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Capriol Suite—Peter Warlock. This staple of the
string orchestra repertoire, composed in 1927,
is based on a suite of six Renaissance dances.
Each dance offers a different mood and rhythm,
and together they form an excellent concert work.
Original edition.
427864 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . A 55.00
Danse Negre from African Suite, Op. 35,
No. 4—Samuel Coleridge-Taylor/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was
extraordinary in his use of themes from African
American folk music, and his success contributed
to the empowerment of African American
musicians and composers who came after him.
The final movement from a larger work, this
high-energy piece is one spectacular example of
Coleridge-Taylor's talent. Fingerings are clearly
marked to facilitate technical passages. This is a
perfect concert closer!
11398760 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Fantasia on Greensleeves—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Ralph Greaves. Here is the original
and beloved fantasia that calls for string orchestra,
harp, and two soloists-usually flutes but often
substituted with violins. This lush arrangement
of the English folksong is a classic in the string
repertoire and a wonderful example of the
Vaughan Williams sound. A must-have for every
orchestra library!
5051438 String Orchestra,
incl. strings 4/4/3/4/2 . . . . . MA 40.00
Finale from Symphony in D Major, W. 27—
Johann Christian Bach/arr. Robert Debbaut.
Tripartite sinfonias of this era were stylistically
akin to the Italian opera overtures first heard in
the 17th Century. The typical format was for a
lively allegro, followed by a lyrical slow section,
and then a rousing finale, most often in rondo
form. This work certainly conforms to this formula.
Originally for pairs of oboes, bassoons, horns,
trumpets, and timpani, the adaptation for strings
was rather easy, as only the brass and timpani
parts deviate – and only slightly – from the
melodic and harmonic elements. The work was
originally published in 1782 after Bach's death in
a composite score as Six Grand Overtures.
11624544 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Finale from Symphony No. 38, "Prague"—W.A.
Mozart/arr. Robert Debbaut. Nicknamed "Prague"
after the city of its premiere, Mozart's Symphony
No. 38 followed quickly after the resounding
success of his opera The Marriage of Figaro,
which also premiered in 1786. This arrangement
functions much like a concerto grosso, with
string soloists performing the woodwind parts
accompanied by tutti string sections and timpani,
just as Mozart penned them. As such, it is a great
teaching tool for playing in Classical style and an
opportunity to feature your top players in a brilliant
piece of timeless repertoire.
11559099 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 80.00
Fugue on the Chant Rorate coeli—Franz Liszt/
arr. William Bullock. Liszt opens his sprawling
oratorio Christus with this straightforward
instrumental fugue. Marked with the opening
words of Isaiah 45:8: Rorate coeli (Heavenly Dew
Drops), the fugue adapts the opening musical
phrase of the antiphon (chant) on this text for its
subject. It thereby gives expression to the longing
of the biblical patriarchs and prophets for the
coming of righteousness through the advent of
the Messiah. The fugue climaxes in measures
41-42, where violins and violas descend with
sequential repetitions of the subject's only major
third, itself descending.
11624545 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . A 50.00
Ghosts of Brandenburg—Richard Meyer.
Imagine a fantasy based on all six of the
Brandenburg Concerti! This arrangement captures
the spirit of the original works, but sets most of
them in minor keys or uses darker tones, pizzicato,
and meter changes J.S. Bach may never have
imagined. This is inventive and challenging work
will take your intermediate strings on a nine-minute
journey that will build their endurance along with
their musicality.
10050371 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 62.00
Hoe Down (from "Rodeo")—Aaron Copland.
Hoe Down has become one of Aaron Copland's
most recognized orchestral works. Here is the
string orchestra version based on the original, for
advanced string players.
167221 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . A 45.50
The Inner Planets (Themes from Mercury,
Venus, and Mars)—Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. This cleverly titled work includes
three famous themes from "The Planets." The
swooping, fluttery sounds of Mercury, the
Winged Messenger give way to the mystical tone
clusters and serenity of Venus, the Bringer of
Peace. The arrangement closes with the iconic
militant ostinato and dissonance of Mars, the
Bringer of War.
11203131 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 80.00
New World Symphony—Antonín Dvořák/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. The intense and powerful
themes are provided in an accessible adaptation
that stays true to the original. Not only an excellent
vehicle for teaching but also a top-notch selection
for festival performances.
10454944 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Scherzo from String Quintet, D. 956—Franz
Schubert/arr. Robert Debbaut. The String Quintet in
C major (D.956, Op. Posth. 163) is Schubert's final
chamber work. It is sometimes called the Cello
Quintet because unlike the standard string quintet,
which includes an extra viola, this work adds an
extra cello. Completed just two months prior to the
composer's death, it did not receive its first perform-
ance until 1850. The third movement Scherzo itself
close to eleven minutes in length comprises two
large sections, with a repeat of the first section to
create a "fast-slow-fast" format. This version for
advanced string orchestra condenses the perform-
ance time to about five minutes while retaining all
the essential melodic mastery of Schubert.
11624556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
Symphony No. 2 (Finale)—Emilie Mayer/
arr. Lauren Taylor. A rare transcription of the
extraordinary music of German composer
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). While most of her
compositions remained unpublished, Mayer's
works were acclaimed in Germany; she toured
frequently, performing her music during her
lifetime. This stormy final movement from her
second symphony reveals Mayer's bold and
confident style. This arrangement for string
orchestra and timpani was painstakingly drawn
from the handwritten score, offering a profound
opportunity to experience the music of this
incredible composer for the first time.
11500304 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Symphony No. 6 (First Movement)—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Robert D. McCashin. In
Beethoven's words, "the 'Pastoral' symphony
is more an expression of feeling than painting...
pleasant feelings which awaken in men on arriving
in the countryside." A perfect introduction to
Beethoven's major works, the music is exquisitely
orchestrated to retain the true nature of the
original masterpiece while remaining playable by
intermediate students.
10877067 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
The Woods of Autumn (Minuet and Trio)—
Samuel Lord Kalcheim. Adapted from a string
quartet movement, this delightful minuet and trio
in the Classical style is a unique opportunity to
practice traditional phrasing and maintaining tone
while introducing fresh thematic material. This
piece is a refreshing and sophisticated choice
for your fall program, suitable for small chamber
ensembles as well as large string orchestras!
11618797 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
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