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42019 Editors' Choice lNew for 2019 HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 12 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart CLASSICAL very easy Classical Selections Very Easy 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 . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10453675 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 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 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 Bella Bocca Polka—Emile Waldteufel/arr. Bob Phillips. This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to work on low and high twos in the upper strings as well as stopped bows in the entire string section. All rhythms are very easy using mostly quarters and paired eighths. 10594927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10594928 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 4 Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—J.S. Bach/arr. Richard Meyer. The 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 . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10997710 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Can Can Basses—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Richard Meyer. Give your hard-working basses the recognition they deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for everyone, but the tune (and the spotlight) belongs to the basses! How fast can they do the can-can? A terrific challenge for your entire orchestra! Very exciting! 10308055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 Clash of the Triads!—Various/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 . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10312809 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 l Farandole (Themes from)—Georges Bizet/ arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Themes from the brilliant fourth movement of L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very mature. Bizet's inclusion of the carol tune The March of the Kings will work well for holiday concerts, festivals, or as an opener or closer. 10997716 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10997719 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Finale from "The Firebird"—Igor Stravinsky/ arr. Michael Story. One of the most important works of the 20th century, the iconic Finale is now accessible to young players with this effective arrangement. All meter changes have been "squared off," while still maintaining the spirit and integrity of the original work. 10594746 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10594790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Jack Bullock. A great sounding, yet simple arrangement, perfect for broadening the musical palette of young players. The main theme is presented without development, maintaining the lovely simplicity of the piece. 10066520 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 10066522 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Hallelujah Chorus—G.F. Handel/arr. Soon Hee Newbold. End your concert with a bang and start the yearly music tradition with your youngest musicians! Listeners will be amazed by the authenticity of this arrangement, which is able to capture so much of the original that one will hardly notice the difference. An absolute essential for all string libraries! 10066335 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10066338 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 The Hunt (Allegro Vivace from String Quartet No. 17)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Ben Clinesmith. One of Mozart's best known string quartets, arranged for beginning orchestra. Set in easy first position with no slurs, this clever arrangement has been transposed to the key of G and arranged in 3/4 time instead of the original 6/8. Mozart's original hunting horn-like motif is featured in this authentic arrangement, ensuring students can enjoy a staple of classical repertoire in their first years of playing. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts. 10846072 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 10846073 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 l If It Ain't Baroque?—Various/arr. Timothy Loest. This exceptional arrangement captures the spirit of the Baroque period using just six notes! Beginning and ending with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, this work also presents Vivaldi's Spring, Clarke's Prince of Denmark's March, and J.S. Bach's Musette. A rare, unsurpassed find in bringing music history to life. 10995995 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10995996 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 H La Rejouissance (from "Royal Fireworks Music") —G.F. Handel/arr. Richard Meyer. Your beginning string orchestra will feel a real sense of accomplishment when they play this excellent piece of Baroque literature, which has been carefully arranged by Richard Meyer to reinforce your students' newly-acquired slurred staccato and hooked bowing technique. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2282259 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 l Mahler's Mysterious March—Gustav Mahler/ arr. Jim Palmer. This piece is based on a minor version of Frere Jacques as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wide range of dynamics and contrasting styles in this theme and variation setting create a beautiful piece for the concert and festival stage. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4.\ 10999870 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10999871 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 March for Strings—Henry Purcell/arr. Kathy L. Fishburn. This straightforward Baroque march works as either a processional or concert work for beginning to intermediate strings. It's a pleasing arrangement that reinforces many concepts such as dotted quarter-note rhythms, two-note slurs, and fourth fingers. 10696538 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 10696539 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Medieval Dance—Thibaut de Blason/arr. Michael Story. Medieval Dance is based on the song Amours, que porra devenir which was written by trouvere Thibaut de Blason around the year 1200. Carefully scored in the mixolydian mode, this piece offers both a vivid history lesson and reinforcement of triple meter. Great for teaching and performance! 10594742 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 10594786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 A Mozart Allegro (K. 3)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This extremely popular melody was composed when Mozart was a mere six years old and surely predicted his remarkable genius! Written for the youngest of musicians, this arrangement features simple phrases infused with contrasting dynamics and articulations. 