel's fourth oboe concerto, transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts for violin III doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Andante from the Concerto for Oboe No IV

Andante un poco assai from 'Rosamunde'

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The Andante un poco assai from Schubert’s incidental music for the drama ‘Rosamunde’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola} and double bass, enabling the arrangement to be performed by full string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Andante un poco assai from 'Rosamunde'

Andantino from 'Prince Igor'

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The "Gliding Dance of the Maidens" from the opera Prince Igor, arranged for string quartet. The melody was also used in a song from the musical Kismet, entitled 'Strangers in Paradise'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Andantino from 'Prince Igor'

Anitra's Dance

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'Anitra's Dance' from Grieg's 'Peer Gynt', arranged for string orchestra. The smaller notes are added to facilitate less experienced players and the piece can be performed using just the smaller notes, if more advanced players are not available. Whilst desirable, the triangle part (as used in the original score) is optional. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Anitra's Dance

Annen Polka

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of Johann Strauss I's 'Annen Polka'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Annen Polka

Apres un Reve

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The first of Faure's 'Trois Melodies' Op.7, transcribed for piano trio.

» Apres un Reve

Apres un Reve - String Orchestra

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The first of Faure’s ’Trois Melodies’ Op.7, transcribed for string orchestra.The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Apres un Reve - String Orchestra

Arioso

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A gentle ballad with quasi baroque influences, scored for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arioso

Arioso - String Orchestra

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An effective and melancholic concert item for string orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.This item is also available in a version for two violins (or violin and viola/cello) and string orchestra.

» Arioso - String Orchestra

Arioso - String Quartet

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The second movement of Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arioso - String Quartet

Arioso - Two Violins and String Orchestra

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An effective and melancholic concert item for two solo violins (or solo violin and solo viola/cello) and string orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for solo viola and solo cello (doubling that of the violin II solo), a violin III part (doubling that of the viola), and a separate part for double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.This item is also available in a version for string orchestra alone.

» Arioso - Two Violins and String Orchestra

Arioso - Violin and Piano

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The second movement of Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in F Minor arranged for violin & piano.

» Arioso - Violin and Piano

Arne - Divertimento in G Major

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A delightful divertimento for mixed string trio, drawn from Arne’s trio sonatas Op.3. The PDF also contains parts for viola, doubling the violin II part, and viola, doubling that of the cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arne - Divertimento in G Major

Arne - Presto

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The first movement from Arne's Keyboard Sonata No.7, effectively arranged for string duet and playable in the 1st position. The PDF contains versions for 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, violin & viola, violin & cello and viola & cello.

» Arne - Presto

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

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The celebrated Sinfonia from Handel's opera 'Solomon' arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Brass Quartet

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The celebrated Sinfonia from Handel's opera 'Solomon' arranged for brass quartet. The PDF contains optional parts for Cornets 1 & 2, Tenor Horn, French Horn, Euphonium, Bb & Eb Bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Brass Quartet

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Flute Quartet

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The celebrated Sinfonia from Handel's opera 'Solomon' arranged for flute quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Flute Quartet

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Mandolin Ensemble

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Handel's 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' arranged for flexible mandolin orchestra/ensemble. The PDF contains the following additional/optional parts :-

Mandolin III in lieu of Mandola, Guitar II in lieu of Mandola, Guitar III in lieu of Mandocello, Guitar iV in lieu of Double Bass, Acoustic Bass Guitar in lieu of Double Bass

The piece is playable by just mandolin quartet or flexible mandolin ensemble/orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Mandolin Ensemble

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Piano Trio

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Piano Trio

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - String Trio

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The celebrated Sinfonia from Handel's opera 'Solomon' arranged for two violins and cello. The PDF contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - String Trio

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Viola and Piano

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An arrangement for viola & piano of Handel's sinfonia from 'Solomon'.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Viola and Piano

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Viola Quartet

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The celebrated Sinfonia from Handel's opera 'Solomon' arranged for viola quartet.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Viola Quartet

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Violin and Piano

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An simplified, yet highly effective arrangement for violin & piano of Handel's sinfonia from 'Solomon'. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Violin and Piano

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Violin Quartet

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The celebrated Sinfonia from Handel's opera 'Solomon' arranged for violin quartet.

» Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Violin Quartet

Asturias from Suite Espagnole

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The fifth and perhaps best known piece from Albeniz's Suite Espagnole Op. 47 arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a violin III doubling that of the viola and a part for double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Asturias from Suite Espagnole

At Henry's Court

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Adapted from a Volta, taken from Praetorius’s 'Terpsichore', the piece evokes the dance music of the court of Henry VIII. The PDF contains parts for viola I and II ( doubling those of the violins) and double bass. Click here to view and listen to the score on YouTube.

» At Henry's Court

At Henry's Table

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An evocation of the court of King Henry VIII for training orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available for string orchestra/quartet.

» At Henry's Table

At Henry's Table - String Orchestra/Quartet

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An evocation of the court of King Henry VIII for string orchestra/quartet. The percussion parts are optional but desirable. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. This piece is also available in a version for training orchestra.

» At Henry's Table - String Orchestra/Quartet

Ave Maria - Gounod

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Gounod’s meditation on J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ave Maria - Gounod

Ave Maria - Piano Trio

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Gounod's transcription of Bach's first prelude from 'Das Wohltemperierte Klavier' BWV 846 arranged for piano trio.

» Ave Maria - Piano Trio

Ave Maria - Violin and Piano

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Gounod's transcription of Bach's first prelude from 'Das Wohltemperierte Klavier', BWV 846 arranged for violin & piano.

» Ave Maria - Violin and Piano

Ave Verum

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of Mozart's motet.

» Ave Verum

Avison - Allegro

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The spirited final movement from the Concerto I, Op. 3 by the Newcastle born composer Charles Avison. The concerto was one of a collection of twenty six published in 1758. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Avison - Allegro

Bacchanale

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The Bacchanale from Saint-Saëns's opera 'Samson & Delilah', arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Less experienced players may choose to play the smaller lower notes in the violin I part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Bacchanale

Bach - Andante from the Concerto in A Minor

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The exquisite second movement from Bach's Violin Concerto in A Minor, arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Bach - Andante from the Concerto in A Minor

Bach - Sonata No 1 in B Minor

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The first of Bach's six sonatas for violin & keyboard.

» Bach - Sonata No 1 in B Minor

Bach - Sonata No 2 in A Major

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The second of Bach's six sonatas for violin & keyboard.

» Bach - Sonata No 2 in A Major

Bach - Sonata No 3 in E Major

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The third of Bach's six sonatas for violin & keyboard..

» Bach - Sonata No 3 in E Major

Bach - Sonata No 4 in C Minor

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The fourth of Bach's six sonatas for violin & keyboard.

» Bach - Sonata No 4 in C Minor

Bach - Sonata No 5 in F Minor

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The fifth of Bach's six sonatas for violin & keyboard.

» Bach - Sonata No 5 in F Minor

Bach - Sonata No 6 in G Major

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The sixth of Bach's six sonatas for violin & keyboard.

» Bach - Sonata No 6 in G Major

Bach and Beyond

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A simple but most effective adaptation of Bach's celebrated prelude for junior strings. The PDF also contains melody parts for viola and cello, and a viola part doubling that of the violin II part. This flexible arrangement can be performed by just one melody instrument and piano, through to a full compliment of strings with piano, drum and bass accompaniment. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Bach and Beyond

Bach in Time

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The celebrated minuet from the 'Notebook for Anna Magdalena' in an upbeat arrangement for orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. 

» Bach in Time

Ballad for a Rainy Day

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A short but charming 'Disney' like ballad for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ballad for a Rainy Day

Ballet from Petite Suite

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The final movement of Debussy's 'Petite Suite', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The additional smaller notes  are  included to facilitate the less experienced players. The PDF contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ballet from Petite Suite

Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba

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Six pieces from the young Mozart's 'Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba', adapted and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin II, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba

Ballet Music from Rosamunde

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Schubert’s Ballet music from ’Rosamunde’, arranged for string orchestra or quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ballet Music from Rosamunde

Banuwa

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An arrangement for junior strings, percussion and piano of the traditional Liberian folk song 'Banuwa', the melody of which is also used as the basis of the popular carol  'African Noel'. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Banuwa

Barbella - Sinfonia in G Major

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of Emanuele Barbella's Sonata for Two Mandolins and Bass. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Barbella - Sinfonia in G Major

Barcarolle

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Barcarolle

Barcarolle from 'Lakme'

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An arrangement for string quartet of the Barcarolle from the opera ’Lakme’. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola.

» Barcarolle from 'Lakme'

Battle for Eclectica

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A companion piece to the second movement of ’From the Cutting Room Floor’. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created with Wallander's NotePerformer for Sibelius.

» Battle for Eclectica

Bavaria

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Written originally to be performed as a massed orchestral item, featuring pupils of all abilities. Provides the opportunity for a bit of gentle audience thigh slapping, or possibly a beer or two........ Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Bavaria

Beck - Sinfonia in A Major - Op 1 No 3

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Franz Beck was born in Mannheim in 1734, and considered the most talented pupil of Johann Stamitz. He wrote 24 symphonies, through which he developed a taut, dramatic style, remarkable for its employment of bold harmonic progressions, flexible rhythms and highly independent part writing. The delightfully varied Op.1 symphonies were scored for string orchestra. The dynamics in this edition are editorial, as are the bowings. The PDF contains an embedded recording of the piece and a part for violin III (doubling that of the viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Beck - Sinfonia in A Major - Op 1 No 3

Beck - Sinfonia in C Major - Op 1 No 6

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Franz Beck was born in Mannheim in 1734, and considered the most talented pupil of Johann Stamitz. He wrote 24 symphonies, through which he developed a taut, dramatic style, remarkable for its employment of bold harmonic progressions, flexible rhythms and highly independent part writing. The delightfully varied Op.1 symphonies were scored for string orchestra. The dynamics in this edition are editorial, as are the bowings. The PDF contains an embedded recording of the piece and a part for violin III (doubling that of the viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Beck - Sinfonia in C Major - Op 1 No 6

Beck - Sinfonia in Eb Major - Op 1 No 4

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Franz Beck was born in Mannheim in 1734, and considered the most talented pupil of Johann Stamitz. He wrote 24 symphonies, through which he developed a taut, dramatic style, remarkable for its employment of bold harmonic progressions, flexible rhythms and highly independent part writing. The delightfully varied Op.1 symphonies were scored for string orchestra. The dynamics in this edition are editorial, as are the bowings. The PDF contains an embedded recording of the piece and a part for violin III (doubling that of the viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Beck - Sinfonia in Eb Major - Op 1 No 4

Beck - Sinfonia in F Major - Op 1 No 2

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Franz Beck was born in Mannheim in 1734, and considered the most talented pupil of Johann Stamitz. He wrote 24 symphonies, through which he developed a taut, dramatic style, remarkable for its employment of bold harmonic progressions, flexible rhythms and highly independent part writing. The delightfully varied Op.1 symphonies were scored for string orchestra. The dynamics in this edition are editorial, as are the bowings. The PDF contains an embedded recording of the piece and separate parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola), and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Beck - Sinfonia in F Major - Op 1 No 2

Beck - Sinfonia in G Major - Op 1 No 5

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Franz Beck was born in Mannheim in 1734, and considered the most talented pupil of Johann Stamitz. He wrote 24 symphonies, through which he developed a taut, dramatic style, remarkable for its employment of bold harmonic progressions, flexible rhythms and highly independent part writing. The delightfully varied Op.1 symphonies were scored for string orchestra. The dynamics in this edition are editorial, as are the bowings. The PDF contains an embedded recording of the piece, separate parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola), and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Beck - Sinfonia in G Major - Op 1 No 5

Beck - Sinfonia in G Minor - Op 1 No 1

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Franz Beck was born in Mannheim in 1734, and considered the most talented pupil of Johann Stamitz. He wrote 24 symphonies, through which he developed a taut, dramatic style, remarkable for its employment of bold harmonic progressions, flexible rhythms and highly independent part writing. The delightfully varied Op.1 symphonies were scored for string orchestra. The dynamics in this edition are editorial, as are the bowings. The PDF contains an embedded recording of the piece, separate parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola), and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Beck - Sinfonia in G Minor - Op 1 No 1

Beck - Sinfonias 1-6 - Op 1 - Complete

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Franz Ignaz Beck's Six Sinfonias Op.1 available to purchase in one volume for just £15. The sinfonias are also available to purchase individually at £4.50. Click here to download an album containing recordings of all six sinfonias.

» Beck - Sinfonias 1-6 - Op 1 - Complete

Bella Figlia Dell 'Amore from 'Rigoletto'

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The famous quartet from Verdi's 'Rigoletto' arranged for string orchestra/Quartet. The PDF contains a seperate part for the double bass a violin III part, which doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Bella Figlia Dell 'Amore from 'Rigoletto'

Berceuse Op 16

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Faure's delightful Berceuse Op. 16 arranged for violin & piano.

» Berceuse Op 16

Bertie's Boogie

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12 contrasting pieces for violin on open strings with backing track accompaniment, written & arranged by Peter Martin. Click here to listen to samples of the pieces. As yet, there is no piano accompaniment available for this item.

» Bertie's Boogie

Bike Shed Boogie - Viola

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10 duets for beginner violists and their teacher, written and arranged by Peter Martin. The pupil's part uses only open strings and first finger. Also available in a version for two violins. Click here to listen to the version for violin duet. Click here to view and listen to the version for violin duet on YouTube.

» Bike Shed Boogie - Viola

Bike Shed Boogie - Violin

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10 duets for beginner violinists and their teacher, written and arranged by Peter Martin. The pupil's part uses only open strings and first finger. Also available in a version for two violas. Click here to listen to the collection.

» Bike Shed Boogie - Violin

Black Eyes

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An arrangement of the traditional Russian air for string quartet/orchestra and featuring both violinists, alla Czardas. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Black Eyes

Blues Ballad and Boogie - Flute Quartet

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Three contrasting pieces in a popular style for flute quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Blues Ballad and Boogie - Flute Quartet

Blues, Ballad and Boogie

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Three contrasting pieces in a popular style for string quartet.

» Blues, Ballad and Boogie

Blues, Ballad and Boogie - Brass Quartet

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Three contrasting pieces in a popular style for brass quartet. the PDF contains the following parts - Trumpet I in Bb, Trumpet II in Bb, Trombone, Tenor Horn in Eb - doubling Trombone, Horn in F - doubling Trombone, Tuba and Euphonium in Bb - doubling Tuba. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Blues, Ballad and Boogie - Brass Quartet

Born This Day

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An arrangement for unison voices and orchestra of a traditional Moravian carol.

» Born This Day

Born This Day - String Orchestra

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A delightful Moravian carol arranged for string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. The percussion parts, whilst optional, greatly enhance the performance of the piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in a version for choir and orchestra.

» Born This Day - String Orchestra

Bottom of the Punchbowl

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A collection of 12 traditional British fiddle tunes arranged for violin and piano with optional easy violin and cello/bass parts. The tunes are arranged in 4 sets, each containing 3 dances.

» Bottom of the Punchbowl

Braziliana

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Braziliana was inspired by the sights and sounds of possibly the world's most vibrant and exciting country and culture. The piece calls for and benefits from a whole battery of percussion instruments, and although drum kit alone will suffice, why not introduce a little audience participation to create that authentic samba feel? Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Braziliana

Breaktime Boogie

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A driving boogie for young string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Breaktime Boogie

Bridal March

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The Bridal March from 'Lohengrin' arranged for string quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Bridal March

Broad Street Boogie

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Foot tapping boogie for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Broad Street Boogie

Brook Green Suite

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The Brook Green Suite for strings was written in 1933 during Holst's stay in the hospital (where he was to die in May 1934). It was written for his pupils, the junior orchestra at St Paul's Girls School.

» Brook Green Suite

Ca Pesaro

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Like Palazzo Barbaro, Venezia and Vivaldiana, the exhilarating Ca' Pesaro was influenced and inspired by music of the Venetian baroque. The Ca' Pesaro of the title is an impressive Baroque marble palace facing the Grand Canal of Venice, designed by the architect Baldassarre Longhena in the mid-17th century. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Ca Pesaro

Cachucha

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The ’Cachucha’ from Gilbert & Sullivans ’The Gondoliers’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» Cachucha

Calypso

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Like 'Rollickin Reel' and 'You've Got It!', this arrangement provides an orchestral accompaniment for the 'Calypso' from the book 'Get Bow & Boogie' - ideal for use as a massed item for all ability levels. The PDF also contains parts for bass clarinet, trombone in Bb, violin III (doubling that of the viola) and easy violin, viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Calypso

Can-Can - Orchestra

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Offenbach’s celebrated Can-Can arranged for school/intermediate orchestra. Also available in it’s original orchestration. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.?

» Can-Can - Orchestra

Can-Can from 'Orpheus in Hades'

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Offenbach’s celebrated Can-Can from the operetta ’Orpheus in Hades’ in it’s original orchestration. Also available in reduced and simplified versions for both school/intermediate orchestra and string orchestra/quartet.

» Can-Can from 'Orpheus in Hades'

Can-Can from 'Orpheus in the Underworld'

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An arrangement of Offenbach's celebrated Can-Can for string orchestra or string quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Can-Can from 'Orpheus in the Underworld'

Can't You Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingling

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A versatile and fun Christmas concert item for junior strings. The PDF also contains both melody parts and ensemble parts for viola and cello, and the violin II part is easy enough to be performed by this years’ beginners! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Can't You Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingling

Canticle of Jean Racine

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A setting for mixed strings and piano of Faure’s exquisite ‘Canticle of Jean Racine’. The PDF contains parts for violin III and viola ( in lieu of cello), and a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. This versatile arrangement can be played by a number of different combinations, from just two/three violins and piano to a full massed string group with piano. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Canticle of Jean Racine

Cantique de Noel

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O Holy Night" ("Cantique de Noel) is a well-known Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to the French poem "Minuit, chretiens" by Placide Cappeau, a wine merchant and poet. Cappeau was asked to write a Christmas poem by a parish priest. It has become a standard modern carol for solo performance with an operatic finish. The harp part can be played by harp, piano or keyboard with sampled harp. The arrangement also serves well as an accompaniment with soprano soloist. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Cantique de Noel

Capriccio Op.24

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Ten Have's Capriccio for Violin & Piano Op. 24.

» Capriccio Op.24

Caprice No.24

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Paganini’s renowned 24th Caprice, abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Caprice No.24

Capriol Suite

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Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite, written in 1926 and based on dance tunes taken from Arbeau's 'Orchesographie' of 1589. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Capriol Suite

Caribbean Cool

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A fun and colourful calypso for mixed strings and piano. The PDF also contains melody and mostly open strings parts for viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Caribbean Cool

Carol of the Bells - Junior Strings and Piano

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Leontovych's much celebrated carol, transcribed for junior strings & piano by Peter Martin. Playable in the first finger pattern throughout. The PDF also contains parts for viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Carol of the Bells - Junior Strings and Piano

Carol of the Bells - Orchestra

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A highly effective arrangement for full orchestra of Leontovych's 'Carol of the Bells'. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Carol of the Bells - Orchestra

Carol of the Bells - String Quartet - String Orchestra

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Leontovych's much celebrated carol, transcribed for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Carol of the Bells - String Quartet - String Orchestra

Cartoon Capers

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An affectionate and nostalgic tribute to the classic cartoons of the last century. The PDF contains a violin III part doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Cartoon Capers

Casta Diva

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The exquisite cavatina from Bellini's opera 'Norma' arranged for string quartet.

» Casta Diva

Cavatina

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Raff's charming Cavatina in the original transcription for violin & piano.

» Cavatina

Cello Concerto No.2 in D Major

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Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major.

» Cello Concerto No.2 in D Major

Cello Sonata Op. 36

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Grieg's Sonata for Violoncello & Piano Op. 36.

» Cello Sonata Op. 36

Cello Sonata Op.65

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Chopin's Cello Sonata Op.65.

» Cello Sonata Op.65

Celtic Charm

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Three Celtic melodies, ‘She Moved Through the Fair’, ‘The Congress Reel’ and ‘Cooley’s Reel’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. The percussion part, whilst desirable, is optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Celtic Charm

Celtic Mist

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Celtic Mist, featuring an evocative opening, followed by a lively jig & reel is guaranteed to get your audience tapping their feet.The violin III part doubles that of the viola. The tenor drum part, whilst desirable, is optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Celtic Mist

Chaconne

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Vitali's celebrated Chaconne in G Minor.

