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CLASSICAL
B E G I N N I N G
March and Canon—Johann Pachelbel/arr.
Tom May. Based on the famous Canon in D by
Pachelbel, this work helps students reinforce
basic rhythms using half, quarter, and eighth
notes in a well-designed ensemble setting.
10427557 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10427558 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
New World Symphony-Theme—Antonin
Dvorak/arr. Michael Allen. Dvorak's most
memorable symphonic theme is arranged here
for the youngest of beginning groups. Correlated
with Essential Elements For Strings at the
"Explorer" level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
2367506 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
An Ode to Joy Festival (Multi-level)—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish. Experience the
thrill of Beethoven's original symphony in this
multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra!
Beginners will feel successful playing the familiar
melody from their method book accompanied
by a brilliant arrangement for intermediate and
advanced orchestras. This abbreviated version
is long enough to highlight the best moments
but short enough to use as a grand finale for any
pyramid concert. Optional high school level wind
and brass parts are highly encouraged but not
required for performance.
10981234 String or Full Orchestra
Multi-level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10981235 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Summer from The Four Seasons (Mvt. 3,
Presto)—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 . . . . . . . . . 85.00
11204531 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
11204546 String Pack/
Additional String Set. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
V E R Y E ASY
A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages.
Beethoven's normally thunderous Ode to
Joy dons a dreamy mantle in this delicate
arrangement by Brian Balmages. Each string
section softly adds its own voice to contemporary
variations that blossom into a subtle homage,
bearing its own quiet "Joy."
10307082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10307083 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—J.S. Bach/arr.
Richard Meyer. The famous first movement of
Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, simplified
and shortened for the first-year player, yet
retaining all the energy and spirit of the original. It
uses only the notes of the D major scale (including
a few high E's for violin 1), and the rhythms are
within reach of young players.
10997709 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10997710 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
The Hunt (Allegro Vivace from String
Quartet No. 17)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Ben
Clinesmith. One of Mozart's best known string
quartets, arranged for beginning orchestra. Set
in easy first position with no slurs, this clever
arrangement has been transposed to the key
of G and arranged in 3/4 time instead of the
original 6/8. Mozart's original hunting horn-like
motif is featured in this authentic arrangement,
ensuring students can enjoy a staple of classical
repertoire in their first years of playing. Includes
violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola
(violin 2 in alto clef) parts for flexible ensembles.
10846072 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10846073 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Jupiter Rising (adapted from "The
Planets")—Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. This incredibly clever adaptation reflects
the joyful, yet dignified character of Holst's
Jupiter from "The Planets." While directly quoting
Holst's masterpiece, this arrangement effectively
balances musical nuances with approachable
technique for very young players. Quite unlike
anything out there at this level, and certain to be
a student and audience favorite!
11399658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11399659 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Mahler's Mysterious March—Gustav Mahler/
arr. Jim Palmer. This piece is based on a minor
version of Frere Jacques as heard in Gustav
Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody
and creative variations will capture the students'
interest right away. The wide range of dynamics
and contrasting styles in this theme and variation
setting create a beautiful piece for the concert and
festival stage. Correlates with Sound Innovations
for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4.
10999870 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10999871 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Ode to Joy—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Richard
Meyer. This flexible arrangement of Beethoven's
most famous melody works for both full and
string orchestras. Transposed and adapted
to give all of your young students a rewarding
orchestra experience.
2442614 String or Full Orchestra. . . . . . . . 59.00
5942701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
E ASY
Allegro Molto (from Symphony No. 1, K.
16)—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
Bits of Brandenburg—J.S. Bach/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. Let your students experience
some of Bach's most famous melodies as they
explore themes from Brandenburg Concertos 2,
3, and 5 in this single-movement arrangement.
The scoring retains the thick polyphonic texture
of the originals while making the music accessible
to young string players.
11399636 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11399637 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First Move-
ment)—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
Dance of the Tumblers (from "The Snow
Maiden")—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
A new collection of folk tunes
designed for use in group lessons,
rehearsals, or performances.
TAKE A BOW
Progressive Fiddle and Folk Tunes
for the String Ensemble
arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
The perfect next step for the string
orchestra! A great fit for full classroom
instruction, small chamber groups, or
private studio teaching, its progressive
approach is a winning combination for
string teachers. Each piece has a line for
melody and a line for harmony, making
each work meaningful to individuals as
well as groups while giving teachers
the flexibility to fit the needs of their
ensembles. The series culminates with
five string orchestra arrangements that
not only add value to this collection
but complete a progressive journey for
your students. Take a Bow at your next
rehearsal!
11393067 Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 8.99
11393068 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 8.99
11393069 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 8.99
11393070 String Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . E 8.99
11393071 Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . E 34.99
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