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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
GPS—W.A. Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer. Imagine a
live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions
during a performance of Mozart's Eine kleine
Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and
educational ride as the orchestra follows directions
to "turn right onto Viola Avenue" or "merge together
and play in unison." As the trip progresses, the
directions get more and more outlandish with
hilarious results. Guaranteed to give everyone the
ride of their life!
10872112 String Orchestra w/narrator . . .49.00
10872113 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Habanera from "Carmen"—Georges Bizet/arr.
Robert Frost. Everyone knows and loves the music
of "Carmen," and this Habanera just may be the
most memorable selection of all! That descending
chromatic line becomes play, not work, when
it's part of something this enjoyable, and each
section of the orchestra gets a great part. Give
your students the chance to play this one this year!
(Single Red Rose and Castanets not included!)
5897285 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
9546314 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Hidden Passages—Kathryn Griesinger. Twist
and turn through a labyrinth of shadows to reveal
pieces and passages from classical music's most
mysterious themes, including In the Hall of the
Mountain King; Night on Bald Mountain and Ritual
Fire Dance! All woven together with a few strains
reminiscent of Bach and Beethoven, this creative
work helps students play confidently in several
minor keys and offers a glimpse into some of the
greatest masterworks of all time.
10908741 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10908756 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Hornpipe—George Frederick Handel/arr. Richard
Meyer. This Baroque masterpiece is one of the most
popular and recognizable pieces of its time! Richard
Meyer's skillful arrangement retains the flavor of
Handel's original in a very easy-to-play format, and is
great for teaching early syncopation. Your orchestra
will really sound regal when they play this selection!
2375590 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5629589 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Patrick Roszell. In a delightful setting that is
incredibly accessible, this arrangement of In the
Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles to play a
holiday alternative by Holst.
10739939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10739940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Jupiter from "The Planets"—Gustav Holst/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This is not to be missed!
Rarely do young string orchestras get the chance to
play a work of this importance. This arrangement,
in G Major throughout, features the beautiful
central hymn melody. Perfect for young players,
this publication also includes a "Learning Bank"
containing basic information about Gustav Holst
and "The Planets."
10012478 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10012479 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Little Russian March—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr.
Robert Longfield. The grand style of a Tchaikovsky
symphonic march is ideal for developing string
groups with this impressive ensemble piece from
Robert Longfield. Lots of dynamic and style changes
in a comfortable march tempo make it terrific
teaching and performance music from one of the
grand masters of the symphonic orchestral style.
10317569 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10317570 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
March from Second Suite—Gustav Holst/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This vibrant arrangement
is a great fit for concerts any time of year. This
strong performance piece also serves to develop
ensemble precision, articulation techniques,
and phrasing of long melodic phrases in the
approachable key of G major.
11204480 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .52.00
11204497 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
March of the Meistersingers—Richard
Wagner/arr. Sandra Dackow. An arrangement
of Richard Wagner's immortal March of the
Meistersingers in an easy setting that is playable
by all strings in the first position. An excellent
choice for rehearsal and performance!
2189595 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
2472834 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.50
Mozart Symphony No. 40—W.A. Mozart/arr.
John Caponegro. Mozart's next-to-last symphony
is presented here in a challenging yet accessible
arrangement at the easy level. Set in E minor,
this version contains both primary and secondary
themes from the first movement. Each set includes
optional Violin 3/Viola T.C. and piano parts. A very
nice arrangement!
10299308 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10299309 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Music for the Renaissance Faire—Tielman
Susato & Giorgio Mainerio/arr. Mekel Rogers. A
miniature suite for young string orchestra that
can be used for festival or as contrasting concert
selections. Both movements are authentic dances
from the Renaissance period. Les Quatre Branles
was written by Tielman Susato in the 1570s, and
Schiarazula Marazula is a medieval folk dance
which was transcribed in 1582 by Italian composer
Giorgio Mainerio. Optional tambourine adds an
additional Renaissance flavor.
11201819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11201820 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A great
choice for the holidays or any time of year! These
timeless melodies are set entirely in first position.
Sections include March; Waltz of the Flowers;
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Russian Dance.
Directors will enjoy the great deal of performance
flexibility as they program the entire work or choose
from individual selections to customize a program.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10008677 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Orpheus in the Underworld—Jacques
Offenbach/arr. Sandra Dackow. A nice arrangement
of well-known and loved Offenbach themes,
including Can-Can, playable all in first position. This
is a truly exciting work that students and audiences
will all enjoy immensely! In addition to the normal
string parts, this arrangement also includes optional
parts for beginning violin, viola, cello, bass, piano,
timpani, and percussion.
