Ensemble Repertoire
Our new ensemble collection String Time Christmas is publishing September 2019.
We have published five sets of ensemble repertoire: String Time Starters, String Time Joggers, More String Time Joggers, Going for Gold and String Time Christmas. Also, many of the pieces in the Starters books and in the individual Christmas books can be played together in mixed ensemble.
String Time Christmas
16 pieces for flexible ensemble
A range of seasonal pieces for Christmas: traditional carols, carols from around the world and Classical pieces. Suitable for players from approx. Grades 1-2/3. Flexible scoring, from two parts to massed string ensemble. Published as a teacher’s pack (score and piano part) and separate parts for the strings. Download performance and backing tracks from the OUP Companion Website.
String Time Christmas - Double Bass
The separate double bass part for String Time Christmas.
More String Time Joggers
17 pieces for flexible ensemble
A second collection of characterful pieces for beginner strings (Joggers level), arranged in 4 suites of 3 pieces plus 5 extras – a Jamaican piece, a Slovenian folksong and 3 rounds. Flexible scoring, from two parts to massed string ensemble. Published as a teacher’s pack and separate parts for the strings.
More String Time Joggers - Teacher's book + CD
Full score, piano part, notes on the pieces, and CD – full performances and backings for all pieces.
More String Time Joggers - Violin
The separate violin part for More String Time Joggers.
More String Time Joggers - Viola
The separate viola part for More String Time Joggers.
More String Time Joggers - Cello
The separate cello part for More String Time Joggers.
More String Time Joggers - Double Bass
The separate double bass part for More String Time Joggers.
String Time Starters
21 pieces for flexible ensemble
21 varied and stylish pieces for beginner strings (Starters level), plus fun warm ups. Flexible scoring for violin, viola, cello and double bass with piano or CD accompaniment – from unison strings to large ensemble in parts. Published as a teacher’s book with CD and separate parts for the strings. Free download of performance and backing tracks from the OUP website.
String Time Starters - Teacher's book + CD
Full score (including piano part), plus CD with full performances and backings for all pieces.
String Time Starters - Double Bass
The separate double bass part for String Time Starters.
String Time Joggers
14 pieces for flexible ensemble
Fourteen fun and characterful pieces for beginner strings (Joggers level), arranged in 4 suites of 3 pieces plus 2 extras. Flexible scoring, from two parts to massed string ensemble. Published as a teacher’s pack and separate parts for the strings.
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String Time Joggers - Teacher's Pack
Full score, piano part, notes on the pieces, and CD – full performances and backings for all pieces.
String Time Joggers - Violin (with CD)
The separate violin part for String Time Joggers. May also be played as a solo or duet with the piano part or CD backing.
String Time Joggers - Viola (with CD)
The separate viola part for String Time Joggers. May also be played as a solo or duet with the piano part or CD backing.
String Time Joggers - Cello (with CD)
The separate cello part for String Time Joggers. May also be played as a solo or duet with the piano part or CD backing.
String Time Joggers - Double Bass (no CD)
The separate double bass part for String Time Joggers. Intended only for use in string ensemble.
Going for Gold!
Full score piano and string parts
A fun suite of 5 pieces in flexible scoring for junior strings (end-Joggers level), celebrating all things sporty. The pack contains full score, separate piano part, and photocopiable string parts: violin 1 (x4), violin 2 (x3), viola (x2), cello (x3), double bass (x1). Download the performance and backing tracks free from the OUP Companion Website.
Starters
Compatible books for violin, viola, and cello, with piano or CD accompaniment
Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time Starters contain a range of imaginative tunes which may be played together in mixed ensemble. There is also a Teacher’s Handbook, which contains notes, accompaniments and a CD.
Christmas
Books for violin, viola, and cello, with piano or CD accompaniment
A number of the carols in Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time Christmas may be played together in mixed ensemble. More on the Christmas books here.
