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Berceuse (from the "Dolly" Suite, Op.
56 No. 1)—Gabriel Fauré. For string
orchestras at the high school level, this
arrangement of a Romantic-era piano
work features lush, expressive scoring with
frequent divisi and multiple key changes
that deepen students' understanding of
color and harmonic pacing. The soaring
melodic writing supports instruction in
phrasing and ensemble balance, while
the steady bass foundation encourages
consistent pulse awareness within a richly
layered texture.
11673098 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Bogoroditse Devo (All-Night Vigil - VI.
" R e j o i c e , O V i r g i n " ) — S e r g e i
Rachmaninoff/arr. Austin Isaac. Expressive
chorale writing sets Rachmaninoff's All-
Night Vigil for strings. The sustained
textures emphasize balance, blend, and
dynamic control, making it useful as a
warm-up or a reflective programming
choice. A shift to 6/4 near the end supports
a broad ensemble swell, offering a focused
moment to shape tone and intensity
together.
11689810 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First &
Second Movements, abridged)—J.S.
Bach/arr. Merle J. Isaac. An excellent
work for string orchestra! Perfect for both
rehearsal and performance, this is a
superb selection to develop confidence in
each section and in each individual player.
Recorded by the Michigan State University
Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume
1 - Pepper #5973728.
2007599 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2—J.S. Bach/
arr. Todd Parrish. The harmonic beauty
and seamless polyphony of Bach's second
Brandenburg Concerto has been retained
in this very true string orchestra adaptation
of the original. Wind solos are given to
principal violin, viola, and cello players,
and all sections get energetic lines and
interesting material to challenge students
in their mastery of the authentic Baroque
playing style.
10981240 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Brook Green Suite—Gustav Holst. A
longtime favorite in the string repertoire,
this three-movement classic continues
to dominate festival performances. Holst
created this masterwork with student
players in mind during his tenure at St.
Paul's Girls School, where his career also
flourished in music education. As an added
feature, four optional woodwind parts (flute,
oboe, clarinet and bassoon) created by
Holst have been included in the publication.
I. Prelude II. Air III. Dance (G. Schirmer
edition ).
4907952 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Capriccio Espagnol—Rimsky-Korsakoff/
arr. Sandra Dackow. This immortal work
is now available for string orchestra!
Sandra Dackow's expert arrangement for
intermediate strings deserves a permanent
place in your library. It's a selection you'll
want to program again and again!
2236115 String Orchestra . . . M 90.00
Carmen Suite—Georges Bizet/arr. Todd
Parrish. This three-movement suite of
Bizet's masterpiece "Carmen" is carefully
arranged to work well with your high
school string orchestra. Each movement
is musically interesting and preserves
the passion of the original score. Use the
optional percussion part for added intensity.
Includes Aragonaise, Habanera, and Les
Toreadors.
10568179 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Carnival Overture—Antonín Dvořák/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. The energy and
excitement of this thrilling overture are
exquisitely captured in an approachable
setting for intermediate orchestra! Equally
suited as an opener, closer, or anything in
between, your students will shine without
being pushed too much technically. An
incredible balance between the grandeur of
the original and the pedagogical needs of
directors.
11399638 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
The Castle Walk Rag—James Reese
Europe & Ford T. Dabney/arr. Rick Webb.
The original is considered one of Europe's
most influential recordings and was
added to the Library of Congress National
Recording Registry in 2004. The song is a
fusion of ragtime and march styles, while
also creatively inserting bluesy modulations
between major and minor keys.
11570778 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Castle's Half and Half—James Reese
Europe & Ford T. Dabney/arr. Richard
Webb. This arrangement pairs two
classical dance tunes to offer a glimpse into
early 20th-century social music shaped by
ragtime harmonies. Closely voiced chords
and frequent doubling encourage careful
attention to tone and intonation, while the
unusual 5/4 meter introduces a distinctive
sense of phrasing and rhythmic flow. The
blend of period style and rhythmic novelty
creates historical perspective as well as
engaging musical challenge.
11684460 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Chorale from Symphony No. 2—Gustav
Mahler/arr. Jacob Ratledge. One of
Mahler's most celebrated works is brought
to life in this beautifully arranged adaptation
- a perfect interlude for any concert
program!
