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l Two Italian Dances—Bernardo Pasquini/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. These two lively
dances come from a collection of keyboard
pieces by Italian composer Pasquini. The music
is very rich, and all instruments have melodically
interesting roles.
10512594 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l What the Angels Tell Me—Gustav Mahler/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. This angelic fanfare provides
a unique opportunity for your students to study
the music of Mahler at an approachable grade
level! Optional handbells add a glorious effect
while students explore a wealth of articulations
including accents, staccato, spiccato and tenuto.
10512596 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
medium-easy
l Alla Tarantella—Edward MacDowell/arr. Bob
Cerulli. The drama abounds providing opportu-
nities for expressive playing shared by all sections.
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Allegro con Brio (from "Symphony No. 5")—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. John O'Neill. Crafted
into a sturdy string orchestra arrangement,
the striking and oh so familiar movement of
Beethoven's seminal "Symphony No. 5" is the
model introduction to one of the poignant works
in Classical music history. Condensed from the
movement's usual seven-minute average playing
time into a tidy 2:20, Beethoven's impressive
mastery resounds!
10307139 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
He Ancient Aires and Dances—Respighi/arr.
Brubaker. The noble elegance and beauty
of Respighi's marvelous work shines in this
arrangement of the Balletto Movement from
"Suite No. 1." The feel of early music carries
through in an arrangement that works equally well
for strings alone or with the addition of winds. A
great introduction to Respighi!
10032563 String Orch or Full Orch . . . . . . 55.00
He Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (First Move-
ment, Abridged)—J. S. Bach/arr. Isaac. The
first movement from this Bach classic is arranged
in a very playable manner to allow the young
string player to comprehend and perform a
Bach masterwork. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
2052959 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
He Entrance of the Queen of Sheba—G. F.
Handel/arr. Fisher. A sure winner with your violin
section, this festive processional by Handel
will sound "royal" with your group. On the easy
side of this level. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
2301349 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
l The Four Seasonings—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Jeffrey E. Turner. This very accessible arrange-
ment includes just enough of each movement
to provide a taste of the original! Stirring the pot
by the use of a common key for all four seasons
and simplified rhythms create the perfect blend
of "seasonings" to delight all as only Vivaldi can.
10522565 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4 Gavotte, Op. 40—Edvard Grieg/arr. Jeff Bailey.
Delightful and treasured, Grieg's "Holberg Suite"
is not to be missed. This arrangement of
the Gavotte for younger players includes a
"learning bank."
10523459 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 March—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Lynne Latham.
Chromatic passages, basic shifting, and a variety
of rhythmic patterns make for a challenging
romp through one of Tchaikovsky's most-loved
symphonic works.
10523564 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Themes from The Moldau—Bedrich Smetana/
arr. Frost. An excellent rehearsal/performance
selection which will be very beneficial in building
maturity in your string players.
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e Moonlighting—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This creative version of
the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the
best of both worlds by bringing Classical and
popular elements together in one great work!
Easily accessible in the key of D minor for grade
2+ groups, it enhances the beauty of Beethoven's
famous original with gentle Latin rhythms and
some contemporary harmonies.
10439380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
e Palladio—Karl Jenkins/arr. Longfield. This great
arrangement of the famous diamond commercial
includes just the first movement of Karl Jenkins'
original suite. Skilled scoring for developing
groups puts this memorable theme well within the
reach of most groups. It's rhythmic, dramatic, and
its neo-Baroque style is perfect for young string
orchestras.
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4e Serenata Notturna—W.A. Mozart/arr. Todd
Parrish. This carefree yet majestic-sounding work
was likely written to be enjoyed at an evening
party in Vienna. It's been arranged with optional
timpani to be played seamlessly by a traditional
string orchestra. It's a great piece to refine the
brush stroke and introduce light classical playing.
10500812 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Sinfonia in G—Domenico Gallo/arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. This spontaneously happy work will be
familiar to many who have heard it as the opening
to the overture to Stravinsky's ballet, "Pulcinella."
The music virtually dances off the page and is
perfect for strings.
10520739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
e Sleepers Wake—J.S. Bach/arr. Brubaker. The
familiar Johann Sebastian Bach melody will be
loved by one and all. Solidly scored for your strings
or full orchestra, the delicate melody will reinforce
the musicianship of the entire ensemble.
2478060 String Orch or Full Orch . . . . . . 65.00
l Symphony No. 3—Johann Stamitz/arr. Bob
Phillips. Absolutely a must-have for festival
or contest, this symphonic transcription will
showcase your group at their best! Accurately
reflecting the original string parts while the other
parts are seamlessly voiced in the strings.
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medium
4 Adagio—Camille Saint-Saens/Emile Bernard &
Joseph Goodwin. This movement from the
popular symphony is filled with the composer's
unique harmonies that move slowly but inevitably
to the final cadence. There are some brief
solos throughout the orchestra as well as divisi
passages in the cellos and basses.
10523532 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00
4e Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1—George
F. Handel/arr. Robert D. McCashin. Following
the rhythmically captivating yet lyrical Giusto
movement comes a boisterous and lively
Allegro. Both movements are drawn from
Handel's celebrated Op. 6 collection and provide
opportunities for all players in the ensemble.
10500796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Coriolan Overture, Op. 62—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. When a
full orchestra is not a possibility, this phenomenal
arrangement provides string players an open
door to the rich music of Beethoven. The original
Beethoven key is in C minor, this arrangement is
in D minor.
10523449 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saens/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. The clock strikes midnight,
a ghostly fiddler plays eerie tones, and skeletons
dance until the rooster crows at dawn. Perfect for
Halloween or as a change of pace for any time
of year!
10512560 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Figaro March—W.A. Mozart/Clark McAlister.
This timeless march is taken from Mozart's opera
"The Marriage of Figaro." In this edition, the
well-known tune is made available to the string
orchestra, with solid scoring throughout.
10523548 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
4 Flower Duet from "Lakme"—Leo Delibes/
arr. Frank J. Halferty. This arrangement of Leo
Delibes' Flower Duet from the opera "Lakme" is
very accessible for grade 3 groups. This beautiful
music is the perfect addition to any concert or
festival performance.
10520055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Fugue (from "L'estro Armonico")—Antonio
Vivaldi & J.S. Bach/arr. Bob Lipton. The
combination of Vivaldi and Bach is true magic.
The same can be said of this arrangement of
the fugue from the first movement of "L'estro
Armonico, No. 11", which Bach arranged for his
"Organ Concerto in D Minor." Combining the best
of both versions, this arrangement explores some
brilliant contrapuntal writing.
10512566 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Hungarian Dance No. 1—Johannes Brahms/
arr. Douglas Stroud. Brahms referred to
these dances as arrangements rather than
compositions. This particular dance exhibits
a wonderful warmth of scoring that shows the
dance to best effect. The many tempo changes
will require careful attention.
10523554 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. This work uniquely
transforms the beauty of the second movement of
Vivaldi's famous "Winter" Concerto and weaves
it into the excitement of the first movement. The
perfect selection for your winter concert!
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Lacrymosa—W.A. Mozart/arr. Loreta Fin. The
"Requiem" by Mozart was left unfinished upon
his death in 1791. He composed only the first
eight bars of the Lacrymosa, which was later
completed by a student. Mozart's original string
parts have been described as "falling tears." In
this arrangement, the choral parts are shared by
the upper strings and the "tears" mostly fall from
the celli. A truly beautiful and emotional work.
10522641 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
