Lloyd Conley
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Concerto for Three
Taken from Concerto Grosso, Op. 3 (also known as L’estro Armonico, “Harmony of the Soul”) this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players (two violins and one viola) as a soli group accompanied by the larger string orchestra. A great opportunity to perform a distinctive Baroque work in a setting that’s refreshingly different than the standard string orchestra format. Dur: 2:30SKU: HL4490759 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Duelin’ Fiddles Score and Parts
Based on the popular “Dueling Banjos,” this foot stompin’ number by Lloyd Conley recreates the question-and-answer musical dialogue, this time played by your featured violinists, staged in front of the orchestra. Here’s a great opportunity for showmanship, cleverness, and fun for your next concert.SKU: HL4626198 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
French Folk Carol
This carol is often heard at the holidays with its Renaissance-like tune and simple harmony. Lloyd Conley’s version for young strings brings interesting lines that work with the melody, changing dynamics and textures, and tasteful, optional percussion. Dur: 1:50SKU: HL4490823 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Hush Li’l Baby
The well-known children’s prayer “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” is the basis of this teaching and performance piece for beginners. Lloyd has also included some vocal effects that reinforce proper dynamics and will put a smile on any listener’s face. Dur: 3:30SKU: HL4490771 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
My Favorite Things (from The Sound of Music®)
This popular song from The Sound of Music has also become known as a favorite holiday song. Lloyd Conley’s easy setting also lets you teach several of the basic rhythm patterns needed in 3/4 meter, including those with a rest on beat one. Dur: 1:40 (Grade 2)SKU: HL4490636 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
My Grandfather’s Clock
Here’s a new version of the novelty song from the 1800s, featuring a “clock” player throughout. Lloyd’s clever arrangement musically depicts the folklore behind this song, which is provided in the program notes and is ideal for sharing with students and audiences. Dur: 2:45SKU: HL4490773 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Nimrod (from Enigma Variations)
One of the all-time beloved melodies from the revered Sir Elgar, Nimrod is skillfully arranged for developing groups with this new arrangement from Lloyd Conley. As always, Lloyd’s skilled writing brings quality music within the reach of younger players.SKU: HL4490586 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Sabbath Prayer (from Fiddler on the Roof)
Directors are always looking for memorable, popular music that works well for younger string players. This gentle folk-style ballad from one of Broadway’s longest running shows is stunning in this new setting for string ensembles. Dur: 2:30SKU: HL4490598 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3
Shepherd’s Dance
Amahl and the Night Visitors was the first opera to be commissioned especially for television and was premiered in 1951. With this well-crafted setting by Lloyd Conley, string orchestras can enjoy the charming stage music from this enduring holiday production.SKU: HL50486336 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2
Stepping Stones
Featuring two learning keys (D major and G major), here is a teaching piece that centers on scale steps and includes several beginning level concepts – pizzicato, simple slurs, and repeated pairs of eighth notes. Another outstanding educational piece from veteran composer and arranger, Lloyd Conley.SKU: HL4490920 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Tetra
Long known for his inventive teaching pieces, Lloyd Conley has devised a clever tune to introduce tetrachords to beginning players. The special notation along with the approachable use of meter (3/4 and 4/4) and keys (G and C) make this a great connector to the “math” of music. Dur: 2:00SKU: HL4490769 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The 3-Minute Nutcracker
Here are all your favorite Nutcracker themes rolled into a clever and lighthearted medley. For added excitement, appoint an official time keeper and use a big hourglass-type egg timer or a projected digital stopwatch so the audience can track your progress as the band frantically races to finish under 3 minutes. (An accelerando is built-in at the end in case you need to make up time!)SKU: HL08725266 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
The Metronome
What better way to feature a luminary in your school or community (principal, superintendent, mayor, etc.) than by letting them display their leadership skills with your orchestra? This clever musical movement is indeed attributed to Beethoven and, steady beat or not, can be a great opportunity to feature a wood block soloist with your orchestra.SKU: HL4490916 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
The Mikado (Overture)
Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote fourteen comic operas with librettist W. S. Gilbert, plus overtures, oratorios, cantatas, operettas and other incidental music. The Mikado was written in 1885 after a temperamental tantrum during which Sullivan swore that inspiration was lost and that he “would never write another note.” Curiously, some consider Mikado to be one of his finest comic operas.SKU: HL4490511 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
The Three-Minute Nutcracker
A clever, lighthearted finish to your holiday program! With the never-ending goal to keep the concert short, here’s the essence (nine themes) of the classic ballet, honed down to three minutes or less. Stage it with a big hourglass-type egg timer, or with a projected digital stopwatch and let the audience watch as your orchestra works toward the finish. For added drama, Lloyd has provided an optional accelerando (molto, if need be) in the “Trepak” finale, to bring it in under the wire. Dur: 3:00SKU: HL4490795 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Three Courtly Dances
Featuring distinctive sounds from the Renaissance period, here is an attractive suite of three dances skillfully scored for young bands. The stately Allemande uses full band passages alternating with statements by the woodwinds and brass. William Byrd’s Pavana provides the lyric middle movement, while the lively dance Saltarello provides a rousing finish. Dur: 4:50 (Grade 2.5)SKU: HL04002961 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Three Renaissance Dances
Good teaching pieces that also have programming appeal are always in demand for developing programs. Lloyd Conley’s suite offers several possibilties with optional parts for recorders (or flute and oboe) along with opportunities to use minstrel-style percussion and harpsichord (found on most synthesizers). The authentic sound, along with Lloyd’s superb writing for young strings, gives you a fresh new choice in literature.SKU: HL4490449 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Toccata
Most commonly known for his famous Canon in D, Johann Pachelbel was an organ virtuoso and composed many works, including several toccatas. This toccata has been carefully adapted for strings into the key of D, with some added dynamics, but with the original tempo variations and ornamentation preserved. An ideal teaching and performance piece from master arranger Lloyd Conley. Dur: 2:15SKU: HL4490757
