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Classical Selections | Medium/Medium-Advanced & Advanced
Two Minuets—J.S. Bach/arr. Robert
Debbaut. This short classical setting
for strings draws from Bach's keyboard
miniatures originally compiled in the
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach,
later finding new life in a larger suite.
Two graceful minuets are presented with
close attention to the harmonic language
and stylistic intent of the original source,
allowing the melodies to speak naturally.
The result gives young string players a
clear, respectful introduction to elegant
Baroque dance style through music that is
both refined and approachable.
11684458 String Orchestra . . . M 50.00
Waltz from Masquerade Suite—Aram
Khachaturian/arr. Lynne Latham. This
whimsical theme is perfect for teaching
intervals and chromatic fingerings. Violas
use half position, and first violins will shift to
third position. Cellos and violas are featured
in the second theme, and this abridged
arrangement omits the middle section.
A great Halloween concert selection for
a capable high school or community
orchestra.
11206038 String Orchestra . . . M 75.00
Waltz No. 2—Dimitri Shostakovich/arr.
Paul Lavender. Shostakovich's waltz
has become an international icon, made
popular by artists like André Rieu and
heard prominently in Stanley Kubrick's
final film, "Eyes Wide Shut." Taken from
Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra,
this skillful adaptation is ideally suited to
both serious and light programming.
10081471 String Orchestra . . . M 60.00
Zamacueca—Jose White Lafitte/arr. Robert
Debbaut. The Zamacueca dance has
Andean and Peruvian roots, incorporating
indigenous and Spanish elements. Afro-
Cuban composer José White Lafitte likely
picked up this style while living in South
America. In his original composition for
solo violin, White utilized pizzicato to imitate
the traditional guitar, harmonizing the
lighthearted melody with frequent double
stops. Here, this sparkling solo showpiece
has been arranged for string orchestra,
spreading the rhythmic music throughout
every section.
11608236 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Classical Selections
Medium-Advanced &
Advanced
1812 Overture—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This magnificent
and meticulously presented arrangement
includes the gorgeous opening in the
original key of E-flat major, the exciting C
minor imitative, and the transitional section
arriving at the iconic military theme. A
unique offering of favorite themes that
culminate in a spectacular finale. Optional
percussion. Cello part splits into cello 1 and
2, both divisi.
11348443 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
A Bridgewater Serenade—Martin Ellerby.
Seven wonderful movements that can be
performed together or individually - or you
can build a smaller suite of your favorites.
Just delightful! Appears on the Texas
Prescribed Music List.
11602991 String Orchestra Score &
Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 80.00
A.I. Recomposes J.S. (Variations on
bc3/3)—J.S. Bach/arr.. Richard Meyer.
This experimental set of five variations
challenges advanced string orchestra
through a reimagining of what would
happen if A.I. arranged J.S. Bach's
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Techniques
across the variations include layered
fragments, hocket, bitonality, tone clusters,
and a meter shift from 12/8 to 4/4. Each
section presents a distinct compositional
concept rooted in the source material. A
compelling choice for ensembles ready
to explore modern ideas while engaging
deeply with familiar Baroque foundations.
11680882 String Orchestra . . MA 80.00
Academic Festival Overture—J.
Brahms/arr. Robert D. McCashin. This
arrangement offers exciting opportunities
for more mature players. A combination
of juxtaposed and interlocking double-
stops are used to maintain the sonorous
depth of Brahms' original work. Several
edits have been made to bring this to a
more appropriate length for concert and
festival performances. Although this is ideal
for large string orchestras, also consider
using it for a chamber group of your finest
musicians!
2480768 String Orchestra . . MA 65.00
Adagio for Strings—Samuel Barber.
Originally written as the slow movement of
a string quartet, this musical treasure was
singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini,
who asked Barber for a string orchestra
arrangement. It was played on a national
radio broadcast following the death of
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and has
been part of the national consciousness
ever since. This is a work of singular beauty
and calls for great expressiveness and
control.
