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Classical Selections | Medium-Advanced & Advanced
La Caprice de Nannette (from "Petite
Suite de Concert")—Samuel Coleridge-
Taylor/arr. Steve Olson. Sparkling string
writing brings this late Romantic piece to
life with its lively character. Its explosive
opening and ending make it an ideal
concert starter. Shifting is required for first
violin, cello, and bass, with easy double-
stops in all but the bass. Late Romantic
harmonies, extended melodic lines for
second violin and viola, and playful
hemiolas give students plenty of musical
color and fun challenges to explore. A
vibrant addition to your repertoire of works
by Black composers.
11688742 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
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
Concertino da camera—Antonio
Salieri/arr. Robert Debbaut. Composed
in the late 18th century as a chamber
concerto for solo wind and strings, this
arrangement reworks the original material
so melodic figures are fully shared within
the ensemble. Characteristic Classical-era
string writing remains central, while lines
originally assigned to the solo instrument
are integrated throughout. The result is
a balanced chamber-style texture that
highlights clarity, elegance, and interaction,
making the music well suited to string
ensembles seeking stylistic authenticity
and unity.
11684472 String Orchestra . . MA 55.00
Concerto in D Minor, Mvt. 1 (The
"Bach Double")—J.S. Bach/arr. Larry
Moore. Everyone is familiar with this one!
The standard piece known as the "Bach
Double" features two capable violin soloists.
Arranged for string orchestra with optional
piano (or harpsichord), the viola, cello and
bass sections play throughout as the two
solo violin parts alternate between tutti
sections and solo sections.
2445864 String Orchestra . . MA 50.00
Cortege (from Deux Morceaux)—Lili
Boulanger/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
Introduce your students to the unique
sounds of the French Romantic era with
this string orchestra arrangement of the
second movement of "Deux Morceaux,"
first composed for solo piano as the third
movement of "Trois Morceaux" and later
arranged by Boulanger for solo violin or
flute. Players experience harmonic shifts,
free use of chromatics, and even subtle use
of the whole-tone scale. A cortege is a type
of procession, sometimes for a funeral, but
in this case the procession is more upbeat
and cheerful.
11668628 String Orchestra . . MA 65.00
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 his talent. Fingerings are clearly
marked to facilitate technical passages.
This is a perfect concert closer!
11398760 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
Danza Final from Estancia—Alberto
Ginastera/arr. Robert Longfield. Now
available for strings, Alberto Ginastera's
well-known finale to his ballet "Estancia" is
steeped in South American folk style. The
familiar cross rhythms give this malambo an
infectious feel - a classic work for contest
and festival consideration.
10059481 String Orchestra
opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral—
Richard Wagner/arr. Matthew Moreno.
Introduce your orchestra and audience
to this passionate arrangement from
Wagner's famous opera, "Lohengrin." This
transcription keeps the textures and colors
amazingly true to the full operatic score
while featuring solo violin and cello. Equally
powerful for chamber orchestras or large
string orchestras, this work is sure to make
a profound impact at your performance.
Stunning!
10366801 String Orchestra . . MA 65.00
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 . . MA 45.00
Fidelio Overture—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Todd Parrish. The Fidelio Overture
was written in 1814 to open Beethoven's
only opera by the same name. This string
orchestra arrangement is transposed
from the original E major to the more
approachable key of D major. It retains
the original opening which alternates
between powerful majestic bursts and
lyrical harmonic progressions, finishing
with the energetic presto to the end.
Optional timpani gives this arrangement a
symphonic quality that closely resembles
the original.
11202215 String Orchestra . . MA 70.00
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 70.00
Finale from Symphony No. 5—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Brian Holmes. The
finale of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.
5 is a fantastic orchestral movement. It
is very grand in nature and appears to
reflect Tchaikovsky's nationalist writing
tendencies. The arrangement for string
orchestra captures the powerful melodies
originally heard in winds and brass.
Beautiful melodies are introduced, building
to a majestic return of the opening theme.
The movement closes with a strong and
exciting finale. Includes optional timpani.
10846058 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
Fugue for String Orchestra (from String
Quartet, Op. 8)—Paul Creston. From
chamber and orchestral works to stage
and film scores, Paul Creston's writing
has been a hallmark of contemporary
American music. This movement remains
one of his most notable for school string
orchestra, adapted from a string quartet
by the composer himself. Here's a perfect
opportunity to introduce your students to
fugal writing in a contemporary style.
2052033 String Orchestra . . . .A 55.00
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 dewdrops), the
fugue adapts the opening musical phrase
of the antiphon 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
with violins and violas descending with
sequential repetitions of the only major third,
also descending.
11624545 String Orchestra . . . .A 50.00
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Medium-Advanced &
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed
in order of popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
A Bridgewater Serenade—
Martin Ellerby.
11602991 String Orchestra
Score & Parts . . . . . . . . 80.00
Summer from The Four Seasons (Mvt.
3, Presto)—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Jennifer Meckler.
11204511 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00
Danse Negre from African Suite, Op.
35, No. 4—Samuel Coleridge-Taylor/
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
11398760 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
New World Symphony—Antonín
Dvořák/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
10454944 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Capriol Suite—Peter Warlock.
427864 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Inner Planets (Themes from
Mercury, Venus, and Mars)—
Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11203131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Waltz from Masquerade Suite
(Transcription)—Aram Khachaturian/
arr. Lynne Latham.
11216659 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Symphony No. 2 (Finale)—
Emilie Mayer/arr. Lauren Taylor.
11500304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Finale from Symphony No. 38,
"Prague"—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Robert Debbaut.
11559099 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Bolero for Strings—
Maurice Ravel/arr. Cameron Law.
11624077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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