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Winter from "The Four Seasons" (Op.
8 No. 4, 2nd Mvt.)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Jeremy Woolstenhulme. This is the perfect
slow movement for young orchestras,
especially when introducing works of the
Baroque period. A wonderful arrangement
for your winter program or any time of year.
11000026 String Orchestra . . VE 52.00
A Winter Journey—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Escape into a
wintery mist of swirling snow. The mystical
melodies woven into this arrangement are
borrowed from Tchaikovsky's Symphony
No. 1. The first movement, known as
Dreams of a Winter Journey, features a
brisk G-minor theme. Here, that melodic
idea is transposed to easier E minor and
explored at a gentle, slower tempo. Every
section of the orchestra encounters lyrical
lines as they join the journey through frozen
hills and moonlit drifts. Opening and closing
with the melancholy motif in cellos, the
minor theme ends as softly as it began,
vanishing like the cold silver moon.
11608211 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Classical Selections
Easy
Agnus Dei (from "The Armed Man:
A Mass for Peace")—Karl Jenkins/arr.
Robert Longfield. Serene lyricism anchors
this easy string orchestra arrangement
from Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man - A
Mass for Peace." Slow, expressive pacing
and carefully shaped dynamic contrast
encourage students to focus on tone,
balance, and sustained phrasing. Optional
piano support adds depth, making it a
thoughtful choice for teaching musical
expression in a reflective concert setting.
11678451 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Air on the G-String—J.S. Bach/arr. Doris
Gazda. The famous Bach air is exquisitely
arranged for string orchestra in this
gorgeous setting. The violins and violas all
have their own distinct melody lines as the
cellos and basses hold everything together
with their pizzicato low voice part. The
audience is sure to enjoy this recognizable
piece and its relaxing nature.
10093768 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Allegro Molto (from Symphony No. 1, K.
16)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Anthony Granata.
This familiar classical arrangement is
rewritten in the key of D major. It features
simple eighth-note patterns, dynamics,
articulations, and accidentals. The piece
retains the charm and elegance of the
original work, helping to give your students
a bold and mature sound.
11202634 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Arioso—G.F. Handel/arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. A rich and convincing string sound
is assured in this profound scoring of a
favorite concert offering. Care has been
taken to assure that the arrangement is
perfectly playable by young musicians. This
piece is one that will come together quickly,
building a feeling of success, and will make
the orchestra sound mature beyond their
years.
10303094 String Orchestra . . . .E 46.00
Autumn (from "The Four Seasons")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Written to celebrate the joys of harvest, this
instantly identifiable theme from the third
concerto of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is a
natural for less experienced players. The
festive mood created by the composer is
undiminished in this arrangement that lets
you share a masterwork with your young
students. The optional piano or harpsichord
accompaniment adds just the right
amount of Baroque color for an authentic
performance sound.
10065475 String Orchestra . . . .E 46.00
Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr.
Richard Meyer. Two classic melodies
get the fiddle treatment in this clever
arrangement! Students will enjoy
themes from Bach's "Minuet in G" and
"Brandenburg Concerto #5" with a few
fiddle licks thrown in. Carefully arranged
with the young performer in mind, this
delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but
is very playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Bits of Brandenburg—J.S. Bach/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your students
experience some of Bach's most famous
melodies as they explore themes from
Brandenburg Concertos 2, 3, and 5 in this
single-movement arrangement. The scoring
retains the thick polyphonic texture of the
originals while making the music accessible
to young string players.
11399636 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First
Movement)—J.S. Bach/arr. Richard
Meyer. Now your younger string players
can experience the contrapuntal delights
of this masterpiece! The difficult string
crossings and the chromatic development
section have been eliminated, but all of
the color and energy of the original remain
in this amazingly authentic-sounding
arrangement. All parts in first position.
10092388 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Can-Can—Jacques Offenbach/arr.
