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Classical Selections | Medium/Medium-Advanced & Advanced / Original Concert Works | Easy & Medium-Easy
Slavonic Dance No. 1—Antonin Dvorak/
arr. Merle J. Isaac. Dvorak's energetic
Furiant from his Slavonic Dances, Op.
46, expertly arranged for advanced
full orchestra! Remaining true in spirit
and orchestration in the original key of
C major, this fast, rhythmic dance will
provide a highly rewarding challenge for
students. A perfect choice for the concert
hall or festival stage!
2123867 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 64.00
2427417 Additional Score. . . . . . 8.25
S l e e p i n g B e a u t y W a l t z — P . I .
Tchaikovsky/arr. Merle J. Isaac. This is
absolutely delightful! Well-known and
loved by all, this beautiful Tchaikovsky
work, filled with glorious melodies, is a
welcome addition to any program at any
time. It's an excellent choice.
2143618 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 75.00
5390133 Additional Score. . . . . 10.00
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Themes—
Paul Dukas/arr. Jim Higgins. Great 20th
century music! Students and audiences will
enjoy this programmatic medley of themes,
made especially popular when used in
Disney's 1940 animated music spectacular,
Fantasia. This spirited arrangement retains
all the magic and charm of the original work
in a very approachable setting for high
school full orchestra or community concerts.
2288835 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 70.00
10000510 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Symphony No. 7 (2nd Movement)—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Richard
Meyer. This theme and variations from
Beethoven's Seventh Symphony is one
of the most famous slow movements in
the entire symphonic repertoire. Due to
its somber minor key and quiet rhythmic
pulse, it has been likened to a procession
through the catacombs. Your students will
love the wide variety of emotions included
here. Every section plays an integral role
in the slow and mysterious unfolding of
Beethoven's masterpiece. Percussion parts
for four players have been tastefully added
to the original. (5:15)
11400620 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 60.00
11400621 Additional Score. . . . . . 9.00
Symphony No. 8 (First Movement)—
Franz Schubert/arr. Richard Meyer. Treat
your students to one of the most-loved
symphonic movements ever written by
a master of the classical style in this
arrangement of the "Unfinished Symphony."
All of Schubert's unforgettably melodious
themes are present, and the composer's
imaginative orchestration has been
carefully preserved. A must for any young
symphonic orchestra!
10738945 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 59.00
10738977 Additional Score. . . . . . 9.00
Two Puccini Arias (I. O mio babbino
caro, II. Nessun dorma)—Giacomo
Puccini/arr. Chris M. Bernotas. Comprising
two of Puccini's most beloved arias, this
breathtaking full orchestra arrangement
is equally effective for string orchestra
alone or with added winds and percussion.
Experience these captivating melodies and
Puccini's operatic brilliance. (4:25)
11568636 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 80.00
11568787 Additional Score. . . . . 10.00
What's Up at the Symphony—arr. Jerry
Brubaker. Are you part of the generation
that learned classical music via Bugs
Bunny on Saturday mornings? If so, this
is for you and your students! Bugs and
Porky invite you to take part in this classical
cartoon medley. All the greats are here:
This Is It; the William Tell Overture; The
Barber of Seville; The Merry-Go-Round
Broke Down; Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody;
Brahms' Hungarian Dance and Ride of the
Valkyries. Includes every cartoon mood and
effect you could expect. You've got to get
up pretty early on Saturday morning to hear
a medley better than this!
2481133 Full Orchestra. . . . . . . 90.00
10008085 Additional Score. . . . . . 9.00
Classical Selections
Medium-Advanced &
Advanced
Academic Festival Overture—J. Brahms/
ed. Vernon Leidig. Brahms' famous
overture has been carefully edited to
remain playable yet as close to the original
as possible. Veteran arranger Vernon
Leidig has carefully scored this work to
produce the rich full sound this masterpiece
deserves. Your audience will be impressed!
2478651 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 73.00
5986931 Additional Score. . . . . . 9.00
An American in Paris Suite—George
Gershwin/arr. John Whitney. Don't miss
this one! Gershwin's original suite, some 17
minutes in length, is often too cumbersome
to program. This version, edited and
condensed down to 7 minutes, is your
solution! Staying true to the original, it's a
wonderful display of Gershwin's rich and
evocative orchestral writing. Recommended
for mature school orchestras and
community orchestras!
2440956 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 80.00
5912597 Additional Score. . . . . 11.00
Berceuse and Finale (from "The
Firebird Suite")—Igor Stravinsky/arr.