» Chaconne

Chaconne - String Quartet

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Vitali’s celebrated Chaconne,  abridged, simplified and arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chaconne - String Quartet

Chaconne from 'The Fairy Queen'

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The chaconne from Purcell’s opera ’The Fairy Queen’. All dynamics and bowings are editorial. The third violin part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chaconne from 'The Fairy Queen'

Chanson de Matin

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Elgar's popular salon piece in it's original version for violin and piano.

» Chanson de Matin

Chanson de Nuit

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Elgar's popular salon piece in it's original version for violin and piano.

» Chanson de Nuit

Chanson du Toreador

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An arrangement for school/intermediate orchestra of Bizet’s Toreador’s Song. The spirit of the original orchestration has been retained as closely as possible. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chanson du Toreador

Chanson Triste

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of Tchaikovsky’s celebrated piano piece from 'The Seasons', ’Chanson Triste’. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chanson Triste

Chant du Menestrel Op.71

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Glazunov's Chant du Menestrel Op. 71 for violoncello & Piano.

» Chant du Menestrel Op.71

Charleston Blues and Cakewalk - Flute Quartet

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Originally written for clarinet quartet, this three-piece set for flute quartet pre-dates the composers ever popular Blues, Ballad & Boogie. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Charleston Blues and Cakewalk - Flute Quartet

Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk

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Originally written for clarinet quartet, this three piece set pre-dates the composers ever popular Blues, Ballad & Boogie. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk

Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk - Brass Quartet

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Originally written for clarinet quartet, this three piece set, here arranged for brass quartet, pre-dates the composers  ever popular Blues, Ballad and Boogie. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk - Brass Quartet

Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk - Clarinet Quartet

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Written for clarinet quartet, this three piece set pre-dates the composers ever popular Blues, Ballad & Boogie. Click here to view and listen to the version for brass quartet on YouTube.

» Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk - Clarinet Quartet

Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk - Flexible Ensemble

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Originally written for clarinet quartet, this three piece suite, here arranged for flexible wind & brass ensemble, pre-dates the composers ever popular Blues, Ballad and Boogie. The PDF contains the following parts - Part I in Bb, Part I in C - A, Part I in C - B, Part II in Bb, Part II in C, Part III in Bb - A, Part III in Bb - B, Part III in Eb, Part III in F, Part IV in Bb - Treble Clef, Part IV in C and Part IV in Eb. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite. Click here to view and listen to the version for brass quartet on YouTube.

» Charleston, Blues and Cakewalk - Flexible Ensemble

Che faro senza Euridice

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The aria 'Che faro senza Euridice?' from Gluck's opera 'Orpheus', transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Che faro senza Euridice

Child's Play

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10 progressive fun pieces for the young violinist with piano accompaniment by Peter Martin. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Child's Play

Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker

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The 'Chinese Dance' from Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker', arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chinese Dance from The Nutcracker

Chinese Takeaway

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One of a series of 'food' related pieces for junior orchestra. The arrangement can be played by strings & piano alone. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chinese Takeaway

Chopsticks

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The classic piano duet ‘Chopsticks’, arranged for Junior String Orchestra. The pdf also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Chopsticks

Choral from The Christmas Oratorio

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The joyous ‘trumpet’ choral, ‘Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen’, from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Choral from The Christmas Oratorio

Christingling

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A welcome addition to the Junior Strings @ Christmas category for young string players and piano. The PDF also includes parts for Viola, Easy Viola and Cello – Melody. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Christingling

Christmas Cracker

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A sparkling and versatile festive concert item for junior strings and piano. The PDF also contains parts for viola, double bass and melody parts for both viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Christmas Cracker

Circus Capers

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A suite of three circus inspired pieces for string orchestra/quartet. Thankfully, the ‘Elephant Parade’ is now a thing of the past! The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Circus Capers

Clap Your Hands

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Gershwin's 'Clap Your Hands', arranged for string quartet from the composer's own transcription for piano solo. This arrangement is also included in the 'Gershwin Collection', a selection of four classic Gershwin songs priced at just £4.50. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Clap Your Hands

Classic Collection - Viola

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22 of the world's best loved classical themes, arranged for viola & piano by Peter Martin. Also available for violin & piano.

Land Of Hope And Glory, March From 'Carmen', Can-Can From 'Orpheus In The Underworld', Theme From 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, La Donne E Mobile, Habanera From 'Carmen', Theme From 'The Hunt', Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba, Kanon, Prelude From 'Te Deum', Toccata, Jerusalem, The Entertainer, Theme From 'Winter', Theme From 'William Tell', Farandole From
'L'arlesienne Suite No. 2, Theme From 'Autumn', Grand March From 'Aida', Theme From 'Spring', Fur Elise, Minuet & March From The 'Nutcracker'

» Classic Collection - Viola

Classic Collection - Violin

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22 of the world's best loved classical themes, arranged for violin & piano by Peter Martin.

Land Of Hope And Glory, March From 'Carmen', Can-Can From 'Orpheus In The Underworld', Theme From 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, La Donne E Mobile, Habanera From 'Carmen', Theme From 'The Hunt', Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba, Kanon, Prelude From 'Te Deum', Toccata, Jerusalem, The Entertainer, Theme From 'Winter', Theme From 'William Tell', Farandole From
'L'arlesienne Suite No. 2, Theme From 'Autumn', Grand March From 'Aida', Theme From 'Spring', Fur Elise, Minuet & March From The 'Nutcracker'

» Classic Collection - Violin

Clog Dance

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The celebrated Clog Dance from the ballet 'La fille mal Gardee'. The PDF contains a violin III part doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Clog Dance

Clog Dance - Brass Quartet

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The celebrated Clog Dance from the ballet 'La fille mal Gardee', arranged for brass quartet. The PDF contains alternative parts for 1st and 2nd Cornet, Trombone Treble Clef, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium, Bb Bass and Eb Bass. Click here to listen to a recording made using the Wallander NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Clog Dance - Brass Quartet

Come and Join the Carnival

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A spirited samba for optional choir and junior strings. The PDF also contains two viola parts, doubling those of the violins. Feel free to add more Latin percussion! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Come and Join the Carnival

Con Moto

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A driving concert opener for string orchestra in the manner of the composer's ' Allegro Deciso'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola and the kit part, whilst desirable, is optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in.

» Con Moto

Con Moto - Flexible Mandolin Ensemble

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Peter Martin's 'Con Moto' arranged for flexible mandolin orchestra/ensemble. The PDF contains the following additional/optional parts :-

Mandolin III in lieu of Mandola, Guitar II in lieu of Mandola, Guitar III in lieu of Mandocello, Guitar iV in lieu of Double Bass, Acoustic Bass Guitar in lieu of Double Bass

The piece is playable by just mandolin quartet or flexible mandolin ensemble/orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Con Moto - Flexible Mandolin Ensemble

Con Spirito

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An adaptation for string duet of the second movement from Thomas Arne’s third organ concerto. The PDF contains versions for violin duet, violin and viola, violin and cello, viola duet and viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for two violins.

» Con Spirito

Con Vigore

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An invigorating concert piece for young string orchestra, with alternating time signatures (7/8 & 4/4), playable in the first position throughout. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and cello II, to be used in the absence of, or to reinforce the double bass part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Con Vigore

Concert Polonaise Op.14

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Popper's Concert Polonaise Op. 14 for cello & piano.

» Concert Polonaise Op.14

Concert Polonaise Op.28

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Popper's Concert Polyamide Op. 28 for cello & piano.

» Concert Polonaise Op.28

Concertino for Piano or Harpsichord and Strings

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A transcription of the composer's Sonatina for Piano or Harpsichord. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in versions for string orchestra and string trio.

» Concertino for Piano or Harpsichord and Strings

Concertino for Two Violins or Violin and Viola and Piano

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A delightful concertino for two violins (or violin & viola) & piano by the German composer Emil Söchting. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. The backing tracks folder also contains ‘play along’ tracks with both the violin I & violin II parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concertino for Two Violins or Violin and Viola and Piano

Concertino for Violin and Strings - The Fiddler of Dooney

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A three movement 'Celtic' inspired concerto/concertino for violin and string orchestra. Optional passages are included enabling the piece to be played using just the 1st - 3rd positions. Click here to listen to the piece. Click here to view and listen to the piece on YouTube. A piano reduction and backing tracks are also available.

» Concertino for Violin and Strings - The Fiddler of Dooney

Concertino for Violin and Strings - The Fiddler of Dooney - Piano Reduction

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A three movement 'Celtic' inspired concerto/concertino for violin and string orchestra arranged for violin and piano. Optional passages are included enabling the piece to be played using just the 1st - 3rd positions. Click here to view and listen to the score on YouTube. The full version for solo violin and string orchestra is also available.

» Concertino for Violin and Strings - The Fiddler of Dooney - Piano Reduction

Concertino in D Major

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A single movement concertino, written in the style of a 19th student concerto and playable in the first position throughout.

» Concertino in D Major

Concertino in D Major - Op.25

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Rieding's Concertino in D Major Op.25.

» Concertino in D Major - Op.25

Concertino in D Major - Violin and Strings

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A single movement concertino, written in the style of a 19th student concerto and playable in the first position throughout. The optional backing track contains the string orchestral accompaniment. Also available in an edition for violin & piano.

» Concertino in D Major - Violin and Strings

Concertino in G Major

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A single movement concertino, written in the style of a 19th student concerto and playable in the first position throughout.

» Concertino in G Major

Concertino in G Major - Op.24

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One of a number of student concertos by the Hungarian composer Oscar Rieding.

» Concertino in G Major - Op.24

Concertino in the Hungarian Style

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One of a number of student concertos by the Hungarian composer Oscar Rieding.

» Concertino in the Hungarian Style

Concertino No.1 in C Major Op.7

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The first of  three concertinos for violoncello & piano by Klengel..

» Concertino No.1 in C Major Op.7

Concertino No.2 in G Major Op.41

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The second of  three concertinos for violoncello & piano by Klengel.

» Concertino No.2 in G Major Op.41

Concertino No.3 in A Minor Op.46

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The third of  three concertinos for violoncello & piano by Klengel.

» Concertino No.3 in A Minor Op.46

Concertino No.4 in G Major

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Huber's Concertino No. 4 in G Major.

» Concertino No.4 in G Major

Concerto a 6

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Pepusch's Concerto a 6 for 2 Cellos & Strings, originally written for cello, bassoon & strings.

» Concerto a 6

Concerto Alla Polonaise

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Telemann’s delightfully quirky ‘Concerto Alla Polonaise’ transcribed and freely edited by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto Alla Polonaise

Concerto for 2 Mandolins - RV 532

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Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Mandolins, Strings & Continuo RV 532. All dynamics are editorial. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto for 2 Mandolins - RV 532

Concerto for 4 Violas in C Major

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The first of four concertos for four violins by Telemann, transcribed for viola quartet. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violas in C Major

Concerto for 4 Violas in D Major

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The fourth of four concertos for four violins by Telemann, transcribed for viola quartet. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violas in D Major

Concerto for 4 Violas in F Major

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The third of four concertos for four violins by Telemann, transcribed for viola quartet. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violas in F Major

Concerto for 4 Violas in G Major

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The second of four concertos for four violins by Telemann, transcribed for viola quartet. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violas in G Major

Concerto for 4 Violins in A Major

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The fourth of four concertos for four violins by Telemann. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violins in A Major

Concerto for 4 Violins in C Major

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The third of four concertos for four violins by Telemann. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violins in C Major

Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major

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The second of four concertos for four violins by Telemann. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violins in D Major

Concerto for 4 Violins in G Major

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The first of four concertos for four violins by Telemann. All four concertos are also available to purchase in one volume priced at just £9.

» Concerto for 4 Violins in G Major

Concerto for Cello, Strings and Continuo - RV 399

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Vivaldi's student Concerto in C Major transcribed and realised by Peter Martin. Also playable by viola, strings and continuo. The solo viola part is also included in the set. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto for Cello, Strings and Continuo - RV 399

Concerto for Cello, Strings and Continuo RV 412

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Vivaldi’s Concerto in F major for cello, strings & continuo, edited and realised by Peter Martin. Click here to listen to recording of the piece.

» Concerto for Cello, Strings and Continuo RV 412

Concerto for Flute in G Major

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One of two concertos in G major for flute, strings & continuo by Pergolesi available on this site.

» Concerto for Flute in G Major

Concerto for Flute, Strings and Continuo RV 429

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Vivaldi's Flute Concerto in D major RV429 realised and edited by Peter Martin. All dynamics are editorial. By request, the PDF now also contains the score & parts transposed down a tone into C major.

» Concerto for Flute, Strings and Continuo RV 429

Concerto for Lute, Strings and Continuo RV 93

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Vivaldi's Concerto in D Major for lute (or guitar), strings and continuo RV 93. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto for Lute, Strings and Continuo RV 93

Concerto for Mandolin, Strings and Continuo RV 425

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Vivaldi’s Concerto in C Major for Mandolin, Strings & Continuo RV 425, transcribed and realised by Peter Martin. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto for Mandolin, Strings and Continuo RV 425

Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Continuo Op.8 No.12

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Concerto in C Major for oboe, strings and continuo Op.8 No.12 edited and realised by Peter Martin.

» Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Continuo Op.8 No.12

Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Continuo Op.8 No.7

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Concerto in D Minor for oboe, strings and continuo Op.8 No.7 edited and realised by Peter Martin.

» Concerto for Oboe, Strings and Continuo Op.8 No.7

Concerto for Strings in Bb Major

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Telemann's Quartetto, TWV 43:B2 transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Concerto for Strings in Bb Major

Concerto for Strings in D Major

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Telemann's Concerto for Strings in D Major, involving all sections in equal measure. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto for Strings in D Major

Concerto for Strings in D Major RV 121

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One of a number of concertos written for String Orchestra.

» Concerto for Strings in D Major RV 121

Concerto for Strings in G Major

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Telemann’s Concerto for Strings in G Major transcribed and edited by Peter Martin. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto for Strings in G Major

Concerto for Viola in D Major Op.1

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Karl Stamitz's Concerto for Viola Op.1.

» Concerto for Viola in D Major Op.1

Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo

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Of Georg Philipp Telemann's surviving concertos, his Viola Concerto in G major is among his most famous, and still regularly performed today.

» Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo

Concerto for Violin in D Major - RV 209

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Vivaldi’s Concerto in D Major RV 209 transcribed for violin & piano. All dynamics are editorial. Available in versions for both violin & orchestra and violin & piano.

» Concerto for Violin in D Major - RV 209

Concerto for Violin in D Major - RV 221

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One of Vivaldi's lesser known concertos, written originally for the violino in tromba, and playable almost entirely in the first position. All dynamics are editorial.  Available in versions for both violin & orchestra and violin & piano.

» Concerto for Violin in D Major - RV 221

Concerto for Violin in D Major - RV 230

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The ninth concerto from Vivaldi’s L’estro armonico Op.3. Available in versions for both violin & orchestra and violin & piano.

» Concerto for Violin in D Major - RV 230

Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo

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Telemann's Concerto in G Major for violin, strings and continuo edited and realised by Peter Martin.

» Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo

Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo RV 209

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Vivaldi's Concerto in D Major for violin, strings & continuo RV 209 edited & realised by Peter Martin. All dynamics are editorial.

» Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo RV 209

Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo RV 221

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One of Vivaldi's lesser known concertos, written originally for the violino in tromba, and playable almost entirely in the first position. All dynamics are editorial.  Available in versions for both violin & orchestra and violin & piano.

» Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo RV 221

Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo RV 230

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The ninth concerto from Vivaldi’s L’estro armonico Op.3. Available in versions for both violin & orchestra and violin & piano.

» Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo RV 230

Concerto for Violoncello Op.104

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Dvorak's Concerto for Violoncello Op.104.

» Concerto for Violoncello Op.104

Concerto for Violoncello Op.129

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Schumann's Concerto for Violoncello Op.129.

» Concerto for Violoncello Op.129

Concerto in A Minor

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Accolay's Concerto in A Minor.

» Concerto in A Minor

Concerto in A Minor - BWV 1041

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Bach's Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041.

» Concerto in A Minor - BWV 1041

Concerto in A Minor - RV 356

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Vivaldi's celebrated Concerto in A Minor RV 356 transcribed for violin & piano.

» Concerto in A Minor - RV 356

Concerto in A Minor Op.3 No.1

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Vivaldi's Concerto in A Minor Op.3 No.8 arranged for violin and piano.

» Concerto in A Minor Op.3 No.1

Concerto in B Minor - Op.35

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One of a number of student concertos by the Hungarian composer Oscar Rieding.

» Concerto in B Minor - Op.35

Concerto in C Major RV 116

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A little known but most playable and attractive concerto for strings by Vivaldi. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto in C Major RV 116

Concerto in D Major - Op.36

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One of a number of student concertos by the Hungarian composer Oscar Rieding.

» Concerto in D Major - Op.36

Concerto in D Major for Piano and Strings

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The fifth of six  keyboard concertos, Op. I, by the English born composer James Hook. One of the earliest works of its type, this delightful three movement piece bears favourable comparison with other keyboard concertos of that period, and provides aspiring pianists with an extremely playable concerto performance opportunity.  Originally scored for piano, two violins and cello, the PDF contains parts for the viola (doubling that of the second violin) and double bass. Additional dynamics and short cadenzas have been added by the editor .The ‘tutti’ piano parts, retained from the original score, can be omitted at the discretion of the soloist/conductor. Orchestra backing tracks for the three separate  movements are available. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto in D Major for Piano and Strings

Concerto in D Major in the manner of Vivaldi

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A student concerto in the manner of Vivaldi. Playable in 1st position throughout, it serves as an excellent introduction to the style of the period.

» Concerto in D Major in the manner of Vivaldi

Concerto in D Major in the manner of Vivaldi -Violin and Strings

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A student concerto, for violin and string orchestra, in the manner of Vivaldi. Playable in 1st position throughout, it serves as an excellent introduction to the style of the period.

» Concerto in D Major in the manner of Vivaldi -Violin and Strings

Concerto in E Major - BWV 1042

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Bach's Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042.

» Concerto in E Major - BWV 1042

Concerto in E Major - La Primavera

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The first of Vivaldi’s Op. 8 concertos, ’La Primavera’ (Spring) in its original scoring with realised continuo part.

» Concerto in E Major - La Primavera

Concerto in E Minor Op.64

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Mendelsohn's last large scale orchestral work and one of the most popular and most performed violin concertos of all time.

» Concerto in E Minor Op.64

Concerto in F Major - Madrigalesco RV 129

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A largely contrapuntal concerto for string orchestra/quartet by Vivaldi. All dynamics and bowings are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto in F Major - Madrigalesco RV 129

Concerto in G - Op 7 No 2

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One of Vivaldi's more playable concertos transcribed and edited by Peter Martin.

» Concerto in G - Op 7 No 2

Concerto in G - Op 7 No 2

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One of Vivaldi's more playable concertos, arranged for violin and piano. A edition for solo violin, strings and continuo is also available. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto in G - Op 7 No 2

Concerto in G Major - Alla Rustica

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Vivaldi's charming and extremely playable Concerto in G Major for string orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto in G Major - Alla Rustica

Concerto in G Major - Op.34

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One of a number of student concertos by the Hungarian composer Oscar Rieding.

» Concerto in G Major - Op.34

Concerto in G Major in the manner of Vivaldi

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A student concerto in the manner of Vivaldi. Playable in 1st position throughout, it serves as an excellent introduction to the style of the period.

» Concerto in G Major in the manner of Vivaldi

Concerto in G Major in the manner of Vivaldi - Cello and Strings

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A student concerto in the manner of Vivaldi, for violoncello and string orchestra. The piece serves as an excellent introduction to the style of the period. The PDF also contains parts for violin IV (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. The optional violin III part uses only open strings and first finger. Where possible, the keyboard part should be played using a harpsichord or organ voice. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Concerto in G Major in the manner of Vivaldi - Cello and Strings

Concerto in G Minor - Op.26

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Bruch's first and most popular Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op.26.

» Concerto in G Minor - Op.26

Concerto in G Minor - RV 317

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Vivaldi's Concerto in G Minor RV 317 arranged for violin and piano.

» Concerto in G Minor - RV 317

Concerto IV

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One of Corelli’s most attractive and playable concerto grossi, transcribed and realised by Peter Martin. For performance by string quartet, select only the concertato and viola parts.

» Concerto IV

Concerto IV - Avison

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The fourth of twelve Concerti Grossi from Avison's Op.6. All dynamics are editorial.

