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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 . . . . . . . . .10.00
A Beethoven Lullaby—arr. 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 . . . . .80.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
10846073 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Orchestras from beginning
to advanced will sound amazing in this lush
arrangement. Full of rich harmonies and ample
opportunities for phrasing, you'd never notice
that the piece is crafted with simplified rhythms
and limited range. An added piano part keeps
it moving forward with rolling waves of eighth
notes while each of the string sections takes a
turn at the melody and moving lines.
11574001 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11574069 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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
Music for the Royal Fireworks (La
Rejouissance)—G.F. Handel/arr. Caryn
Wiegand Neidhold. The ever-elegant La
Rejouissance is one of the best-known
movements from Handel's "Music for the
Royal Fireworks." This accessible Grade 1
arrangement stays within the range of the D
major scale, with slightly modified rhythms
and harmonies that beginning players can
easily manage. Violin 2 doubles viola and
cello doubles bass, with a piano part provided
for additional support. A wonderful easy
introduction to Baroque music!
11559064 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11559104 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
10981264 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
11175132 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Royal March of the Lion (from "Carnival
of the Animals")—Camille Saint-Saens/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. In this arrangement of
the introduction to the famous "Carnival of the
Animals," students portray a dignified procession
honoring the king of the forest! All musicians
get to play the lion's growl through an easy
portamento that is also guaranteed to ensure
students play with a relaxed left hand. (2:00)
11568684 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11568827 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
A Beethoven Lullaby—
arr. 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
A Can-Can Festival—
Jacques Offenbach/arr. Todd Parrish.
11500306 Multi-Level Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
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
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—
J.S. Bach/arr. Richard Meyer.
10997709 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10997710 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons"
(Op. 8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
11000026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
11000043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Vivaldi School Year—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10512551 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Skaters' Waltz—
Emile Waldteufel/arr. Richard Meyer.
2346401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
2346419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Hallelujah Chorus—
G.F. Handel/arr. Soon Hee Newbold.
10066335 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10066338 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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