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Brandenburg Concerto No. 2—J.S. Bach/arr.
Todd Parrish. The harmonic beauty and seamless
polyphony of Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto
has been retained in this very true string orchestra
adaptation of the original. Wind solos are given
to principal violin, viola, and cello players, and
all sections get energetic lines and interesting
material to challenge students in their mastery of
the authentic Baroque playing style.
10981240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10981241 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Brook Green Suite—Gustav Holst. A longtime
favorite in the string repertoire, this three-movement
classic continues to dominate festival performances.
Holst created this masterwork with student players
in mind during his tenure at St. Paul's Girls School,
where his career also flourished in music education.
As an added feature, four optional woodwind parts
(flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon) created by Holst
have been included in the publication. I. Prelude II.
Air III. Dance (G. Schirmer edition).
4907952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
4907960 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
Capriccio Espagnol—Rimsky-Korsakoff/
arr. Sandra Dackow. This immortal work is now
available for string orchestra! Sandra Dackow's
expert arrangement for intermediate strings
deserves a permanent place in your library. It's a
selection you'll want to program again and again!
2236115 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
2313690 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .14.00
Carmen Suite—Georges Bizet/arr. Todd Parrish.
This three-movement suite of Bizet's masterpiece
"Carmen" is carefully arranged to work well with
your high school string orchestra. Each movement
is musically interesting and preserves the passion of
the original score. Use the optional percussion part
for added intensity. Includes Aragonaise, Habanera,
and Les Toreadors.
10568179 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .55.00
10568180 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Carnival Overture—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. The energy and excitement of this
thrilling overture are exquisitely captured in an
approachable setting for intermediate orchestra!
Equally suited as an opener, closer, or anything
in between, your students will shine without
being pushed too much technically. An incredible
balance between the grandeur of the original and
the pedagogical needs of directors.
11399638 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
11399639 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Claire De Lune—Claude Debussy/arr. Bob
Lipton & J. Cameron Law. Your string students
can finally experience performing Debussy's
masterpiece. This arrangement still contains all of
the impressionistic beauty with only the pianistic
arpeggios removed. With its very intuitive change
of tempos and dynamics, you will be astounded at
how sensitively your students can play.
10460669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10460670 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Concerto for Two Violins—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Brendan McBrien. Feature your top two violinists (or
guest performers) in this wonderful adaptation of
the first movement of Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto
in C Major. Includes passages for solo cello. An
optional but highly recommended harpsichord
or piano accompaniment adds to the authentic
Baroque style.
11339408 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
11339409 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Concerto Grosso in D Major—G.P. Telemann/
arr. Robert D. McCashin. Showcase your strong
players in this arrangement that features solo
quartet passages throughout. The music is exciting
and engaging without overtaxing the rest of the
ensemble, yet everyone remains involved. This is
pure Telemann, sure to delight your audience.
10877033 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10877034 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8—Arcangelo
Corelli/arr. Todd Parrish. Subtitled Fatto per la notte
di Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas,"
Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one of the
finest concerti grossi of the Baroque era. All solo
parts have been incorporated into a string orchestra
version that retains the original key signatures. This
collection contains three of the movements in fast,
slow, fast format.
10594937 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10594938 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Concerto Grosso, Op. 3 No. 5—George Frederic
Handel/arr. Steven Frackenpohl. Bring this classic
center stage with this great arrangement for
string orchestra. An excellent opportunity to teach
Baroque playing techniques as well as expand your
musicians' knowledge of Baroque repertoire.
11403526 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
11403553 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Concerto in B Minor—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Ralph
Matesky. Vivaldi's multi-movement masterpiece
will serve as a real inspiration for the mature string
orchestra. Beautifully scored, Ralph Matesky's
arrangement will be perfect for four outstanding
soloists with your string orchestra.
2202851 String Orchestra
4 Violins and Orch. . . . . . . . . .62.00
10312570 Additional Score
4 Violins and orch . . . . . . . . . .11.00
Coriolan Overture, Op. 62—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. When a
full orchestra is not a possibility, this phenomenal
arrangement provides string players an open
door to the rich music of Beethoven. The original
Beethoven key is in C minor, this arrangement is in
D minor.
10523449 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10523450 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. The clock strikes midnight, a ghostly
fiddler plays eerie tones, and skeletons dance until
the rooster crows at dawn. Perfect for Halloween or
as a change of pace for any time of year!
10512560 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
10512561 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Danza Ritual del Fuego—Manuel de Falla/arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. The arrangement from Manuel
de Falla's brilliant ballet El amor brujo reflects all of
the tonal color and Spanish flair of the composer's
original. Characteristic rhythms and harmonic
progressions combine with a variety of string
techniques, providing players with the makings of
a surefire concert or contest success. Includes a
required piano part.
11202654 String Orchestra
Piano Required . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
11202655 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dies Irae—W.A. Mozart/arr. Laura Kenney.
Originally written for full orchestra and choir, this
string arrangement maintains the intensity of
Mozart's original Dies Irae from his Requiem. With
its dramatic and driving music, off-beat rhythms,
and running 16th notes, this work presents a more
passionate style of Mozart. Challenging string parts
with shifting for all sections will keep your students
active and engaged.
10739933 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
10739934 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
English Folk Song Suite—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Stephen Bulla. One of Vaughan
Williams' most revered works for band and
orchestra has been tastefully adapted for strings.