» Concerto IV - Avison

Concerto No.2 in D Minor

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Accolay's Concerto in D Minor.

» Concerto No.2 in D Minor

Concerto No.2 in D Minor

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Spohr's Concerto No. 2 in D Minor.

» Concerto No.2 in D Minor

Concerto No.2 in G Major

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Haydn's Concerto No.2 in G Major.

» Concerto No.2 in G Major

Concerto No.22 in A Minor

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Viotti's ever popular Concerto No.22 in A Minor.

» Concerto No.22 in A Minor

Concerto No.3 in E Minor

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Accolay's Concerto No. 3 in E Minor.

» Concerto No.3 in E Minor

Concerto No.8 in E Minor

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Rode's Concerto No.8 in E Minor.

» Concerto No.8 in E Minor

Concerto Op.6 No.09

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Of Corelli's twelve Concerti Grossi Op.6, the last four are commonly referred to as concerti da camera.  These dance orientated works are generally considered technically and musically less demanding than the preceding eight concerti da chiesa and provide an excellent introduction to the genre. This edition adheres closely to the original and contains only the sparse dynamics from the that source. The PDFs each contain a fully realised continuo part and part for violin III, doubling that of the viola ripieno. Click here to listen a recording of the piece.

» Concerto Op.6 No.09

Concerto Op.6 No.10

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Of Corelli's twelve Concerti Grossi Op.6, the last four are commonly referred to as concerti da camera.  These dance orientated works are generally considered technically and musically less demanding than the preceding eight concerti da chiesa and provide an excellent introduction to the genre. This edition adheres closely to the original and contains only the sparse dynamics from the that source. The PDFs each contain a fully realised continuo part and part for violin III, doubling that of the viola ripieno. Click here to listen a recording of the piece.

» Concerto Op.6 No.10

Concerto Op.6 No.11

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Of Corelli's twelve Concerti Grossi Op.6, the last four are commonly referred to as concerti da camera.  These dance orientated works are generally considered technically and musically less demanding than the preceding eight concerti da chiesa and provide an excellent introduction to the genre. This edition adheres closely to the original and contains only the sparse dynamics from the that source. The PDFs each contain a fully realised continuo part and part for violin III, doubling that of the viola ripieno. Click here to listen a recording of the piece.

» Concerto Op.6 No.11

Concerto Op.6 No.12

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Of Corelli's twelve Concerti Grossi Op.6, the last four are commonly referred to as concerti da camera.  These dance orientated works are generally considered technically and musically less demanding than the preceding eight concerti da chiesa and provide an excellent introduction to the genre. This edition adheres closely to the original and contains only the sparse dynamics from the that source. The PDFs each contain a fully realised continuo part and part for violin III, doubling that of the viola ripieno. Click here to listen a recording of the piece.

» Concerto Op.6 No.12

Concerto VII

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of Corelli’s Opus VI No.VII. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Concerto VII

Concertos for Viola Quartet - Complete

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Four concertos for four violins by Telemann, transcribed for viola quartet. The PDF contains the scores & parts for all 4 concertos. All four concertos are also available to purchase separately priced at just £3.

» Concertos for Viola Quartet - Complete

Concertos for Violin Quartet - Complete

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Four concertos for four violins by Telemann. The PDF contains the scores & parts for all 4 concertos.  All four concertos are also available to purchase separately priced at just £3.

» Concertos for Violin Quartet - Complete

Contredanse

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of one of Beethoven's more extended contredanses. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Contredanse

Corn Dog

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One of a series of 'food' related pieces for junior orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Corn Dog

Corrette - Sonata for Two Violas

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A delightful duet from Corrette's  'L'Ecole d' Orphée'  violin method, also available for two violins.

» Corrette - Sonata for Two Violas

Corrette - Sonata for Two Violins

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A delightful duet from Corrette's  'L'Ecole d' Orphée'  violin method, also available for two violas.

» Corrette - Sonata for Two Violins

Cosmic Capers

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Three pieces for young string orchestra (approx. Grade 1-2) with 'cosmic' theme.

» Cosmic Capers

Count Me In

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16 progressive & fun pieces in the first finger pattern by Peter Martin. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Count Me In

Country Dance

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One of 4 Short Pieces for Violin and Piano, H.104 by Frank Bridge.

» Country Dance

Country Dance - Cello Trio

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An engaging and rhythmically charged dance movement for cello trio. Also available in versions for viola and violin trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Country Dance - Cello Trio

Country Dance - Viola Trio

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An engaging and rhythmically charged dance movement for viola trio. Also available in versions for cello and violin trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Country Dance - Viola Trio

Country Dance - Violin Trio

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An engaging and rhythmically charged dance for violin trio. Also available in versions for cello and viola trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Country Dance - Violin Trio

Cradle Song

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One of a number of charming 'salon' pieces by Frank Bridge.

» Cradle Song

Cradle Song

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An arrangement for string quartet of Brahms’s celebrated Cradle Song.

» Cradle Song

Creatures

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A suite of three short pieces for young string orchestra Soldier Ants, Hippos & Kangaroos. The PDF contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. The piano part is optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Creatures

Crisantemi

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One of Puccini's few non-operatic compostions, written in 1890 'Alla memoria di Amadeo di Savoia Duca d'Aosta'.

» Crisantemi

Czardas

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Monti's celebrated Czardas in the original version for violin & piano.

» Czardas

Czardas - Viola and Piano

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Monti's celebrated Czardas transcribed for viola & piano.

» Czardas - Viola and Piano

Czardas - Violin and Orchestra

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An arrangement for violin and orchestra of Monti’s ’Czardas’.

» Czardas - Violin and Orchestra

Czardas - Violin and String Orchestra

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Monti's celebrated Czardas (minus the harmonics) arranged for solo violin and string orchestra by Peter Martin. Also available in an arrangement for violin & full orchestra.

» Czardas - Violin and String Orchestra

Czardas from 'Coppelia'

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An arrangement for violin quartet of the Czardas from ’Coppelia’. The viola part doubles that of the violin IV.

» Czardas from 'Coppelia'

Czardas from 'Coppelia' - Orchestra

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The 'Czardas' from Delibe's ballet 'Coppelia', arranged for full orchestra. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and trombone in Bb treble clef. Also available in an arrangement for string orchestra/quartet, and an abridged arrangement for violin quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Czardas from 'Coppelia' - Orchestra

Czardas from 'Coppelia' - String Orchestra/Quartet

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The 'Czardas' from Delibe's ballet 'Coppelia', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass.  Also available for full orchestra and in an abridged arrangement for violin quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Czardas from 'Coppelia' - String Orchestra/Quartet

Czardas from Swan Lake

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A companion piece to Scene from ’Swan Lake’, reduced and simplified for intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement. Also available in an arrangement for string orchestra.

» Czardas from Swan Lake

Czardas from Swan Lake - String Orchestra

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The exhilarating 'Czardas' from Tchaikovsky's ballet ’Swan Lake’, arranged for string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in a version for full orchestra.

» Czardas from Swan Lake - String Orchestra

Czechen Polka

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Johann Strauss Jr.'s 'Czechen Polka' arranged for String orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Czechen Polka

Dal tuo stellato soglio from Moses in Egypt

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The ‘Prayer’ from Rossini’s opera ‘Moses in Egypt’, arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dal tuo stellato soglio from Moses in Egypt

Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Flute and Strings

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Ballets 1 & 2 from act II of Gluck’s opera ’Orphee’, commonly known as the ’Dance of the Blessed Spirits’. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Blessed Spirits - Flute and Strings

Dance of the Blessed Spirits - String Orchestra/Quartet

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The celebrated dance from Gluck’s opera ’Orfeo ed Euridice’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» Dance of the Blessed Spirits - String Orchestra/Quartet

Dance of the Comedians

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The 'Dance of the Comedians' from Smetana's opera 'The Bartered Bride', abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Comedians

Dance of the Furies

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The ‘Dance of the Furies’ from Gluck’s ‘Orfeo ed Euridice’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. Where possible, the wind parts have been incorporated into the arrangement. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Furies

Dance of the Hours - Part I

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The first section of Ponchielli's celebrated 'Dance of the Hours' from the opera 'La Gioconda', arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Hours - Part I

Dance of the Hours - Part II

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The final section of Ponchielli's celebrated 'Dance of the Hours' from the opera 'La Gioconda', arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Hours - Part II

Dance of the Merlitons from The Nutcracker

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The Dance of the Merlitons arranged for string orchestra/quartet from Tchaikovky's ballet 'The Nutcracker'. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Merlitons from The Nutcracker

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

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The 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' from Tchaikovsky's ballet 'The Nutcracker', arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Dance of the Tumblers

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Rimsky-Korsakov’s exhilarating orchestral show piece from the his opera ’The Snow Maiden’. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance of the Tumblers

Dance Suite

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A suite of three Renaissance dance tunes for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dance Suite

Dances from Terpsichore

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Eight dances from ‘Terpsichore’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Dances from Terpsichore

Dancla - Six Petits Trios

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'Six Petits Duos' for three violins by the French composer Charles Dancla. Please note that the PDF contains only a complete set of parts and no score. Click here to listen to a recording of the first movement of the fourth trio.

» Dancla - Six Petits Trios

Danse Macabre

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This abridged arrangement of Saint-Saens celebrated dance aims to maintain the spirit of the original, whilst making accessable to younger players. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Danse Macabre

Debussy - Sonata for Violoncello and Piano

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Debussy's Sonata for Violoncello & Piano.

» Debussy - Sonata for Violoncello and Piano

Departure of the Queen of Sheba

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The final chorus from the oratorio ’Solomon’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The famous ’Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’ forms the Sinfonia to the second part of the same work. The 3rd violin part doubles the viola.

» Departure of the Queen of Sheba

Der Leiermann from Winterreise

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The last song from Schubert’s much loved song cycle ‘Winterreise’ arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola} and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Der Leiermann from Winterreise

Deux Souris Blanches

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Two short pieces, originally written for piano, arranged for string quartet/string orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola and the PDF contains separate part for double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Deux Souris Blanches

Deuxieme Solo

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One of three beautifully crafted and virtuosic solos for violin & piano by Charles Dancla.

» Deuxieme Solo

Dido's Lament from 'Dido and Aeneas'

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The last aria from Purcell’s opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. This piece is also included in the collection ‘Music from Dido and Aeneas’ along with nine other pieces from the opera.

» Dido's Lament from 'Dido and Aeneas'

Diversion on London Bridge

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A short but effective ’diversion’  on 'London Bridge' and 'Oranges and Lemons' for young string orchestra of moderate difficulty. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Diversion on London Bridge

Diversions for String Orchestra/Quartet

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10 diverse pieces from string quartet/orchestra with optional percussion.  The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. The last three pieces together form an attractive miniature suite of Latin American dances. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Diversions for String Orchestra/Quartet

Diversions on a Theme by Paganini

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5 contrasting diversions on the theme from Paganini’s 24th Caprice for violin & piano. Listen to the piece here.

» Diversions on a Theme by Paganini

Diversions on a Theme by Paganini - String Orchestra - Quartet

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Five contrasting diversions on the much celebrated theme from Paganini’s 24th Caprice for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III (doubling that of the viola). Click here to view and listen to the complete score on YouTube. Also available in a version for violin and piano.

» Diversions on a Theme by Paganini - String Orchestra - Quartet

Divertimento - Der Junge Mozart

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A selection of  pieces from the young Mozart's 'London Sketchbook' (written during the composer's eighth year) arranged for string orchestra/quartet. Seven pieces have been drawn from the collection to form this five movement divertimento. The PDF contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento - Der Junge Mozart

Divertimento - In Homage to Czerny

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A selection of eight stylised pieces from Czerny's Op.139 and Op.453, arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Divertimento - In Homage to Czerny

Divertimento for Brass Quintet

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A divertimento in three movements, written in 1994 for Jez Ainsworth and the Oldham Youth Brass Ensemble. The PDF also contains parts for Tenot Horn in Eb, doubling Horn in F, Euphonium, doubling Trombone and Tuba in Bb, doubling Tuba. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento for Brass Quintet

Divertimento for Piano and Strings

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This delightful divertimento provides an excellent ’concerto’ opportunity for the young aspiring pianist. The viola part doubles the second violin part.

» Divertimento for Piano and Strings

Divertimento for Piano Trio

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Three short contrasting movements for piano trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento for Piano Trio

Divertimento for String Trio

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A transcription for string trio of the composer's popular sonatina for piano or harpsichord. The PDF includes a part for violin, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in versions for harpsichord/piano & strings and string orchestra.

» Divertimento for String Trio

Divertimento for Strings

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The Divertimento for Strings is a 3-movement piece for string orchestra of approximately Grade 5/6 standard. The first movement is in sonata form and has a strong neo-classical flavour. The slow second movement has just one theme, stated twice by the 1st violins with varied accompianment. The 3rd movement, a skittish rondo, with numerous changes of meter. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Divertimento for Strings

Divertimento for Viola Trio

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Comprising of two rhythmically charged outer movements, framing a gentle ballad, this Divertimento for Three Violas provides a welcome addition to the genre's somewhat limited repertoire. The PDF also contains a part for cello (doubling that of the third viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento for Viola Trio

Divertimento for Violin and Violoncello

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Composed to celebrate the much-awaited retirement from teaching of CYM's Gill Tarlton (violinist) and John Kirby (cellist). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento for Violin and Violoncello

Divertimento for Violin Trio

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Comprising of two rhythmically charged outer movements, framing a gentle ballad, this Divertimento for Three Violins provides a welcome addition to the genre's somewhat limited repertoire. The PDF also contains a part for viola (doubling that of the third violin). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento for Violin Trio

Divertimento for Violoncello Trio

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Comprising of two rhythmically charged outer movements, framing a gentle ballad, this Divertimento for Three Violoncellos (transcribed by John Kirby) provides a welcome addition to the genre's somewhat limited repertoire. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento for Violoncello Trio

Divertimento in C - Viola Trio

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A flexible trio in the first postion throughout, with movements drawn from Mozart's five divertimenti for two clarinets and bassoon K. 229.  The PDF also contains parts for violin, doubling that of the viola I part, and cello, doubling that of the viola III part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in C - Viola Trio

Divertimento in C Major - Flute Trio

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One of James Hook’s delightful three movement flute trios. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in C Major - Flute Trio

Divertimento in C Major - Viola Trio

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James Hook's delightful trio in three movements, transcribed for viola trio.

» Divertimento in C Major - Viola Trio

Divertimento in D Major - St Anthonys Chorale

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Three movements from Haydn's Divertimento in B Flat, H 2/46, "St. Anthony Chorale", arranged for string orchestra/quartet. All bowings and dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in D Major - St Anthonys Chorale

Divertimento in D Major KV 136

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Mozart's Divertimento in D major KV 136 transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in D Major KV 136

Divertimento in D Major KV 213

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of the Divertimento in F KV 213, originally scored for 2 oboes, 2 horns and 2 bassoons. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in D Major KV 213

Divertimento in G

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This divertimento, drawn from the composers keyboard pieces, provides an attractive introduction to the music of the latter half of the 18th century. Suitable for both string orchestra and string quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in G

Divertimento in G - Violin Trio

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A flexible trio in the first postion throughout, with movements drawn from Mozart's five divertimenti for two clarinets and bassoon K. 229.  The PDF also contains parts for viola, doubling that of the violin II part, and   viola and cello, doubling that of the violin III part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in G - Violin Trio

Divertimento in G Major

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Four pieces from James Hook's 'Guida di Musica', combined to form a delightful divertimento for young string orchestra /quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola ) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertimento in G Major

Divertimento in G Major - String Trio

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James Hook's delightful trio in three movements, transcribed for string trio.

» Divertimento in G Major - String Trio

Divertimento in G Major - Violin Trio

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James Hook's delightful trio in three movements, transcribed for violin trio.

» Divertimento in G Major - Violin Trio

Divertimento No.1 in G Major

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One of three delightful divertimenti for 2 violins and cello. The additional viola part doubles that of the 2nd violin.

» Divertimento No.1 in G Major

Divertissement

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An adaptation of the composer’s ‘Divertimento for Brass’ for string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. The smaller notes in the cello part can be omitted if the double bass part is covered. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Divertissement

Double Jab

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A topical driving rock piece for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Double Jab

Drdla - Gluckliche Stunden - 2 Violins and Piano

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The first of six delightful pieces for two violins and piano by the Czech composer Franz Drdla. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Drdla - Gluckliche Stunden - 2 Violins and Piano

Drop of the Irish

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Three traditional Irish tunes arranged for string orchestra or quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. The violins might choose to swap parts from time to time! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Drop of the Irish

Drottningholm Music

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Five pieces from Roman's delightful 'Drottningholm Music', transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a more realistic performance of the pieces.

» Drottningholm Music

Drunken Sailor - Four Nations - England

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The first piece in the ‘Four Nations’ series for junior strings. The PDF also contains a part for viola. The 'burps' are optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Drunken Sailor - Four Nations - England

Duet from 'The Pearl Fishers'

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The much loved duet from Bizet's opera 'The Pearl Fishers', abridged and arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Duet from 'The Pearl Fishers'

Duetto - Viola Duet

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From Telemann's 'Der getreue Musikmeister', originally composed for flute or viole di gamba duet.

» Duetto - Viola Duet

Duetto - Violin Duet

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From Telemann's 'Der getreue Musikmeister', originally composed for flute or viole di gamba duet.

» Duetto - Violin Duet

Easy Does It

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The collection contains twelve pieces - three using just open strings, followed by three groups of three pieces, progressively introducing the first, second and third fingers. The harmonics at the end of pieces 9 and 10 are optional. The PDF contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Easy Does It

Easy Kanon

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A much abridged and simplified version of Pachelbel's opus. The PDF also contains a part for viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Easy Kanon

Eccles - Sonata in G Minor

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Eccles's Sonata in G Minor for Viola & Piano.

» Eccles - Sonata in G Minor

Eine Kleine Nachtmusick - Abridged

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A much abridged but extremely playable arrangement of Mozart's famous opus. Suitable for string orchestra or string quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Eine Kleine Nachtmusick - Abridged

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Unabridged

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Mozart's serenade, unabridged and unsimplified. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to view a simplified and abridged arrangement of the piece.

» Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Unabridged

El Choclo

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Villoldo's much celebrated tango, arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass, enabling the arrangement to be played by full string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» El Choclo

El Noi de la Mare - String Orchestra-Quartet

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El Noi de la Mare (The Child of the Mother), a traditional Catalan Christmas/Folk song, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to the piece.

» El Noi de la Mare - String Orchestra-Quartet

El Periquito

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A catchy and extremely playable beguine for orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. A number of parts (oboe,basson & trombone), whilst desirable, are optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» El Periquito

Elegie Op.143

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Saint-Saens' Elegie for Violoncello & Piano Op.143.

» Elegie Op.143

Elegie Op.24

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Faure's Elegie Op.24 for Violoncello & Piano.

» Elegie Op.24

Elegy for Strings Op. 58

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Elgar wrote this short but highly intense elegy in memory of his friend August Jaeger, who died in 1909. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Elegy for Strings Op. 58

Elegy Op.44

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Glazunov's Elegy Op.44 for viola & piano. This score is a PDF of a scanned edition, now in the public domain and therefore has no Scorch file attached.

» Elegy Op.44

Elgar - Serenade

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Originally composed for piano in 1932 (not to be confused with the Serenade for Strings Op.20) this short but typically Elgarian piece was dedicated to the composer's longtime friend and editor John Austin. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Elgar - Serenade

Elven Dance

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A short and catchy dance like piece for young mixed strings and piano. The PDF also contains a part for viola (doubling that of the violin II part) and melody parts for viola & cello. Swap the tambourine for sleigh bells and you’ve got additional Christmas repertoire!  Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Elven Dance

Entracte No 3 from Rosamunde

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The third entr’acte from Schubert's incidental music for the drama 'Rosamunde', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola} and double bass, enabling the arrangement to be performed by full string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Entracte No 3 from Rosamunde

Entrance of the Dragon

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Evoking the Chinese festival of the Dragon. The percussion parts, whilst optional, greatly enhance the performance. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Entrance of the Dragon

Entrata from the Serenade Op 25

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One of four pieces taken from Beethoven's Serenade Op.25, arranged for string trio. The PDF also contains a part for violin II, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Save money here by purchasing all four pieces in one album.

