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19 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com string orchestra Go to cart Classical Selections medium n Brook Green SuiteGustav Holst. A longtime favorite in the string repertoire, this three-movement classic continues to dominate festival performances. Holst created this masterwork with student players in mind during his tenure at St. Paul's Girls School, where his career also flourished in music education. As an added feature, four optional woodwind parts (flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon) created by Holst have been included in the publication. I. Prelude II. Air III. Dance (G. Schirmer edition ). 4907952 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 CantiqueGabriel Faure/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Faure's breathtakingly beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine is now available in a sumptuous arrangement for string orchestra, simply titled Cantique. The unifying triplet figure along with profound harmonic development sets the foundation for soaring melodic lines that are shared throughout in various parts. This is music from the heart that will rest calmly and peacefully on audience ears. A perfect choice for contest for showcasing the musical and expressive traits of your ensemble. 10594774 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 58.00 10594818 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 n Capriccio EspagnolRimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Dackow. This immortal work is now available for string orchestra! Sandra Dackow's expert arrangement for intermediate strings deserves a permanent place in your library. It's a selection you'll want to program again and again! 2236115 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 Carmen SuiteGeorges Bizet/arr. Todd Parrish. This three-movement suite of Bizet's masterpiece "Carmen" is carefully arranged to work well with your high school string orchestra. Each movement is musically interesting and preserves the passion of the original score. Use the optional percussion part for added intensity. Includes Aragonaise, Habanera, and Les Toreadors. 10568179 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10568180 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 n Claire De LuneClaude Debussy/arr. Bob Lipton & J. Cameron Law. Your string students can finally experience performing Debussy's masterpiece. This arrangement still contains all of the impressionistic beauty with only the pianistic arpeggios removed. With its very intuitive change of tempos and dynamics, you will be astounded at how sensitively your students can play. 10460669 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10460670 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 4 Concerto for Two Violins in D MajorAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Brendan McBrien. Adapted from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto in D Major, this arrangement for two solo violins and orchestra creates an opportunity to feature your top violinists in the opening movement of this classic work. Your musicians and audience will be charmed by this Italian masterpiece which includes passages for solo cello and optional keyboard accompaniment. 10738936 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10738968 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas Concerto)Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish. Subtitled Fatto per la notte di Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas," Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque era. All solo parts have been incorporated into a string orchestra version that retains the original key signatures. This collection contains three of the movements in fast, slow, fast format. 10594937 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 10594938 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Concerto in D for Strings (Mvt. 2)G.P. Telemann/arr. Steven Frackenpohl. This arrangement of the second movement of the Concerto in D for Trumpet and Two Oboes is arranged here for Grade 3 groups. Encompassing the typical energetic Baroque style, several inventive contrasting sections are included that clearly point toward the early Classical era. 10595059 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10595068 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H Contrapunctus No. 1 (from "The Art of the Fugue")J. S. Bach/arr. Nelhybel. Here is a masterful study in the construction of the Baroque fugue that displays the genius of this monumental composer. Artfully adapted for use with string orchestra or string quintet, this is an excellent opportunity for strings to experience contrapuntal writing at its finest and develop independent playing skills. 10094058 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10094059 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 n Coriolan Overture, Op. 62Ludwig 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 10523450 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 n Danse MacabreCamille Saint-Saens/arr. Hall. There are very few cuts made in this eerie, phantasmal tour de force. At least two solo violinists are needed because of unusual tuning. A very effective work perfect for a Halloween program. Be ready for a frightened audience! 10316845 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10316846 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 Danse MacabreCamille 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 10512561 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 4 Dies IraeW.A. Mozart/arr. Laura Kenney. Originally written for full orchestra and choir, this string arrangement maintains the intensity of Mozart's original Dies Irae from his "Requiem." With its dramatic and driving music, off-beat rhythms, and running 16th notes, this work presents a more passionate style of Mozart. Challenging string parts with shifting for all sections will keep your students active and engaged. 10739933 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 58.00 10739934 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 English Folk Song SuiteRalph Vaughan Williams/arr. Bulla. One of Vaughan Williams' most revered works for band and orchestra has been tastefully adapted for strings. This edition includes appropriate key and length adjustments to make this charming suite ideal for today's string orchestras. I. Seventeen, Come Sunday II. My Bonny Boy III. Folk Song from Somerset (Boosey & Hawkes edition). 2481831 String Orchestra, Percussion Req . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10004230 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 Enigma VariationsEdward Elgar/arr. Todd Parrish. String orchestras can now get a faithful arrangement of this lush English masterpiece by Sir Edward Elgar. The theme is followed by three variations, in their original keys, displaying both the emotion and power of the original and concluding with the unsurpassed beauty of Nimrod. Optional timpani provides an even more exciting, authentic sound. 10594941 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10594942 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisRalph Vaughan Williams/arr. Hoffman. This string masterpiece received a big boost in popularity from the movie "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." This piece combines the simple but elegant thematic material of the Elizabethan church composer Thomas Tallis, later expanded and modernized through the luxurious harmonies of Vaughan Williams. Hoffman's lush arrangement, adapts and simplifies the original version into a work that is ideal for developing string orchestras. Performance options such as doubling at the octave are given to re-create the sound of the original. Lots of divisi writing makes this ideal for combined or large orchestras! An excellent choice! 