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Classical Selections | Easy
Children's Piece—Felix Mendelssohn/arr.
John Beeman. Experience the enchanting
melodies of Mendelssohn's masterpiece
with this Grade 2 arrangement. From
Kinderstücke, this charming piece captures
the playful spirit of childhood with its
delightful tunes and lively rhythms. This
expert arrangement ensures that every
section of the string orchestra shines,
making it perfect for young performers. This
piece is a delightful addition to any school
orchestra's repertoire.
11574818 String Orchestra . . . . . 45.00
11574838 Additional Score . . . . . . 9.00
Concerto in D—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Bob Phillips. Perfect for the first time at
contest! A very exciting, high-energy
piece, Concerto in D blends the beauty
of Baroque style with the elegance of the
classical guitar repertoire. Though written
as a very easy piece for young strings, this
tune will provide your orchestra a more
advanced sound. The parts lay well on
each instrument and are often rhythmically
doubled. A super simple introduction to
Baroque sound!
10015192 String Orchestra . . . . . 46.00
10015193 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
Contredanse—Joseph Bologne/arr.
Cooper Ford. Composed in the late 1700s,
this work comes from Joseph Bologne's
only surviving opera, "L'Amant anonyme."
Bologne is often compared to Mozart, and
his compositions are energetic, refined,
and delightful. This one is no exception.
Originally for chamber orchestra, this
arrangement is accessible to younger
players while maintaining the spirit and
integrity of the piece. The accessibility will
open a gateway for young musicians to
experience Bologne's wonderful music.
11559074 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11559114 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.50
Dance of the Tumblers (from "The
Snow Maiden")—Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr.
Sandra Dackow. This delightful work by
Rimsky-Korsakoff will be a great selection
for any concert, and is especially suitable
for festivals or contests. Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the
CD Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2161800 String Orchestra . . . . . 53.00
5028154 Additional Score . . . . . 12.50
5973728 Teaching Music Through
Orchestra 4-CD Set . . 49.50
Divertimento No. 14, K. 270—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Sandra Dackow. Showcasing Mozart's
signature charm and wit, this masterful
adaptation retains the lively spirit of the
original wind ensemble composition, inviting
performers to explore its buoyant rhythms
and playful melodies. With accessible first-
position playing and emphasis on off-the-
string bowing, this arrangement ensures
a delightful and energetic performance for
orchestras at all levels.
11574837 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11574857 Additional Score . . . . . 13.00
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
(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 "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 . . . . . 55.00
10307076 Additional Score . . . . . 11.00
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 . . . . . 50.00
11349019 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
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 Suite No. 2")—
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")—G.F.
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
and incredibly accessible setting, 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
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