» Entrata from the Serenade Op 25

Entry of the Gladiators

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'Entry of the Gladiators', originally titled 'Grand Marche Chromatique', was composed in 1897 by the Czech composer Julius Fucik. It gained lasting popularity as a 'screamer' march for circuses, often used to introduce the clowns. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer.

» Entry of the Gladiators

Espagnola

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One of a number of highly attractive and playable salon pieces by Carl Bohm. To view other pieces available by this composer, simply enter his name into the search by composer box.

» Espagnola

Espana

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Waldteufel's adaptation of themes from Chabrier's Espana, arranged for string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Espana

Evening Prayer

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The 'Evening Prayer' from Humperdinck's opera 'Hansel & Gretel', arranged for string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Evening Prayer

Everyday Songs for Singing

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10 fun songs for everyday singing, ideal material for Key Stage 2 and Wider Opportunities programmes.

» Everyday Songs for Singing

Fanfare

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Corrette’s Fanfare, arranged for flexible string ensemble. Both the Violin I-C and Viola A parts are the same as Violin I-A but an octave lower. Violin I-C and Viola B are simplified versions of the main melody. There are both ensemble and melody parts for cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Fanfare

Fanfare and National Anthem - God Save the Queen

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Fanfare and National Anthem, 'God Save the Queen', arranged for orchestra by Peter Martin. Purchase the scores & parts for all four of our ‘Last Night of the Proms’ arrangements in one PDF, 'Last Night of the Proms', for just £24, as opposed to £42 when purchasing the items separately. PDF contains 'Fanfare & National Anthem', 'Jerusalem', 'Rule Britannia' & 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Click here to view/listen to all four 'Prom' related pieces.

» Fanfare and National Anthem - God Save the Queen

Fantaisie Orientale

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Wieniawski's Fantaisie Orientale for violin & piano. This score is a PDF of a scanned edition, now in the public domain and therefore has no Scorch file attached.

» Fantaisie Orientale

Fantasia in D Minor

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The hauntingly beautiful Fantasia in D Minor, originally composed for piano, arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Fantasia in D Minor

Farandole

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The last movement of Bizet’s ’L’Arlesienne Suite No.2’ arranged for intermediate/school orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece

» Farandole

Farandole - String Orchestra

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The last movement of Bizet’s ’L’Arlesienne Suite No.2’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available here in a version for full orchestra.

» Farandole - String Orchestra

Farmyard Capers

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Five fun variations on Old MacDonald, written for mixed ability junior string group. The PDF contains viola parts doubling those of violin I & II, a cello- melody and easy cello part, and an open string double bass part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Farmyard Capers

Fast Lane

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'Fast Lane', a driving concert opener for string quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in.

» Fast Lane

Fast Track

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Three diverse and fun pieces in the first finger pattern for young string players & piano, with optional percussion. The PDF also contains melody parts for viola & cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Fast Track

Festive Overture

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A short festive overture for Junior/Training orchestra. Click here to view and listen to the score on You Tube.

» Festive Overture

Fiddle Faddle

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A short but effective hoedown for young mixed ability string group. Ideal for that hastily arranged end of term concert. The PDF contains melody parts for viola and cello, and a part for viola, doubling the easy violin part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Fiddle Faddle

Fiddler's Dozen

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12 fun pieces for beginner string players in the first finger pattern with mp3 backing tracks. Parts are included for viola and cello making the collection ideal for use with mixed string W.O. groups. Click here to listen to samples of the pieces. Also available in a version for beginner strings and piano.

» Fiddler's Dozen

Fiddler's Dozen - Beginner Strings and Piano

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12 fun pieces for beginner string players in the first finger pattern with piano accompaniment. Parts are included for viola and cello making the collection ideal for use with mixed string W.O. groups. Also available in a version for beginner strings with backing track accompaniment. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Fiddler's Dozen - Beginner Strings and Piano

Fiddlers Three - Viola Trio

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Ten diverse pieces for young viola trio, with melodic interest distributed between the three parts. All are playable in the first finger pattern. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Fiddlers Three - Viola Trio

Fiddlers Three - Violin Trio

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Ten diverse pieces for young violin trio, with melodic interest distributed between the three parts. All are playable in the first finger pattern. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Fiddlers Three - Violin Trio

Finale from Symphony No.5

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The finale of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, abridged and arranged for intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Finale from Symphony No.5

Finale from the Serenade Op. 25

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One of four pieces taken from Beethoven's Serenade Op.25, arranged for string trio. The PDF also contains a part for violin II, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Save money here by purchasing all four pieces in one album.

» Finale from the Serenade Op. 25

Fiocco - Allegro - Unabridged

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Fiocco's celebrated Allegro, arranged for violin & piano by Arthur Bent & Norman O'Neill.

» Fiocco - Allegro - Unabridged

Fiocco Allegro - String Orchestra - Quartet Unabridged

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An unabridged arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of Fiocco's celebrated 'Allegro'. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Also available in simplified versions for String Quartet, Viola Quartet, Violin and Piano and Violin Quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Fiocco Allegro - String Orchestra - Quartet Unabridged

First Fingers First

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Like fast food, this piece can be prepared in minutes. Easily learnt by rote, it provides ideal material for those thankfully rare occasions when a school gives little or no notice of an impending assembly or concert. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» First Fingers First

Five Fantasias for Solo Viola

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Five fantasias selected and transcribed for viola from Telemann's Twelve Fantasias for violin without bass, composed in 1735.

» Five Fantasias for Solo Viola

Five Fantasias for Solo Violin

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Five fantasias selected from Telemann's Twelve Fantasias for violin without bass, composed in 1735.

» Five Fantasias for Solo Violin

Five Lyric Pieces

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Five contrasting pieces from Grieg’s ‘Lyric Pieces’ Op.12, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Five Lyric Pieces

Five Traditional Carols

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Up-beat arrangements of five traditional carols. Although originally written for violin & piano, the violin part is easily adapted to suit most melody instruments. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Five Traditional Carols

Flourish for Strings

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An impressive and rhythmic concert 'opener' for intermediate string orchestra. The PDF contains a violin III part, doubling that of the viola. Click here to view and listen to the complete score on YouTube. 

» Flourish for Strings

Flute Concerto in G Major

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One of two concertos in G major for flute, strings & continuo by Pergolesi available on this site.

» Flute Concerto in G Major

Footsteps in the Snow

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A festive and playful sleigh ride for string orchestra by Peter Martin. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. The PDF contains versions with & without the transposition into Eb towards the end of the piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Footsteps in the Snow

Fossils

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‘Fossils’, the twelve movement from ‘The Carnival of the Animals’ by Saint-Saëns, arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin . The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Fossils

Four Pieces for Four Violins Nos 1 and 3

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The Andante-Allegro and Minuetto from Ernst Schmidt's ' For Pieces for Four Violins'. The PDF contains only the four individual parts and no score.,

» Four Pieces for Four Violins Nos 1 and 3

Four Pieces for Viola Trio

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Written largely because there just isn't much music around for viola trio! Playable by good grade 3 standard players, and suitable as G.C.S.E. ensemble pieces. Designed to be played from the score?, there are no individual parts with this item.

» Four Pieces for Viola Trio

Four Pieces for Violin Trio

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Written largely because there just isn't much music around for violin trio! Playable by good grade 3 standard players, and suitable as G.C.S.E. ensemble pieces. Designed to be played from the score, there are no individual parts with this item.

» Four Pieces for Violin Trio

Four Pieces from the Serenade Op 25

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Four pieces taken from Beethoven's Serenade Op.25, arranged for string trio. The PDF also contains a part for violin II, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to sample recordings of the pieces. The four pieces are also available to purchase separately. Click on the links below in order to visit each piece's individual score page.

 1 - Entrata

2 - Menuetto

3 - Allegro Molto

4 - Finale

» Four Pieces from the Serenade Op 25

Four Pieces Op.70

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Bruch's Four Pieces for Violoncello & Piano Op. 70.

» Four Pieces Op.70

Frederick II - Allegro from Sinfonia in G

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Frederick II (the Great) was an extremely talented flautist and composer. Although most of his output featured his beloved flute, there are a number of lesser known yet highly attractive instrumental pieces in the true Rococo style. This allegro andante presto is taken from the Sinfonia in G and originally scored for strings and continuo. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. A PDF containing all three movements is also available, priced at just £6.

» Frederick II - Allegro from Sinfonia in G

Frederick II - Andante from Sinfonia in G

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Frederick II (the Great) was an extremely talented flautist and composer. Although most of his output featured his beloved flute, there are a number of lesser known yet highly attractive instrumental pieces in the true Rococo style. This andante is taken from the Sinfonia in G and originally scored for strings and continuo. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. A PDF containing all three movements is also available, priced at just £6.

» Frederick II - Andante from Sinfonia in G

Frederick II - Presto from Sinfonia in G

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Frederick II (the Great) was an extremely talented flautist and composer. Although most of his output featured his beloved flute, there are a number of lesser known yet highly attractive instrumental pieces in the true Rococo style. This presto is taken from the Sinfonia in G and originally scored for strings and continuo. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. A PDF containing all three movements is also available, priced at just £6.

» Frederick II - Presto from Sinfonia in G

Frederick II - Sinfonia in G

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Frederick II (the Great) was an extremely talented flautist and composer. Although most of his output featured his beloved flute, there are a number of lesser known yet highly attractive instrumental pieces in the true Rococo style. Nowhere more is this demonstrated than in the charming Sinfonia in G, originally scored for strings and continuo. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to samples of each movement. Please note that the Scorch file contains only the first movement. The three movements are also available separately, priced at £3.

» Frederick II - Sinfonia in G

French Collection

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An arrangement of three french baroque pieces for young string orchestra/quartet (Grade3-5).

1. Le Tambourin - J.P. Rameau
2. Les Moissonneurs - F. Couperin
3. Le Coucou - C. Daquin

The PDF contains a violin III part, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» French Collection

From Playford's England

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3 pieces from Playford’s ’The English Dancing Master’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» From Playford's England

From the Baroque

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Four well-known pieces from the baroque period arranged for 2 violins, cello and piano. The PDF also contains parts for the viola, doubling violin I, violin II and cello, and easier parts for violin and viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» From the Baroque

From the Cutting Room Floor

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Two pieces for youth or amateur orchestra with a distinctly cinematic flavour. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» From the Cutting Room Floor

Fuga Prima

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The first of Telemann's delightful 'Fugues légères & petits jeux', arranged and edited for mixed string duet. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Fuga Prima

Fuga Quarta

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The fourth of Telemann's delightful 'Fugues légères & petits jeux', arranged and edited for mixed string duet. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Fuga Quarta

Fuga Quinta

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The fifth of Telemann's delightful 'Fugues légères & petits jeux', arranged and edited for mixed string duet. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Fuga Quinta

Fuga Seconda

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The second of Telemann's charming 'Fugues légères & petits jeux', arranged and edited for mixed string duet. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Fuga Seconda

Fuga Sesta

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The sixth of Telemann's delightful 'Fugues légères & petits jeux', arranged and edited for mixed string duet. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Fuga Sesta

Fuga Terza

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The third of Telemann's delightful 'Fugues légères & petits jeux', arranged and edited for mixed string duet. All dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Fuga Terza

Funck - Suite in G Minor

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A suite of pieces taken from David Funck's 'Stricturae viola-di gambicae'. All bowings and dynamics are editorial. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Funck - Suite in G Minor

Funeral March for a Marionette

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One of Gounod's short pieces for piano, "Funeral March of a Marionette", here arranged for orchestra, received a new and unexpected lease of life from 1955 when it was first used as the theme for the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Funeral March for a Marionette

Fur Elise

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An arrangement for string quartet of Beethoven's celebrated and much abused piano piece. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Fur Elise

Gallimathias Musicum KV 32

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Six pieces, arranged for string orchestra/quartet, from the young Mozart's 'Gallimathias Musicum'. Entered in Leopold Mozart's catalogue of his son's music as 'A quodlibet with the title Gallimathias musicum'. Composed to celebrate installation of Prince William of Orange as heir to Dutch throne on 11 Mar 1766.

» Gallimathias Musicum KV 32

Gaudete

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A sparkling arrangement of the 15th century carol. Ideal opener for your Christmas concert/Festival. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Gaudete

Gaudete - String Orchestra

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A sparkling arrangement for string orchestra and optional percussion of the 15th century carol. Although the percussion parts are optional, the addition of just the tenor drum part greatly adds to the performance. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Gaudete - String Orchestra

Gavotte Op.23

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Popper's Gavotte Op. 23 for Violoncello & Piano.

» Gavotte Op.23

German Dance K 605 No 3 - The Sleigh Ride

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Mozart's festive German Dance (Sleigh Ride) arranged for augmented orchestra. Click here to listen to an mp3 of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius. Click here to view and listen to the score on You Tube.

» German Dance K 605 No 3 - The Sleigh Ride

Gershwin - Promenade

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Gershwin's charming 'Promenade' composed in 1937, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III, (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Gershwin - Promenade

Gershwin - Rialto Ripples

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Gershwin's 'Rialto Ripples' arranged for string quartet by Peter Martin.

» Gershwin - Rialto Ripples

Gershwin Collection

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A selection of four classic Gershwin songs arranged for string quartet - 'Clap Your Hands', 'It Ain't Necessarily So', 'Summertime' & 'Lady Be Good', priced at just £9. Each song is also available to purchase separately, priced at just £1.50 each.

» Gershwin Collection

Gershwin -Three-Quarter Blues

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Gershwin's delightful 'Three-Quarter Blues' composed in 1923, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III, (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Gershwin -Three-Quarter Blues

Get Bow and Boogie!

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12 fun pieces in the first finger pattern for unison violins and piano. Parts are included for viola and cello. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Get Bow and Boogie!

Ghoulies and Ghosties

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Inspired by the short poem ‘Things that go Bump in the Night’ and including music by Bach and Saint-Saens, makes this ghoulish romp for string orchestra/quartet an ideal choice for the Halloween season. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ghoulies and Ghosties

Gloucestershire Wassail

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An arrangement for string orchestra or quartet of two traditional carols, the Gloucestershire Wassail and Masters in this Hall. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Gloucestershire Wassail

Gnossienne No.1

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A transcription of Satie's Gnossienne No.1 for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains two arrangements - one with the melody in the violin I part throughout and one in which it is shared between violin I, II and viola. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Gnossienne No.1

Go Down Moses

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An upbeat arrangement for junior orchestra of the ever popular spiritual 'Go Down Moses'.  The PDF also contains parts for Trumpets in Bb and Violas I & II, doubling those of the two violin parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Please contact us if you require parts creating for other instruments.

» Go Down Moses

Going Places - 1. Bueno Aries

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The first of four travel pieces for string quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Going Places - 1. Bueno Aries

Going Places - 2. Soweto

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The second of four travel pieces for string quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Going Places - 2. Soweto

Going Places - 3. Halkidiki

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The third of four travel pieces for string quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Going Places - 3. Halkidiki

Going Places - 4. Chicago

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The last of four travel pieces for string quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Going Places - 4. Chicago

Goldberg Suite

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The theme and four variations from Bach’s enigmatic ‘Goldberg Variations’, arranged for violin and violoncello by Peter Martin. All are playable in the first position throughout. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Goldberg Suite

Golliwog's Cakewalk

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The sixth piece from Debussy's suite 'Children's Corner' arranged for string quartet.

» Golliwog's Cakewalk

Gospel Rock

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A bright and uplifting concert piece for elementary string group with piano and percussion. The viola part doubles that of the violin II. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube. The piece is also available in an arragement for Junior Orchestra.

» Gospel Rock

Gospel Rock - Junior Orchestra

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A bright and uplifting concert piece for junior orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for trumpet in Bb, viola (doubling that of the violin II part) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. The piece is also available in an arragement for junior strings.

» Gospel Rock - Junior Orchestra

Grand March from 'Aida'

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Verdi's Grand March from 'Aida', in an abridged arrangement for string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Grand March from 'Aida'

Grand March from Aida - Flute Quartet

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Verdi's Grand March from 'Aida', in an abridged arrangement for flute quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Grand March from Aida - Flute Quartet

Gymnopedie No.1

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An arrangement for string quartet of Satie's Gymnopedie No.1. The PDF also contain a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Gymnopedie No.1

Habanera from 'Carmen'

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The Habanera from 'Carmen', arranged for string quartet/orchestra.

» Habanera from 'Carmen'

Habanera from 'Carmen' - Orchestra

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The Habanera from ’Carmen’ in it’s original scoring, from the second suite from ’Carmen’ assembled by Ernest Guiraud after Bizet’s death.

» Habanera from 'Carmen' - Orchestra

Hallelujah Chorus

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The celebrated chorus from Handel's Messiah abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III,  doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to an recording of the piece. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Hallelujah Chorus

Hallelujah Chorus - Orchestra

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The celebrated chorus from Handel's Messiah abridged and arranged for orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III,  doubling that of the viola. The piece can be played, with varying degrees of success, by strings and any combination of wind and brass. Click here to listen to an recording of the piece.

» Hallelujah Chorus - Orchestra

Halloweenies

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Three short and spooky pieces for open string violinists and piano by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello in which the violin’s open Es are replaced by first finger E on the D string. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Halloweenies

Hanukkha

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A celebration for junior/training orchestra of the Jewish festival of Hanukkha.

» Hanukkha

Hard as Rock

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Foot tapping number in the first finger pattern for elementary string group. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Hard as Rock

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

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An arrangement for orchestra of the celebrated carol, with effective but playable fanfare.

» Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Haste Ye Back

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Two distincly Scottish pieces, the composer's own 'Haggis and Thistle' and the celebrated 'Cock of the North' arranged for string orchestra/string quartet. The title is taken from a popular Scottish saying, meaning 'Come back soon'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Haste Ye Back

Haydn String Quartet No 1 in G - K 387

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The first of Mozart's six 'Haydn' string quartets, composed 1782-1785.

» Haydn String Quartet No 1 in G - K 387

Haydn String Quartet No 2 in D Minor - K 421

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The second of Mozart's six 'Haydn' string quartets, composed 1782-1785.

» Haydn String Quartet No 2 in D Minor - K 421

Haydn String Quartet No 3 in Eb - K 428

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The third of Mozart's six 'Haydn' string quartets, composed 1782-1785.

» Haydn String Quartet No 3 in Eb - K 428

Haydn String Quartet No 4 in Bb - K 458

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The fourth of Mozart's six 'Haydn' string quartets, composed 1782-1785.

» Haydn String Quartet No 4 in Bb - K 458

Haydn String Quartet No 5 in A - K 464

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The fifth of Mozart's six 'Haydn' string quartets, composed 1782-1785.

» Haydn String Quartet No 5 in A - K 464

Haydn String Quartet No 6 in C - K 465

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The sixth of Mozart's six 'Haydn' string quartets, composed 1782-1785.

» Haydn String Quartet No 6 in C - K 465

Hearts and Flowers

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Czibulka's celebrated salon piece 'Hearts and Flowers', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Hearts and Flowers

Here We Come A-Wassailing

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Two traditional carols, Angels from the Realms of Glory & Here We Come A-Wassailing, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Here We Come A-Wassailing

Highland Fling

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Three pieces for unison violins & piano with a distinct Scottish flavour. When included in the A.B.R.S.M. violin examination syllabus, the editor renamed the second piece from 'Lament - Spilt Whiskey'  to the more sober 'Celtic Song'! Excellent concert item for a young violin group. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Highland Fling

Highly Strung

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Highly Strung consists of 20 pieces, designed to be used in the group teaching of beginner string players. Using only quarter notes, quarter note rests and the notes of the D string, the pieces allow young string players the opportunity to perform within weeks of commencing lessons. The score contains versions for violin, viola & cello in both traditional & tab notation. The pieces all have attractive mp3 backing tracks, which can be played on a computer, MP3 player, or burnt to CD. Click here to listen to a sample of each piece.

» Highly Strung

Highs and Lows

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Six diverse and fun pieces for beginner violinists and piano, focusing on the 4 notes (finger pattern 1) on the E and G strings. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Highs and Lows

Hoedown

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A collection of five American fiddle tunes, democratically arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The five tunes are 'Old Zip's Tune', 'Oh Susanna', 'Arkansas Traveller', 'Old MacDonald' and 'Turkey in the Straw'. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola.Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Hoedown

Hofmann - Four Pieces for Three Violins

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Four contrasting and extremely playable pieces for three violins by Richard Hofmann. Click here to view and listen to a performance of movements I and III by a trio of highly talented and enthusiastic young musicians. The PDF contains only the three individual parts and no score.

