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CLASSICAL SELECTIONS medium / medium-advanced & advanced
Symphony No. 1—Joseph Bologne/arr.
Todd Parrish. One of only two symphonies
Bologne composed during his time in France,
this work reflects the influence of his teachers
and fellow composers in the burgeoning
Classical period. This joyful Allegro features a
spirited theme that is developed mainly in the
violin section, supported by the lower strings.
Originally scored for two oboes, two horns,
and strings, this approachable arrangement for
string orchestra retains the original key while
seamlessly blending the wind and string parts.
11401222 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11401223 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Symphony No. 104 (Finale)—Franz Joseph
Haydn/arr. Todd Parrish. This exuberant finale
from Symphony No. 104 is Haydn at his best.
The memorable theme is given to each section,
and edits were made to give high school
orchestras the best sound possible. Introduce
your students to this master symphony writer to
help reinforce Classical style, bow technique,
shifting, and dynamics.
10568209 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .50.00
10568210 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Symphony No. 2—arr. Stanley Hoffman. The
classic symphonic masterpiece expertly scored
for young string orchestras.
11523029 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11523030 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Symphony No. 2, Mvt. 1—Joseph Bologne,
Chevalier de Saint-Georges/arr. Dion Morales.
This arrangement is a wonderful introduction
to the music of one of Mozart's lesser-known
contemporaries. This work teaches sonata-
allegro form and provides a great opportunity
to teach classical bowing techniques including
multiple down-bows.
11355756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11355757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Symphony No. 2 (Fourth Movement)—
Alexander Borodin/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Imagine a scene of great celebration
with Slavic dances and lyrical themes soaring
over underlying rhythmic drive. That sums
up this Borodin favorite with all of its power,
playfulness, lyricism and liveliness. A stunning
selection for concert or festival!
10906091 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .56.00
10906092 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Symphony No. 39 in G Minor (First
Movement)—Josef Haydn/arr. Stephen Chin.
This is the second of the Haydn symphonies in
a minor key. It is a classic Sturm und Drang and
accordingly reflects strong changes of emotion.
An excellent choice for expanding classical
repertoire as well as reinforcing classical playing
techniques and playing in the key of G minor.
11355429 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Symphony No. 52 (First Movement)—Franz
Joseph Haydn/arr. Brendan McBrien. This
Haydn symphony movement is a powerful
example of the Sturm und Drang ("storm
and stress") style favored by the composer
in the late 1700s. Arranged in D minor for
accessibility, rhythmic and harmonic agitation
propel the music forward with strong themes
and energy. A masterpiece for the advancing
string ensemble!
10981267 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .58.00
10981268 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Symphony No. 7 in D Minor (Third Move-
ment)—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Todd Parrish.
Though not as well known as his famous eighth
and ninth symphonies, Dvorak's Symphony
No. 7 is a masterpiece worthy of serious study
and performance. The Scherzo movement
has been abridged and simplified from 6/4
to 6/8 for playability, but the spirit of Dvorak
comes through clearly. Full of the composer's
trademark hemiola, this arrangement gives
melody and countermelodies to all parts and
ends with an exciting, powerful conclusion. The
optional timpani part gives even more strength
to your performance.
10872155 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .49.00
10872156 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Symphony Op. 11, No. 2 (II. Andante & III.
Presto)—Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de
Saint-Georges/arr. Jennifer Meckler. The
two movements of this symphony are to
be performed attacca, with no pause in
between. The Andante movement features a
lyrical melody that is first heard in the violins
and then echoed by the violas, cellos, and
basses. The first violin part requires shifting
as high as third position, and fingering
suggestions are included. The second violin
part is active and requires strong players;
however, there is no shifting involved. Both
movements should use tapered phrasing and
light, clean, off-the-string bow strokes. The
cello part includes a number of viola cues
that can be helpful if there is a smaller viola
section in the ensemble.
11402325 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11402326 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .11.00
Themes from American Quartet (Movement 1)
—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Jamin Hoffman.
Composed shortly after his iconic "New World"
symphony, Dvorak's American Quartet reflects
the composer's fondness for America acquired
during his tenure in New York and vacation in
Iowa. Featuring pentatonic scales and American
folk-like melodies, the quartet has emerged as
Dvorak's most popular chamber work.
10762228 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10762233 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Themes from Carmen—Georges Bizet/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This accessible
arrangement is based on four well-known
themes from Bizet's popular opera: Prelude;
Aragonaise; Habanera and Danse Boheme.
From the foreboding introduction to the
dancing and swirling ending, this spectacular
arrangement has it all!
