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Classical Selections | Very Easy
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 . . . . 50.00
10307083 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
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 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
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 . . . . . 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 ranges. 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 . . . . . 55.00
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 . . . . . 55.00
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
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In the Bleak Midwinter—
Gustav Holst/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11574001 String Orchestra . . . 55.00
A Beethoven Lullaby—
arr. Brian Balmages.
10307082 String Orchestra . . . . 50.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques
Offenbach/arr. Todd Parrish.
11500306 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . 80.00
Royal March of the Lion
(from "Carnival of the Animals")—
Camille Saint-Saens/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11568684 String Orchestra . . . . 50.00
Mahler's Mysterious March—
Gustav Mahler/arr. Jim Palmer.
10999870 String Orchestra . . . . 55.00
Jupiter Rising
(adapted from "The Planets")—
Gustav Holst/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11399658 String Orchestra . . . . 55.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—
J.S. Bach/arr. Richard Meyer.
10997709 String Orchestra . . . . 50.00
Baroque Suite—
G.P. Telemann/arr. Michael Hopkins.
10700108 String Orchestra . . . . 48.00
Winter from "The Four Seasons"
(Op. 8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—
Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
11000026 String Orchestra . . . . 52.00
A Vivaldi School Year—
Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . 55.00