2205276 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .60.00
10766677 Set of Parts for Festival Orch -
Pack includes opt. VE
string parts - 10-0-5-5-5 . . . .30.00
2347953 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Pachelbel Canon—Johann Pachelbel/arr.
Andrew Balent. The long-awaited easy version
is here! Andrew Balent has managed to arrange
this beloved gem for the very easy to easy level
by avoiding tricky string crossings, large leaps, or
position changes. The core of the music is intact
and the audience will love hearing your strings play
this one again and again.
2474721 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
2474722 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Pastoral Symphony—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Christina Hans. The first movement of the Pastoral
Symphony depicts the composer's "awakening of
cheerful feelings upon arrival in the countryside."
This arrangement, intended for second-year
students, keeps Beethoven's timeless melodies
while remaining in first position.
10500808 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10500809 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Percentage of Error—Jeremiah Clarke/arr. Bob
Phillips. This arrangement of The Prince of Denmark
March, or Trumpet Voluntary, provides the perfect
setting for advocacy and striving for excellence
since it is so recognizable. Three different versions
of the final eight bars, containing incorrect notes,
are included. Each version contains an increasing
percentage of correct pitches. Each represents a
different letter grade. Play all four versions and then
explain to parents and administration that the A+,
100 percent correct version is what we do every
day in orchestra. All sections play the melody in this
piece, providing a solid musical setting in a novelty
piece. (2:00)
11400584 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400585 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Sinfonia—G.P. Telemann/arr. Bob Mathews.
The dramatic arrangement of this Baroque work
features winding, chromatic harmonies, crisp
rhythms, and dynamic ebbs and flows. It's a perfect
introduction both to this amazing composer and to
Baroque style.
10458731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10458732 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Sleepers Awake—J. S. Bach/arr. Soon Hee
Newbold. Showcase your strings with this lush and
beautiful arrangement of Bach's beloved melody
from "Cantata 140." In addition to working well in
an orchestra setting, it is also perfectly suited for
a quartet. Ideal for focusing on legato bowing and
phrasing, this is an exceptional version of a classic!
10066370 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10066371 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Spring—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Here's a crowd pleaser you've been
waiting for! Vivaldi's energetic "Spring" is arranged
with simplified rhythms and all parts in first position,
while retaining all the bright excitement of the
original work. A must for your young string players.
2308088 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
5813910 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.95
Spring—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Richard Meyer.
Your chance to teach a simplified yet high-quality
arrangement of this masterpiece has arrived!
Richard Meyer has changed the key to G, removed
several difficult syncopations, and even offered an
easier optional solo for the brief violin solo passage
that features your best player. All the joy and vigor
of the original is present! This is a must for every
teacher's library!
2417798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5808696 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Symphony No. 5—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Richard Meyer. This arrangement captures
the drive, spirit, and heroic mood of the original!
By simply changing the key and simplifying some
rhythms, this classical music favorite is accessible
to strings at the easy level.
2475410 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5984396 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Themes from The New World—Antonin Dvorak/
arr. Doug Adams. This arrangement will introduce
young string players to themes from Dvorak's
Symphony No. 9, From the New World. While
technical obstacles have been eliminated, this piece
provides teaching opportunities for dynamic shading
and contouring as well as diverse articulations.
11202708 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
11202709 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Themes from the Planets—Holst/arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. Themes from three of the suite's seven
movements are seamlessly presented in this medley
for young players. Material from the following
movements is included: Venus, the Bringer of
Peace; Mars, the Bringer of War and Jupiter, the
Bringer of Jollity. What a lovely way to introduce
young players to the grandeur possible in music!
10065473 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10079055 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Trepak—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. This exciting classic is an excellent choice
for programs at all times of the year! The masterful
arranging retains all the interest of Tchaikovsky's
original, yet remains easy to play. Everyone is sure
to be familiar with the lively melody, making this a
favorite for audiences and orchestra alike!
2319010 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
2336287 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Ukrainian Dance—Modest Mussorgsky/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This energetic and lively
dance features some of the most delightful themes
from Mussorgsky's original. Based in G major,
this arrangement also showcases some of the
composer's harmonic vocabulary while using very
few accidentals.
10996027 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10996028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons"—Antonio
Vivaldi/arr. Tim McCarrick. This arrangement is
simple enough for the violin, viola, or cello soloist
of your choice! Vivaldi's lyrical second movement,
now in G Major, stays true to the original with the
famous melody over pizzicato accompaniment. The
violin solo is entirely in first position, and the viola
and cello soloists only need to know the first three
notes they learn in third position: D, E, and F sharp
on the A string!
10049864 String Orchestra V
iolin, Viola or Cello Solo . . . . . .49.00
10049865 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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