427328 String Orchestra . . . .A 57.00
Allegro con Brio from Symphony No. 8—
Antonín Dvořák/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
This spectacular arrangement features
the first movement of Dvořák's well-known
"Symphony No. 8." While the arrangement
has been made accessible to younger
ensembles, it retains all the expressiveness
and primary thematic material of the original
work. A delightful and spirited piece that
will surely captivate your orchestra and
audience!
10592137 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
Allegro Moderato (from Symphony No.
3)—Camille Saint-Saëns/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. This movement of the
famous "Organ" Symphony includes two of
the most memorable themes ever penned
by Saint-Saëns. This arrangement includes
the highly energetic string theme and the
beautiful fugue based on the four-note
theme that cycles throughout the entire
symphony. The two contrasting sections
of this arrangement offer two extremes of
bowing style: one requiring heavy strokes at
the frog and the other using full, expressive
legato bowing.
10752882 String Orchestra . . MA 80.00
Andante from Three Preludes—George
Gershwin/arr. Kirt Mosier. Composed
in 1926 for piano, this string orchestra
arrangement of the quiet Andante from
Gershwin's set of three preludes blends
classical style with jazz influence in an
intimate, reflective mood. Often described
as a blues-like lullaby, it features a steady
bass foundation supporting a subdued,
contemplative melody. The music is lyrical
and restrained, offering warmth and subtle
expression that works great for ensembles
of various sizes.
11685730 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
Apocalyptic (Finale from Symphony No.
8)—Anton Bruckner/arr. Kirk Moss. All the
power and force of the Finale of Bruckner's
Eighth Symphony is masterfully captured in
this authentic and first-ever arrangement
for string orchestra. Mature players will
have the opportunity to expand on their
shifting and vibrato technique as well as
overall musicianship by exploring varying
bow weights and speeds to create the
wide variety of tone and dynamics that are
required. An optional timpani part greatly
enhances the intensity. A great addition to
the classical repertoire!
11349253 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Bal Masque (Masked Ball)—Amy Beach/
arr. Steve Olson. Originally composed
for piano, this arrangement for string
orchestra captures the elegance and lively
excitement of a masked ball. Not just a
spotlight on a great female composer, it
makes a vibrant addition to any collection of
works. All parts except second violin require
shifting, ranging from sixth position in first
violin to modest third and fourth position
work in viola, cello, and bass. The piece
frames a more challenging E-flat major
middle section with bright outer sections
in G major, and melodic material is shared
across all parts except the bass, which
provides a classic waltz foundation.
11688736 String Orchestra . . MA 75.00
Bolero for Strings—Maurice Ravel/arr.
Cameron Law. This version of Ravel's
iconic Bolero reduces the duration of the
piece by two-thirds while still maintaining
the long buildup of volume, intensity, and
heavy orchestration. A masterful scoring of
a large symphonic work for string orchestra
while maintaining the integrity of the original
Spanish/Cuban dance. Violins, violas, and
cellos all get to try their hands at this famous
melody.
11624077 String Orchestra . . . .A 60.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3—J.S.
Bach/arr. Sandra Dackow. One of Bach's
most beloved works, celebrated for its
exhilarating contrapuntal energy. Scored
for strings, the opening Allegro uses
Bach's signature ritornello technique to
create mounting tension through shifting
keys and increasingly compact thematic
fragments. The two-chord Adagio serves
as a brief moment of suspended drama
before the jubilant 12/8 finale bursts forth
with racing lines and joyful momentum.
This Expressive Gem Edition preserves
Bach's original writing while offering
coordinated, historically informed bowings.
Optional easier parts for the final movement
are available separately, allowing less
experienced players to join in massed or
combined ensemble performances.
11688737 String Orchestra . . .A 140.00
Capriccio Espagnol—Nikolai Rimsky-
Korsakov/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
This resetting for string orchestra has
successfully kept the composer's intent,
and to a great extent, the sounds and colors
of the original orchestration. While requiring
some substantial string forces, it's fully
approachable by able high school groups.
It consists of five connected movements
based on Spanish themes. A terrific
addition as a primary work for any concert!
10500790 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
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