Merle Isaac. Here is a classic arrangement
being made available to a new generation
of students! The beautiful Berceuse and
exciting Finale of Stravinsky's "Firebird
Suite" are fantastic works of music and
will also be recognized as the climactic
finale to Disney's "Fantasia 2000!" Isaac's
meticulous arranging includes written
cues for vital solos to ensure playability
and success. Give your orchestra the
chance to play this masterwork!
129064 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 69.00
4981973 Additional Score. . . . . 10.00
English Folk Song Suite—Ralph
Vaughan Williams/arr. Gordon Jacob.
Originally for band, this classic
orchestration showcases Vaughan
Williams' mastery of bringing English folk
songs into the orchestral repertoire.
4969861 Full Orchestra. . . . . A 90.00
7193527 Additional Score. . . . . 35.00
Hoe Down (from "Rodeo")—Aaron
Copland. Here's the original full orchestra
version of the finale of Copland's "Rodeo."
973776 Full Orchestra. . . . . A 80.00
2428340 Additional Score. . . . . 20.00
Overture from The Barber of Seville—
Giacomo Rossini/arr. Merle J. Isaac. One
of the most recognizable overtures ever
written! Rossini's 1816 comic opera is
known for its cheery melodies, simple plot,
and humorous characters - all captured in
this spirited arrangement for high school full
orchestra. The delightful theme frequently
used in cartoons, film, and commercials
is sure to bring a smile to players and
audiences alike!
2139368 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 82.00
8059048 Additional Score. . . . . 12.00
Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op. 46—Edvard
Grieg/arr. Chris M. Bernotas. A stunning
arrangement of the incredible masterwork!
Perfect for string orchestra alone or with
added instruments up to full orchestra. This
setting offers the opportunity to explore
the entire suite. All four movements are
presented in approachable keys and are
abridged to the perfect length and difficulty
level for your next concert. Playable as a
full suite or as separate movements: I./
II. Morning Mood/Ase's Death; III. Anitra's
Dance; IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King.
11400582 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 75.00
11400583 Additional Score. . . . . 10.00
Romeo and Juliet Overture—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Jerry Brubaker. A lovely
transcription with tasteful reductions that
allow the advanced orchestra or community
orchestra to experience Tchaikovsky's
masterpiece in about half the duration of
the original. A must for any library!
10370686 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 73.00
10370689 Additional Score. . . . . . 8.00
Symphony No. 5 Finale—Dimitri
Shostakovich/arr. Stephen Bulla. One
of the most notable movements from
Dimitri Shostakovich is transformed into
this superb new edition that is well within
the reach of most orchestras. Stephen
Bulla's arrangement is appropriately
truncated and carefully altered with key,
range and technique, with orchestration
considerations for today's school, festival
and regional orchestras.
10042883 Full Orchestra. . .MA 100.00
10054684 Additional Score. . . . . 15.00
Toccata—Girlamo Frescobaldi/arr. Hans
Kindler. Girolamo Frescobaldi composed
this now-famous melody in the 1600s.
For over 300 years, the Frescobaldi
Toccata has been performed and loved
by generations! This transcription presents
a bold rendition that uses broad harmonic
support for the melody.
134015 Full Orchestra. . . . MA 69.00
2365484 Additional Score. . . . . . 9.00
Original Concert
Works
Easy & Medium-Easy
Appalachian Morning—Robert Sheldon.
Acknowledge the Scottish and Irish
pioneers of Appalachia with a musical walk
through the woods and mountains of the
Cumberland Gap. This lovely composition
allows for a moment of reflection and lyrical
expression on any concert program.
10522599 Full Orchestra. . . . ME 70.00
10522600 Additional Score. . . . . 10.00
11166951 Multimedia Video-
Synchronized for Performance. . . . 65.00
Blackwater Canyon—Steve Parsons.
Sweeping string lines and bold brass
sonorities bring Blackwater Canyon to
life, capturing its rushing waterfalls and
towering rock ledges. A strong, Americana-
flavored melody moves through each
section, making this piece ideal for patriotic
or showcase events. Perfect for teaching
phrasing, balance, and intonation, it's sure
to captivate any audience!
11623565 Full Orchestra. . .ME 120.00
11623647 Additional Score. . ME 12.00
Byzantine Dances—Carol Brittin
Chambers. Written in the style of a Roma
dance, "Byzantine Dances" is fast and
energetic. Students will love playing in a
different style, and directors will find plenty
of historical content to teach while learning
this piece.
11611784 Full Orchestra. . . . ME 70.00
11611785 Additional Score. . . . . 12.00
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 . . . . . B-M 80.00
11500403 Additional Score. . . . . . 9.50
