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String Orchestra Original Concert Works | Medium / Classical Arrangements | Beginning/Very Easy
Talon & Tether—Lauren Spavelko. Soar with the
fierce energy of a falcon in flight. Driving rhythms,
sharp contrasts, and sweeping melodies create a
dramatic soundscape that captures the tug-of-war
between instinct and control. With bold textures
and a shifting pulse, this piece invites performers
to unleash both power and finesse in equal
measure.
11642914 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Tanc Furioso—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Ignite
your next concert with a thrilling string orchestra
dance inspired by the fiery spirit of the Hungarian
csardas. Driving rhythms, swirling melodies, and
a dark, passionate energy capture the essence
of this traditional dance. From its bold opening
to its electrifying finish, this will leave audiences
breathless and performers energized. Experience
the heartbeat of Hungarian folk music: fierce,
vibrant, and unforgettable!
11617588 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
The Whisper Wood—Samuel Gelfer. Journey
through a dark forest with haunting harmonies,
pizzicato, and col legno techniques that will
create a soundscape not often experienced by
most audiences. Directors and ensembles are
encouraged to explore their creativity; subdividing
is essential while performing this piece.
11629804 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier. This wild
piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger
glissando, creating a very eerie effect. Cellos will
get to strum three-note chords with their thumb
while canonic passages make your group work
together as never before. Wicked!
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Classical Arrangements
Beginning
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Todd Parrish. In this multilevel 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 players.
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 or Full Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . B-M 80.00
Jupiter for Beginning Orchestra—Gustav Holst/
arr. Dion Morales. Gustav Holst's "The Planets"
is one of the most iconic orchestral suites of the
20th century, with each movement representing
the astrological character of a different planet.
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, is among the most
well-known movements of the suite, capturing a
feeling of abundance, joy, and grandeur.
11624549 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
A New World Festival—Antonín Dvořák/arr. Todd
Parrish. Bring together students of all levels for a
magnificent festival of music! Perfect for pyramid
concerts or combined district performances, this
exciting multilevel arrangement includes parts
for beginning, intermediate, and advanced string
players. Timpani and optional advanced wind
parts are also provided to create a full orchestra
experience if desired. This brilliant arrangement
allows everyone to participate in the epic themes
of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 "From the New
World" finale. A wonderful collaborative selection
to inspire students in your program.
11608238 String or Full Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . . . B-M 125.00
New World Symphony Theme—Antonín Dvořák/
arr. Michael Allen. Dvořák's most memorable
symphonic theme is arranged here for the
youngest of beginning groups. Correlates with
Essential Elements for Strings at the Explorer level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 35.00
An Ode to Joy Festival (Multilevel)—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish. Experience the thrill
of Beethoven's original symphony in this multilevel
arrangement for string or full orchestra! Beginners
will feel successful playing the familiar melody
from their method book accompanied by a brilliant
arrangement for intermediate and advanced
orchestras. This abbreviated version is long
enough to highlight the best moments but short
enough to use as a grand finale for any pyramid
concert. Optional high school level wind and brass
parts are highly encouraged but not required for
performance.
10981234 String or Full Orchestra
Multilevel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-M 50.00
Rigaudon—Henry Purcell/arr. Bob Phillips.
Choose this simple arrangement of a classic
Baroque dance as a first-concert work for your
beginning string group. Set in the key of G, the
piece offers each section a chance to play the
melody in very comfortable ranges. Includes
an educational packet with each part that
provides technical exercises, history, theory and
compositional highlights.
10092377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
Summer from The Four Seasons (Mvt. 3,
Presto)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jennifer Meckler.
This arrangement can be performed by an
advanced orchestra alone or as a festival feature
with the addition of optional intermediate and
beginning string parts. Ideal for summer string
camps with mixed-ability ensembles.
11204511 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . . . B-MA 90.00
Classical Arrangements
Very Easy
A Beethoven Lullaby—arr. Brian Balmages.
Beethoven's normally thunderous Ode to Joy dons
a dreamy mantle in this delicate arrangement.
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
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 . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
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