10752906 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
10752907 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Themes from "Romeo and Juliet"—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Gift
your string orchestra these expertly distilled
themes from Tchaikovsky's orchestral saga
of the most dramatic teenagers in love. This
handful of excerpts presents ample expressive
material and a grand emotional range found in
the most memorable Shakespearian love story.
10307179 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10307180 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Themes from Strauss Tone Poems—
Richard Strauss/arr. Michael Hopkins. This
accessible arrangement for string orchestra
of famous Strauss themes opens with an
authentic handling of the iconic theme to Also
Sprach Zarathustra and continues with Don
Juan; Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks and
Death and Transfiguration. This work offers an
opportunity for young musicians to experience
the power and beauty of Strauss' music. Cello
splits into cello 1 and 2 and goes into fourth
position. Approx. 7:10.
11348445 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .56.00
11410453 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Troika (from "Lieutenant Kije")—Sergei
Prokofiev/arr. Stephen Wieloszynski. This
charming number takes its name from a
Russian sleigh called a "troika," pulled by three
horses and common in wintertime. The melody
is really quite familiar, bright and bouncy as it
evokes the sleigh. Parts are carefully edited for
school age players, and many techniques are
included, but can be omitted if too hard. Optional
percussion parts are included. This would be a
great choice for a wintertime concert!
2313955 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .56.00
10053815 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Viola Concerto (Second Movement)—Georg
Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish. Not just
for the viola section! Both violins and violas
get the exuberant melody in this very playable
arrangement of the Baroque classic. Violists
will appreciate the opportunity to showcase the
beauty and power of their instrument.
10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10444036 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Waltz from Masquerade Suite—Aram
Khachaturian/arr. Lynne Latham. This
whimsical theme is perfect for teaching
intervals and chromatic fingerings. Violas use
half position, and first violins will shift to third
position. Cellos and violas are featured in the
second theme, and this abridged arrangement
omits the middle section. A great Halloween
concert selection for a capable high school or
community orchestra.
11206038 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .75.00
Waltz No. 2—Dimitri Shostakovich/arr. Paul
Lavender. Shostakovich's waltz has become
an international icon, made popular by artists
like Andre Rieu and heard prominently in
Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide
Shut." Taken from Shostakovich's "Suite for
Variety Orchestra," Paul Lavender's skillful
adaptation is ideally suited to both serious
and light programming.
10081471 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10095995 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Zampa Overture—J. Ferdinand Herold/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. The overture from
"Zampa," an opera by Ferdinand Herold, has
become a staple of orchestral literature since
its first performance in 1831. Just under four
minutes, this arrangement presents four themes
from the original and contains lots of drama and
even more excitement. The key of G major
provides easily accessible third-position work
for the first violins and shifting for cello and bass.
A great concert or festival selection!
10998739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .56.00
10998740 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Classical Selections
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
1812 Overture—Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This magnificent and
meticulously presented arrangement includes
the gorgeous opening in the original key of
E-flat major, the exciting C minor imitative, and
the transitional section arriving at the iconic
military theme. A unique offering of favorite
themes that culminate in a spectacular finale.
Optional percussion. Cello part splits into cello
1 and 2, both divisi.
11348443 String Orchestra . . . . MA 56.00
11362244 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Academic Festival Overture—J. Brahms/
arr. Robert D. McCashin. This arrangement
offers exciting opportunities for more mature
players. A combination of juxtaposed and
interlocking double-stops are used to maintain
the sonorous depth of Brahms' original work.
Several edits have been made to bring this to a
more appropriate length for concert and festival
performances. Although this is ideal for large
string orchestras, also consider using it for a
chamber group of your finest musicians!
2480768 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
2482047 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Adagio and Presto—F.J. Haydn/arr. Robert
Sieving. The fabulous setting of this great
symphony will provide opportunities to develop
spiccato bowing technique. It's perfect for any
contest or concert.
10453659 String Orchestra . . . . MA 62.00
10453708 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Adagio for Strings—Samuel Barber.
Originally written as the slow movement of
a string quartet, this musical treasure was
singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini,
who asked Barber for a string orchestra
arrangement. It was played on a national radio
broadcast following the death of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt and has been part of
the national consciousness ever since. This is
a work of singular beauty and calls for great
expressiveness and control.
427328 String Orchestra . . . . . . A 55.00
7180532 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
Adagio from Symphony No. 8 (Second Move-
ment)—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Robert D.
McCashin. Dvorak's 8th Symphony is often
referred to as his Pastoral symphony for
its optimistic and uplifting themes. With
contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted
major folk-like melodies, this arrangement
of the Adagio second movement features
dramatic dynamics, solo lines, and thick, lush
harmonies for advanced string orchestra.
10846044 String Orchestra . . . . MA 55.00
10846045 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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