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Lament and Scherzetto
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 reco...
Out for the Count
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 th...
A Tudor Suite
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 ...
Mahler - Adagietto
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, doublin...
Suite from The Masque of Alfred
Four pieces from Thomas Arne's opera 'The Masque of Alfred', arranged for string orchestra/quartet. The four movements are Overture Andante March Rule Britannia The PDF also con...
Come and Join the Carnival - Junior Strings
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 ...
Latinesque - Junior Orchestra
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 r...
Three Latin American Dances - Junior Orchestra
An adaption for junior orchestra of the composer’s ‘Latin American Dances’. The PDF also contains a part Viola, doubling that of the second violin. The piece can also be used in conj...
Dvorak - Moderato from the Serenade for Strings Op 22
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 smalle...
Walzer from the Serenade for Strings Op 48
An abridged arrangement of the celebrated waltz from Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings Op.48. Less experienced players can avoid the higher positions by playing the smaller notes in the cello p...
Tema Russo from the Serenade for Strings Op.48
An abridged arrangement of the exhilarating finale from Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings Op.48. Less experienced players can avoid the higher positions by playing the smaller notes in both the...
Time To Plan A New Tomorrow - Junior Choir and Orchestra
The song ‘Time To Plan A New Tomorrow’ highlights the issues facing the world as a result of climate change. It calls upon the global population to work together and reduce the impact of t...
Warm-up and Workout - Violin Quartet
Theme and ten rhythmic variations arranged for four violins with piano accompaniment. Vary both dynamics and tempi and mix and match variations i.e. violin I & II play variation 2 whilst violin II...
Scrag End - Four pieces for mixed strings and piano
ake 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 wit...
Presto from the Violin Concerto RV 256
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 co...
The Twelve Days of Christmas - String Quartet-Orchestra
The ever popular ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, arranged for string quartet/orchestra by Peter Martin. The PDF also contains parts for violin III (doubling that of the viola) and double b...
Tico-Tico no Fuba - String Orchestra - Quartet
An arrangement by Peter Martin for string quartet/orchestra of Zequinha de Abreu's celebrated Brazilian song 'Tico-Tico no Fubá' ('Sparrow in the Cornmeal'). The PDF also contains parts for vio...
Choral from The Christmas Oratorio
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 pa...
Intrada for Orchestra
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 a...
Goldberg Suite - Violin and Violoncello
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. Cli...