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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 . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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—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 for flexible ensembles.
10846046 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
10846047 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Allegro Molto—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—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 . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10700109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
A Beethoven Celebration—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
H 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
H Brandenburg Concerto No. 3—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
Brindisi—Giuseppe Verdi/arr. John Caponegro.
This familiar toasting song from Verdi's opera
"La Traviata" is presented here in an elegant and
accessible arrangement.
10454929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10454930 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
H 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
H 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—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
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
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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Everyone's Guide to the String Orchestra—
Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This
finely arranged medley of excerpts from "Carnival
of the Animals" not only gives young orchestras
access to this classic masterpiece, but every
section has a movement where they are the
featured stars! Players will gain experience playing
in B-flat major, eighth rests, 3/4 meter, tempo
and meter changes, and a variety of bowings and
dynamics. Bass reinforces easy shifting.
11347164 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11347165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A standard
classical masterpiece expertly adapted for young
strings orchestras. An excellent selection for
exposing young players to classic repertoire. Cut
time, simple tempo changes, scaler eighth note
passages and a variety of bowings and dynamics
are explored. Violin 2/Viola are doubled. An
excellent choice for concert or contest!
11324198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11324199 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—P.I. Tchai-
kovsky/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
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Finale from Symphony No. 5—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. What
better way to end a concert than with a joyous
and triumphant Beethoven finale! Set in the
key of D, this dynamic arrangement enables
less-accomplished musicians to experience this
classical masterpiece while sounding full and
mature. Low second fingerings are reinforced along
with a variety of bowings and dynamics. Minimal
second violin independence. Outstanding!
11349018 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11349019 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
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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Fun With the Classics—Lorie Gruneisen. String
players of any age will have fun playing these
four much-loved themes by Giocchino Rossini
and Ludwig van Beethoven. Titles include The
William Tell Overture (Rossini); Symphony No. 6
(Beethoven); Barber Of Seville (Rossini); and 5th
Symphony (Beethoven).
11342701 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11342702 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
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