11618788 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 (Christmas
Concerto)—Arcangelo Corelli/arr. Todd
Parrish. Subtitled Fatto per la notte di
Natale, or "made for the night of Christmas,"
Corelli's Christmas Concerto stands as one
of the finest concerti grossi of the Baroque
era. All solo parts have been incorporated
into a string orchestra version that retains
the original key signatures. This collection
contains three of the movements in fast,
slow, fast format.
10594937 String Orchestra . . . M 56.00
Concerto Grosso, Op. 3 No. 5—George
Frederic Handel/arr. Steven Frackenpohl.
Bring this classic center stage with this
great arrangement for string orchestra.
An excellent opportunity to teach Baroque
playing techniques as well as expand
your musicians' knowledge of Baroque
repertoire.
11403526 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Concerto in B Minor (Four Solo
Violins with String Orchestra
Accompaniment)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Ralph Matesky. Vivaldi's multimovement
masterpiece will serve as a real inspiration
for the mature string orchestra. Beautifully
scored, this arrangement is ideal for four
outstanding soloists.
2202851 String Orchestra 4 Violins &
Orch . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00
Dance from Othello Suite, Op. 79—
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor/arr. Luke Miller.
Written in 1909 as incidental music for
a production of a Shakespeare play,
this arrangement is taken from the
opening dance of a five-movement suite.
Transposed to A minor, this energetic
movement is made accessible to
developing string orchestras. Its driving
rhythms and accelerating finish create
excitable momentum, and the compact
form makes it an effective concert opener
or closer.
11685737 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Danse (from "African Suite")—Samuel
Coleridge-Taylor/arr. Kirk Moss. The artistic
turning point of English composer Samuel
Coleridge-Taylor's career happened in
his twenties when he met the African-
American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.
Dunbar influenced the young composer
to concentrate on his African heritage.
Originally composed for piano as the final
movement of "African Suite," Danse begins
with two introductory chords followed by
energetic swinging rhythms and repeated
angular melodies. Students will love the
moods in this festive overture, evocative of
later Broadway musicals.
11511805 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saëns/arr.
Percy Hall. There are very few cuts made
in this eerie, phantasmal tour de force. At
least two solo violinists are needed because
of unusual tuning. A very effective work
perfect for a Halloween program. Be ready
for a frightened audience!
10316845 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saëns/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. The clock strikes
midnight, a ghostly fiddler plays eerie tones,
and skeletons dance until the rooster crows
at dawn. Perfect for Halloween or as a
change of pace for any time of year!
10512560 String Orchestra . . . M 75.00
Elegy (from "Three Short Pieces")—
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor/arr. Robert
Debbaut. A dark and expressive
arrangement of an organ work from the
late Romantic era - the simple lyricism
of the mysterious melody in G minor is
both heartfelt and melancholic. Filled
with dramatic dynamic contrasts, lush
harmonies, and sweeping phrases, this
is ideal for reinforcing expression by your
intermediate players.
11668602 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
English Folk Song Suite—Ralph
Vaughan Williams/arr. Stephen Bulla. One
of Vaughan Williams' most revered works
for band and orchestra has been tastefully
adapted for strings. This edition includes
appropriate key and length adjustments to
make this charming suite ideal for today's
string orchestras. I. Seventeen, Come
Sunday II. My Bonny Boy III. Folk Song
from Somerset (Boosey & Hawkes edition).
2481831 String Orchestra, Perc.
Required . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas
Tallis—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr.
Jamin Hoffman. This string masterpiece
rose in popularity after it was used in the
film Master and Commander: The Far
Side of the World. The simple, elegant
theme from Elizabethan church composer
Thomas Tallis was later expanded and
modernized by Vaughan Williams. This
lush arrangement adapts and simplifies
the original version into a work that is ideal
for developing string students. Doubled
octaves and divisi writing make this ideal
for large orchestras.
10016075 String Orchestra . . . M 50.00
Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child
Is This?)—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. Scored for strings,
harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists, this
ethereal setting retains the form and texture
of the original while bringing it to a student-
friendly level. Melodic material is passed
effortlessly from one section to another,
and only the first violin solo requires third
position work. A rich setting of a classic
masterwork.
10092446 String Orchestra . . . M 49.00
Farandole (from "L'Arlesienne Suite
No. 2")—Georges Bizet /arr. Merle J.
Isaac. This spirited, well-loved work is
absolutely delightful for both rehearsal and
performance! Recorded by the Michigan
State University Orchestra on Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Vol. 1 #5973728.
2038313 String Orchestra . . . M 62.00
