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Classical Selections | Medium-Easy
Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7) —
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Robert
Longfield. As heard in the Oscar-winning
movie "The King's Speech," one of
Beethoven's most beloved movements
accompanied the dramatic moments of
this monumental film. Robert Longfield's
accessible adaptation for string orchestra
can be a centerpiece of most any program.
A wonderful addition to your concert
repertoire!
10284930 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Allegro (from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6,
No. 1)—G.F. Handel/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. An excellent choice for concert
or festival, this exuberant movement in G
major features simple quarter- and eighth-
note rhythms with a recurring melodic
theme shared among all instruments.
Accompanying parts are interrelated to
make for better ensemble playing and ease
of teaching.
11202632 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Allegro con Brio (from Symphony
No. 5)—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
John O'Neill. Crafted into a sturdy string
orchestra arrangement, the striking and
oh so familiar movement of Beethoven's
seminal "Symphony No. 5" is the model
introduction to one of the poignant works
in Classical music history. Condensed
from the movement's usual seven-minute
average playing time into a tidy 2:20,
Beethoven's impressive mastery resounds!
10307139 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Allegro for Cello and String Orchestra—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Kathy Fishburn. A
straightforward bit of Baroque writing for cello
solo (optional double bass or bassoon solo)
with string orchestra. Showcase an advanced
player while introducing Baroque style
accompaniment playing to your ensemble.
2334175 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Allegro Giocoso (Symphony No. 4,
Mvt. 3)—Johannes Brahms/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. This Brahms masterpiece
is a joy to hear and a thrill to play! Set in
the bright key of D major, it retains the slur
over the beat that gives the descending
line its character. This line is then offset
with strong unison rhythmic motives that
drive the music ahead. An outstanding
work to open or close any concert! Highly
recommended!
10051490 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Allegro in G (from Concerto for Two
Guitars)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Steven
Frackenpohl. Carefully crafted for string
ensemble, this lively movement is adapted
from Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Guitars."
In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is
driven by energetic rhythms that make all
parts interesting and fun to play. Another
outstanding edition for young string
orchestra teaching and performance.
10061543 String Orchestra . . ME 55.00
Amadeus—W.A. Mozart/arr. Jamin
Hoffman. Here's the music from the
dramatic opening scene of the movie
"Amadeus." It's actually the first movement
of Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, arranged
here in E minor to make it accessible to
more students. It's a thrilling work and well
arranged for your players.
2481826 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Autumn from "The Four Seasons"—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Richard Meyer. One
of the earliest examples of tone painting,
Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" is a staple
of the orchestral repertoire. This energetic
movement from Autumn depicts a hunt on
a crisp fall morning and is full of terraced
dynamics, hooked bowings, and dotted
rhythms. The original violin solo has been
simplified and distributed to two solo violins
with solo cello accompaniment. Full and
mature-sounding, yet very playable by less-
experienced students.
10015215 String Orchestra . . ME 49.00
Badinerie (from "Orchestral Suite No.
2")—J.S. Bach/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
This lively selection in G minor brings the
intricate charm of Bach to life for developing
players. As a teaching piece, the primary
purpose is to introduce low 4th finger to
violin and viola players. As a performance
piece, it's clean and flashy!
10281211 String Orchestra . . ME 60.00
Ballet No. 1. (from "L'Amant anonyme")
—Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-
Georges/arr.Cooper Ford. Composed in
the late 1700s, this ballet is dance music
that comes from Joseph Bologne's only
surviving opera, L'Amant anonyme. Often
compared to Mozart, Bologne's writing
is both playful and refined. Originally for
chamber orchestra, this arrangement
is accessible to younger players while
maintaining the spirit and integrity of
the piece, creating a gateway for young
musicians to the wonderful world of
Bologne's music. Excellent for teaching
classical form and playing style.
11566670 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Bouree No. 5—J.S. Bach/arr. R. Scott
Whittington. This beloved Baroque
miniature is rich with melodic charm
and elegant harmonic sequences. Its
clear dance character and balanced
phrasing translate naturally to strings,
where melodic lines and vertical harmony
intertwine seamlessly. The music offers
a concise, graceful example of Baroque
style, highlighting the skillful blend of
linear motion and harmonic structure that
makes the piece approachable as well
as enduring.