10016075 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10028389 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 H Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child Is This?)Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Rescored for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists, this ethereal setting of Vaughan Williams' stellar opus retains the form and texture of the original while bringing it to a student-friendly level for more players to enjoy. Melodic material is passed effortlessly from one section to another as Vaughan Williams intended. The first violin solo includes some third position work while the second solo only requires first position. For large or small performing groups, this is a rich setting of a classic work appropriate for concerts, Christmas presentations, and festivals throughout the year. 10092446 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10092518 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 H Farandole (from "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2") Georges Bizet /arr. Isaac. This spirited, well- loved work by Georges Bizet is an absolutely delightful work for both rehearsal and performance! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2038313 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 n Finale from "Firebird"Igor Stravinsky/arr. Jamin Hoffman. With a unique format to this iconic work, multiple groups can be combined for a powerful concert finale. Parts for both intermediate and developing groups are carefully arranged to be used as a spectacular showcase for your string program. 10500885 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10500886 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Finale from "Symphony No. 5"Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. This masterpiece should be played by every string player, and now they can with this arrangement. Students will love experiencing the energy and power of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, Beethoven! 10608534 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10608546 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 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 10520064 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H For Unto UsG.F. Handel/arr. Robert S. Frost. Handel's "Messiah" holds a special place of importance in the concert repertoire, being frequently performed not only at Christmas, but also at Easter and other times of the year. This arrangement is an important addition to the medium-easy orchestra library because it allows students to perform this wonderful chorus without full symphonic instrumentation. Third position is required of first violin, with limited position work in the cello and bass parts; some upper string parts are divisi as well. Students will enjoy having the opportunity to perform this well-known and beloved chorus. 10059457 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10084937 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H Four Royal DancesEric Ewazen. Students will love performing this dance suite where each of the four movements represents a figure in the royal court: The Lord; The Lady; The Jester and The Knight. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2253961 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 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 10512567 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 n Fugue from "Requiem in D minor"W.A. Mozart/ arr. Loreta Fin. Mozart's Requiem in D minor is a sublime work, and the Kyrie is a masterful lesson in fugal writing, requiring the students to really count. Every section of the orchestra plays the syncopated entries, tied rhythms and running 16th-note passages. The tempo can be slightly adjusted to suit the technical ability of the ensemble. 10595010 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10595014 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Hoe Down (from "Rodeo")Aaron Copland/arr. Stephen Bulla. Everyone knows this one! Hoedown has become a classic American symphonic work, and its unique sound has become a trademark of composer Aaron Copland. This new edition has been carefully crafted for string orchestra, allowing developing groups to experience the joy of performing one of the most popular works of the 20th century. 2481832 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10008732 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 H Hungarian Dance No. 5Brahms/arr. Isaac. Great fun! And a whole lot more! This exciting, familiar work will give new life to your rehearsals and will be a standout at any concert. Enjoy! 2115814 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 n Hungarian Dance No. 1Johannes 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 10523555 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 l Hungarian Dance No. 2Johannes Brahms/arr. Clark McAlister. Brahms considered his series of Hungarian Dances to be arrangements. He crafted this specific dance from the Emma-Csardas by Mor Windt and a folk song collected by Ignac Bognar. Going from the keys of D minor to D major, this adaptation stays true to the original with multiple slurred eighth-note passages for violins along with shifting for first violin and cello. 10738735 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10738736 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 l In the Hall of the Mountain KingEdvard Grieg/arr. Robert S. Frost. This challenging final movement of Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite No. 1" has been skillfully arranged for developing strings. Moving from a rather quiet, mystical beginning to a powerfully dramatic conclusion, it contains all the exciting elements of the full orchestra version. 10752502 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10752503 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 l In the Steppes of Central AsiaAlexander Borodin/arr. Lee Stevens. Borodin's original work for full orchestra idyllically depicts an interaction of Russians and Asians in the steppes of the Russian Caucasus. The skillful setting of this classic work captures the musical magic of the original in a string orchestra arrangement fully approachable by school groups. 10752530 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10752531 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Jupiter (from "The Planets")Gustav Holst/ arr. Caponegro. This arrangement of Jupiter is a challenging piece for medium and medium- advanced groups. While not quite contemporary in style, the piece is modern enough in concept to allow students the chance to experience alternate treatments of themes and motifs. A perfect concert piece for any performance venue. 10063892 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10088098 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 l La Finta Semplice (Overture)W.A. Mozart/ arr. Jamin Hoffman. Written in 1768 when he was just 12 years old, Mozart's first opera was a marvel to many, but suspect to others (jealous composers) who claimed it was actually written by his mentoring father, Leopold. This overture is a wonderful way for today's students to perform and learn about the work of the young genius. 10770923 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10770925 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Start a Free 30-Day Trial