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Classical Selections
Very Easy
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 . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Finding Figaro (Based on "Le nozze di
Figaro")—W.A. Mozart/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Introduce one of Mozart's best known
operas to your ensemble with this exciting yet
approachable nod to "The Marriage of Figaro."
Finding Figaro is an entry-level adaptation by
Carrie Lane Gruselle based on the famous
overture. Sure to energize students and excite
your audience, this is a clever arrangement that
captures the spirit of the original! (2:00)
11619628 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Royal March of the Lion (from "Carnival of the
Animals")—Camille Saint-Saëns/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.
11568684 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Classical Selections
Easy
Allegro Molto (from Symphony No. 1, K.
16)—W.A. 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 . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
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.
2161800 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 53.00
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 . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Jupiter from The Planets—Gustav Holst/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday. This is not to be
missed! Rarely do young string orchestras get
the chance to play a work of this importance. This
arrangement, in G major throughout, features the
beautiful melody of the central hymn. Perfect for
young players, it also includes a Learning Bank
containing basic information about Gustav Holst
and "The Planets."
10012478 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A fine choice for the
holidays or any time of year! These timeless
melodies are set entirely in first position. Sections
include March; Waltz of the Flowers; Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairy and Russian Dance. Directors
will enjoy a great deal of performance flexibility
as they program the entire work or choose from
individual selections to customize a program.
10008676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 70.00
Waltz No. 2 (from "Suite for Variety
Orchestra")—Dmitri Shostakovich/arr.
Jamin Hoffman. This sardonic waltz may be
Shostakovich's most well-known piece. It has
appeared in movie soundtracks, commercials,
and even on soccer fields! Slightly simplified and
arranged for a young string orchestra, it swings
from B minor to D major and back again. When
performed in Europe, it's traditional for audiences
to sway and sing along – a tradition that begs to
be transported across the pond!
11618559 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Classical Selections
Medium-Easy
In Winter—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
This creative arrangement develops the iconic
rhythmic motif from the first movement of Vivaldi's
Winter from "The Four Seasons." Arpeggiated
patterns in the lower strings realize the implied
harmonies from the original score, spreading this
energetic rhythm throughout all the sections of
the orchestra. Students will have the opportunity
to refine staccato bow technique and play with
balance between parts in the key of G minor, with
just a few easy accidentals. This imaginative take
on a classic winter theme is suitable for winter
concerts or any other time of year.
11559088 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. This work
uniquely transforms the beauty of the second
movement of Vivaldi's famous "Winter" concerto
and weaves it into the excitement of the
first movement. The perfect selection for your
winter concert!
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Polka (from "The Bartered Bride")—Carrie
Lane Gruselle/arr. By Bedrich Smetana.
Lighthearted yet chock-full of substance, this
fabulous arrangement of the Polka from the opera
"The Bartered Bride" brings out the comedic
dancing and singing in Smetana's masterpiece
right into your concert hall. The arrangement is
set comfortably in the key of G so students can
focus on expanding their scope of expression
through various bowing styles while having a
joyful experience.
11619635 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
The Rite of Spring (Introduction; Dance of the
Young Maidens; Ritual of the Rival Tribes)—
Igor Stravinsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Igor
Stravinsky's monumental score to "The Rite of
Spring" changed the landscape of orchestral music
forever, and this landmark work is now available
to younger students who want to experience the
intense and raw drama of the original! Featuring
music from the first act, this arrangement is
absolutely stunning yet very achievable.
11568701 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
A String Showcase—arr. Caryn Neidhold.
It's time to show off your instrument! Whether
highlighting accomplishments at the year-end
concert or introducing each string instrument in a
recruitment performance, this showcase features
the violin, viola, cello, and bass sections. Listeners
will instantly recognize well-loved melodies by
Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Rossini, and Dvořák.
Optional narration is included with pauses marked
in the score. Everyone gets a chance to shine in
the spotlight in this celebration of strings.
11608226 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Swan Lake—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael
Hopkins. This unabridged arrangement remains
very true to the original while making this beautiful
music playable by string orchestra. The key has
been changed from B minor to E minor so all parts
remain in first position. This is a great piece for
teaching legato and tremolo bowing, expressive
phrasing, triplet rhythms, accelerando and
ritardando. A stirring arrangement!
10305939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
String Orchestra Classical Selections | Very Easy/Easy/Medium-Easy
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