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Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8 No. 4,
2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy Woolsten-
hulme. 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
10833361 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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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
4 Allegro Molto (from Symphony No. 1, K. 16)
—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/arr. Anthony
Granata. This familiar classical arrangement is
rewritten in the key of D major. It features simple
eighth-note patterns, dynamics, articulations, and
accidentals. The piece retains the charm and
elegance of the original work, helping to give your
students a bold and mature sound.
11202634 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202635 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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! Students will enjoy
themes from Bach's "Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg
Concerto #5" with a few fiddle licks thrown in.
Carefully arranged with the young performer in mind,
this delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is very
playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5976652 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
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A Beethoven Celebration (Themes from
Symphonies 5, 3, and 9)—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski. An opportunity for
young orchestras to play some of the greatest
themes Beethoven ever composed. The opening to
Symphony No. 5, a theme from Symphony No. 3,
and Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 are presented
as a medley that will foster musical growth in all
ensembles.
11200164 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11200165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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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
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First Movement)
—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
10092390 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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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 spiccato playing.
2375418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5630223 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
5965231 Book-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Orchestra
#1 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.95
5973728 CD-Teaching Music Through
Orchestra Cd -4 CD Set . . . . .49.50
5973728 CD-Teaching Music Through
Orchestra Cd -4 CD Set . . . . .49.50
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Theme from "Canon in D"—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
4984654 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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
10015193 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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 CD-Teaching Music Through
Orchestra CD -4 CD Set . . . . .49.50
H Echoes of Bartok—Bela Bartok/arr. Walter
Cummings. Combining themes from two Bartok
piano pieces from his collection For Children,
the essence of Bartok's East European style has
been captured in an arrangement playable by less
experienced string players. This captivating and
skillful arrangement uses Folk Dance and A Magic
Game, combining the two main themes at the end
of the rousing conclusion.
10095962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10095963 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane 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
10307076 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Roy 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 . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
2478023 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Gavotte—Edvard Grieg/arr. Jan Farrar-Royce.
Transcribed from the original piano version for
string orchestra by Edvard Grieg himself, the
Holberg Suite is a staple of string ensemble
repertoire. Perfectly set for young players, this
arrangement of Gavotte will become a classic for
your library.
10739937 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10739938 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Don
Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the 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. Teach or reinforce hooked
bowing in each section of the orchestra. Everyone
will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and harmonic beauty
of this enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10050384 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
GPS—W.A. Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer. Imagine a
live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions
during a performance of Mozart's Eine kleine
Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and
educational ride as the orchestra follows directions
to "turn right onto Viola Avenue" or "merge together
and play in unison." As the trip progresses, the
directions get more and more outlandish with
hilarious results. Guaranteed to give everyone the
ride of their life!
10872112 String Orchestra w/narrator . . .49.00
10872113 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Habanera from "Carmen"—Georges Bizet/arr.
Robert Frost. Everyone knows and loves the music
of "Carmen," and this Habanera just may be the
most memorable selection of all! That descending
chromatic line becomes play, not work, when
it's part of something this enjoyable, and each
section of the orchestra gets a great part. Give
your students the chance to play this one this year!
(Single Red Rose and Castanets not included!)
5897285 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
9546314 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Hidden Passages—Kathryn Griesinger. Twist
and turn through a labyrinth of shadows to reveal
pieces and passages from classical music's most
mysterious themes, including In the Hall of the
Mountain King; Night on Bald Mountain and Ritual
Fire Dance! All woven together with a few strains
reminiscent of Bach and Beethoven, this creative
work helps students play confidently in several
minor keys and offers a glimpse into some of the
greatest masterworks of all time.
10908741 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10908756 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Hornpipe (from "Water Music")—George
Frederick Handel/arr. Richard Meyer. This Baroque
masterpiece is one of the most popular and
recognizable pieces of its time! Richard Meyer's
skillful arrangement retains the flavor of Handel's
original in a very easy-to-play format, and is great
for teaching early syncopation. Your orchestra will
really sound regal when they play this selection!
2375590 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5629589 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Patrick Roszell. In a delightful setting that is
incredibly accessible, this arrangement of In the
Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles to play a
holiday alternative by Holst.
10739939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10739940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H Jupiter from "The Planets"—Gustav Holst/arr.
Deborah Baker 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
10012479 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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