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Classical Selections
Beginning &
Very Easy
A Beethoven Lullaby—arr. Brian
Balmages. Beethoven's normally
thunderous Ode to Joy dons a dreamy
mantle in this delicate arrangement. Each
string section softly adds its own voice
to contemporary variations that blossom
into a subtle homage bearing its own
quiet "joy."
10307082 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Bella Bocca Polka—Emile Waldteufel/
arr. Bob Phillips. This charming piece is a
perfect choice for a first festival experience
and will help any group sound more mature.
Written in first position in the keys of G and
D, it is a great piece to work on low and high
twos in the upper strings as well as stopped
bows in the entire string section. All rhythms
are very easy using mostly quarters and
paired eighths.
10594927 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5—J.S.
Bach/arr. Richard Meyer. The famous
first movement of Bach's Brandenburg
Concerto No. 5, simplified and shortened
for first-year players yet retaining all the
energy and spirit of the original. It uses only
the notes of the D major scale (including a
few high E's for violin 1), and the rhythms
are within reach of young players.
10997709 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Finding Figaro (based on "Le nozze di
Figaro")—W.A. Mozart/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Introduce one of Mozart's best
known operas to your ensemble with
this exciting yet approachable nod to
"The Marriage of Figaro." This entry-level
adaptation based on the famous overture
captures the spirit of the original and is
sure to energize students and excite your
audience! (2:00)
11619628 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Jack
Bullock. A great sounding, yet simple
arrangement, perfect for broadening the
musical palette of young players. The main
theme is presented without development,
maintaining the lovely simplicity of the
piece.
10066520 String Orchestra . . VE 42.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/
arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Orchestras
from beginning to advanced will sound
amazing in this lush arrangement. Full of
rich harmonies and ample opportunities
for phrasing, you'd never notice that the
piece is crafted with simplified rhythms and
limited ranges. An added piano part keeps it
moving forward with rolling waves of eighth
notes while each of the string sections takes
a turn at the melody and moving lines.
11574001 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Jupiter for Beginning Orchestra—
Gustav Holst/arr. Dión Morales. Gustav
Holst's "The Planets" is one of the most
iconic orchestral suites of the 20th century,
with each movement representing the
astrological character of a different planet.
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity is among the
most well-known movements of the suite,
capturing a feeling of abundance, joy, and
grandeur.
11624549 String Orchestra . . . .B 40.00
Jupiter Rising (adapted from "The
Planets")—Gustav Holst/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. This incredibly clever adaptation
reflects the joyful yet dignified character of
Holst's Jupiter from "The Planets." While
directly quoting Holst's masterpiece, this
arrangement effectively balances musical
nuances with approachable technique for
very young players. Quite unlike anything
out there at this level, and certain to be a
student and audience favorite!
11399658 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
La Rejouissance (from "Royal Fireworks
Music")—G.F. Handel/arr. Richard Meyer.
Your beginning string orchestra will feel
a real sense of accomplishment when
they play this excellent piece of Baroque
literature, which has been carefully
arranged by Richard Meyer to reinforce
your students' newly-acquired slurred
staccato and hooked bowing technique.
Recorded by Michigan State University
Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume
1 - Pepper #5973728.
2282259 String Orchestra . . VE 42.00
Mahler's Mysterious March—Gustav
Mahler/arr. Jim Palmer. This piece is based
on a minor version of Frere Jacques as
heard in Gustav Mahler's First Symphony.
The haunting melody and creative
variations will capture the students' interest
right away. The wide range of dynamics
and contrasting styles in this theme and
variation setting create a beautiful piece for
the concert and festival stage. Correlates
with Sound Innovations for String
Orchestra, Book 1, Level 4.
10999870 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Medieval Dance—Thibaut de Blason/arr.
Michael Story. Medieval Dance is based on
the song Amours, que porra devenir which
was written by trouvere Thibaut de Blason
around the year 1200. Carefully scored in
the mixolydian mode, this piece offers both a
vivid history lesson and reinforcement of triple
meter. Great for teaching and performance!
10594742 String Orchestra . . VE 45.00
Music for the Royal Fireworks (La
Rejouissance)—G.F. Handel/arr. Caryn
Wiegand Neidhold. The ever-elegant La
Rejouissance is one of the best-known
movements from Handel's "Music for the
Royal Fireworks." This accessible Grade 1
arrangement stays within the range of the D
major scale, with slightly modified rhythms
and harmonies that beginning players
can easily manage. Violin 2 doubles viola
and cello doubles bass, with a piano part
provided for additional support. A wonderful
easy introduction to Baroque music!
