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H Symphony No. 1 in D Major (Movement II)—
Gustav Mahler/arr. Sandra Dackow. This scherzo-
like 2nd movement from Mahler's "First Symphony"
is a vigorous, exuberant work that evokes rustic
good times. Excellent for building confidence
and teaching aggressive playing, this is a superb
selection for both rehearsal and performance!
2215234 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10026963 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.50
Symphony No. 5 (First Movement)—Franz
Schubert/arr. Brian Holmes. Although the
instrumentation has been condensed from full
orchestra to string orchestra, most of the original
elements have been preserved. Arranged in the key
of G Major instead of the original B-flat Major, it
allows greater accessibility for student ensembles.
This impressive masterwork offers students great
exposure to the late Classical era and to the
legendary melodic writing of Franz Schubert.
10696550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10696551 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" - First Movement
—Franz Schubert/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
This works beautifully with strings alone!
From the mysterious opening, to one of
Schubert's best melodies, to the dramatic
conclusion, this arrangement captures the
essence of Schubert's "Unfinished!" A powerful
addition to the string orchestra repertoire that
your students will enjoy performing.
10027377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10027378 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Symphony in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2—Johann
Stamitz/arr. Robert McCashin. Introduce your
students to Johann Stamitz and the early Classical
period with this arrangement for string orchestra.
11100418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
11100419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Symphony No. 104 (Finale)—Franz Joseph
Haydn/arr. Todd Parrish. This exuberant finale
from Symphony No. 104 is Haydn at his best. The
memorable theme is given to each section, and
edits were made to give high school orchestras the
best sound possible. Introduce your students to this
master symphony writer to help reinforce Classical
style, bow technique, shifting, and dynamics.
10568209 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
10568210 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Symphony No. 2 (Fourth Movement)—
Alexander Borodin/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
Imagine a scene of great celebration with Slavic
dances and lyrical themes soaring over underlying
rhythmic drive. That sums up this Borodin favorite
with all of its power, playfulness, lyricism and
liveliness. A stunning selection for concert or festival!
10906091 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10906092 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Symphony No. 52 (First Movement)—Franz
Joseph Haydn/arr. Brendan McBrien. This Haydn
symphony movement is a powerful example of
the Sturm und Drang ("storm and stress") style
favored by the composer in the late 1700s.
Arranged in D minor for accessibility, rhythmic and
harmonic agitation propel the music forward with
strong themes and energy. A masterpiece for the
advancing string ensemble!
10981267 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
10981268 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Symphony No. 7 in D Minor (Third Move-
ment)—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Todd Parrish.
Though not as well known as his famous eighth
and ninth symphonies, Dvorak's Symphony
No. 7 is a masterpiece worthy of serious study
and performance. The Scherzo movement has
been abridged and simplified from 6/4 to 6/8
for playability, but the spirit of Dvorak comes
through clearly. Full of the composer's trademark
hemiola, this arrangement gives melody and
countermelodies to all parts and ends with an
exciting, powerful conclusion. The optional timpani
part gives even more strength to your performance.
10872155 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .49.00
10872156 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Themes from "American Quartet" (Movement 1)
—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Jamin Hoffman. Composed
shortly after his iconic "New World" symphony,
Dvorak's "American Quartet" reflects the
composer's fondness for America acquired during
his tenure in New York and vacation in Iowa.
Featuring pentatonic scales and American folk-like
melodies, the quartet has emerged as Dvorak's
most popular chamber work.
10762228 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10762233 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Themes from Carmen—Georges Bizet/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. This accessible arrangement
is based on four well-known themes from Bizet's
popular opera: Prelude; Aragonaise; Habanera and
Danse Boheme. From the foreboding introduction
to the dancing and swirling ending, this spectacular
arrangement has it all!
10752906 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
10752907 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Themes from "Romeo and Juliet"—P.I. Tchaikov-
sky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Gift your string orchestra
these expertly distilled themes from Tchaikovsky's
orchestral saga of the most dramatic teenagers in love.
This handful of excerpts presents ample expressive
material and a grand emotional range found in the
most memorable Shakespearian love story.
10307179 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10307180 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
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Allegro in D Major—Michael Haydn/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
ough overshadowed by his famous brother, Michael Haydn is
a composer worth introducing to your orchestra. is piece is an
arrangement of the rst movement of his Flute Quartet in D Major.
11204516 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 54.00
11204536 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.00
Andante Festivo—Jean Sibelius/arr. James Richards.
Originally composed for string quartet in 1922, Andante festivo was
rescored by the composer in 1938 for string orchestra with timpani. e
work emphasizes the warmth and rich sonority of the string orchestra,
reecting a hymnlike ceremonial quality. Broad lyrical phrases explore
a wide range of dynamic contrast, phrasing, bow distribution, and
orchestral color.
