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The Inner Planets—Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. This cleverly titled work includes
three famous themes from "The Planets." The
swooping, fluttery sounds of Mercury, the Winged
Messenger give way to the mystical tone clusters
and serenity of Venus, the Bringer of Peace. The
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
L'estro Armonico—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Bob
Lipton. Originally written as a concerto for two
violins, cello and strings, the piece was later
arranged by Bach as a concerto for solo organ. This
thoughtful arrangement draws on both versions and
showcases the genius of these two giants.
10454281 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 60.00
10454314 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
L'Italiana in Algeri Overture—Gioachino
Rossini/arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski. Here is an
appealing string arrangement of one of Gioachino
Rossini's famous overtures. Careful scoring and
performance options make this approachable yet
appropriately challenging. Rossini's lighthearted
and engaging melodies make this an ideal selection
for concert or festival programs.
11202325 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 56.00
11202326 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l Larghetto and Allegro from "Sinfonia in G Major"
—Johann Stamitz/arr. Robert D. McCashin. Written
in the 'Manheim' style (utilizing unique dynamic
effects) and completed sometime between 1741
and 1746, Stamitz's Symphony No. 3 is actually
likely his first completed symphony. It was attributed
to Stamitz; only it may have, in fact, been completed
by a close friend and contemporary composer,
Antoine Mahaut (a Flemish composer and flutist). It
is in the key of G Major. The Larghetto needs to
be connected smooth and 'fluid' throughout. Shifting
to the Allegro, be sure to bring out the moving lines
in the upper voices. The lower voices need to be
accentuated and cleanly articulated. Be sure to
perform the dynamics with dedication.
11355591 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 75.00
Minstrels from Preludes Book 1, No. 12—
Claude Debussy/arr. Robert Longfield. Famous as
a work for solo piano and as the soundtrack for a
video game about a mischievous goose, this title
has been expertly arranged for string orchestra.
11204515 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 48.00
11204535 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
New World Symphony—Antonin Dvorak/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. The intensity and powerful
themes are provided in an accessible adaptation
which stays true to the original. Not only an
excellent vehicle for teaching, but also a top-notch
selection for festival performances.
10454944 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 56.00
10454945 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
H Night on Bald Mountain—Modest Mussorgsky/
arr. Eric Segnitz. Thrilling! Well-known in its full
orchestra version or from its scenes in Disney's
"Fantasia," this arrangement is scored for string
orchestra with optional piano or organ, percussion,
and timpani! This is a dynamic rendition that could
open or close any concert!
2473624 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . .MA 40.00
5986230 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Overture—J.S. Bach/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
This arrangement embodies the full sound and
spirit of the original overture yet is orchestrated to
take full advantage of the string orchestra palette. A
fabulous choice as an opener, closer, or celebratory
concert work.
11203118 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 60.00
11203119 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Passacaglia—G.F. Handel/arr. Robert Frost.
Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement
showcases Handel's mastery of this Baroque form.
It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate
the use of a variety of string performance
techniques. The techniques, tempo changes, style
and position requirements for various sections
make it ideal for advancing groups.
10351222 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 56.00
10351223 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Reverie—Claude Debussy/arr. Samuel Gelfer. One
of Debussy's most recognized works, featured in
many films and television shows, including HBO's
Westworld. This lush string arrangement can be
played alongside the original solo piano piece,
with all the same lyrical flowing lines. Teaching
opportunities include challenging position work,
impressionistic tonalities, and advanced melodic
phrasing in this well-known ethereal melody.
11202217 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 60.00
11202218 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Rondo-Finale—Franz Joseph Haydn/arr. Kevin
Kaisershot. This classic work was extracted from
a larger scored work that Joseph Haydn wrote
while in the service of Prince Nicholas Esterhazy.
The original work excludes the original wind parts,
and playing the Rondo-finale will introduce your
students to rondo form.
11201857 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 55.00
11201858 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H Saint Paul's Suite—Gustav Holst. Best known
for his full orchestral suite "The Planets," Holst also
wrote some particularly beautiful string music. This
suite is a prime example of his writing based on
folk tunes. Unsimplified, this is a worthy piece for
the best of orchestras!