» Hofmann - Four Pieces for Three Violins

Hofmann - Trio for Two Violins and Viola

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An attractive and extremely playable trio for two violins and viola by Richard Hofmann. This item contains just the parts and no score.

» Hofmann - Trio for Two Violins and Viola

Holberg Suite

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Grieg's Holberg Suite, in an effective and highly playable arrangement for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement with repeats.

» Holberg Suite

Holst - Four Carols

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An arrangement for string  orchestra of four diverse carols, based on Medieval texts, by Gustav Holst.  The PDF also contains parts for violin III  (doubling that of the viola) and double bass.

The four carols are –

Personent Hodie

Of One Who Is So Fair And Bright

Masters in this Hall

Bring Us Good Ale

Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Holst - Four Carols

Hook - Six Duets for Two Violas

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Six delightful duets for two violas (originally written for two cellos) by the 18th century English composer Jame Hook. The majority of dynamics and all bowings are editorial. Also available in versions for two violins and two violoncellos. Click here to listen to duets I - III or here to listen to duets IV - VI. Click here to view and listen to the version for two violins on YouTube.

» Hook - Six Duets for Two Violas

Hook - Six Duets for Two Violins

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Six delightful duets for two violins (originally written for two cellos) by the 18th century English composer Jame Hook. The majority of dynamics and all bowings are editorial. Also available in versions for two violas and two violoncellos. Click here to listen to duets I - III or here to listen to duets IV - VI.

» Hook - Six Duets for Two Violins

Hook - Six Duets for Two Violoncellos

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Six delightful duets for two violoncellos by the 18th century English composer Jame Hook. The majority of dynamics and all bowings are editorial. Also available in versions for two violins and two violas. Click here to listen to duets I - III or here to listen to duets IV - VI. Click here to view and listen to the version for two violins on YouTube.

» Hook - Six Duets for Two Violoncellos

Hook - Ten Lessons from Guida di Musica - Viola Duet

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The first ten 'lessons' from James Hook's 'Guida Di Musica' Op. 43 arranged for two violas. The original edition contained no dynamic markings and those found in this transcription are all editorial. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces. Also available in a version for two violins.

» Hook - Ten Lessons from Guida di Musica - Viola Duet

Hook - Ten Lessons from Guida di Musica - Violin Duet

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The first ten 'lessons' from James Hook's 'Guida Di Musica' Op. 43 arranged for two violins. The original edition contained no dynamic markings and those found in this transcription are all editorial. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces. Also available in a version for two violas.

» Hook - Ten Lessons from Guida di Musica - Violin Duet

Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book I - Flute

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The first six of twelve delightful 'duettinos' by James Hook for two flutes, transcribed and edited by Peter Martin. The original manuscript contained few dynamic markings - those in this edition are almost entirely editorial. Also available in a transcription for two violins. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book I - Flute

Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book I - Violin

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The first six of twelve delightful 'duettinos' by James Hook for two violins, transcribed and edited by Peter Martin. The original manuscript contained few dynamic markings - those in this edition are almost entirely editorial. Also available in a transcription for two flutes. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book I - Violin

Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book II - Flute

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The second six of twelve delightful 'duettinos' by James Hook for two flutes, transcribed and edited by Peter Martin. The original manuscript contained few dynamic markings - those in this edition are almost entirely editorial. Also available in a transcription for two violins. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book II - Flute

Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book II - Violin

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The second six of twelve delightful 'duettinos' by James Hook for two violins, transcribed and edited by Peter Martin. The original manuscript contained few dynamic markings - those in this edition are almost entirely editorial. Also available in a transcription for two flutes. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Hook - Twelve Duettinos - Book II - Violin

Humming Chorus

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The famous chorus from Act II of Puccini's opera 'Madame Butterfly', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Humming Chorus

Humoreske

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An arrangement for young or amateur string quartet of Dvorak's celebrated Humoreske.

» Humoreske

Humoreske - Piano Trio

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Humoreske - Piano Trio

Humoreske - Violin & Piano

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Dvorak's Humoreske, transcribed for violin & piano.

» Humoreske - Violin & Piano

Hungarian Dance No.5

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An effective and very playable arrangement of Brahm's 5th Hungarian Dance.

» Hungarian Dance No.5

Hungarian Dance No.6

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An arrangement for string quartet of the 6th Hungarian Dance transcribed by Brahms.

» Hungarian Dance No.6

Hungarian Goulash

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One of a series of 'food' related pieces for junior orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Rhapsody No 2

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Liszt’s exhilarating Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Hungarian Rhapsody No 2

Hungarian Rhapsody Op.68

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Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody for Violoncello & Piano.

» Hungarian Rhapsody Op.68

Hunting the Haggis

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A suite of four pieces for string orchestra with a distinctly Scottish flavour. The PDF also contains parts for violin III ( doubling that of the viola ) and double bass. Click here to listen to recording of the pieces.

» Hunting the Haggis

I Saw Three Ships

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Written for the massed young choirs of the Oldham Music Centre. Easily learnt, but extremely effective arrangement for unison voices and small orchestra.

» I Saw Three Ships

Il est ne le divin enfant

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One of two French carols arranged for young string orchestra. The third violn part doubles that of the viola. Obtain the other French Carol, Noel Nouvelet, by requesting that the free sample be sent to your email address. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Il est ne le divin enfant

Il Prete Rosso

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A minimalist homage to 'Il Prete Rosso' (the Red Priest), Antonio Vivaldi, for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Il Prete Rosso

In a Manger Born

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A charming and evocative lullaby for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to view and listen to the score on YouTube.

» In a Manger Born

In For a Penny

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A driving concert opener for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. The drum kit part, whilst optional, greatly enhances the performance. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» In For a Penny

In Natali Domini

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Three Renaissance Christmas pieces by Praetorious, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The upper notes in the divisi parts, though desirable, are optional. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to view and listen to the score on YouTube.

» In Natali Domini

In the Bleak Midwinter

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An arrangement for orchestra of Holst’s haunting setting of Rossetti’s ’In the Bleak Midwinter’. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» In the Bleak Midwinter

In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt

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The exhilarating fourth movement from Grieg's 'Peer Gynt Suite No.1 arranged for string orchestra/quartet from the composer's own transcription for solo piano. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt

In the Round - Cello

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10 rounds for 3 cellos written & arranged by Peter Martin. Also available for violin and viola trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for three violins.

» In the Round - Cello

In the Round - Viola

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10 rounds for 3 violas written & arranged by Peter Martin. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for three violins.

» In the Round - Viola

In the Round - Violin

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10 rounds for 3 violins written & arranged by Peter Martin. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for three violins.

» In the Round - Violin

In the Round - Virtual Ensemble - Viola

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10 rounds for 3 violas written & arranged by Peter Martin. The multimedia 'Virtual Ensemble' PDF allows the pupil to play one part, whilst the computer, tablet or phone plays the others. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» In the Round - Virtual Ensemble - Viola

In the Round - Virtual Ensemble - Violin

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10 rounds for 3 violins written & arranged by Peter Martin. The multimedia 'Virtual Ensemble' PDF allows the pupil to play one part, whilst the computer, tablet or phone plays the others. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» In the Round - Virtual Ensemble - Violin

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

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A simple yet exquisitely beautiful traditional Polish carol, arranged for string orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Intermezzo from Carmen

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The Intermezzo (Entr’acte) from Act III of Bizet’s ’Carmen’, arranged for string quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in.

» Intermezzo from Carmen

Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana

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Mascagni's celebrated intermezzo from the opera 'Cavalleria Rusticana' arranged for string quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana

Intrada for Orchestra

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An invigorating and rhythmic concert piece for full orchestra. The string parts are playable in the first position throughout. The PDF contains a part for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and alto saxophone (doubling that of the French horn). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Intrada for Orchestra

Intrada for Strings

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An invigorating and rhythmic concert piece for string orchestra, playable in the first position throughout. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Intrada for Strings

Introduction and Allegro

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Introduction and Allegro for Strings was composed in 1905 and dedicated to the American pianist Samuel Sanford. Scored for string quartet and string orchestra, the piece has become one of the composer's most widely performed pieces.  This score is a PDF of a scanned edition, now in the public domain and therefore has no Scorch file attached.

» Introduction and Allegro

Iolanthe Overture

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This edition is presented in the composer’s original scoring and has not been altered or amended. Also available in an abridged and simplified arrangement. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Iolanthe Overture

Iolanthe Overture - Abridged and Simplified

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Although abridged and simplified, this arrangement follows as closely as possible the original scoring. Also availble in the composer’s original unabridged edition. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Iolanthe Overture - Abridged and Simplified

It Aint Necessarily So

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Gershwin's 'It Ain't Necessarily So' from 'Porgy & Bess', arranged for string quartet This arrangement is also included in the 'Gershwin Collection', a selection of four classic Gershwin songs priced at just £9. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» It Aint Necessarily So

Italiana in Algeri

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The overture to Rossini’s opera ’L’Italiana in Algeri’ in its original orchestration. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Italiana in Algeri

Jammin'

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A fun piece in reggae style for junior strings and piano. The PDF also contains parts for viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Jammin'

Jerusalem

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Parry's setting of Blake's 'Jerusalem' arranged for reduced school/youth orchestra. This arrangement is also playable by strings alone. Purchase the scores & parts for all four of our ‘Last Night of the Proms’ arrangements in one PDF, 'Last Night of the Proms', for just £24, as opposed to £42 when purchasing the items separately. PDF contains 'Fanfare & National Anthem', 'Jerusalem', 'Rule Britannia' & 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Click here to view/listen to all four 'Prom' related pieces.

» Jerusalem

Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring

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An arrangement for string quartet of Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Difficult to arrange in just four parts. However, such is Bach's genius that the chorale shines through, even when not there.

» Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring

Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring - Piano Trio

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?". Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring - Piano Trio

Jesus Born in Bethlea

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Eight traditional carols in the first finger pattern, arranged for unison violins & piano. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Jesus Born in Bethlea

Jig from St Paul's Suite

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The Jig from Holst's St Paul's Suite, written for his students at the St. Paul's Girls' School London, where he was Director of Music from 1905 to 1934. Please note that there is no violin III part for this piece.

» Jig from St Paul's Suite

Jingle Bells

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Pierpont's perennial seasonal favourite, arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells - Junior Mixed Strings and Piano

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An arrangement for mixed junior strings of Pierpont’s ever popular ‘Jingle Bells’. The PDF also contains parts for viola (doubling that of the easier violin II parts) and melody parts for both viola and cello. The backing track folder contains a slower practice/rehearsal track. Purists might wish to change the note A at the end of bar 7 in the melody parts to a C#! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Jingle Bells - Junior Mixed Strings and Piano

Johann Christian Bach - Two Pieces for Strings

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The first and final movements of J.C. Bach’s ‘Sinfonia No.1 - Op.3’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Johann Christian Bach - Two Pieces for Strings

John Ryan's Polka

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This Irish tune, featured in the film ’Titanic’, was arranged to be played as a massed item an Orchestral Departmental concert. Working to a deadline as always, I pinched bits of the opening from Mixing the Malt. There are easier parts for flute and all the strings and even a part for the audience! A piano accompaniment is also included. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» John Ryan's Polka

John Ryan's Polka - String Orchestra

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This Irish tune, featured in the film ’Titanic’, was arranged to be played as a massed/mixed ability item at an Orchestral Departmental concert. The percussion parts, whilst desirable, are optional. The PDF contains easier parts all sections, and a part to encourage audience participation. A piano accompaniment is also included. Also available in the original version for full orchestra. Click here to listen a recording of the piece.

» John Ryan's Polka - String Orchestra

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

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One of two traditional American carols arranged for junior orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Junior Strings

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One of two traditional American carols arranged for junior strings & piano. The PDF contains viola parts doubling those of the violins. Also available in an arrangement for Junior Orchestra. Click here to listen to an arrangement of the piece.

» Jolly Old Saint Nicholas - Junior Strings

Joy to the World

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An arrangement for string orchestra or string quartet of two carols, Hark the Herald and Joy to the World. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Joy to the World

Joy to the World - Orchestra

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A short prelude to a Christmas Festival and companion piece to 'What Child is This?' and 'We Wish you a Merry Christmas'. The three pieces have been performed as a suite in that order. Also available for string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Joy to the World - Orchestra

'Judex' from 'Mors et Vita' - Full Orchestra

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’Judex’ from Gounod’s oratorio ’Mors et Vita’. Apart from the transposition from Gb to G major and a number of harmonic corrections, the score is presented in its original orchestration. Also available in a version for string quartet/orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» 'Judex' from 'Mors et Vita' - Full Orchestra

'Judex' from 'Mors et Vita' - String Orchestra/Quartet

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’Judex’ from Gounod’s oratorio ’Mors et Vita’ arranged for string quartet/orchestra.

» 'Judex' from 'Mors et Vita' - String Orchestra/Quartet

Kalinka

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Two Russian folk songs, 'Beriozka' and 'Kalinka', in an exciting arrangement for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kalinka

Kanon

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An arrangement of the ever popular Kanon for string quartet - never a favourite amongst cellists!

» Kanon

Kanon - Piano Trio

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Pachelbel's celebrated Kanon arranged for piano trio. Unlike many other arrangements, the transcription retains all three individual parts of the kanon. This transcription ia also available in an arrangement for violin and piano. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kanon - Piano Trio

Kanon - Violin and Piano

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Pachelbel's celebrated Kanon arranged for violin and piano. Unlike many other arrangements, this transcription retains all three individual parts of the kanon. This transcription is also available in an arrangement for piano trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kanon - Violin and Piano

Kashmiri Song

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Kashmiri Song

Keep Your Lamps

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An arrangement for junior orchestra of the spiritual ‘Keep Your Lamps’. The PDF also contains parts for trumpet in Bb, viola (doubling that of the violin II part) and double bass. Please contact us if you require parts creating for other instruments. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Keep Your Lamps

Key Moves

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21 well known and popular pieces arranged for violin & piano, 3 in each of the most commonly used major keys, and 1 in each of the open string harmonic minor keys. The first position finger patterns for each key are shown in the violin part. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Key Moves

Kinder Sinfonie

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Haydn's 'Toy Symphony' (attributed by many to Leopold Mozart) arranged and adapted for string orchestra/quartet minus the toys. The smaller notes in the  violin I part allow the part to be played in first position throughout. The PDF contains parts for violin III ( doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kinder Sinfonie

Klezmania

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Two traditional Klezmer tunes, 'Ale Bader' & 'Khosn Kale Mazl Tov' combined in an exhilarating arrangement for orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Klezmania

Klezmania - String Orchestra

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Two traditional Klezmer tunes, 'Ale Bader' & 'Khosn Kale Mazl Tov' combined in an exhilarating arrangement for string orchestra.

» Klezmania - String Orchestra

Kol Nidrei - Op.47

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Bruch's Kol Nidrei Op. 47 for Violoncello & Piano.

» Kol Nidrei - Op.47

Kol Nidrei - Op.47 - Violin & Piano

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Bruch's Kol Nidrei Op. 47 transcribed for violin & piano.

» Kol Nidrei - Op.47 - Violin & Piano

Kuchler - Concertino Opus 11 - Cello and String Orchestra

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Ferdinand Küchler’s charming Concertino Op.11, originally composed for violin & piano, arranged for solo cello and string orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. The string orchestral arrangement will also work with the original solo violin version of the piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kuchler - Concertino Opus 11 - Cello and String Orchestra

Kuchler - Concertino Opus 11 - Viola and String Orchestra

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Ferdinand Küchler’s charming Concertino Op.11, origially composed for violin & piano, arranged for solo viola and string orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Also available in versions for solo cello and string orchestra and solo violin and string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kuchler - Concertino Opus 11 - Viola and String Orchestra

Kuchler - Concertino Opus 11 - Violin and String Orchestra

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Ferdinand Küchler’s charming Concertino Op.11, origially composed for violin & piano, arranged for solo violin and string orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Also available in versions for solo cello and string orchestra and solo viola and string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Kuchler - Concertino Opus 11 - Violin and String Orchestra

Kuyawiak

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The third in a series of mazurkas by the Polish violinist and composer Wieniawski.

» Kuyawiak

L' Abeille (The Bee)

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A highly effective perpetuum mobile, composed by the other Franz Schubert (1808-1878), a German composer who worked in France as Franois Schubert, the son of Franz Anton Schubert.

» L' Abeille (The Bee)

La Capricieuse

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One of Elgar's lesser known pieces for violin & piano.

» La Capricieuse

La Cinquantaine

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Marie's La Cinquantaine arranged for violoncello & piano.

» La Cinquantaine

La Cumparsita - Orchestra

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The much celebrated tango by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez,  arranged for orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Also available here in a version for string orchestra/quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» La Cumparsita - Orchestra

La Cumparsita - String Orchestra

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The much celebrated tango by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez,  arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. The kit part, whilst desirable, is optional. Also available here in a version for full orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» La Cumparsita - String Orchestra

La Donna e Mobile

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The celebrated aria from Verdi's opera 'Rigoletto' arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» La Donna e Mobile

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin

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The eighth of Debussy's Preludes - Book I, arranged for string quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin - Violin and Piano

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The eighth of Debussy's Preludes - Book I arranged for violin and piano.

» La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin - Violin and Piano

La Folia

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The theme and five variations from Corelli’s ’La Folia’, arranged for string quartet/orchestra.The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» La Folia

La Folia - Violin and Piano

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Taken from the trio sonata of the same name and playable in the first position throughout.

» La Folia - Violin and Piano

La Marche from 'Ezio'

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The march from Handel’s opera ’Ezio’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» La Marche from 'Ezio'

La Morisque

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A vibrant arrangement for Intermediate Orchestra of two dances by Susato. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» La Morisque

La Morisque - String Orchestra

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A vibrant arrangement for string orchestra of two dances by Susato. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available here in a verion for full orchestra.

» La Morisque - String Orchestra

La nouvelle normalité

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A short ballad for orchestra, reflecting upon the ever changing world in which we live. The PDF also contains parts for bass clarinet, trombone in Bb and violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» La nouvelle normalité

Lady Be Good

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Gershwin's 'Lady Be Good', arranged for string quartet from the composer's own transcription for piano solo. This arrangement is also included in the 'Gershwin Collection', a selection of four classic Gershwin songs priced at just £4.50. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Lady Be Good

Lament and Scherzetto

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Two contrasting yet complimentary pieces for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Lament and Scherzetto

Land of Hope and Glory

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The theme from Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance March No.1 arranged for reduced school/youth orchestra. Purchase the scores & parts for all four of our ‘Last Night of the Proms’ arrangements in one PDF, 'Last Night of the Proms', for just £12, as opposed to £24 when purchasing the items separately. PDF contains 'Fanfare & National Anthem', 'Jerusalem', 'Rule Britannia' & 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Click here to view/listen to all four 'Prom' related scores.

» Land of Hope and Glory

Landler

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A folk dance in 3/4 time, and precursor to the waltz, the ländler was popular in both Austria and Germany at the end of the 18th century. This ‘tongue in cheek’ pastiche calls out for a little gentle thigh slapping participation from the audience. The PDF contain a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Landler

Larghetto from 'Berenice'

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The Larghetto from Handel’s opera ’Berenice’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» Larghetto from 'Berenice'

Largo from 'Xerxes'

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Handel's celebrated Largo arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» Largo from 'Xerxes'

Lascia Chio Pianga

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The celebrated aria from Handel's opera 'Rinaldo'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Lascia Chio Pianga

Last Night of the Proms

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Purchase the scores & parts for all four of our ‘Last Night of the Proms’ arrangements in one PDF for just £12, as opposed to £24 when purchasing the items separately. The 96 page PDF contains scores & parts for 'Fanfare & National Anthem', 'Jerusalem', 'Rule Britannia' & 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Click here to listen to a recording of all four pieces.

» Last Night of the Proms

Latin American Dances

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Three simple but effective dances for young string players with a distinctly Latin flavour. The PDF contains parts for viola (doubling that of the violin II), viola melody, cello melody and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Latin American Dances

Latin American Dances - Orchestra

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An adaption for orchestra of the composer’s ‘Latin American Dances’, commissioned by Opera North for their 2018 Summer Orchestral  Workshop. The PDF also contains parts for Bass Clarinet (doubling bassoon), Trombone in Bb (doubling Trombone - Bass Clef), Violin III (doubling Viola) and Viola (doubling Violin II). The piece can also be used in conjunction with the original version for Junior Strings and Piano. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Latin American Dances - Orchestra

Latin Set

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Three pieces with a distinct latin flavour for intermediate string orchestra. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, part doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Latin Set

Latinesque

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The final piece in the 'All Strung Up" collection  arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The piece can be played as a stand alone item,  or as a  mixed ability massed string item with the addition of the open string parts. The PDF contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, double bass and open string parts for beginner violin, viola and cello players. Click here to view and listen to the score on YouTube.