10877025 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 10877026 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 H Mozart Serenade and Dance—W.A. Mozart/ arr. John O'Reilly. This is an excellent choice for introducing students to the work of Mozart. The two movements feature themes from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and one of Mozart's "Divertimenti." A great piece to work on simple eighth-note rhythms! 2346328 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 2346336 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Ode to Joy—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Richard Meyer. This flexible arrangement of Beethoven's most famous melody works for both full and string orchestras. Transposed and adapted to give all of your young students a rewarding orchestra experience. 2442614 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .59.00 5942701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 l Presto (from Piano Trio No. 2)—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Ben Clinesmith. This charming and easy arrangement of the finale from Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 2 requires no slurs or extended finger patterns. A pleasant concert selection for young players with approachable and interesting melodies for all sections. 10981263 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 l Rondeau Fanfare—Jean-Joseph Mouret/arr. Justino E. Perez. Mouret's famous work is arranged here like a Baroque concerto grosso, allowing you to feature soloists at an early grade level. Hooked bowings, slurs to adjacent notes, and some low-two finger patterns for upper strings are included in this work for developing ensembles. 10998560 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .35.00 Russian Dance from "The Nutcracker"—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Story. Make your holiday concert sparkle with this great arrangement of Tchaikovsky's popular classic from "The Nutcracker!" Though a solid Grade 1, this setting of Russian Dance, or Trepak, maintains all of the spirit and integrity of the original. 10594749 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10594793 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 l Saltarello—Vincenzo Galilei/arr. Morgan Denney. This lively triple-meter dance from the 16th century is very popular with classical guitarists and is now a wonderful addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Pizzicato accompaniments interact with a playful melody that is cleverly developed throughout the ensemble. A delightful work, perfect as a change- of-pace on any program. 10996009 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10996010 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr. Richard 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 . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 Three Tchaikovsky Themes—P.I. Tchaikovsky/ arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Russian Romanticism reached its peak with the music of Tchaikovsky, as the three excerpts included in this uncomplicated arrangement will attest to: Symphony No. 4, Mvt. IV, The Nutcracker Suite (Overture), and 1812 Overture. Younger players will enjoy mastering this music, which has been richly scored to make even the smallest ensemble sound great. There are many teachable moments in this arrangement, including the development of full, confident bowing, awareness of dynamic contrast, and contouring of phrases. Fun to play, and an almost guaranteed hit with any audience! 10872166 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10872167 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 A (Very) Short History of Music—Various/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. A (Very) Short History of Music is an easy medley of melodies from each major period of Western music, using mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly arranged, young players and audiences alike will experience approximately ten centuries of music history in two and a half minutes! 10872084 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10872085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 A Vivaldi School Year—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This remarkably clever arrangement introduces orchestras to each movement of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" as the work follows students through the school year. Included are fun themes representing Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break (in Hawaii!) and graduation! Great Baroque bowing practice sprinkled with seasonal fun! 10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10512551 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Classical Very Easy Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages. 10307082 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10307083 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 A (Very) Short History of Music— Various/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. 10872084 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10872085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Baroque Suite— G.P. Telemann/arr. Michael Hopkins. 10700108 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10700109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 A Mozart Allegro (K. 3)— W.A. Mozart/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. 10877025 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10877026 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 A Vivaldi School Year— Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. 10512550 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10512551 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 The Hunt (Allegro Vivace from String Quartet No. 17)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Ben Clinesmith. 10846072 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 10846073 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Russian Dance from "The Nutcracker"— P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Story. 10594749 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10594793 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Ode to Joy— Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Richard Meyer. 2442614 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00 5942701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Skaters' Waltz— Emile Waldteufel/arr. Richard Meyer. 2346401 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 2346419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Bella Bocca Polka— Emile Waldteufel/arr. Bob Phillips. 10594927 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10594928 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 EDITORS' CHOICE All the best new music. All in one place.. jwpepper.com/editorschoice