11200907 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
11200908
Additional Score
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14.00
Fidelio Overture—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish.
e Fidelio Overture was written in 1814 to open Beethoven's only
opera by the same name. is string orchestra arrangement is
transposed from the original E major to the more approachable key
of D major. It retains the original opening which alternates between
powerful majestic bursts and lyrical harmonic progressions, nishing
with the energetic presto to the end. Optional timpani gives this
arrangement a symphonic quality that closely resembles the original.
11202215
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
11202216
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
e Inner Planets (emes from Mercury, Venus, and Mars)—
Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
is cleverly titled work includes three famous themes from "e
Planets." e swooping, uttery sounds of Mercury, the Winged
Messenger give way to the mystical tone clusters and serenity of Venus,
the Bringer of Peace. e arrangement closes with the iconic militant
ostinato and dissonance of Mars, the Bringer of War.
11203131
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
11203132
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
La Forza Del Destino Overture—
Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Michael Hopkins.
e overture to La Forza Del Destino was composed when Italian
composer, Giuseppe Verdi, revised his opera for a performance at La
Scala in 1869. is arrangement captures the full range of thematic
contrasts and emotion present in the original and will be challenging
and rewarding for developing orchestras. Verdi intended the opening
agitated theme to represent fate, and this melodic them unies many
dierent thematic ideas in the overture. A musical metaphor for the
force of destiny - chaotic on the surface, yet logical and coherent in the
depth of its design.
11171008
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 56.00
11171009
Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
March Slav (emes)—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
Your symphony orchestra will love this iconic march. Scored for full
orchestra or strings only, this arrangement features great themes
and a big symphonic sound. With a reduced number of wind parts,
this accessible piece is truly a wonderful choice for a departmental
collaboration or festival.
11200160
String or Full Orchestra
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70.00
11200161
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Orient et Occident (Grand March)—
Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
is brilliant march in grand concert style works beautifully for strings!
A powerful melodic line combines with strong rhythms and moving
harmonic shis as the piece unfolds, moving toward an energetic coda.
11203116
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
11203117
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Prelude in G Minor (Op. 23 No. 5)—
Sergei Rachmanino/arr. Tanner Otto.
is thrilling arrangement features bold and assertive melodies that are
as fun to play as they are to listen to. Great for developing and rening
the staccato bow stroke and tone development.
11202680
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
11202681 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Primavera (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Spring")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
e sequel to the ever-popular Inverno! is unique reimagining of
Vivaldi's Spring from "e Four Seasons" weaves solo melodies from
the second and third movements into one spirited work. Every section
has energetic moving lines and interesting parts. Perfect for a spring
concert nale!
11175172
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 57.00
11175174
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Rondo-Finale (from "Oktett Hob. X: 12)—
Franz Joseph Haydn/arr. Kevin Kaisershot.
is classic work was extracted from a larger scored work that Joseph
Haydn wrote while in the service of Prince Nicholas Esterhazy. e
original work excludes the original wind parts, and playing the Rondo-
nale will introduce your students to rondo form.
11201857 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
11201858
Additional Score
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8.00
Scherzo from Symphony No. 6—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
One of Beethoven's best scherzos, the third movement from Symphony
No. 6 is now available as a stand-alone selection for the capable string
orchestra. Skillfully adapted with a strong nal cadence, your students
will feel like they are playing the original!
11192530 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 56.00
11192531
Additional Score
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6.00
Sinfonia in D Major—Johann Christian Bach/arr. Jim Palmer.
is exciting arrangement from the classical era features a wide range of
dynamics and articulations. Detailed ngerings and bowings will help
students achieve that distinct classical sound and style of the period.
11202694
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
11202695
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Sonatina in D—Franz Schubert/arr. Andrew Dabcyznski.
An arrangement of the rst movement from Franz Schubert's original
composition for violin and piano (op. 137, D. 384), composed in
1816 when he was just 20 years old. e petite and intimate nature
of the work earned it the description "sonatina," and it has become a
cornerstone of young violinists' repertoire throughout the world.
11201851
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 70.00
11201852
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Summer from "e Four Seasons" (Mvt. 3, Presto)—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jennifer Meckler.
is arrangement can be performed by an advanced orchestra alone
or as a festival feature with the addition of optional intermediate and
beginning string parts. Ideal for summer string camps with mixed-
ability ensembles.
11204511 Multi-Level Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-MA 85.00
11204531
Additional Score
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30.00
11204546
String Pack/Additional String Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Symphony No. 5 (First Movement)—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish.
All the power of Beethoven's famous Fih Symphony, rst movement
is captured in this excellent arrangement for string orchestra with
optional timpani. Set in the original key of C minor, the stormy Allegro
con brio eectively uses every section of the ensemble to capture the
passion and spirit of the original work.
11175180
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
11175182
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
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