This edition includes appropriate key and length
adjustments to make this charming suite ideal
for today's string orchestras. I. Seventeen, Come
Sunday II. My Bonny Boy III. Folk Song from
Somerset (Boosey & Hawkes edition).
2481831 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .50.00
10004230 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
Enigma Variations—Edward Elgar/arr. Todd
Parrish. String orchestras can now get a faithful
arrangement of this lush English masterpiece
by Sir Edward Elgar. The theme is followed by
three variations, in their original keys, displaying
both the emotion and power of the original and
concluding with the unsurpassed beauty of
Nimrod. Optional timpani provides an even more
exciting, authentic sound.
10594941 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10594942 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Fandango Asturiano from Capriccio Espagnol,
Op. 34—Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. The 5th and final movement from
"Capriccio Espagnol" is a fiery Spanish dance,
colorful and rich from start to end. This arrangement
in A major features three optional percussion parts
(triangle, castanets, and crash cymbal). Position
work is required but greatly facilitated by well-
marked fingerings.
11398763 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
11398777 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis—Ralph
Vaughan Williams/arr. Jamin Hoffman. This string
masterpiece rose in popularity after it was used in
the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the
World. The simple, elegant theme from Elizabethan
church composer Thomas Tallis was later expanded
and modernized by Vaughan Williams. This lush
arrangement adapts and simplifies the original
version into a work that is ideal for developing string
students. Doubled octaves and divisi writing make
this ideal for large orchestras.
10016075 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10028389 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Fantasia on Greensleeves—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Scored for
strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists,
this ethereal setting retains the form and texture
of the original while bringing it to a student-friendly
level. Melodic material is passed effortlessly from
one section to another, and only the first violin
solo requires third position work. A rich setting of
a classic masterwork.
10092446 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10092518 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Farandole—Georges Bizet /arr. Merle J. Isaac.
This spirited, well-loved work by Georges Bizet is
an absolutely delightful work for both rehearsal
and performance! Recorded by the Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1
(Pepper #5973728).
2038313 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
4956298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Fiddler's Farewell—Loreta Fin. With a nod to
the composer's Irish lineage on her mother's side,
this work encompasses the characteristics of a jig,
emphasizing the strong sense of pulse required
for this lively dance. The bowing is a mixture of
hooked strokes and alternating down and up
bows, encouraging sound left and right-hand
coordination. (2:05)
11400520 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11400521 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Finale from "Symphony No. 5"—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Deborah Baker Monday. This
masterpiece should be played by every string
player, and now they can with this arrangement.
Students will love experiencing the energy and
power of one of the greatest musical geniuses of
all time, Beethoven!
10608534 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10608546 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
For Unto Us—G.F. Handel/arr. Robert S. Frost. An
excellent medium-easy arrangement of the beloved
chorus from Handel's "Messiah." Some shifting is
required in first violin, celli, and bass parts, with
divisi in upper string parts as well.
10059457 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10084937 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Graduation Suite—Edward Elgar & Jean-Joseph
Mouret/arr. Michael Story. A must for any regal
ceremony. The traditional Pomp and Circumstance
March No. 1 has been scored for young full
orchestra or strings alone. The famed processional
is followed by the majestic recessional Rondeau
from Premiere Suite. An outstanding graduation
choice for any level orchestra performing without
graduating seniors. A necessary and welcome
arrangement for every library. (3:45)
11400526 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .60.00
11400527 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Hoe Down—Aaron Copland/arr. Stephen Bulla.
Everyone knows this one! Hoedown has become a
classic American symphonic work, and its unique
sound has become a trademark of composer Aaron
Copland. This fine edition has been carefully crafted
for string orchestra, allowing developing groups to
experience the joy of performing one of the most
popular works of the 20th century.
2481832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10008732 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Hungarian Dance No. 5—Johannes Brahms/
arr. Merle J. Isaac. Great fun and a whole lot
more! This exciting, familiar work will give new
life to your rehearsals and will be a standout at
any concert. Enjoy!
2115814 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
4957015 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Hungarian Dance No. 1—Johannes Brahms/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Brahms captures the
fire and passion of Romanian culture in these folk
songs set to dance styles. Intensity and drama is
created with dynamic exaggeration, abrupt tempo
changes, and contrasting bow styles. An excellent
way to encourage students to listen and watch the
conductor as they engage with all the wonderfully
rich sections of the piece.
10877043 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10877044 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Infernal Galop—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Steven
Frackenpohl. From "Orpheus in the Underworld,"
Act II by Jacques Offenbach, this Grade 3.5
arrangement keeps the brilliance and excitement
of the original. And of course, the instantly
recognizable can-can section is featured as well.
Duration 2:15
10997842 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10997860 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Jupiter—Gustav Holst/arr. John Caponegro.
This arrangement of Jupiter is a challenging
piece for medium and medium-advanced groups.
While not quite contemporary in style, the piece
is modern enough in concept to allow students
the chance to experience alternate treatments of
themes and motifs. A perfect concert piece for any
performance venue.
10063892 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10088098 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
La Forza del Destino Overture—Giuseppe
Verdi/arr. Michael Hopkins. The overture to La Forza
Del Destino was composed when Italian composer,
Giuseppe Verdi, revised his opera for a performance
at La Scala in 1869. This 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 unifies many different 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 . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
11171009 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