» Latinesque

Latinesque - Junior Orchestra

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The final piece in the 'All Strung Up" collection  arranged for junior orchestra. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the second violin. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Latinesque - Junior Orchestra

Latinette

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A medley of 3 Latin American folk songs, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, part doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Latinette

Laudate Dominum

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’Laudate Dominum’ from Mozart’s ’Vesperae de Confessore’  K. 339 arranged for string quartet/orchestra.

» Laudate Dominum

Le Barbier de Seville

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The delighful and very playable overture from Paisiello's opera 'Le Barbier de Seville'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Le Barbier de Seville

Le Carnaval de Venise

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Dancla's virtuosic 'Le Carnaval de Venise' for violin quartet. The PDF contains only the four individual parts and no score. Click here to listen to sample recordings of each variation.

» Le Carnaval de Venise

Le Cygne

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Saint-Saens's celebrated 'Le Cygne' from the Carnival of the Animals.

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Le Cygne - Piano Trio

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'The Swan' from Saint-Saens's 'Carnival of the Animals', arranged for piano trio by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Le Cygne - Piano Trio

Le Cygne - Viola and Piano

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'The Swan' from Saint-Saens's 'Carnival of the Animals', arranged for viola & piano by Peter Martin. Also available in versions for violin & piano, cello & piano and piano trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Le Cygne - Viola and Piano

Le Cygne - Violin and Piano

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The Swan' from Saint-Saens's 'Carnival of the Animals', arranged for violin & piano by Peter Martin. Also available in versions for viola & piano, cello & piano and piano trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Le Cygne - Violin and Piano

Le Petit Negre

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Originally intended to be the sixth composition in a collection called "The Children's Corner" and one of a number of Debussy’s jazz/ragtime inspired compositions, here arranged for string quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Le Petit Negre

Le Piccadilly

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A transciption for string orchestra/quartet of Satie's charming ragtime piece. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Le Piccadilly

Leclair - Tambourin

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The last movement from Leclair’s ‘Deuxième récréation de musique’ Op.8, transcribed for two violins and cello. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Leclair - Tambourin

Legende Op.17

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Wieniawski's Legende Op. 17 for violin & piano.

» Legende Op.17

Leopold's Sleigh Ride - Orchestra

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A charming sleigh ride by Leopold Mozart, freely adapted and arranged for orchestra. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and Bb trombone in treble clef.  Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Leopold's Sleigh Ride - Orchestra

Leopold's Sleigh Ride - String Orchestra/Quartet

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A charming sleigh ride by Leopold Mozart, freely adapted and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III (doubling that of the viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Leopold's Sleigh Ride - String Orchestra/Quartet

Les Patineurs

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The ever popular waltz by Waldteufel, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. Particularly suitable for the festive season, but playable at any time of the year. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Les Patineurs

Les Patineurs - Orchestra

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The ever popular waltz by Waldteufel, arranged for full orchestra. Particularly suitable for the festive season, but playable at any time of the year. The PDF also contains a part for Bass Clarinet in Bb, Trombone in Bb and violin III (doubling that of the viola). Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Les Patineurs - Orchestra

Liberty Bell

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An abridged and simplified arrangement of Sousa's famous march.

» Liberty Bell

Light Cavalry - abridged

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The overture to Suppe’s operetta ’Light Cavalry’ in an abridged, reduced and simplified arrangement for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Light Cavalry - abridged

Little Fugue in G Minor

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Bach’s splendid Little Fugue in G Minor for organ, transcribed for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording created using a Yamaha PSR-S700 keyboard.

» Little Fugue in G Minor

Little Suite for Strings

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The 'Little Suite for Strings' was composed in 1986, comprising of a Waltonesque march, a heartfelt romance, and a short but effective jig. The PDF contains a violin III part, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Little Suite for Strings

Little Suite for Two Cellos

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A suite of four short pieces, adapted for cello duet by John Kirby. Please note that this item contains only the score and not the individual parts. Also available in versions for two violins and two violas duet. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Little Suite for Two Cellos

Little Suite for Two Violas

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A suite of four short pieces for viola duet. Please note that this item contains only the score and not the individual parts. Also available in a version for violin duet. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Little Suite for Two Violas

Little Suite for Two Violins

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A suite of four short pieces for violin duet. Please note that this item contains only the score and not the individual parts. Also available in a version for viola duet. Click here to listen to a recording of the suite.

» Little Suite for Two Violins

Little Suite for Viola Trio

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4 short movements for viola trio. There are no individual parts with this item. Also available for violin trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Little Suite for Viola Trio

Little Suite for Violin Trio

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4 short movements for violin trio. There are no individual parts with this item. Also available for viola trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Little Suite for Violin Trio

Little Suite No 2 for Two Violins

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A suite in three diverse movements for two violins. The PDF contains both the score and individual parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Little Suite No 2 for Two Violins

London Trio No 2

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Haydn's second 'London Trio' arranged for flexible string group. The PDF contains parts for viola (doubling that of the Violin II part) and double bass, making it an ideal arrangement for string orchestras with limited numbers. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» London Trio No 2

London Trio No 3

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Haydn's third 'London Trio' arranged for flexible string group. The PDF contains parts for viola (doubling that of the Violin II part) and double bass, making it an ideal arrangement for string orchestras with limited numbers. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» London Trio No 3

London Trio No 4

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Haydn's fourth 'London Trio' arranged for flexible string group. The PDF contains parts for viola (doubling that of the Violin II part) and double bass, making it an ideal arrangement for string orchestras with limited numbers. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» London Trio No 4

London Trio No I

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Haydn's first 'London Trio' arranged for flexible string group. The PDF contains parts for viola (doubling that of the Violin II part) and double bass, making it an ideal arrangement for string orchestras with limited numbers. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» London Trio No I

Loose Leaf Rag

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Four fun pieces for elementary string group. The piano and percussion parts are optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Loose Leaf Rag

Loure

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The Loure from Bach's Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, arranged for string quartet by Peter Martin.

» Loure

Lullaby

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An abridged,  simplified, yet most effective  and playable arrangement of Gershwins's early 'Lullaby' for string quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece

» Lullaby

Lully - Marche de Savoye

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of Jean-Baptiste Lully's 'Marche de Savoye', written in honour of the Duke of Savoy. The PDF contains additional parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Lully - Marche de Savoye

Lully - Marche Royale

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of Jean-Baptiste Lully's celebrated 'Marche Royale' from his opera 'Thésée'. The PDF contains additional parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. This piece is also available in a version for orchestra.

» Lully - Marche Royale

Lully - Marche Royale - Orchestra

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An arrangement for orchestra of Jean-Baptiste Lully's celebrated 'Marche Royale', from his opera 'Thésée'. The PDF contains additional parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. This piece is also available in a version for string orchestra/quartet.

» Lully - Marche Royale - Orchestra

Made to Scale

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5 varied accompaniments to make scale practice less dull by Peter Martin. The PDF, 72 pages in length, contains transposed versions in A, Bb, B, C, Eb, E, F & G. The violin part for each contains examples of a number of rhythmic variations.

» Made to Scale

Mandela

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Written in celebration of the life of the iconic freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013). Whilst optional, the piece is greatly enhanced by the addition of extra African percussion. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mandela

Manic Metronome

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A reviewer of my 'Sleigh Ride for Strings' remarked that he could almost see Leroy Anderson 'standing in the wings'. Fellow admirers of Mr Anderson's music will certainly hear echoes of the composer's 'Syncopated Clock' ticking away in the background - hopefully no cause for alarm!

» Manic Metronome

Mannheim

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'Mannheim' attempts to capture the spirit and excitement of the early classical era, particularly that of the Mannheim school of composers. Like it's companion piece 'Venezia', the piece is playable in the first position throughout. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mannheim

Mannheim Overture

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Actually the first movement of a Sinfonia in D Major, this delightful ‘Overture’ by Leopold Hofmann (1738 – 1793) acts as a fine introduction to compositional style of the so-called ‘Mannheim School’. The smaller notes, included for less experienced players, are entirely optional. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mannheim Overture

Maple Leaf Rag

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To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, one of a series of pieces taken from the White Star Line 'band book' and arranged for piano trio.

» Maple Leaf Rag

Marcello - Six Sonatas for Violoncello and Continuo

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Marcello's six sonatas for violoncello & continuo. The PDF contains parts for both solo & continuo cello.

» Marcello - Six Sonatas for Violoncello and Continuo

March for a Festival

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Two big influences, Walton and the Thunderbirds  combine in this march for school / intermediate orchestra.

» March for a Festival

March for an Unsung Superhero

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A short but most effective march/opening title in the manner of John Williams for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» March for an Unsung Superhero

March from 'Carmen'

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A simplified and abridged arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of Bizet's March from Carmen.

» March from 'Carmen'

March from 'Judas Maccabaeus'

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The march from Handel's oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus' arranged for string orchestra/quartet.

» March from 'Judas Maccabaeus'

March from 'Judas Maccabaeus' - Orchestra

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The march from Handel's oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus' arranged for orchestra.

» March from 'Judas Maccabaeus' - Orchestra

March from 'Scipio'

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Handel's celebrated march from 'Scipio' arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» March from 'Scipio'

March from 'Scipio' - Orchestra

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Handel’s celebrated march from ’Scipio’ arranged for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» March from 'Scipio' - Orchestra

March to the Scaffold

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The fourth movement of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique in an arrangement for reduced orchestra. Apart from the reduction, the transcription follows closely that of the original.

» March to the Scaffold

Marche from The Nutcracker

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The Marche from the ballet 'The Nutcracker', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a violin III part, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Marche from The Nutcracker

Marches Royales - Orchestra

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Two marches by Jeremiah Clarke, ‘King William’s March’ and ‘Prince Eugene’s March’, arranged for orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for trombone in Bb treble clef and violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Marches Royales - Orchestra

Marches Royales - String Orchestra - Quartet

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Two marches by Jeremiah Clarke, ‘King William’s March’ and ‘Prince Eugene’s March’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Marches Royales - String Orchestra - Quartet

Marsden Festival Suite

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The village of Marsden in West Yorkshire hosts numerous festivals throughout the year.  Perhaps the most widely known is the annually held and award winning Jazz Festival. The 'Marsden Festival Suite' was inspired in part by the diverse venues used during the festival, ranging from the quirky 'Crumbals on the Corner' to the imposing 'Mechanics Institute'. The kit part, whilst optional, is preferable. The PDF also contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Marsden Festival Suite

Meditation from 'Thais'

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The Meditation from the opera 'Thais', transcribed for violin & piano by the composer.

» Meditation from 'Thais'

Meditation from 'Thais' - String Quartet

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Massenet's celebrated Meditation from 'Thais', arranged for string quartet.

» Meditation from 'Thais' - String Quartet

Melancolie

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César Franck’s hauntingly beautiful 'Mélancolie' for violin and piano, was first published after the composer’s death in 1911. This short piece is based on one of the composer's own solfège exercises and was written at the height of his creative powers, about the same time as his famous violin sonata. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Melancolie

Memoire Op.62

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Popper's Memoire Op. 62 for Violoncello & Piano.

» Memoire Op.62

Menacing Minuet

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A simple but effective introduction to the form of the minuet & trio, scored for elementary string ensemble with optional piano accompaniment. Written in the first finger pattern throughout, the viola part doubles second violin part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Menacing Minuet

Menuet and Polonaise from Brandenburg Concerto No I

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The Menuet and Polonaise from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.I, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Menuet and Polonaise from Brandenburg Concerto No I

Menuet No.2 Op.65

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Popper's Menuet No.2 for Violoncello & Piano Op.65.

» Menuet No.2 Op.65

Menuetto from the Serenade Op. 25

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One of four pieces taken from Beethoven's Serenade Op.25, arranged for string trio. The PDF also contains a part for violin II, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Save money here by purchasing all four pieces in one album.

» Menuetto from the Serenade Op. 25

Mexicana

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An evocation of the music of Mexico for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mexicana

Milanese String Quartet No 1 in D - K 155

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The first of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartet No 1 in D - K 155

Milanese String Quartet No 2 in G - K 156

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The second of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartet No 2 in G - K 156

Milanese String Quartet No 3 in C - K 157

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The third of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartet No 3 in C - K 157

Milanese String Quartet No 4 in F - K 158

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The fourth of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartet No 4 in F - K 158

Milanese String Quartet No 5 in Bb - K 159

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The fifth of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartet No 5 in Bb - K 159

Milanese String Quartet No 6 in Eb - K 160

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The sixth of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartet No 6 in Eb - K 160

Milanese String Quartets - Vol I

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The first three of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartets - Vol I

Milanese String Quartets - Vol II

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The last three of Mozart's six 'Milanese' string quartets, composed in late 1772 and early 1773.

» Milanese String Quartets - Vol II

Miniature Quartet No. 2

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A quartet in miniature for intermediate level string quartet, adapted from the composer's 'Quartet for Four Violins'. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Miniature Quartet No. 2

Miniature Quartet No.1

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A quartet in miniature for intermediate level string quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Miniature Quartet No.1

Miniature Trio in C Major

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One of three miniature suites, taken from the composer’s collection of fifteen ‘Petits Trios’. The viola part doubles that of the violin II. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Miniature Trio in C Major

Miniature Trio in F Major

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One of three miniature suites, taken from the composer’s collection of fifteen ‘Petits Trios’. The viola part doubles that of the violin II. Click here to listen to the piece.

» Miniature Trio in F Major

Miniature Trio in G Major

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One of three miniature suites, taken from the composer’s collection of fifteen ‘Petits Trios’. The viola part doubles that of the violin II. Click here to listen to the piece.

» Miniature Trio in G Major

Minuet

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An arrangement for string quartet of Boccherini's celebrated Minuet - more tea, vicar?

» Minuet

Minuet - Piano Trio

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Minuet - Piano Trio

Minuet in G

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Beethoven's Minuet in G, originally composed for piano, arranged for string quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola.

» Minuet in G

Minuet in G - Piano Trio

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Minuet in G - Piano Trio

Minute Waltz

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An arrangement for string quartet of Chopin’s celebrated valse. We defy anyone to play it in ’just a minute’! The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Minute Waltz

Miserere

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The hauntingly beautiful Miserere by Gregorio Allegri abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Miserere

Mixed Bag

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5 pieces for primary school orchestra. Feel free to re-arrange parts to meet your requirements, or contact us to do it for you! Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Mixed Bag

Mixing the Malt

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A celtic celebration for string orchestra - make mine a double!

» Mixing the Malt

Mixing the Malt - Flexible Mandolin Ensemble

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Peter Martin's 'Mixing the Malt' arranged for flexible mandolin orchestra/ensemble. The PDF contains the following additional/optional parts :-

Mandolin III in lieu of Mandola, Guitar II in lieu of Mandola, Guitar III in lieu of Mandocello, Guitar iV in lieu of Double Bass, Acoustic Bass Guitar in lieu of Double Bass

The percussion parts, whilst desirable, are also optional.

The piece is playable by just mandolin quartet or flexible mandolin ensemble/orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mixing the Malt - Flexible Mandolin Ensemble

Mixing the Malt - Flute Ensemble

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Peter Martins energetic Mixing the Malt is now available for expandable flute ensemble. Arranged by internationally known flutist Paige Dashner Long, this work can be performed by a minimum of flute quartet (Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, and C alternate alto flute/alto flute) with optional percussion or expanded to any number of flutes up to full flute orchestration of piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Alto Flute, Bass Flute with optional contrabass flute and optional percussion.

Scores and parts are available for flute quartet (no percussion), expanded flute ensemble and expanded flute orchestra with percussion. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

 

Visit Paiges website for detailed information about flute ensembles and contra flutes.

www.contraflute.com

» Mixing the Malt - Flute Ensemble

Mixing the Malt - Flute Orchestra

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Peter Martins energetic Mixing the Malt is now available for expandable flute ensemble. Arranged by internationally known flutist Paige Dashner Long, this work can be performed by a minimum of flute quartet (Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, and C alternate alto flute/alto flute) with optional percussion or expanded to any number of flutes up to full flute orchestration of piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Alto Flute, Bass Flute with optional contrabass flute and optional percussion.

Scores and parts are available for flute quartet (no percussion), expanded flute ensemble and expanded flute orchestra with percussion. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

Visit Paiges website for detailed information about flute ensembles and contra flutes.

www.contraflute.com

» Mixing the Malt - Flute Orchestra

Mixing the Malt - Flute Quartet

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Peter Martins energetic Mixing the Malt is now available for expandable flute ensemble. Arranged by internationally known flutist Paige Dashner Long, this work can be performed by a minimum of flute quartet (Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, and C alternate alto flute/alto flute) with optional percussion or expanded to any number of flutes up to full flute orchestration of piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Alto Flute, Bass Flute with optional contrabass flute and optional percussion.

Scores and parts are available for flute quartet (no percussion), expanded flute ensemble and expanded flute orchestra with percussion. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

Visit Paiges website for detailed information about flute ensembles and contra flutes.

www.contraflute.com

» Mixing the Malt - Flute Quartet

Mixing the Malt - Orchestra

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A celtic celebration for orchestra using both Irish & Scottish dance tunes. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using the Wallander NotePerformer plug-in.

» Mixing the Malt - Orchestra

Moderato from the Serenade for Strings Op 22

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The exquisite first movement from Dvorak’s ‘Serenade for Strings Op.22, abridged and arranged by Peter Martin. Less experienced cellist can avoid the higher positions by playing the smaller notes. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Moderato from the Serenade for Strings Op 22

Mombasa Beat

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Whilst at college I attended a workshop given by the TV/film composer Jim Parker, in which he demonstrated the art of musical allusion. You may think you are listening to Kaempfert, but you are not. The children love this one! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mombasa Beat

Monday's Child

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Seven duets using just the first finger pattern, inspired by the nursery rhyme 'Monday's Child'. The PDF contains versions for two violins, two violas, two cellos, violin & viola, violin & cello and viola & cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the version for viola & cello.

» Monday's Child

Monster Munch

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A fun concert item, easily learnt and ideal for that last minute concert or assembly. The parts (with the exception of that for optional violin) use only open strings throughout. The viola parts double those of the violin, and the PDF contains a melody part for cello and separate part for double bass. The backing tracks folder contains both performance and practice tracks. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

 

» Monster Munch

More Strings Attached

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Five more pieces for young string orchestra, all using just the first finger pattern. Piano and percussion parts are included but optional. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin II part. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» More Strings Attached

Morning from 'Peer Gynt'

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An arrangement for school, youth or amateur orchestra of Morning from Grieg's incidental music for Peer Gynt. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

» Morning from 'Peer Gynt'

Moto Perpetuo - Bohm

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One of a number of highly attractive and playable salon pieces by Carl Bohm. To view other pieces available by this composer, simply enter his name into the search by composer box.

» Moto Perpetuo - Bohm

Moto Perpetuo - Bridge

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One of 3 Dances, H.4 for violin & piano by Frank Bridge.

» Moto Perpetuo - Bridge

Moto Perpetuo - Paganini

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From Paganini's Op.11 with fingerings by F. David.

» Moto Perpetuo - Paganini

Mousakka

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One of a series of 'food' related pieces for junior orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Mousakka

Moving Up - 2nd Position

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First exercises, scales & pieces in second position, written & arranged by Peter Martin

» Moving Up - 2nd Position

Moving Up - 3rd Position

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First exercises, scales & pieces in third position, written & arranged by Peter Martin

» Moving Up - 3rd Position

Mozart - Sleigh Ride - String Orchestra/Quartet

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Mozart’s festive German Dance No. 3 K. 605, arranged and abridged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Mozart - Sleigh Ride - String Orchestra/Quartet

Muffat - I - Jeunes Espagnols

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The first of three delightful pieces, taken from the second suite of Muffat's 'Florilegium Secundum' and arranged for orchestra. The three pieces are also available to purchase in a single PDF and form a self contained suite, priced at just $6. Click here to listen to an mp3 containing samples of each piece.

» Muffat - I - Jeunes Espagnols

Muffat - II - Autre Pour Les Memes

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The second of three delightful pieces, taken from the second suite of Muffat's 'Florilegium Secundum' and arranged for orchestra. The three pieces are also available to purchase in a single PDF and form a self contained suite, priced at just $6. Click here to listen to an mp3 containing samples of each piece.

