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Chopsticks Prism—Doris Gazda. Here is
a versatile and delightful setting of the ever
popular Chopsticks for the youngest of string
players. The simple, easy to learn melody
is stated and then it takes on new forms.
Challenge your students by varying the style,
dynamics, articulations and bowings to create
a fun piece that students will enjoy! Involve
the students by allowing them to create
and perform their original variations!
10308766 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hunters' Chorus (from "Der Freischutz")—
Carl Maria von Weber/arr. Meyer. Masterfully
arranged using only a one-octave D major
scale and eighth notes, this arrangement will
make your beginning strings sound amazingly
mature. An excellent early introduction to the
classics. This piece is also very familiar to Suzuki
students, which is always a plus.
2397578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 42.00
H New World Symphony-Theme—Antonin
Dvorak/arr. Allen. Dvorak's most memorable
symphonic theme is arranged here for
the youngest of beginning groups. Correlated
with Essential Elements For Strings at the
"Explorer" level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 30.00
Ode to Joy—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Del Borgo. Absolutely essential! Every single
student should be exposed to this stirring work
as early as possible, and Elliot Del Borgo's
simple, basic arrangement lets you do that
with the assurance that beginning students
will experience success. A recommended
selection that should be in every library!
2351633 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 55.00
Rigaudon—Henry Purcell/arr. Phillips.
Choose this simple arrangement of a classic
Baroque dance as a "first concert" work for
your beginning string group. Set in the key of
G, the piece offers each section a chance to
play the melody in very comfortable ranges.
Includes an educational packet with each
part that provides technical exercises, history,
theory and compositional highlights.
10092377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 45.00
very easy
l Barcarolle—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Richard
Meyer. This easy arrangement of the famous
gondola boat song is the perfect way to
strengthen your young orchestra's legato
playing skills. Slurs, crescendos, diminuendos,
and a 3/4 time signature all add to the
learning opportunities.
10453627 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 42.00
10453627E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 42.00
A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages.
Beethoven's normally thunderous Ode to
Joy dons a dreamy mantle in this delicate
arrangement by Brian Balmages. Each string
section softly adds its own voice to contemporary
variations that blossom into a subtle
homage, bearing its own quiet "Joy."
10307082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 40.00
Clash of the Triads!—arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. The "clash" of your favorite themes
abound in this highly entertaining arrangement.
Beethoven vs. Mozart is finally trampled by
the favorite Can-Can. Everyone will love this
classical combo of themes from Beethoven's
"Fifth Symphony," Mozart's "Eine Kleine
Nactmusik," and Offenbach's "Can-Can!"
10312808 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 42.00
10312808E String Orchestra
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Ode to Joy—Beethoven/arr. Meyer. This
is the perfect concert opener or closer! This
flexible arrangement of Beethoven's most
famous melody works for both full and string
orchestras. It's been transposed and adapted
to give all of your young students a rewarding
orchestra experience. Don't miss your
opportunity to perform this masterwork.
2442614 String Orch or Full Orch. . . 58.00
2442614E String Orch or
Full Orch ePrint . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr. Meyer.
What a gem this is! Parents and students alike
will recognize this wintry waltz from old Vienna,
and it's a sure bet for any holiday concert. In fact,
it's so familiar that you can program it as a lighter
selection on any concert. And, besides being
such a crowd pleaser, there are also several
good techniques to be worked on, making this
a top pick for beginning string orchestras!
2346401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 42.00
2346401E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 42.00
easy
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First
Movement)—Johann Sebastian Bach/arr.
Meyer. Now your younger string players can
experience the contrapuntal delights of this
orchestral 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 are in first position throughout.
10092388 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 42.00
10092388E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 42.00
l 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
10454929E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 48.00
4 Coronation March—Giacomo Meyerbeer/
arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski. The powerful sound
of this classic march is now approachable
for young players, bringing a spirit of grand
excitement to your concert. An effective
vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it
makes a perfect opener or closer that players
and audiences will long remember.
10453630 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 42.00
10453630E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 42.00
Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Gruselle. Adapted
from Tchaikovsky's grand work of 1880,
much of the structure and melody of the
Finale are here for young players, and at
a manageable tempo. A great selection to
introduce your players to Tchaikovsky.
10307074 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 45.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Phillippe. Every
student should get a chance to play this!
Sibelius' Finlandia has stood the test of time
to become a top-tier classical masterwork.
This version makes it accessible to your young
string players. The rich, legato hymn tune will
have your players using full, strong bowstrokes
and producing their best sound yet.
2478022 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 40.00
2478022E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 40.00
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's "Gloria" - without all those
pesky singers! This string orchestra arrangement
of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect
introduction for young string players. It retains
the composer's key of D Major and features
solo/soli parts for your advanced players! The
opportunity to teach or reinforce hooked bowing
and the bow lift is present in each section
of the orchestra. Everyone in your orchestra
will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and harmonic
beauty of this enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 47.00
10050383E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 47.00
H Jupiter from "The Planets"—Gustav Holst/
arr. Monday. This is not to be missed! Rarely do
young string orchestras get the chance to play
a work of this importance. This arrangement,
in G Major throughout, features the beautiful
central hymn melody. Perfect for young players,
this publication also includes a "Learning
Bank" containing basic information about
Gustav Holst and "The Planets."
10012478 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 48.00
l The London Symphony—F.J. Haydn/arr.
Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Replete with grand,
sweeping melodies, unexpected harmonic
twists, and an irresistibly joyous mood, this
arrangement of Haydn's lyrical symphony is
guaranteed to captivate. The perfect introduction
to the music of this Classical-era master.
10458717 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Medley from the Masters—Ludwig van
Beethoven, Johannes Brahms & Giuseppi Verdi/
arr. Robert McCashin. Ready for some music
from the masters? Try this delightful medley of
three classics: Beethoven's Ode to Joy, Brahms'
famous theme from "Symphony No. 1", and
Verdi's triumphal march from "Aida." Pieces are
seamlessly woven together and carefully edited.
10444074 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 45.00
10444074E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 45.00
Mozart Symphony No. 40 (First Movement)
—W.A. Mozart/arr. Caponegro. Mozart's
next-to-last symphony is presented here in
a challenging, yet accessible arrangement at
the easy level. Set in the key of E minor, this
version contains both primary and secondary
themes of the first movement. Each set
includes optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and
piano parts. A very nice arrangement!
10299308 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 48.00
10299308E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 48.00
The Nutcracker (Themes)—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Gruselle. A great choice for the holidays
or any time of year! These timeless melodies
from "The Nutcracker" are set entirely in first
position. Sections include March; Waltz of
the Flowers; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy;
and Russian Dance. Directors will enjoy
the great deal of performance flexibility, as
they program the entire work or choose
from individual selections to customize a
program suitable for any ensemble.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Sinfonia—G.P. Telemann/arr. Bob Mathews.
The dramatic arrangement of this Baroque
work features winding, chromatic harmonies,
crisp rhythms, and dynamic ebbs and flows.
It's a perfect introduction both to this amazing
composer and to Baroque style.
10458731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Symphony No. 1—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Christina Hans. Add the thrill and energy of
Beethoven to your next concert without having to
shift! This simplified setting offers many learning
opportunities, including dynamics, bowing style,
dotted notes, accents and sixteenth notes.
10453635 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453635E String Orchestra ePrint . . . 48.00
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