Editors' Choice 2022 New Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
18
STRING
ORCHESTRA
Go to cart
CLASSICAL SELECTIONS medium-advanced & advanced
Fidelio Overture—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Todd Parrish. The Fidelio Overture was written
in 1814 to open Beethoven's only opera by the
same name. This 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, finishing
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
Finale from Symphony No. 5—Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky/arr. Brian Holmes. The finale of
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 is a fantastic
orchestral movement. It is very grand in nature and
appears to reflect Tchaikovsky's nationalist writing
tendencies. The arrangement for string orchestra
captures the powerful melodies originally heard in
winds and brass. Beautiful melodies are introduced,
building to a majestic return of the opening theme.
The movement closes with a strong and exciting
finale. Includes optional timpani.
10846058 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . .MA 55.00
10846059 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Lynne Latham.
This rousing work will most certainly enhance the
tone production of your group! This arrangement
keeps the dramatic character of the original but
is changed to D minor. An excellent choice for
community or collegiate string orchestras as well
as advanced school ensembles!
11355743 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 50.00
11355744 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Fugue for String Orchestra—Paul Creston.
Paul Creston's writing has been a hallmark of
contemporary American music, ranging from
chamber and orchestral music to stage and film
music.This movement remains one of his most
notable for school string orchestra, adapted from
a string quartet by the composer himself.Here's a
perfect opportunity to introduce your students to
fugal writing in a contemporary style.
2052033 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . A 50.00
2107076 String Pack/
Additional String Set . . . . . . . . .6.00
5743992 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Ghosts of Brandenburg—Richard Meyer.
Imagine a fantasy based on all six of the
Brandenburg Concerti! This arrangement captures
the spirit of the original works, but sets most of
them in minor keys or uses darker tones, pizzicato,
and meter changes J.S. Bach may never have
imagined. This is inventive and challenging work
will take your intermediate strings on a nine-minute
journey that will build their endurance along with
their musicality.
10050371 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 62.00
10050372 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Hebrides Overture—Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Jason
Librande. Now string orchestras alone can enjoy this
massive work of the orchestral repertoire for contest
or any concert performance. Mendelssohn's classic
melody follows the ebb and flow of the ocean waves
as each section adds its voice to a vivid musical
portrait.The overture requires skill in bow control
and ensemble work with advanced rhythms, but
the result is dynamic and just as compelling as its
counterpart for full orchestra.
10280407 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 55.00
10280408 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Hoe Down—Aaron Copland. Hoe Down has
become one of Aaron Copland's most recognized
orchestral works. Here is the string orchestra version
based on the original, for advanced string players.
167221 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . A 45.50
2476148 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.95
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
La Tempesta di Mare—Antonio Salieri/
arr. Stephen Chin. The overture to the opera
Cesare in Farmacusa that tells of the boy Julius
Caesar's journey by sea in a treacherous storm
to Farmacusa, near Sicily. The plot abounds with
pirates, gypsy lovers, and of course, Roman gods,
all of which provided much entertainment to the
audiences at the time.
11401148 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 55.00
11401149 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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
11355592 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .15.00
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
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
The Pines of the Appian Way—Ottorino
Respighi/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. All the shrouded
mystery and resplendent grandeur of the fourth
movement of Respighi's masterpiece Pines of
Rome have been effectively captured in this brilliant
arrangement for string orchestra and timpani
(required). (4:50)
11400632 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 60.00
11400633 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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
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 in G Major—Michael Haydn/arr.
Thomas LaJoie. Michael Haydn, Franz Joseph
Haydn's younger brother, was also a composer.
For this piece, the arranger has added direction
to a score that previously lacked dynamics. The
orchestra should play the eighth notes spiccato.
The sixteenth notes have to be exact (middle or
slightly below the middle of the bow to give the
aural illusion of bounce to make it sparkle). Make
sure to save some sound for the long crescendo.
11402316 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 55.00
11402317 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Sinfonia No. 15—J.S. Bach/arr. Shirl Jae Atwell.
The last of a collection of 15 sinfonias for clavier,
this wonderfully scored arrangement for advanced
string orchestra will stretch your players' technical
boundaries, teach subdivision, and expand their
knowledge of Baroque repertoire.
11402162 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 40.00
11402190 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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