» Muffat - II - Autre Pour Les Memes

Muffat - III - Les Marmitons

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The third of three delightful pieces, taken from the second suite of Muffat's 'Florilegium Secundum' and arranged for orchestra. The three pieces are also available to purchase in a single PDF and form a self contained suite, priced at just $6. Click here to listen to an mp3 containing samples of each piece.

» Muffat - III - Les Marmitons

Music for a Western

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The title says it all. Three pieces with a distinct western feel. The third violin part doubles that of the viola.

» Music for a Western

Music from Danserye - String Orchestra/Quartet

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A selection of dances from Susato’s ‘Danserye’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Music from Danserye - String Orchestra/Quartet

Music from 'Dardanus'

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Three pieces from Rameau’s opera ’Dardanus’ arranged for string orchestra. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Music from 'Dardanus'

Music from 'Dido and Aeneas'

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Nine instrumental pieces and the final aria and chorus from Purcell’s ‘Dido and Aeneas’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. The famous lament from the opera is also available to purchase separately.

» Music from 'Dido and Aeneas'

Music from 'L' Orfeo'

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A selection of music from Monteverdi's ground breaking opera L' Orfeo. The three pieces can be played separately or together in a suite of three movements. The violin III part doubles that of viola. Click here to listen to a recording of all three pieces.

» Music from 'L' Orfeo'

My Love is but a Lassie Yet

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of the famous and much loved Scottish air. An exercise in fugal exposition, with plenty for all four players (including the viola) to think about. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» My Love is but a Lassie Yet

Nearer My God to Thee

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To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, one of a series of pieces taken from the White Star Line 'band book' and arranged for piano trio.

» Nearer My God to Thee

Nessun Dorma

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An simplified but highly effective arrangement for orchestra of the celebrated aria from Puccini's opera ’Turandot’. Also available in versions for string orchestra/quartet, violin & string orchestra and violin & piano. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Nessun Dorma

Nessun Dorma - String Orchestra/Quartet

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Puccini's celebrated aria 'Nessun Dorma' from the opera 'Turandot', arranged for string quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola and the PDF contains a part for double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in.

» Nessun Dorma - String Orchestra/Quartet

Nessun Dorma - Violin and Piano

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Puccini's celebrated aria 'Nessun Dorma' from the opera 'Turandot', arranged for violin & piano.

» Nessun Dorma - Violin and Piano

Nessun Dorma - Violin and String Orchestra

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Puccini's celebrated aria 'Nessun Dorma' from the opera 'Turandot', arranged for violin & string orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Nessun Dorma - Violin and String Orchestra

Night at the Drive In

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3 movie related pieces for young string players, percussion & piano. The viola part doubles that of the violin II part. Don't forget the popcorn! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Night at the Drive In

Night on a Bare Mountain

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Rimsky-Korsakov's revision of Mussorgsky's atmospheric and highly charged 'Night on a Bare Mountain', abridged and arranged for reduced orchestra. The PDF contains optional parts for trombone I & II treble clef, bass trombone and violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Night on a Bare Mountain

Nimrod

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Elgar’s ’Nimrod’ from the ’Enigma Variations’ in it’s original scoring. This transcription has not been adapted or simplified.

» Nimrod

Nimrod - String Orchestra - Quartet

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An adaptation for string orchestra/quartet of Elgar’s sublime  ‘Nimrod’  from the ‘Enigma Variations Op.36. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Nimrod - String Orchestra - Quartet

Noels Pour Les Instruments

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Charpentier's charming suite of Christmas inspired pieces arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Noels Pour Les Instruments

Noels sur les instruments

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A suite of six Christmas inspired pieces, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. It provides an excellent set of companion pieces for the composer’s suite in three movements, ‘Noëls pour les Instruments’, also available on this site. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the collection.

» Noels sur les instruments

None But The Lonely Heart

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The last of Tchaikovsky's 6 Romances Op.6, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains parts for Violin III (doubling the viola part) and double bass. Click here to listen to an mp3 created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» None But The Lonely Heart

O Come All Ye Faithful

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An arrangement for orchestra of 'Adeste Fideles', with effective but playable fanfare.

» O Come All Ye Faithful

O Du Frohliche

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A Bach-like arrangment for string orchestra or quartet of the carol O du Frohliche. The violin 3 part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» O Du Frohliche

O Mio Babbino Caro - String Quartet

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Puccini's celebrated aria 'O mio babbino caro' from the opera 'Gianni Schicchi', arranged for string quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» O Mio Babbino Caro - String Quartet

O Mio Babbino Caro - Violin and Piano

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Puccini's celebrated aria 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from the opera 'Gianni Schicchi', arranged for violin & piano.

» O Mio Babbino Caro - Violin and Piano

O Sole Mio

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‘O Sole Mio’, a globally known Neapolitan song written in 1898 by Eduardo di Capua, arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» O Sole Mio

Obertass

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The first of Wieniawski’s two mazurkas, Op.19.

» Obertass

Offertoire

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Written in 1893 and published in 1903 under Elgar's pseudonym ‘Gustav Francke'.

» Offertoire

On Christmas Day

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Two traditional carols freely adapted and arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» On Christmas Day

On the Fiddle

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40 well known pieces arranged for violin and piano, all in one finger pattern and all in one book. The simple but effective piano accompaniments make them ideal for use in class, assemblies and school concerts.The set also includes a part for viola, using 4th finger in some of the later pieces and containing a few melodic 'tweaks' to enable mixed class playing.

» On the Fiddle

On the Up

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7 pieces for violin & piano introducing the 3rd position by Peter Martin

» On the Up

One Pound Pieces - Catwalk

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Catwalk

One Pound Pieces - Chinese Checkers

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Chinese Checkers

One Pound Pieces - Complete Series

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Ten fun and diverse 'One Pound' pieces for mixed strings and piano. Buy all ten pieces in one collection and save 50% on the price when all ten are bought separately . Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» One Pound Pieces - Complete Series

One Pound Pieces - Folk Song

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Folk Song

One Pound Pieces - Four Leaf Clover

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Four Leaf Clover

One Pound Pieces - Lets Eat Cakewalk

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Lets Eat Cakewalk

One Pound Pieces - Line Dance

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Line Dance

One Pound Pieces - Pause for Thought

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Pause for Thought

One Pound Pieces - Rockfall

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Rockfall

One Pound Pieces - Rumba Numba

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Rumba Numba

One Pound Pieces - Tanguillo

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One in a series of new 'One Pound Pieces', for beginner mixed strings and piano. As the series title suggests, each piece, including score & parts, costs just £1. Each piece contains melody parts for violin, viola and cello and all use just the first finger pattern, providing attractive additional repertoire for group lessons and/or performance. Separate backing tracks are available for each piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to save 50% when buying all ten pieces in the one collection.

» One Pound Pieces - Tanguillo

One String Sleigh Ride

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An effective and extremely playable sleigh ride, using just the notes of the A string. The PDF also contains melody parts for viola and cello, and easier parts for all three instruments using mostly open strings and a few first fingers. Click here to view and listen to the piece on YouTube.

» One String Sleigh Ride

Open All Hours

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Nine fun and diverse pieces on open strings for beginner violinists and piano. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, replacing the violin's open E strings with first finger E on the D string. Click here to listen to recording of the pieces.

» Open All Hours

Open House

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Six fun and diverse pieces on open strings for beginner violinists and piano. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello, replacing the violin's open E strings with first finger E on the D string. Click here to listen to recording of the pieces.

» Open House

Orfeo ed Euridice Overture

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The exhilarating overture from Gluck’s ‘Orfeo ed Euridice’ arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Orfeo ed Euridice Overture

Out for the Count

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A highly charged and rhythmical concert piece for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Out for the Count

Out of the Blue

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A short blues for an ensemble of 5 cellos.

» Out of the Blue

Overture - Dieci al prezzo di uno

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Ten of the world's most widely known pieces from the classical repertoire, condensed into one 'quasi' overture and arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. All ten pieces are available to purchase separately in various formats on this site. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

How many of the pieces will your audience correctly identify? The composers represented are - W.A. Mozart L. van Beethoven G. Rossini G. Bizet G.F. Handel G. Verdi J. Offenbach A. Vivaldi.

 

 

 

 

» Overture - Dieci al prezzo di uno

Overture for Strings

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The Overture for Strings was written in 1997 for the strings of the Oldham Youth Orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to recording of the piece.

» Overture for Strings

Overture from the Opera Acteon

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The overture from Charpentier's opera 'Acteon'. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Overture from the Opera Acteon

Overture III

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Arne's delightful and playable Overture III adapted for string orchestra. The repeats in the first movement are editorial. The smaller notes in the violin parts are included to facilitate less experienced players. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola.  Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Overture III

Overture in D Major

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A short but effective overture, taken from one of Mozart's early operas, 'Mitridate, re di Ponto' and transcribed for string orchestra. The third violin part doubles that of the viola.

» Overture in D Major

Overture in Miniature

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A short overture for strings, keeping both players and conductor on their toes with constantly changing time signatures. The PDF also contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Overture in Miniature

Overture Light Cavalry

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The overture to Suppe’s operetta ’Light Cavalry’ in the original version for full orchestra. Also available in an abridged, reduced and simplified arrangement for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Overture Light Cavalry

Overture to Pique Dame

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Franz von Suppé’s invigorating overture to the operetta ‘Pique Dame’. The PDF contains additional parts for trumpets in Bb and horns in F. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Overture to Pique Dame

Overture to 'The Beggar's Opera'

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The overture to Gay's 'The Beggar's Overture' with music by Pepusch. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Overture to 'The Beggar's Opera'

Paganini - 24 Caprices

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Paganini's 24 caprices for solo violin.

» Paganini - 24 Caprices

Paganini - Six Pieces for Viola Trio

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Six pieces, originally composed for guitar, arranged for viola trio by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for cello, doubling that of the viola III part. Also available for violin trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Paganini - Six Pieces for Viola Trio

Paganini - Six Pieces for Violin Trio

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Six pieces, originally composed for guitar, arranged for violin trio by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin III part. Also available for viola trio. Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Paganini - Six Pieces for Violin Trio

Palazzo Barbaro

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Like Venezia & Vivaldiana, Palazzo Barbaro attempts to capture the style & spirit of the Venezian baroque. Click here to listen to a recording created using Sibelius 7. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube.

» Palazzo Barbaro

Palazzo Vecchio

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Like the composer’s ‘Venezia’, ‘Palazzo Vecchio’ (named after the famous Florentine palace) was inspired by and written in homage to the great composers of the Italian baroque. The piece is playable in the first position throughout and the repeat in the first movement is optional. The final movement is built around the harmony and bass line of the widely used and reworked 'La Folia'. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Palazzo Vecchio

Palm Leaf Rag

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One in a series of arrangements for 'Palm Court' trio - harking back to bygone days, with cream teas and cucumber sandwiches - "More tea, Vicar?"

» Palm Leaf Rag

Panis Angelicus

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Franck's much loved setting of 'Panis Angelicus' arranged for piano trio

» Panis Angelicus

Panis Angelicus

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Franck’s song, popular at weddings & funerals, arranged for string quartet.

» Panis Angelicus

Parsnip Polka

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Homage to a most favoured root vegetable - preferably honey roasted.

» Parsnip Polka

Partita in D Major in the manner of Telemann

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A short partita in the manner of Telemann, playable in first position throughout. The optional cello part is doubled by that of the viola part.

» Partita in D Major in the manner of Telemann

Partita in G Major in the manner of Telemann

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A short partita in the manner of Telemann, playable in first position throughout. The optional cello part is doubled by that of the 2nd viola part.

» Partita in G Major in the manner of Telemann

Pas de Soldats

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The ‘Pas de Soldats’ from Rossini’s opera ‘William Tell’, arranged for youth/amateur orchestra. The arrangement can be played by strings alone. The PDF also contains parts for bass clarinet, trombone in Bb and violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Pas de Soldats

Passacaille

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An abridged arrangement for string quartet of the last movement of Handel’s 7th keyboard suite.

» Passacaille

Pastime With Good Company

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Two songs, ‘En Vray Amoure’ and ‘Pastime With Good Company’, attributed to Henry VIII, adapted and arranged for string orchestra. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Pastime With Good Company

Pastorale from the Christmas Concerto

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Corelli's celebrated Pastorale from the Christmas Concerto arranged for string orchestra or quartet. The third violin part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Pastorale from the Christmas Concerto

Pavane

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Faure's Pavane, abridged and arranged for string quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola.?

» Pavane

Pennine Way

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A short piece for string orchestra/quartet, evoking the undulating path of the Pennine Way. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Pennine Way

Performance Strings

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10 pieces from the baroque, classical and romantic period, carefully chosen and arranged for young string orchestra. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. The 10 pieces are -


1. Allegro Handel
2. Gavotte Purcell
3. Choral Schumann
4. Menuet Handel
5. Les Bouffons French
6. Soldier's March Schumann
7. March Handel
8. Der Kaffeelatsch Haydn
9. In Church Tschaikowsky
10. St. Anthony Chorale Haydn

Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» Performance Strings

Perpetual Boogie

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A fun introduction to both the dominant 7th and the art of boogie woogie. The viola and cello parts double the violin parts. Should the little dears complain of aching limbs, simply omit the 2nd repeat. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Perpetual Boogie

Perpetuum Mobile

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One of a number of highly attractive and playable salon pieces by Carl Bohm. To view other pieces available by this composer, simply enter his name into the search by composer box.

» Perpetuum Mobile

Petit Air Varie

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The seventh piece from Dancla's 'Little School of Melody'.

» Petit Air Varie

Petit Ballet

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A transcription for string orchestra/quartet of Dittersdorf's 'Musique pour un petit ballet en forme d'une contre-danse'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Petit Ballet

Petite Tonkinoise

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To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, one of a series of pieces taken from the White Star Line 'band book' and arranged for piano trio.

» Petite Tonkinoise

Pizzicato from 'Sylvia'

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An arrangement for string quartet of the celebrated Pizzicato from Sylvia. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Pizzicato from 'Sylvia'

Pizzicato Polka

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The Strauss brothers' 'Pizzicato Polka' arranged for string quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Pizzicato Polka

Plucky Little Fellow

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'Plucky Little Fellow' lay forgotten in a draw in the composer's garage for some 30 years. This attractive novelty concert item is played pizzicato throughout. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Plucky Little Fellow

Polka from Le voyage dans la lune

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Offenbach’s delighful polka from the opera ‘Le voyage dans la lune’, arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Polka from Le voyage dans la lune

Por Una Cabeza

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‘Por una Cabeza’ is a tango song written in 1935 with music by Carlos Gardel and lyrics by Alfredo Le Pera. The name is a Spanish horse-racing phrase meaning ‘by a head’, which refers to a horse winning a race narrowly - by just the length of its head. The lyrics speak of a compulsive horse-track gambler who compares his addiction for horses with his attraction to women. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and contrabass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Por Una Cabeza

Prelude and Allemande - Viola Trio

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Two movements from Boismortier's Sonata Op.7 No.1, arranged for three violas and playable in the first position throughout. The PDF contains a part for the violin in lieu of the first viola. Also available for three violins. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Prelude and Allemande - Viola Trio

Prelude and Allemande - Violin Trio

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Two movements from Boismortier's Sonata Op.7 No.1, arranged for three violins and playable in the first position throughout. The PDF contains a part for the viola in lieu of the third violin. Also available for three violas. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. The YouTube link features the version for two violas.

» Prelude and Allemande - Violin Trio

Prelude and Fugue in D Minor

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The second Prelude and Fugue from Bach’s ‘Well Tempered Clavichord’, adapted and arranged for string trio. The PDF also contains a part for violin II, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Prelude and Fugue in D Minor

Prelude and Riff

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A Prelude with a distinctly baroque flavour followed by a driving rock riff. Scored for school, youth or amateur orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Prelude and Riff

Prelude for Strings

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The prelude from the composer's Prelude & Riff, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola and the PDF contains a part for double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in.

» Prelude for Strings

Prelude from 'La Traviata'

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The Prelude from Act I of Verdi's 'La Traviata', arranged for string orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola.

» Prelude from 'La Traviata'

Prelude from 'Te Deum'

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of the famous prelude, used to introduce the Eurovision Song Contest. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Prelude from 'Te Deum'

Prelude from 'Te Deum' - Orchestra

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An arrangement for orchestra of the famous prelude, used to introduce the Eurovision Song Contest.

» Prelude from 'Te Deum' - Orchestra

Prelude in C Major

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Bach’s celebrated C major prelude arranged for string quartet/orchestra.

» Prelude in C Major

Premier Solo

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One of three beautifully crafted and virtuosic solos for violin & piano by Charles Dancla.

» Premier Solo

Presto from Sinfonia in D

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The sparkling and extremely playable Presto from Johann Stamitz's Sinfonia in D major, transcribed for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Presto from Sinfonia in D

Presto from Symphony No.4

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The Presto from Haydn's Symphony No.4 written between 1757 and 1761, transcribed for string orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Presto from Symphony No.4

Presto from the Concertino da Camera

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The delightfully playful last movement from Salieri's Concertino da Camera arranged, for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Presto from the Concertino da Camera

Presto from the Violin Concerto RV 256

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The driving and exuberant last movement from one of Vivaldi’s lesser known violin concertos, ‘Il Ritiro’ - RV 256, abridged and arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contain a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Presto from the Violin Concerto RV 256

Prima Perdita (First Loss)

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A plaintive and reflective ballad, composed for string orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Prima Perdita (First Loss)

Proclamation Interlude and Conclusion

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A short suite in three diverse movements for junior strings with a strong modal feel. The PDF contains parts for viola (doubling the violin II part) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Proclamation Interlude and Conclusion

Progressive Duos - Book I - Viola Duet

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The first of two books of eight progressive duos by Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813). The first viola (or pupil's) part contains all the melodic interest, whilst the second part is clearly designed to be played by the teacher. Versions for two violins and violin & viola are also available. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. The mp3 is quite large and may take a while to load.

» Progressive Duos - Book I - Viola Duet

Progressive Duos - Book I - Violin and Viola

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The first of two books of eight progressive duos by Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813). The violin (or pupil's) part contains all the melodic interest, whilst the second part is clearly designed to be played by the teacher. Versions for two violins and two violas are also available. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. The mp3 is quite large and may take a while to load.

» Progressive Duos - Book I - Violin and Viola

Progressive Duos - Book I - Violin Duet

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The first of two books of eight progressive duos by Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813). The first violin (or pupil's) part contains all the melodic interest, whilst the second part is clearly designed to be played by the teacher. Versions for two violas and violin & viola are also available. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. The mp3 is quite large and may take a while to load.

» Progressive Duos - Book I - Violin Duet

Progressive Duos - Book II - Viola Duet

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The second of two books of progressive duos by Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813). The first viola (or pupil's) part contains all the melodic interest, whilst the second part is clearly designed to be played by the teacher. Versions for two violins and violin & viola are also available. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. The mp3 is quite large and may take a while to load.

» Progressive Duos - Book II - Viola Duet

Progressive Duos - Book II - Violin and Viola

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The second of two books of progressive duos by Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813). The violin (or pupil's) part contains all the melodic interest, whilst the second part is clearly designed to be played by the teacher. Versions for two violins and two violas are also available. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. The mp3 is quite large and may take a while to load.

» Progressive Duos - Book II - Violin and Viola

Progressive Duos - Book II - Violin Duet

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The second of two books of progressive duos by Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813). The first violin (or pupil's) part contains all the melodic interest, whilst the second part is clearly designed to be played by the teacher. Versions for two violas and violin & viola are also available. Click here to listen to a recording created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in. The mp3 is quite large and may take a while to load.

» Progressive Duos - Book II - Violin Duet

Pump Room Polka

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Inspired by the recordings of the Palm Court Theatre Orchestra and written for the pupils of Counthill School.

» Pump Room Polka

Quartet for Four Violas

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A quartet in three movements for four violas by Peter Martin. The quartet is also available in a version for four violins. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Quartet for Four Violas

Quartet for Four Violins

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A quartet in three movements for four violins by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains a part for viola, doubling that of the violin IV part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Quartet for Four Violins

Quartet for Four Violins - Op 107

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A delightful and extremely playable quartet for four violins by the 19th century German composer, Ignaz Lachner.  Please note that the PDF contains only the four parts and no score. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Quartet for Four Violins - Op 107

Quartet for Four Violins - Op 98

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Richard Hofmann's delightful addition to the violin quartet repertoire. Please note that this item contains only the parts and no score.  Click here to listen to sample recordings of each movement or here to listen to the piece in full on Spotify.

