Our BIG NOTE STRING ORCHESTRA COLLECTION by Dr Peter Ratnik and Belinda Ratnik has been crafted to give you and your orchestra educationally graded works at this junior orchestral stage. An all in one book with 12 graded works for your orchestras continued growth and learning. Ideal for all concert, festival and contest programs.

Works: Andante, Beethoven’s 9th/4th, Yellow School Bus, Pitter Patter, A Tuscan Summer, Le Cadaverous Bride, Son Lake Groove, The Baron of Salzburg + 4 x Warm Up Chorales.

STRING ORCHESTRA SET INCLUDES - 13 Instrumental & CONDUCTOR Books

Full Set includes 16 Books: (3) x Violin 1, (3) x Violin 2, (2) x Viola/Violin 3, (3) x Cello, (2) x Double Bass.

Our BIG NOTE CHRISTMAS 10/10 has been crafted to give you and your String ensemble educationally graded works from grade 1 - 1.5+. These Christmas arrangements by Belinda & Peter Ratnik have been graded and written with systematic sequential techniques and facility development so to give your orchestra the best opportunity to showcase themselves at their Christmas/Holiday concert. The 10 Christmas Carols & Songs included are: Jingle Bells, Away In A Manager, Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Persons, The First Noel, Coventry Carol, Infant Holy, Jolly Old Saint Pachelbel, In Duici Juubilo and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.Conductors Book comes with QR code full length recordings.

STRING ORCHESTRA SET INCLUDES - 13 Instrumental & CONDUCTOR Books

Violin1, (3), Violin 2 (3), Viola (2), Cello (3), Double Bass (2)

A unique arrangement by Peter Ratnik of this most famous of melodies Beethoven’s 9th symphony, 4th movement. Have your orchestra bring this popular classic to life.

Haydn’s explosive Surprise Symphony has been penned for your orchestra by Peter Ratnik. This setting will have your players wanting to play more of the great classics

If your looking for a memorable melody, educational outcomes and fun to play? then Peter Ratnik’s Yellow School Bus is for your ensemble. A great work for ensemble development, question and answer as well as ensemble playing.

Commissioned by Northcote High School, Sushi Footstool by Peter Ratnik is a quirky, funky work for String Orchestra, Percussion and Piano. This will get your ensemble and audiences grooving to the sushi groove.

A truly reflective, descriptive, lyrical work by Peter Ratnik for junior string orchestra. This work is ideal for developing tone and dynamic control as well as a foundation work for the development of ensemble balance. A perfect work for any concert.

Peter Ratnik has taken this traditional English folk tune and set it for your orchestra. Enjoy a little of Victorian England in your concert.

This most beautiful work from the romantic period’s leading composer. Peter Ratnik has crafted this simple setting of Impromptu by Franz Schubert. A must for all young musicians to perform.

Allegro de Funk is a massive groove for strings. get your orchestra in the groove with this funky number. As well as being groovy this work has many educational outcomes and facility development for your players.

Ascension allows your ensemble and audience to take journey sky wards, forever going up to a place where only you imagination goes. From the energetic opening this work delights. A beautiful lyrical slower middle section allows for reflection before returning to the energetic ending which builds till you ascend.

Dance of the Toucan is a programatic work in a wonderful easy dance style with many different techniques to have fun playing. A great educational and entertaining work for your next concert.

Dance of the Cockroach for string orchestra is a quirky number which has combined Dance of the Hours & La Cucaracha in one fun work. Your audience will love this one and so will your string players. Let's go dance with the Cockroach.

Mozart’s Magic Flute Procession has been carefully arrangement for String Orchestra so that your musicians and audience can be taken to the opera at your next concert.

Drawing upon the contemporary sounds for orchestra Peter Ratnik has composed a magical moving work in two movements which will have your string orchestra and audience mesmerised.

The Fairest Isle a truly beautiful song by Henry Purcell and John Dryden, depicting pure love and that of ones country. This arrangement by Peter Ratnik is a peaceful setting which will engage your more senior players.

Looking for a little Mozart for your next concert, or need some educational inspiration? Peter Ratnik has crafted this delightful setting of this very popular Minuette from Mozart’s Opera Don Juan.