11559064 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
New World Symphony Theme—Antonín
Dvořák/arr. Michael Allen. One of Dvořák's
most memorable symphonic themes is
arranged here for the youngest of beginning
groups. Correlates with Essential Elements
for Strings at the Explorer level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . .B 35.00
New World Variations—Antonín Dvořák/
arr. Jim Palmer. Familiar symphonic
melodies come to life in this arrangement
of Dvořák's classic for elementary string
orchestra. Simplified textures preserve the
character and warmth of the original while
keeping ranges and rhythms accessible
to young players. The scoring supports
focused work on tone, balance, and unified
bowing. A strong elementary choice for
introducing great orchestral literature
through a confident, student-friendly setting.
11678232 String Orchestra . . VE 60.00
Rigaudon—Henry Purcell/arr. Bob Phillips.
Choose this simple arrangement of a classic
Baroque dance as a first-concert work for
your beginning string group. Set in the key
of G, the piece offers each section a chance
to play the melody in very comfortable
ranges. Includes an educational packet with
each part that provides technical exercises,
history, theory and compositional highlights.
10092377 String Orchestra . . . .B 45.00
Royal March of the Lion (from "Carnival
of the Animals")—Camille Saint-
Saëns/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. In this
arrangement of the introduction to the
famous "Carnival of the Animals," students
portray a dignified procession honoring the
king of the forest! All musicians get to play
the lion's growl through an easy portamento
that is also guaranteed to ensure students
play with a relaxed left hand. (2:00)
11568684 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Searching for Seville—Gioachino Rossini/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Clear classical
character comes across in this elementary
orchestra arrangement based on Rossini's
"The Barber of Seville." Simple transparent
textures remain easy to teach while allowing
every part to carry the melody. Frequent
staccato passages and pronounced
dynamic contrasts highlight stylistic shaping
throughout. A strong elementary selection
for introducing classical style in a way that
feels mature, engaging, and achievable by
young players.
11678236 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr.
Richard Meyer. What a gem this is! Parents
and students alike will recognize this wintry
waltz from old Vienna, and it's a sure bet for
any holiday concert. In fact, it's so familiar
that you can program it as a lighter selection
on any concert. And, besides being such a
crowd pleaser, there are also several good
techniques to be worked on, making this a
top pick for beginning string orchestra!
2346401 String Orchestra . . VE 46.00
A Vivaldi School Year—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This remarkably
clever arrangement introduces orchestras
to each movement of Vivaldi's "The Four
Seasons" as the work follows students
through the school year. Included are
fun themes representing Thanksgiving,
winter break, spring break (in Hawaii!) and
graduation! Great Baroque bowing practice
sprinkled with seasonal fun!
10512550 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
William Tell Overture—Gioacchino
Rossini/arr. Richard Meyer. Finally you can
treat your less-experienced students to one
of the most famous themes ever written!
This arrangement makes Rossini's music
readable and playable by first-year players,
and more advanced players will sound
great performing this piece in cut time. A
great technique builder and motivator, all
parts are in first-position with optional shifts
for the bass section.
2703077 String Orchestra . . VE 46.00
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A New World Festival—
Antonín Dvořák/arr. Todd Parrish.
11608238 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . 125.00
Finding Figaro (based on "Le nozze di
Figaro")—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11619628 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—
Gustav Holst/arr. Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11574001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Jupiter for Beginning Orchestra—
Gustav Holst/arr. Dión Morales.
11624549 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
A Can-Can Festival—
Jacques Offenbach/arr. Todd Parrish.
11500306 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00
A Beethoven Lullaby—
arr. Brian Balmages.
10307082 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Royal March of the Lion (from
"Carnival of the Animals")—Camille
Saint-Saëns/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11568684 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Summer from The Four Seasons
(Mvt. 3, Presto)—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Jennifer Meckler.
11204511 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . 90.00
Jupiter Rising (adapted from "The
Planets")—Gustav Holst/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11399658 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
New World Symphony Theme—
Antonín Dvořák/arr. Michael Allen.
2314441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Classical Selections | Beginning & Very Easy
