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13 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart CLASSICAL very easy / easy 4 Water Music—G.F. Handel/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Feature this amazingly authentic arrange- ment of a Baroque masterpiece! Two movements from Handel's "Water Music Suite No. 2" highlight some of the most famous music from the Baroque era while falling well within the technical capability of a young orchestra. Wonderful music with many teaching opportunities. 10996031 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10996032 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 William Tell Overture—Gioacchino Rossini/arr. Richard Meyer. Finally you can treat your less- experienced students to one of the most famous themes ever written! This arrangement makes Rossini's music readable and playable by first-year players, and more advanced players will sound great performing this piece in cut time. A great technique builder and motivator, all parts are in first-position with optional shifts for the bass section. 2703077 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10007965 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 4 Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy Wool- stenhulme. This is the perfect slow movement for young orchestras, especially when introducing works of the Baroque period. A wonderful arrangement for your winter program or any time of year. 11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 11000043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Classical Selections Easy Accent on the Classics—arr. Lorie Gruneisen. Young players will love the challenge of playing famous melodies by Haydn and Mozart. The "accent" will be on the students' motivation to learn these familiar themes and on the audience's enjoyment of their performance! This easy arrangement includes: Surprise Symphony, Mvt. 2 (Haydn), Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Mvt. 1 (Mozart), Symphony No. 40, Mvt. 1 (Mozart), and String Quartet, Hob III/74, Mvt. 4 (Haydn). 10833360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 H Air on the G-String—J. S. Bach/arr. Doris Gazda. The famous Bach air is exquisitely arranged for string orchestra in this gorgeous setting. The violins and violas all have their own distinct melody lines as the cellos and basses hold everything together with their pizzicato low voice part. The audience is sure to enjoy this recognizable piece and its relaxing nature. 10093768 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10093769 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50 Allegretto (Incidental Music from "Falstaff") —Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Jeffrey S. Bishop. This Grade 2 work is arranged from an elegant theme found in Verdi's opera, "Falstaff." Enhance your students' musicality and expression as the lyrical melody is featured in upper and lower strings, allowing for mature phrasing in all parts. This Romantic work for elementary strings is an excellent choice for your next concert. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts. 10846046 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00 10846047 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Anvil Chorus—Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Andrew Dabczynski. The only thing more fun than playing this famous tune, is playing it with foot stomps and clanging pots and pans! The famous chorus from "Il Trovatore" will be a hit with students and audience alike. 2475408 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 5981903 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Arioso—G.F. Handel/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. A rich and convincing string sound is assured in this profound scoring of a favorite concert offering. Care has been taken to assure that the arrangement is perfectly playable for young musicians. This piece is one that will come together quickly, building a feeling of success, and will make the orchestra sound mature beyond their years. 10303094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10303095 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Autumn (from "The Four Seasons")—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Written to celebrate the joys of harvest, this instantly identifiable theme from the third concerto of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is a natural for less experienced players. The festive mood created by the composer is undiminished in this arrangement that lets you share a masterwork with your young students. The optional piano or harpsichord accompaniment adds just the right amount of Baroque color for an authentic performance sound. 10065475 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10066578 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr. Richard Meyer. Two classic melodies get the fiddle treatment in this clever arrangement from Richard Meyer! The themes from J.S. Bach's "Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg Concerto #5" work just fine with a few fiddle licks thrown in! Carefully arranged with the young performer in mind, this delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is playable by groups at the easy level. A selection that's fun for the players and enjoyable for the audience! 2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 Baroque Suite—G.P. Telemann/arr. Michael Hopkins. Introduce your students to the galant style of Telemann with this Grade 1+ arrangement. Students will work bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing, and tempo changes. 10700108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10700109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Boccherini Minuet—L. Boccherini/arr. Robert Longfield. One of Boccherini's most famous pieces, this joyful minuet comes from the third movement of his "Quintet in E Major." Robert's version is ideally scored for string ensembles and will make a super program choice. 10185467 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 10185468 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 H Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First Move- ment)—Johann Sebastian Bach/arr. Richard Meyer. Now your younger string players can experience the contrapuntal delights of this masterpiece! The difficult string crossings and the chromatic development section have been eliminated, but all of the color and energy of the original remain in this amazingly authentic- sounding arrangement. All parts in first position. 