2179943 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 75.00
7180649 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
Scherzo—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
final cadence, your students will feel like they are
playing the original!
11192530 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 56.00
11192531 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Serenade for Strings, Op. 22—Antonin Dvorak/
arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Serenade for Strings,
Op. 22, First Movement is presented in its
entirety in G major (from the original E major),
making it wonderfully accessible to less advanced
ensembles. A staple in classical string orchestra
literature, this is not to be missed!
10758265 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 55.00
10758266 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Sinfonia No. 2 in D Major—Felix Mendelssohn/
arr. Kirk Moss. An exciting concert or festival
opener! Includes educationally appropriate bowings
and fingerings to save precious rehearsal time and
develop a mature sound. This setting is the perfect
piece to develop and refine the spiccato bow stroke.
10364905 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 57.00
10364909 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Suite from "Carmen"—George Bizet/arr. Robert
D. McCashin. This fantastic suite of themes from
the popular opera "Carmen" includes the opening
Bugle Call and March of the Dragoons, the famous
Habanera, the entr'acte to Act III Intermezzo, and
the spirited music of the final act. Showcase your
students playing some of the most famous opera
music in the repertoire!
11203122 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 65.00
11203123 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Summer from "The Four Seasons"—Antonio
Vivaldi/arr. Jennifer Meckler. This 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
11204546 String Pack/
Additional String Set. . . . . . . . .55.00
Symphonie Espagnole—Edouard Lalo/arr.
Todd Parrish. Firmly rooted in the standard violin
repertoire, Symphonie Espagnole is a brilliant
work that showcases the violin's lyrical beauty
and technical virtuosity with a Spanish style. After
keeping the opening solo passage, the powerful
melodies are then passed throughout the orchestra.
The first movement is arranged here for string
orchestra, shortened and simplified for playability.
However, Lalo's original fiery masterpiece comes
through clearly. The optional timpani part is highly
recommended to achieve the most authentic sound.
10696548 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . .MA 52.00
10696549 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Symphony No. 1—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Robert D. McCashin. Following the slow introduction,
Beethoven's first symphony breaks into a lively and
energetic Allegro, carrying listeners through a whirlwind
of harmonies and keys. This advanced arrangement
captures the lyricism and raw power of a masterpiece
written by a young 29-year-old Beethoven.
11203127 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 65.00
11203128 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Symphony No. 2 "Romantic"—Howard
Hanson/arr. Todd Parrish. Symphony No. 2
by Howard Hanson is one of the most popular
American symphonies ever written, most famously
used in the end credits of the movie "Alien" in
1979. This arrangement focuses on the hauntingly
beautiful second theme of the first movement.
Cellos are featured prominently in tenor clef and
often cover the soaring horn solos from the original.
Musicians will experience true symphonic beauty in
this exquisite arrangement for strings and harp.
10997986 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . A 70.00
10997987 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Symphony No. 4, "Tragische"—Franz Schubert/
arr. Robert D. McCashin. This arrangement of
Schubert's Symphony No. 4 is an ideal selection for
the advanced string orchestra.
11204519 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . A 61.00
11204539 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .15.00
Symphony No. 5—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Todd Parrish. All the power of Beethoven's famous
Fifth Symphony, first 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 effectively 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
Symphony No. 6—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Robert D. McCashin. In Beethoven's words,
"the 'Pastoral' symphony is more an expression
of feeling than painting... pleasant feelings which
awaken in men on arriving in the countryside." A
perfect introduction to Beethoven's major works,
the music is exquisitely orchestrated to retain
the true nature of the original masterpiece while
remaining playable by intermediate students.
10877067 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 60.00
10877068 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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Third of Three: Theme from Symphony No. 3,
Mvt. 3—Camille Saint Saens/arr. Lynne Latham.
This wonderfully authentic arrangement for string
orchestra is the C minor theme in 6/8 from the
Scherzo of Saint-Saens' Third Symphony. The
piece can be played without the repeat for a lighter
performance. The perfect choice for the advanced
string orchestra program!
11355760 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 45.00
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