11684463 String Orchestra . . ME 50.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (First
Movement, Abridged)—J.S. Bach/arr.
Merle J. Isaac. The first movement of
this Bach classic is arranged to allow the
young string player to comprehend and
perform a Bach masterwork. Recorded by
the Michigan State University Orchestra on
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Vol. 1 #5973728.
2052959 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (Second
Movement)—J.S. Bach/arr. Todd Parrish.
This energetic second movement from
Bach's famed Brandenburg Concerto
No. 3 has been skillfully arranged to
be more accessible to the developing
string ensemble. Remaining in the key
of G major, this piece has been rescored
from the original compound meter of
12/8 to simple 3/4 time, allowing both
conductor and players to more easily
manage the pulse. All instruments get
moving parts with vigorous melodies and
countermelodies while the original solos
have been integrated into the sections. An
excellent introduction to a classic piece of
Baroque repertoire.
11559089 String Orchestra . . ME 70.00
Carnival of the Animals—Camille Saint-
Saëns/arr. Frank Halferty. Three standout
movements from "Carnival of the Animals"
are available in this appealing setting for
developing string orchestra. Royal March
Of The Lion; The Elephant and Fossils are
all in very playable keys and arranged to
maintain the integrity of the original without
the need for piano soloists. Destined to be a
highlight at concerts and contests for years
to come.
10367496 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Classical Symphony—Sergei Prokofiev/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Carrie Lane
Gruselle has made this great work
accessible to student orchestras while
maintaining the spirit and drive of the
original. Prokofiev's trademark harmonic
twists will be a welcome change for your
orchestra, and the Finale will be a high point
of your concert!
2346443 String Orchestra . . ME 56.00
Dance of the Tumblers—Nikolai Rimsky-
Korsakov/arr. Bob Lipton. The personality
of Rimsky-Korsakov's original really shines
through in this arrangement. The piece
offers great performance flexibility, working
equally well as an opener, closer, or even a
lighter selection during your program.
10454267 String Orchestra . . ME 65.00
Danse Bacchanale (from "Samson and
Delilah")—Camille Saint-Saëns/arr. Jamin
Hoffman. One of opera's most famous
scenes is now available in this skilled
adaption for strings, with the powerful tribal
dance scene from "Samson and Delilah."
After opening with an evocative violin solo,
the tension-filled movement accelerates
to a brilliant finish, depicting the drama
surrounding Samson's destruction of the
temple and his enemies.
10343646 String Orchestra, Perc.
Required . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Entrance of the Queen of Sheba—G.F.
Handel/arr. H.B. Fisher. A sure winner with
your violin section, this festive processional
by Handel will sound "royal" with your group.
On the easy side of this level. Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the
CD Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2301349 String Orchestra . . ME 62.00
Estrellita (Little Star)—Manuel M. Ponce/
arr. Jenna Garcia. A lush piece of Mexican
classical music that tells the story of a
singer wishing upon a shooting star. This
expressive arrangement for strings helps
students develop a singing tone while
exploring rubato and shifting tempos.
Players reinforce dotted quarter note
rhythms and important finger patterns,
including low 1, low 2, and high 3. A
beautiful choice for developing string
orchestra, it blends lyrical expression with
valuable skill building.
11690440E String Orchestra
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Composing
with Purpose
Level 1
Sarah Siegler.
Innovative, flexible, and fun!
This composition curriculum
for beginning string students
provides an entire year's worth
of composing lessons that fit
seamlessly into large-group
rehearsal settings. The lessons
are sequenced along with
first-year lesson books to help
reinforce playing skills and
deepen students' musicianship
as they learn each new
technique on their instrument.
Each lesson has options for
individual, partner, or group
work. Pieces related to the
lessons' specific themes are
suggested for listening,
permitting students to dive
deeper if time allows. This is the
perfect resource to help string
teachers give their beginning
students an authentic composing
experience.
11680796 Conductor String Class
Method
Teacher Manual 39.99
11680797 Violin String Class
Method
Workbook...... 14.99
11680798 Viola String Class
Method
Workbook...... 14.99
11680799 Cello & String Bass
String Class Method
Workbook....... 14.99