10092388 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 Brindisi—Giuseppe Verdi/arr. John Caponegro. This familiar toasting song from Verdi's opera "La Traviata" is presented here in an elegant and accessible arrangement. 10454929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 10454930 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Can-Can—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Richard Meyer. Here's an all-time favorite that simply sparkles in this extremely student-friendly arrangement! Offenbach's high-kicking classic has always been a real crowd favorite, and this edition adds educational value for beginning players. Includes some switching between pizzicato and arco, as well as some spicatto playing. You can't go wrong with this one! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2375418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 5630223 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 5965231 Book-Teaching Music Through Performance In Orchestra #1 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.95 5973728 Teaching Music Through Orchestra -4 CD Set . . . . . . . .49.50 H Canon in D (Theme)—Johann Pachelbel/arr. John Caponegro. Now your young string orchestra can play this famous Pachelbel work with this very clean arrangement by John Caponegro. 2172716 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Concerto in D—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Bob Phillips. Perfect for the first time at contest! A very exciting, high-energy piece, Concerto in D blends the beauty of Baroque style with the elegance of the classical guitar repertoire. Though written as a very easy piece for young strings, this tune will provide your orchestra a more advanced sound. The parts lay well on each instrument and are often rhythmically doubled. A super simple introduction to Baroque sound! 10015192 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 H Dance of the Tumblers (from "The Snow Maiden")—Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Sandra Dackow. This delightful work by Rimsky-Korsakoff will be a great selection for any concert, and is especially suitable for festivals or contests. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2161800 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .53.00 5028154 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.50 5973728 Teaching Music Through Orchestra -4 CD Set . . . . . . . .49.50 EDITORS' CHOICE Classical • Very Easy to Medium-Easy Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these with confidence! Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—J.S. Bach/arr. Richard Meyer. e famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, simplified and shortened for the first-year player, yet retaining all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes of the D major scale (including a few high E's for violin 1), and the rhythms are within reach of young players. 10997709 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 10997710 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Finale from Symphony No. 12—F.J. Haydn/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Treat your students to this spectacular arrangement showcasing the "Father of the Symphony." is exquisitely orchestrated arrangement teaches a wealth of skills including off-the- string eighth notes, detache, sixteenth notes, chromatic alterations, and includes abundant opportunities to practice upbeats at the frog. Engaging for every member of the orchestra! 10995989 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 10995990 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 If ou Be Near—Gottfried Heinrich Stolzel/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. is treasured Baroque aria provides young string players with an opportunity to develop beautiful tone, vibrato and intonation in the key of B-flat. Solemn and stately, the melodic phrases are shared between the upper strings, while the cello and bass experience the responsibility of the basso continuo, making each note a pearl of musical beauty while setting the foundation for the harmonies in the inner voices. 10995997 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 10995998 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Polovetsian Dances—Alexander Borodin/arr. Samuel Gelfer. ese timeless melodies from Alexander Borodin have been beautifully arranged for strings and transposed to the friendlier key of G major. is piece poses a challenge suitable for advanced middle school orchestras, or a good exercise in melodic shaping and tone production for an intermediate high school group. Major teaching features include triplets, syncopation, ornaments, 16th-note rhythms, and slurs. A beautiful concert selection for any time of the year. 10997978 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 10997979 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Ukrainian Dance—Modest Mussorgsky/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. is energetic and lively dance features some of the most delightful themes from Mussorgsky's original. Based in G major, this arrangement also showcases some of the composer's harmonic vocabulary while using very few accidentals. A perfect selection to change the pace of your concert. 10996027 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 10996028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Water Music—G.F. Handel/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Feature this amazingly authentic arrangement of a Baroque masterpiece! Two movements from Handel's "Water Music Suite No. 2" highlight some of the most famous music from the Baroque era while falling well within the technical capability of a young orchestra. Wonderful music with many teaching opportunities. 10996031 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00 10996032 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Winter from "e Four Seasons" (Op. 8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)— Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. is is the perfect slow movement for young orchestras, especially when introducing works of the Baroque period. A wonderful arrangement for your winter program or any time of year. 11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 52.00 11000043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 THE PEPPER GUARANTEE "If you wish to return all or part of it for credit, that is YOUR privilege." 1920 Everything Musical, J.W. Pepper & Son