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Echoes of Bartok—Bela Bartok/arr. Walter
Cummings. Combining themes from two Bartok
piano pieces from his collection For Children, the
essence of Bartok's East European style has
been captured in an arrangement playable by
less experienced string players. This captivating
and skillful arrangement uses Folk Dance and A
Magic Game, combining the two main themes at
the end of the rousing conclusion.
10095962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10095963 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Everyone's Guide to the String Orchestra—
Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
This finely arranged medley of excerpts from
"Carnival of the Animals" not only gives young
orchestras access to this classic masterpiece,
but every section has a movement where
they are the featured stars! Players will gain
experience playing in B-flat major, eighth
rests, 3/4 meter, tempo and meter changes,
and a variety of bowings and dynamics. Bass
reinforces easy shifting.
11347164 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11347165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
Adapted from Tchaikovsky's grand work of
1880, much of the structure and melody of
the Finale are here for young players, and
at a manageable tempo. A great selection to
introduce your players to Tchaikovsky.
10307074 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10307076 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Finale from Serenade for Strings (Full Flex
- for any combination of instruments)—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A
standard classical masterpiece expertly
adapted for young strings orchestras. An
excellent selection for exposing young players
to classic repertoire. Cut time, simple tempo
changes, scaler eighth note passages and a
variety of bowings and dynamics are explored.
Violin 2/Viola are doubled. An excellent choice
for concert or contest!
11324198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11324199 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Finale from Symphony No. 5—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. What
better way to end a concert than with a joyous
and triumphant Beethoven finale! Set in the
key of D, this dynamic arrangement enables
less-accomplished musicians to experience
this classical masterpiece while sounding
full and mature. Low second fingerings are
reinforced along with a variety of bowings
and dynamics. Minimal second violin
independence. Outstanding!
11349018 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11349019 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Roy Phillippe.
Every student should get a chance to play this!
Sibelius' Finlandia has stood the test of time
to become a top-tier classical masterwork.
This version makes it accessible to your young
string players. The rich, legato hymn tune will
have your players using full, strong bowstrokes
and producing their best sound yet.
2478022 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
2478023 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Gavotte—Edvard Grieg/arr. Jan Farrar-Royce.
Transcribed from the original piano version for
string orchestra by Edvard Grieg himself, the
Holberg Suite is a staple of string ensemble
repertoire. Perfectly set for young players, this
arrangement of Gavotte will become a classic
for your library.
10739937 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10739938 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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 . . . . . . . . .10.00
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 . . . . . . . . .70.00
10908756 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Hornpipe (from "Water Music")—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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 melody of the central
hymn. Perfect for young players, it also includes
a Learning Bank containing basic information
about Gustav Holst and "The Planets."
10012478 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10012479 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
March from Second Suite (Op. 28, No. 2)—
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 (from "Die
Meistersinger")—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
Minuet and Bourree (from "Good Luck at
Last")—Henry Purcell/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Two of nine dances written for the
stage from Purcell's 1679 stage work "Good
Luck at Last" have been delightfully arranged
for your string orchestra. Both movements
are tuneful and offer each student exciting
and engaging parts. A terrific selection for
reinforcing 3/4 time and cut time. Minuet is in
D major, and Bourree is in E minor. Combined,
they make a resonant and exciting selection for
concert or festival. (2:00)
11568660 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11568811 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Morning Mood (from "Peer Gynt")—Edvard
Grieg/arr. Mekel Rogers. One of Edvard
Grieg's most classic tunes is now well adapted
for the beginning ensemble! This arrangement
provides prime opportunities for developing
critical listening skills between various sections
of the ensemble as well as demonstrating the
importance of melody versus accompaniment.
11572924 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11573023 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
Mozart Symphony No. 40 (First Movement)
—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 . . . . . . . . .10.00
Non dite mai—Valentinus Bakfark/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. This robust
Renaissance dance in 3/4 brings a lesser-
known composer and a less-performed
musical genre to the fore. The first section is
Allegro, followed by a Presto section. A great
selection for teaching form, independent
playing, high third finger, and hooked bowing.
Optional hand drum and tambourine parts add
a level of authenticity and color.
11503683 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11503739 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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 (Finale)—
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 . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
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