Richard Meyer. Here's an all-time favorite
that simply sparkles in this extremely
student-friendly arrangement! Offenbach's
high-kicking classic has always been a
real crowd favorite, and this edition adds
educational value for beginning players.
Includes some switching between pizzicato
and arco, as well as some spiccato playing.
2375418 String Orchestra . . . .E 46.00
Theme from Canon in D—Johann
Pachelbel/arr. John Caponegro. Now
your young string orchestra can play
Pachelbel's famed Canon with this very
clean arrangement.
2172716 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Capriol Suite—Peter Warlock/arr. Douglas
E. Wagner. The last two contrasting
movements from a set of six stylized
Renaissance dances, Pieds-en-l'air
(literally "feet in the air") and Mattachins
(Sword Dance), were arranged with
care for young string players. With many
teaching opportunities and delightful music
for audiences, this will make an outstanding
addition to a concert program anytime
during the year. (2:25)
11568669 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Concerto in D—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Bob Phillips. Perfect for the first time at
contest! A very exciting, high-energy
piece, Concerto in D blends the beauty
of Baroque style with the elegance of the
classical guitar repertoire. Though written
as a very easy piece for young strings, this
tune will provide your orchestra a more
advanced sound. The parts lay well on
each instrument and are often rhythmically
doubled. A super simple introduction to
Baroque sound!
10015192 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Contredanse—Joseph Bologne/arr.
Cooper Ford. Composed in the late
1700s, this work comes from Joseph
Bologne's only surviving opera, "L'Amant
anonyme." Bologne is often compared
to Mozart, and his compositions are
energetic, refined, and delightful. This one
is no exception. Originally for chamber
orchestra, this arrangement is accessible
to younger players while maintaining
the spirit and integrity of the piece. The
accessibility will open a gateway for
young musicians to experience Bologne's
wonderful music.
11559074 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Dance of the Tumblers (from "The Snow
Maiden")—Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Sandra
Dackow. This delightful work is a great
selection for any concert and is especially
suitable for festivals or contests. Recorded
by the Michigan State University Orchestra
on Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Vol. 1 #5973728.
2161800 String Orchestra . . . .E 53.00
Echoes of Bartok—Bela Bartok/arr.
Walter Cummings. Combining themes
from two Bartok piano pieces from his
collection For Children, the essence of
Bartok's East European style has been
captured in an arrangement playable
by less experienced string players. This
captivating and skillful arrangement
uses Folk Dance and A Magic Game,
combining the two main themes at the
end of the rousing conclusion.
10095962 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Finale from Serenade for Strings
(Full Flex - for any combination of
instruments)—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. A standard classical
masterpiece expertly adapted for young
strings orchestras. An excellent selection
for exposing young players to classic
repertoire. Cut time, simple tempo changes,
scaler eighth note passages and a variety of
bowings and dynamics are explored. Violin
2/Viola are doubled. An excellent choice for
concert or contest!
11324198 String Orchestra . . . .E 45.00
Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
Adapted from Tchaikovsky's grand work of
1880, much of the structure and melody of
the Finale are here for young players, and
at a manageable tempo. A great selection
to introduce your players to Tchaikovsky.
10307074 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Classical Selections | Beginning & Very Easy/Easy
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often by directors.
Romanza Española—
arr. Robert Longfield.
11628915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Jupiter from The Planets—Gustav
Holst/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
10012478 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Themes from The Nutcracker—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10008676 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Sinfonia—G.P. Telemann/
arr. Bob Mathews.
10458731 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Dance of the Tumblers
(from "The Snow Maiden")—Rimsky-
Korsakoff/arr. Sandra Dackow.
2161800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle.
10307074 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Allegro Molto
(from Symphony No. 1, K. 16)—
W.A. Mozart/arr. Anthony Granata.
11202634 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Spring (from "The Four Seasons")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday.
2308088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Orpheus in the Underworld (Finale)—
Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Sandra Dackow.
2205276 String Orchestra
opt. Perc. . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Finale from Symphony No. 5—
Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11349018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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