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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
Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr.
Richard Meyer. What a gem this is! Parents
and students alike will recognize this wintry
waltz from old Vienna, and it's a sure bet for
any holiday concert. In fact, it's so familiar
that you can program it as a lighter selection
on any concert. And, besides being such a
crowd pleaser, there are also several good
techniques to be worked on, making this a top
pick for beginning string orchestras!
2346401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
2346419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Vivaldi School Year—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. This remarkably clever
arrangement introduces orchestras to each
movement of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" as
the work follows students through the school
year. Included are fun themes representing
Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break
(in Hawaii!) and graduation! Great Baroque
bowing practice sprinkled with seasonal fun!
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10512551 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Water Music—G.F. Handel/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Feature this amazingly authentic
arrangement of a Baroque masterpiece!
Two movements from Handel's Water Music
Suite No. 2 highlight some of the most
famous music from the Baroque era while
falling well within the technical capability of a
young orchestra. Wonderful music with many
teaching opportunities.
10996031 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10996032 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
William Tell Overture—Gioacchino Rossini/
arr. Richard Meyer. Finally you can treat your
less-experienced students to one of the most
famous themes ever written! This arrangement
makes Rossini's music readable and playable
by first-year players, and more advanced
players will sound great performing this piece
in cut time. A great technique builder and
motivator, all parts are in first-position with
optional shifts for the bass section.
2703077 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10007965 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op. 8
No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jeremy
Woolstenhulme. This is the perfect slow
movement for young orchestras, especially
when introducing works of the Baroque period.
A wonderful arrangement for your winter
program or any time of year.
11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
11000043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Classical Selections
Easy
Accent on the Classics—arr. Lorie Gruneisen.
Young players will love the challenge of playing
famous melodies by Haydn and Mozart. The
"accent" will be on the students' motivation
to learn these familiar themes and on the
audience's enjoyment of their performance!
This easy arrangement includes: Surprise
Symphony, Mvt. 2 (Haydn), Eine kleine
Nachtmusik, Mvt. 1 (Mozart), Symphony No.
40, Mvt. 1 (Mozart), and String Quartet, Hob
III/74, Mvt. 4 (Haydn).
10833360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10833361 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Air on the G-String—J. S. Bach/arr. Doris
Gazda. The famous Bach air is exquisitely
arranged for string orchestra in this gorgeous
setting. The violins and violas all have their own
distinct melody lines as the cellos and basses
hold everything together with their pizzicato low
voice part. The audience is sure to enjoy this
recognizable piece and its relaxing nature.
10093768 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10093769 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Allegretto (Incidental Music from Falstaff)—
Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Jeffrey S. Bishop. This
Grade 2 work is arranged from an elegant
theme found in Verdi's opera, "Falstaff."
Enhance your students' musicality and
expression as the lyrical melody is featured in
upper and lower strings, allowing for mature
phrasing in all parts. This Romantic work for
elementary strings is an excellent choice for
your next concert. Includes violin 3 (viola in
treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto
clef) parts for flexible ensembles.
10846046 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10846047 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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
Arioso—G.F. Handel/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
A rich and convincing string sound is assured
in this profound scoring of a favorite concert
offering. Care has been taken to assure that
the arrangement is perfectly playable for young
musicians. This piece is one that will come
together quickly, building a feeling of success,
and will make the orchestra sound mature
beyond their years.
10303094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10303095 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Autumn (from "The Four Seasons")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Written
to celebrate the joys of harvest, this instantly
identifiable theme from the third concerto
of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is a natural for
less experienced players. The festive mood
created by the composer is undiminished in this
arrangement that lets you share a masterwork
with your young students. The optional piano
or harpsichord accompaniment adds just the
right amount of Baroque color for an authentic
performance sound.
10065475 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10066578 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr.
Richard Meyer. Two classic melodies get the
fiddle treatment in this clever arrangement!
Students will enjoy themes from Bach's
"Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg Concerto
#5" with a few fiddle licks thrown in. Carefully
arranged with the young performer in mind, this
delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is
very playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
5976652 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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 . . . . . . . . .10.00
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
10092390 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Brindisi—Giuseppe Verdi/arr. John
Caponegro. This familiar toasting song from
Verdi's opera "La Traviata" is presented here
in an elegant and accessible arrangement.
10454929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
10454930 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Can-Can—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Richard
Meyer. Here's an all-time favorite that simply
sparkles in this extremely student-friendly
arrangement! Offenbach's high-kicking
classic has always been a real crowd
favorite, and this edition adds educational
value for beginning players. Includes some
switching between pizzicato and arco, as well
as some spiccato playing.
2375418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
5630223 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
5965231 Book-Teaching Music Through
Performance In
Orchestra #1 Book . . . . . . .42.95
5973728 CD-Teaching Music
Through Orchestra
4 CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.50
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Jupiter from The Planets—
Gustav Holst/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
10012478 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10012479 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Sinfonia—G.P. Telemann/arr. Bob Mathews.
10458731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10458732 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
A Can-Can Festival—
Jacques Offenbach/arr. Todd Parrish.
11500306 Multi-Level Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Allegro Molto (from Symphony No. 1,
K. 16)—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/
arr. Anthony Granata.
11202634 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11202635 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Dance of the Tumblers
(from "The Snow Maiden")—
Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Sandra Dackow.
2161800 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
5028154 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Orpheus in the Underworld (Finale)—
Jacques Offenbach/arr. Sandra Dackow.
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
Hidden Passages—Kathryn Griesinger.
10908741 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10908756 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Bits of Brandenburg—
J.S. Bach/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11399636 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11399637 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10008677 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Baroque Suite—
G.P. Telemann/arr. Michael Hopkins.
10700108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10700109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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