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Classical Selections
Very Easy
Baroque Suite—G.P. Telemann/arr. Michael
Hopkins. Introduce your students to the
galant style of Telemann with this Grade
1+ arrangement. Students will work bowing
technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing, and
tempo changes.
10700108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10700109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
Bella Bocca Polka—Emile Waldteufel/arr.
Bob Phillips. This charming piece is a perfect
choice for a first festival experience and will
help any group sound more mature. Written in
first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great
piece to work on low and high twos in the upper
strings as well as stopped bows in the entire
string section. All rhythms are very easy using
mostly quarters and paired eighths.
10594927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10594928 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
10997710 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/arr.
Todd Parrish. In this multi-level arrangement
for string or full orchestra, both new and
experienced students get to enjoy the
excitement of Offenbach's famous dance.
The piece can be performed with strings
only, with parts for beginning, intermediate,
and advanced levels. Or, add optional
advanced wind, brass, and percussion parts
for a full orchestra concert- combined levels
or advanced players only. The perfect grand
finale to your pyramid concert that will motivate
young musicians with a great sense of pride
and accomplishment!
11500306 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . .95.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Finale from "The Firebird"—Igor Stravinsky/
arr. Michael Story. One of the most important
works of the 20th century, the iconic Finale
is now accessible to young players with this
effective arrangement. All meter changes have
been "squared off," while still maintaining the
spirit and integrity of the original work.
10594746 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Jack Bullock.
A great sounding, yet simple arrangement,
perfect for broadening the musical palette of
young players. The main theme is presented
without development, maintaining the lovely
simplicity of the piece.
10066520 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .42.00
10066522 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Hallelujah Chorus—G.F. Handel/arr. Soon
Hee Newbold. End your concert with a bang
and start the yearly music tradition with your
youngest musicians! Listeners will be amazed
by the authenticity of this arrangement, which is
able to capture so much of the original that one
will hardly notice the difference. An absolute
essential for all string libraries!
10066335 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10066338 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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
La Rejouissance (from "Royal Fireworks
Music")—G.F. Handel/arr. Richard Meyer. Your
beginning string orchestra will feel a real sense
of accomplishment when they play this excellent
piece of Baroque literature, which has been
carefully arranged by Richard Meyer to reinforce
your students' newly-acquired slurred staccato
and hooked bowing technique. Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the
CD Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2282259 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .42.00
2308955 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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
Medieval Dance—Thibaut de Blason/arr.
Michael Story. Medieval Dance is based on
the song Amours, que porra devenir which
was written by trouvere Thibaut de Blason
around the year 1200. Carefully scored in
the mixolydian mode, this piece offers both a
vivid history lesson and reinforcement of triple
meter. Great for teaching and performance!
10594742 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10594786 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
Presto (from Piano Trio No. 2)—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Ben Clinesmith. This
charming and easy arrangement of the finale
from Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 2 requires
no slurs or extended finger patterns. The set
includes extra Viola parts in treble clef and
Violin 2 parts in alto clef for ensemble flexibility.
A pleasant concert selection for young players
with approachable and interesting melodies for
all sections.
10981263 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .42.00
10981264 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
A Regal March (from "Scipione")—George
Frederic Handel/arr. Christina Hans. This regal
processional from Handel's opera "Scipione"
is also well known as the regimental march of
the British Grenadier Guards. This simplified
arrangement for developing players builds
confidence in first position, doubles violin 2
and viola, and provides interesting parts in
every section.
11175131 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .44.00
11175132 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Russian Dance from "The Nutcracker"—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Story. Make
your holiday concert sparkle with this great
arrangement of Tchaikovsky's popular
classic from "The Nutcracker!" Though a solid
Grade 1, this setting of Russian Dance, or
Trepak, maintains all of the spirit and integrity
of the original.
10594749 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594793 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
A (Very) Short History of Music—Various/
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. A (Very) Short History
of Music is an easy medley of melodies from
each major period of Western music, using
mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly
arranged, young players and audiences alike
will experience approximately ten centuries of
music history in two and a half minutes!
10872084 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10872085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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A Beethoven Lullaby—
Brian Balmages.
10307082 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10307083 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Jupiter Rising
(adapted from "The Planets")—
Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11399658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11399659 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Mahler's Mysterious March—
Gustav Mahler/arr. Jim Palmer.
10999870 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10999871 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Baroque Suite—
G.P. Telemann/arr. Michael Hopkins.
10700108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10700109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Hunt
(Allegro Vivace from String Quartet No. 17)
—W.A. Mozart/arr. Ben Clinesmith.
10846072 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10846073 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—
J.S. Bach/arr. Richard Meyer.
10997709 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10997710 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Vivaldi School Year—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10512551 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Hallelujah Chorus—
G.F. Handel/arr. Soon Hee Newbold.
10066335 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10066338 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Medieval Dance—
Thibaut de Blason/arr. Michael Story.
10594742 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10594786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Regal March (from "Scipione")—
George Frederic Handel/
arr. Christina Hans.
11175131 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
11175132 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
