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Music for School Orchestra by Anthony Ritchie



Opus 98bBartok Medley (1999)
for school orchestra
A lively selection of folk songs collected by Bartok, arranged for school orchestra (secondary, though a good primary school orchestra could play it). More challenging parts for solo violin and piano.
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Opus 98a Dance around the World (2000)
for school orchestra
In six sections, this tuneful piece is designed for school performers, and explores different styles of dance music around the world.
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Opus 98cFrom Mountains to Sea (2000)
for school orchestra
The music traces the South Canterbury landscape from the mountains, via rivers, lakes, over farms and the animals, to the sea.
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Opus 60High Tide at Clyde (1993)
for flute, violin, piano, percussion, guitar
Musical for amateur performers, designed for school audiences.
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Opus 22bJourney through Eastern Europe (1987)
for amateur orchestra
This is an accessible work based on East European folk tunes, and is designed for amateur or school orchestras.
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Opus 65Journeys (1995)
for orchestra and schools groups
Journeys was a project with the aim of fostering interest in the orchestra and encouraging composition in schools.
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Opus 43Moods (1990)
for childrens orchestra with flexible orchestration
Four easy pieces for amateur or school orchestra describing the following moods: 'Escatic', 'Sad', 'Angry' and 'Happy'. Features simple and strong rhythms.
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Opus 55Sinfonietta (1992-3)
for amateur orchestra
There is plenty of variety in the four movements of this work, from the mysterious quality in the first movement, to the energetic humour of the last. Easy to perform.
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Opus 98eStomping in the Park (1999)
for amateur orchestra
An easy piece for school orchestra, with a catchy tune and colourful orchestration.
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