» Quartet for Four Violins - Op 98

Queen of the Night Aria

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The celebrated aria from Mozart’s ’The Magic Flute’, arranged for string orchestra and, with a few modifications, string quartet. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Queen of the Night Aria

Radetzsky March

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Radetzky March, Op. 228 is a march composed by Johann Strauss Sr. in 1848. It was dedicated to Austrian Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz, and became a popular march among soldiers. Arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Radetzsky March

Rag Pudding Rag

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One of a series of 'food' related pieces for junior orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Rag Pudding Rag

Rag-Time du Paquebot

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A transciption of the 'Rag-Time du Paquebot' from Satie's ballet 'Parade'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in for Sibelius.

» Rag-Time du Paquebot

Ready for Seven

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A driving and exciting short concert piece in 7/8 for Intermediate/Youth orchestra. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ready for Seven

Recueillement - Viola Quartet

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The third movement of Dancla's Op. 203 '3 Pieces Faciles' for violin quartet, transcribed for viola quartet. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Recueillement - Viola Quartet

Recueillement - Violin Quartet

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The third movement of Dancla's Op. 203 '3 Pieces Faciles' for violin quartet. The PDF also contains an additional part for viola, in lieu of violin IV. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Recueillement - Violin Quartet

Recuerdos de la Alhambra

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An arrangement for string quartet/orchestra of Tarràga’s hauntingly beautiful and much loved ‘Recuerdos de la Alhambra’. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Recuerdos de la Alhambra

Reindeer on the Rooftop

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‘Reindeer on the Rooftop’  - a versatile and fun Christmas concert item for junior strings. The PDF contains both melody parts and ensemble parts for viola and cello, and the violin II part is easy enough to be performed by this years’ beginners! Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

 

» Reindeer on the Rooftop

Renaissance Dances

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Five renaissance style dances, written as incidental music for a primary school production set in Tudor times. The PDF also contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. A version for full orchestra is also available. The 3rd violin doubles the viola part. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Renaissance Dances

Renaissance Dances - Orchestra

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Five renaissance style dances arranged for orchestra, and written as incidental music for a primary school production set in Tudor times. The 3rd violin doubles the viola part. A version for string orchestra/quartet is also available. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Renaissance Dances - Orchestra

Return to Deadman's Cove

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Following numerous requests from customers, here is the sequel to 'The Legend of Deadman's Cove'. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Return to Deadman's Cove

Rig A Jig Jig

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Ten American fiddle tunes, arranged for violin and piano by Peter Martin. The PDF contains intros and endings in both D major & A major. Click here to listen to a recording of the ten tunes.

» Rig A Jig Jig

Rigadoon

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An arrangement, for training orchestra, of Purcell's keyboard piece. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Rigadoon

Ripe Banana Ripe

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A taste of the Caribbean for elementary strings.The second violin & viola parts use only open string and first fingers. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ripe Banana Ripe

Ritornello from Salve Puerule

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The ritornello to the chorus ' Salve Puerule' from Charpentier’s ' In Nativitatum Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Ritornello from Salve Puerule

Rock On!

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10 fun & progressive pieces for unison violins and piano. Click here to view and listen to the full score on YouTube

» Rock On!

Rock Salmon

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One of a series of 'food' related pieces for junior orchestra. Feel free to re-arrange parts to meet your requirements, or contact us to do it for you. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Rock Salmon

Rock Solid

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A driving rock concert item for string orchestra or string quartet. The material is spread equally between all sections and the optional (though preferable) kit part will get both audience and players tapping their feet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to the piece.

» Rock Solid

Rock the Boat

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A fun and surprisingly easy/quick to learn 'rock' piece for junior strings. The piano part, though desirable, is optional. The PDF contains parts for both viola, double bass and both melody and harmony parts (doubling those of violin I and II an octave lower) for cello.

» Rock the Boat

Rollickin' Reel

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Written as an orchestral accompaniment to the easy violin piece from ’You’ve Got It’ to be performed as a massed item for string players of all abilities. The PDF includes easy parts for violin, viola & cello.

» Rollickin' Reel

Rollickin Reindeer

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‘Rollickin' Reindeer’  - in the manner of 'Rudolph' & 'Frosty', a rollickin' Christmas concert item for junior strings. The viola part doubles that of the violin 2 part with the Es dropped an octave. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

 

» Rollickin Reindeer

Romance Espanol

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A hauntingly beautiful anonymous Spanish melody, arranged by Peter Martin for string quartet/orchestra. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Romance Espanol

Romance No.1 in G Major

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A transcription for violin & piano of Beethoven's Romance in G major, Op. 40 for violin and orchestra.

» Romance No.1 in G Major

Romance No.2 in F Major

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A transcription for violin & piano of Beethoven's Romance in F major, Op. 50 for violin and orchestra.

» Romance No.2 in F Major

Romance Op.12

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Ten Have's Romance Op.12 arranged for violoncello & piano.

» Romance Op.12

Romances in G and F Major - Viola and Piano

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Beethoven's romances for violin transcribed for viola & piano.

» Romances in G and F Major - Viola and Piano

Romanze Op.85

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Bruch's Romanze Op.85 for Viola & Piano.

» Romanze Op.85

Rondeau

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An arrangement for intermediate level orchestra of Mouret's famous Rondeau. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in an arrangement for string orchestra./quartet.

» Rondeau

Rondeau - String Orchestra

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of Mouret's famous Rondeau. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in an arrangement for full orchestra.

» Rondeau - String Orchestra

Rondo Alla Turca

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An arrangement for string quartet of Mozart's famous Rondo. The PDF contains a part for violin III doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Rondo Alla Turca

Rondo from 'Abdelazar'

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Purcell's theme as used in Britten's 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The 3rd violin part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Rondo from 'Abdelazar'

Rondo from 'Abdelazar' - Orchestra

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An arrangement for Intermediate Orchestra of Purcell’s theme, used by Britten in his ’Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra’. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Rondo from 'Abdelazar' - Orchestra

Rondo from 'Abdelazar' - Piano Trio

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Purcell's theme as used in Britten's 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' arranged for piano trio.

» Rondo from 'Abdelazar' - Piano Trio

Rondo from 'Abdelazar' - Violin and Piano

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Purcell's theme as used in Britten's 'Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra' arranged for violin & piano.

» Rondo from 'Abdelazar' - Violin and Piano

Rondo from Divertimento IV

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The Rondo from Mozart’s Divertimento IV KV 439b, arranged to enable the piece to be performed by various combinations of violin, viola and cello. The PDF contains parts for both violin and viola trio, and a separate part for cello, doubling that of the violin/viola III parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the violin trio version of the piece. Use the YouTube link to view & listen to the version for string trio.

Possible permutations -

Violin Trio
Viola Trio
2 Vln & Vla
Vln & 2 Vla
String Trio - Vln, Vla & Vc, 2 Vln & Vc &
2 Vla & Vc

» Rondo from Divertimento IV

Rondo from the Viola Concerto No.1 in D Major

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The rondo from Stamitz's first viola concerto. The original clarinet & horn parts are preferable but optional.

» Rondo from the Viola Concerto No.1 in D Major

Rondo Op.94

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Dvorak's Rondo for Violoncello & Piano Op. 94.

» Rondo Op.94

Rosin the Beau

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Arrangements of ten traditional fiddle tunes for two violins. Playable throughout in the first position. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in versions for violin & viola, viola duet and violin & cello.

» Rosin the Beau

Rosin the Beau - Viola Duet

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Arrangements of ten traditional fiddle tunes for two violas. Playable throughout in the first position. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in versions for violin duet, violin & viola and violin & cello. Click on the YouTube link above to view and listen to the version for two violins.

» Rosin the Beau - Viola Duet

Rosin the Beau - Violin and Cello

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Arrangements of ten traditional fiddle tunes for violin & cello. Playable throughout in the first position. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in versions for violin duet,violin & viola and viola duet. Click on the YouTube link above to view and listen to the version for two violins.

» Rosin the Beau - Violin and Cello

Rosin the Beau - Violin and Viola

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Arrangements of ten traditional fiddle tunes for two violin & viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in versions for violin duet, viola duet and violin & cello. Click on the YouTube link above to view and listen to the version for two violins.

» Rosin the Beau - Violin and Viola

Rule Britannia

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Arne's setting of 'Rule Brittania' arranged for school/youth orchestra. This arrangement is also playable by strings alone. Purchase the scores & parts for all four of our ‘Last Night of the Proms’ arrangements in one PDF, 'Last Night of the Proms', for just £12, as opposed to £42 when purchasing the items separately. PDF contains 'Fanfare & National Anthem', 'Jerusalem', 'Rule Britannia' & 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Click here to view/listen to all four 'Prom' related pieces.

» Rule Britannia

Sacerdote in rosso

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A suite in three movements, compiled using music from Vivaldi’s Concertos for Strings and Chamber Concertos. The PDF also contains parts for violin III, doubling that of the viola, and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Sacerdote in rosso

Saddle the Mule

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An upbeat hoedown for junior strings with optional backing track, ideal material for that last minute assembly or concert performance. All three parts are in the first finger pattern and the viola part doubles that of the second violin.

» Saddle the Mule

Saddleworth Festival Dances

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Having taught in Saddleworth schools for over thirty years, the composer was delighted when asked to write a piece celebrating the area's distinctive landscape and rich cultural heritage. The suite's four 'dances' each reflect upon a particular aspect of Saddleworth life. Commissioned by Roger Tanner and the Saddleworth Festival of Music and the Arts, the first performance of the piece was given by the Northern Chamber Orchestra in June 2015 to critical acclaim. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saddleworth Festival Dances

Saddleworth Festival Dances - Brass Band

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Having taught in Saddleworth schools for over thirty years, the composer was delighted when asked to write a piece celebrating the area's distinctive landscape and rich cultural heritage. The suite's four 'dances' each reflect upon a particular aspect of Saddleworth life. Commissioned by Roger Tanner and the Saddleworth Festival of Music and the Arts, the first performance of the piece was given by the Northern Chamber Orchestra in June 2015 to critical acclaim. This excellent arrangement for brass band was kindly made by Alan Beaumont. Click here to listen to a sample of each movement.

» Saddleworth Festival Dances - Brass Band

Sailor's Hornpipe

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The ‘Sailor’s Hornpipe’ or ‘Jack’s the Lad’, now synonymous with the Last Night of the Proms, in an adaptation for amateur/youth orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece created using Wallander's NotePerformer plug-in.

» Sailor's Hornpipe

Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 1 in C Major

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Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges lived from 25th December 1745 to the 10th of June 1799 and was/is commonly and some say patronisingly referred to as the 'Black Mozart'. The scores for all six quartets were transcribed from a set of parts published by the Parisian publishers Sieber in 1773. The current editor has endeavoured to correct any obvious errors, and the dynamics and bowings are largely editorial. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 1 in C Major

Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 2 in Eb Major

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Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges lived from 25th December 1745 to the 10th of June 1799 and was/is commonly and some say patronisingly referred to as the 'Black Mozart'. The scores for all six quartets were transcribed from a set of parts published by the Parisian publishers Sieber in 1773. The current editor has endeavoured to correct any obvious errors, and the dynamics and bowings are largely editorial. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 2 in Eb Major

Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 3 in G Minor

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Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges lived from 25th December 1745 to the 10th of June 1799 and was/is commonly and some say patronisingly referred to as the 'Black Mozart'. The scores for all six quartets were transcribed from a set of parts published by the Parisian publishers Sieber in 1773. The current editor has endeavoured to correct any obvious errors, and the dynamics and bowings are largely editorial. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 3 in G Minor

Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 4 in C Minor

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Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges lived from 25th December 1745 to the 10th of June 1799 and was/is commonly and some say patronisingly referred to as the 'Black Mozart'. The scores for all six quartets were transcribed from a set of parts published by the Parisian publishers Sieber in 1773. The current editor has endeavoured to correct any obvious errors, and the dynamics and bowings are largely editorial. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 4 in C Minor

Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 5 in G Minor

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Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges lived from 25th December 1745 to the 10th of June 1799 and was/is commonly and some say patronisingly referred to as the 'Black Mozart'. The scores for all six quartets were transcribed from a set of parts published by the Parisian publishers Sieber in 1773. The current editor has endeavoured to correct any obvious errors, and the dynamics and bowings are largely editorial. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 5 in G Minor

Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 6 in D Major

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Joseph Bologne Saint-Georges lived from 25th December 1745 to the 10th of June 1799 and was/is commonly and some say patronisingly referred to as the 'Black Mozart'. The scores for all six quartets were transcribed from a set of parts published by the Parisian publishers Sieber in 1773. The current editor has endeavoured to correct any obvious errors, and the dynamics and bowings are largely editorial. The PDF also contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Saint-Georges - String Quartet Op 1 No 6 in D Major

Salieri - La Fuga

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One of a number of contrapuntal pieces/exercises written for string quartet by Salieri. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - La Fuga

Salieri - Sinfonia from 'Il Moro'

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The sinfonia from Salieri’s comic opera ‘Il Moro’, arranged for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - Sinfonia from 'Il Moro'

Salieri - Trio in C Major for Two Violas and Cello

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Salieri’s charming three movement ‘Trio in G Major’, originally composed for two oboes and bassoon, arranged for two violas and cello. Also available in versions for

Violin Trio
Two Violins & Viola
Two Violins & Cello
Viola Trio

The PDF contains both score & parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - Trio in C Major for Two Violas and Cello

Salieri - Trio in C Major for Viola Trio

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Salieri’s charming three movement ‘Trio in G Major’, originally composed for two oboes and bassoon, arranged for viola trio. Also available in versions for

Violin Trio
Two Violins & Viola
Two Violins & Cello
Two Violas & Cello

The PDF contains both score & parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - Trio in C Major for Viola Trio

Salieri - Trio in G Major for Two Violins and Cello

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Salieri’s charming three movement ‘Trio in G Major’, originally composed for two oboes and bassoon, arranged for two violins & cello. Also available in versions for

Violin Trio
Viola Trio
Two Violins & Viola
Two Violas & Cello

The PDF contains both score & parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - Trio in G Major for Two Violins and Cello

Salieri - Trio in G Major for Two Violins and Viola

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Salieri’s charming three movement ‘Trio in G Major’, originally composed for two oboes and bassoon, arranged for two violins & viola. Also available in versions for

Violin Trio
Viola Trio
Two Violins & Cello
Two Violas & Cello

The PDF contains both score & parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - Trio in G Major for Two Violins and Viola

Salieri - Trio in G Major for Violin Trio

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Salieri’s charming three movement ‘Trio in G Major’, originally composed for two oboes and bassoon, arranged for violin trio. Also available in versions for

Two Violins & Viola
Viola Trio
Two Violins & Cello
Two Violas & Cello

The PDF contains both score & parts. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Salieri - Trio in G Major for Violin Trio

Salieri - Variations on La Folia di Spagna

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The theme and selected variations from Salieri’s impressive 'La Folia di Spagna’, adapted and edited for string orchestra/quartet by Peter Martin. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Click here to listen to the original and complete orchestral version.

» Salieri - Variations on La Folia di Spagna

Salut d'Amour

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Elgar's delightful salon piece, presented here in the slightly easier key of D major.

» Salut d'Amour

Santa's Little Helper - Mixed Strings and Piano

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A simple but highly effective piece for the festive season. Both parts are played on just the one string. The PDF also contains parts for viola and cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Santa's Little Helper - Mixed Strings and Piano

Santa's Sleigh

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In the tradition of 'Rudolph' and 'Frosty', a simple sleighride for young string players. Melody parts for both viola and cello are included. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Santa's Sleigh

Santa's Workshop

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A simple, but extremely effective, Christmas romp for mixed junior strings and piano. The violin, viola and cello melody parts use only open strings and first fingers. The PDF also contains parts for Viola I, II and a melody part for cello. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Santa's Workshop

Sarabande

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One of a number of highly attractive and playable salon pieces by Carl Bohm. To view other pieces available by this composer, simply enter his name into the search by composer box.

» Sarabande

Sarabande - Orchestra/Quartet

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Carl Bohm's impressive Sarabande, arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece. Also available in a version for violin and piano.

» Sarabande - Orchestra/Quartet

Sarabande from the Suite in D Minor

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An arrangement for string orchestra/quartet of the sarabande from Handel's Suite in D minor HWV 437. The PDF contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Sarabande from the Suite in D Minor

Scarborough Fair

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A simple but effective arrangement for primary school orchestra of the traditional English folk song. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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Scary Story!

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Two 'spooky' pieces for elementary strings. The piano part is optional.

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Scene from 'Swan Lake'

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A companion piece to Czardas from Tchaikovsky's ballet ’Swan Lake’, arranged for orchestra by Peter Martin. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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Scheherazade

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An abridged arrangement of Scheherazade for school, youth or amatuer orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the arrangement.

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Scherzo - Tarentelle Op.16

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Wieniawski's Scherzo - Tarentelle Op. 16 for violin & piano.

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Scherzo Theme from Octet Op 20

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Abridged and reduced from eight to four parts, this arrangement of the scherzo from Mendelssohn's Octet Op. 20 can be played by string quartet or orchestra. The PDF contains parts for violin 3 (doubling that of the viola) and double bass. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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School's Out

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Ten diverse and entertaining pieces for young violinists and piano (optional backing tracks are available), providing excellent supplementary teaching or performance material for the young violinist. The pieces are -

 1 - Late for School!
2 - Baltic Lament
3 - Valsette
4 - Feeling Sad
5 - Rosie's Rag
6 - Ballad
7 - Danza Italiana
8 - Tangoesque
9 - Scotch Mist
10 - School's Out!

Click here to listen to a recording of the pieces.

» School's Out

Schubert - Ave Maria - String Quartet/Orchestra

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Schubert's exquisite and ever popular 'Ave Maria' arranged for string quartet/orchestra. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Click here to listen to the piece.

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Schubert - Ave Maria - Violin and Piano

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Schubert's exquisite and ever popular 'Ave Maria' arranged for violin & piano. The PDF also contains a part for solo viola, replacing that of the solo violin.

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Scottish Dances

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Three Scottish folk tunes, skilfully arranged for school/intermediate orchestra. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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Scrag End

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Take the bus to Scrag End, sample the delights of Wong's Chinese Chippy, explore the Gothic splendor of All Saints Church, drink in the atmosphere at the historic Horse & Hounds Inn, and finish with slice of Emillio's award winning pizza! Four diverse pieces for mixed strings and piano. The PDF also contains melody parts for viola and cello. Click here to kisten to a recording of the pieces.

» Scrag End

Seaside Rock

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A highly charged 'rock' performance piece, ideal for that end of term summer concert. Written in the first finger pattern throughout, the PDF contains a part for viola, doubling that of the second violin. The smaller notes in the string parts are optional. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

» Seaside Rock

See, the Conquering Hero Comes

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The chorus from Handel’s ’Judas Maccabaeus’, used as the theme to the BBC1’s 2006 world cup coverage. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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See, the Conquering Hero Comes - String Orchestra

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The chorus from Handel’s ’Judas Maccabaeus’, used as the theme to the BBC1’s 2006 world cup coverage. The violin III part doubles that of the viola. Also available for full orchestra.

» See, the Conquering Hero Comes - String Orchestra

Selected Pieces from 'Little School of Melody'

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5 pieces from Dancla's 'Little School of Melody' Op.123.

» Selected Pieces from 'Little School of Melody'

Serenade

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The delightful second movement of a string quartet, attributed (doubtfully) to Haydn as Op.3 No.5. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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Serenade for Strings

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A short three movement serenade for string orchestra, playable in the first position throughout. The PDF contains a part for violin III, doubling that of the viola. Click here to listen to a recording of the piece.

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Serenade for Strings Op. 20

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This short Serenade for Strings in three movements, was written in March 1892 and first performed Worcester Ladies' Orchestral Class, with the composer conducting. The work remains among the most frequently performed of the composer's music. This score is a PDF of a scanned edition, now in the public domain and therefore has no Scorch file attached.

» Serenade for Strings Op. 20

Seven Up - Beginner Strings

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Seven fun pieces for young beginner string players, with backing track accompaniment. The multimedia PDF contains parts for violin, viola and cello, all with embedded accompaniment tracks and making it ideal for whole class teaching. The content can be viewed and played using Adobe Reader on both PC and Mac. Click here to listen to sample clips from each piece. To view and play the multimedia PDF on  a  tablet or phone, download the ezPDF Reader app for your particular device.

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