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2026 Fall Orchestra Catalog

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91 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Symphony No. 7 (2nd Movement)— Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Richard Meyer. This theme and variations from Beethoven's Seventh Symphony is one of the most famous slow movements in the entire symphonic repertoire. Due to its somber minor key and quiet rhythmic pulse, it has been likened to a procession through the catacombs. Your students will love the wide variety of emotions included here. Every section plays an integral role in the slow and mysterious unfolding of Beethoven's masterpiece. Percussion parts for four players have been tastefully added to the original. (5:15) 11400620 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 60.00 Symphony No. 8 (First Movement)— Franz Schubert/arr. Richard Meyer. Treat your students to one of the most-loved symphonic movements ever written by a master of the classical style in this arrangement of the "Unfinished Symphony." All of Schubert's unforgettably melodious themes are present, and the composer's imaginative orchestration has been carefully preserved. A must for any young symphonic orchestra! 10738945 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 59.00 Two Puccini Arias (I. O mio babbino caro, II. Nessun dorma)—Giacomo Puccini/arr. Chris M. Bernotas. Comprising two of Puccini's most beloved arias, this breathtaking full orchestra arrangement is equally effective for string orchestra alone or with added winds and percussion. Experience these captivating melodies and Puccini's operatic brilliance. (4:25) 11568636 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 80.00 What's Up at the Symphony—arr. Jerry Brubaker. Are you part of the generation that learned classical music via Bugs Bunny on Saturday mornings? If so, this is for you and your students! Bugs and Porky invite you to take part in this classical cartoon medley. All the greats are here: This Is It; the William Tell Overture; The Barber of Seville; The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down; Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody; Brahms' Hungarian Dance and Ride of the Valkyries. Includes every cartoon mood and effect you could expect. You've got to get up pretty early on Saturday morning to hear a medley better than this! 2481133 Full Orchestra . . . . .M 90.00 Classical Selections Medium-Advanced & Advanced Academic Festival Overture—J. Brahms/ ed. Vernon Leidig. Brahms' famous overture has been carefully edited to remain playable yet as close to the original as possible. Veteran arranger Vernon Leidig has carefully scored this work to produce the rich full sound this masterpiece deserves. Your audience will be impressed! 2478651 Full Orchestra . . . MA 73.00 An American in Paris Suite—George Gershwin/arr. John Whitney. Don't miss this one! Gershwin's original suite, some 17 minutes in length, is often too cumbersome to program. This version, edited and condensed down to 7 minutes, is your solution! Staying true to the original, it's a wonderful display of Gershwin's rich and evocative orchestral writing. Recommended for mature school orchestras and community orchestras! 2440956 Full Orchestra . . . MA 80.00 Berceuse and Finale (from "The Firebird Suite")—Igor Stravinsky/arr. Merle Isaac. Here is a classic arrangement being made available to a new generation of students! The beautiful Berceuse and exciting Finale of Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite" are fantastic works of music and will also be recognized as the climactic finale to Disney's "Fantasia 2000!" Isaac's meticulous arranging includes written cues for vital solos to ensure playability and success. Give your orchestra the chance to play this masterwork! 129064 Full Orchestra . . . MA 69.00 English Folk Song Suite—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Gordon Jacob. Originally for band, this classic orchestration showcases Vaughan Williams' mastery of bringing English folk songs into the orchestral repertoire. 4969861 Full Orchestra . . . . . A 90.00 Hoe Down (from "Rodeo")—Aaron Copland. Here's the original full orchestra version of the finale of Copland's "Rodeo." 973776 Full Orchestra . . . . . A 80.00 Overture from The Barber of Seville— Giacomo Rossini/arr. Merle J. Isaac. One of the most recognizable overtures ever written! Rossini's 1816 comic opera is known for its cheery melodies, simple plot, and humorous characters - all captured in this spirited arrangement for high school full orchestra. The delightful theme frequently used in cartoons, film, and commercials is sure to bring a smile to players and audiences alike! 2139368 Full Orchestra . . . MA 82.00 Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op. 46—Edvard Grieg/arr. Chris M. Bernotas. A stunning arrangement of the incredible masterwork! Perfect for string orchestra alone or with added instruments up to full orchestra. This setting offers the opportunity to explore the entire suite. All four movements are presented in approachable keys and are abridged to the perfect length and difficulty level for your next concert. Playable as a full suite or as separate movements: I./ II. Morning Mood/Ase's Death; III. Anitra's Dance; IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King. 11400582 Full Orchestra . . . MA 75.00 Romeo and Juliet Overture—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Jerry Brubaker. A lovely transcription with tasteful reductions that allow the advanced orchestra or community orchestra to experience Tchaikovsky's masterpiece in about half the duration of the original. A must for any library! 10370686 Full Orchestra . . . MA 73.00 Symphony No. 5 Finale—Dimitri Shostakovich/arr. Stephen Bulla. One of the most notable movements from Dimitri Shostakovich is transformed into this superb new edition that is well within the reach of most orchestras. Stephen Bulla's arrangement is appropriately truncated and carefully altered with key, range and technique, with orchestration considerations for today's school, festival and regional orchestras. 10042883 Full Orchestra . . MA 100.00 Toccata—Girlamo Frescobaldi/arr. Hans Kindler. Girolamo Frescobaldi composed this now-famous melody in the 1600s. For over 300 years, the Frescobaldi Toccata has been performed and loved by generations! This transcription presents a bold rendition that uses broad harmonic support for the melody. 134015 Full Orchestra . . . MA 69.00 Classical Selections | Medium/Medium-Advanced & Advanced BRAND-NEW CLASSICAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FULL ORCHESTRA Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity —Gustav Holst/arr. Michael Story. An arrangement for easy full orchestra of two popular themes from Holst's Jupiter focused primarily on the chorale theme. Scoring remains flexible, functioning successfully with strings alone or with added winds and percussion, making it approachable by developing programs. The texture supports confident ensemble sound without excessive technical demands. A strong introduction to full orchestra literature for high school groups while exploring a masterwork of classical literature. 11678227 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 80.00 Sleeping Beauty Waltz —P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Richard Meyer. The elegance of the classic waltz is preserved in this arrangement for full orchestra thoughtfully scaled for the technical range of an average high school ensemble. Familiar melodic writing is shared broadly across sections, allowing all of the winds throughout the orchestra (even the tubas) to participate in the iconic theme. Straightforward writing shifts the challenge toward balance, phrasing, and ensemble cohesion. A practical choice for teaching Romantic waltz style while offering students an accessible version of an orchestral classic. 11680869 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 90.00 Symphony No. 2 (II. Scherzo)—Emilie Mayer/arr. Jennifer Meckler. A thrilling Romantic-era experience for full orchestra, the flexible instrumentation allows more students to participate in a full symphonic sound. Bursting with character, the movement offers a wide variety in articulation and expression, giving students meaningful opportunities to shape musical style. United melodic lines bring strings and winds together, helping young musicians experience blended timbre and ensemble cohesion. With its dramatic energy and sweeping impact, this scherzo makes a powerful and exciting concert closer. 11688751 Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 105.00 Pepper's Basic Library directs you to the time-honored, proven repertoire. Look for our Basic Library blue star while you shop.

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