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Classical Selections
Beginning to Easy
The Abduction from the Seraglio—W.A.
Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer. Enjoy this
bright, cheery opera music and introduce
the orchestra to Mozart.
10520863 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 59.00
Aragonaise from "Carmen"—Georges
Bizet/arr. Richard Meyer. Your students will
love the Spanish sounds of this exciting and
passionate dance that introduces Act IV of
this operatic masterpiece. The expressive
opening melody will help develop your
woodwinds' lyrical playing, while the
intriguing Spanish rhythms and hemiolas
will keep everyone on their toes! Careful
doublings make this arrangement playable
by any group, even those with limited
instrumentation. Includes parts for violin 3,
alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and piano.
10310613 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 58.00
The Barber of Seville Overture—
Gioacchino Rossini/arr. Richard Meyer.
Leave it to Richard Meyer to bring this
beloved favorite down to the easy level
while still retaining all the excitement of
the original! Everyone will recognize these
great themes from the world's most famous
opera and your orchestra will be able to
handle all the parts.
2472816 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 59.00
The Blue Danube Waltz—Johann
Strauss, Jr./arr. Richard Meyer. A beautiful
arrangement of waltz 1, waltz 2, and the
coda from the original is set perfectly
for your students' first full-orchestra
experience. The Blue Danube (the common
English title of the original German, An der
schonen blauen Donau), was premiered
in February of 1867. It has remained one
of the most popular classical pieces ever
since.
10997703 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 59.00
Can Can (from Orpheus in the
Underworld)—Jacques Offenbach/arr.
Richard Meyer. Everyone knows this one!
Offenbach's famous high-kicking melody
is set in a very accessible arrangement
for developing full orchestra. While this is
actually an easy level piece, it really comes
alive when played at a brisk tempo. Perfect
for a fast, flashy encore!
2297976 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 55.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Todd Parrish. In this multilevel
arrangement for string or full orchestra,
both new and experienced students get
to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's
famous dance. The piece can be performed
with strings only, with parts for beginning,
intermediate, and advanced levels. Add
optional advanced wind, brass, and
percussion parts for a full orchestra concert
- combined levels or advanced players
only. The perfect grand finale to your
pyramid concert that will motivate young
musicians with a great sense of pride and
accomplishment!
11500306 String or Full Orchestra
Multilevel . . . . . . .B-M 90.00
Egmont Overture—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Richard Meyer. Now, all the
intensity of this powerful minor-key overture
for the young full orchestra! All individual
parts are in very practical ranges, with string
parts playable in first position (with optional
shifting for first violins), yet the drama
and impact of the original remain intact.
Percussion parts have been tastefully
added. A great opener or closer for any
concert. Highly recommended!
10050412 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 59.00
Finale from Symphony No. 5—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Richard Meyer.
Now all of the energy and excitement
of this great movement can be enjoyed
by young players. Optional simplified
string parts and careful doublings make
it playable by orchestras with less than
full instrumentation. An impressive
arrangement of a celebrated masterwork!
2288868 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 55.00
Finlandia—Jean Sibelius/arr. Richard
Meyer. Every orchestra should have a
chance to play this well-loved favorite!
There's enough of the original here to
provide a dynamic performance from the
serious opening to the very famous chorale
to the powerful conclusion! A must for every
orchestra's library!
2470429 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 60.00
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
La Rejouissance (from "The Royal
Fireworks Music")—G.F. Handel/arr.
Richard Meyer. A masterpiece at this level!
In addition to wonderful tutti writing, the string
section and wind section are featured on
their own in this colorful arrangement, which
makes a perfect opener to any concert. All
string parts are playable in first position, with
optional shifting for violin I and string bass.
10050416 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 60.00
A New World Festival—Antonín Dvořák/
arr. Todd Parrish. Bring together students of
all levels for a magnificent festival of music!
Perfect for pyramid concerts or combined
district performances, this exciting multilevel
arrangement includes parts for beginning,
intermediate, and advanced string players.
Timpani and optional advanced wind parts
are also provided to create a full orchestra
experience if desired. This brilliant
arrangement allows everyone to participate
in the epic themes of Dvořák's Symphony
No. 9 "From the New World" finale. A
wonderful collaborative selection to inspire
students in your program.
11608238 String or Full Orchestra
Multilevel . . . . . .B-M 125.00
Theme from the New World Symphony—
Antonín Dvořák/arr. Brad Pfeil. What a
fantastic introduction to full orchestra and
to this beloved music! All instruments have
exciting parts. The dramatic opening in the
strings and the dark theme in the brass will
captivate students.
10522553 Full Orchestra . . . .VE 60.00
Overture to Die Fledermaus—Johann
Strauss/arr. Richard Meyer. One of the
most famous overtures ever written, this
delightful selection abounds with well-
known melodies and opportunities for
technical development. A great concert
opener or closer, and a wonderful contest
selection. This arrangement sounds like the
original, yet is well within reach of student
musicians.
10370669 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 59.00
Overture to Royal Fireworks Music—
G.F. Handel/arr. Richard Meyer. Combined
with an introductory theme from the suite,
the overture is among the most majestic
Baroque music ever written. Perfectly set
as a first full orchestra experience, the
contrasting statements of the themes are
regal and fun to play.
10453660 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 55.00
Radetzky March—Johann Strauss/arr.
Richard Meyer. A perfect setting of this
festive piece! Get the audience involved
and carry on the great tradition of clapping
and stomping along with the music. Just
right for the early full orchestra experience.
10066999 Full Orchestra . . . . . E 59.00
Classical Selections
Medium-Easy
Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"
(Mvt. 5 - Shepherd's Hymn)—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Vernon Leidig. Give your
students a Beethoven experience with this
lovely arrangement of two themes from the
"Pastoral" Symphony. Perfect for working
on musicality and expression as you have
them imagine "Country Life" and "Thankful
feelings after the storm."
10280469 Full Orchestra . . . ME 65.00
C a p r i c c i o E s p a g n o l — R i m s k y -
Korsakov/arr. Richard Meyer. Hailed by
Tchaikovsky as a colossal masterpiece
of instrumentation, Rimsky-Korsakov's
"Capriccio Espagnol" has delighted
audiences since its premiere in 1887.
This arrangement features two sections
of the original capriccio: the Alborada and
the Fandango of the Asturias, a dance
traditionally played with guitar and castanet
accompaniment.
10015175 Full Orchestra . . . ME 59.00
Dance of the Tumblers (from "Snow
Maiden")—Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr.
Sandra Dackow. The title leaves no doubt
as to the character and energy of this
piece! Developing orchestras will sound
as symphonic and colorful as possible,
while more advanced ensembles can add
brilliance by exceeding the indicated tempo
marking.
2252443 Full Orchestra . . . ME 70.00
Flower Duet (from "Lakme")—Leo
Delibes/arr. Richard Meyer. Give your full
orchestra a chance to develop a legato and
delicate playing style while paying special
attention to proper blend and balance. A
great change-of-pace selection for any
concert, your students and audience
are sure to love the charming emotional
melody that has been widely used in films
and advertisements. (3:50)
11619606 Full Orchestra . . . ME 75.00
Grand March from "Tannhauser"—
Richard Wagner/arr. Vernon F. Leidig. Bring
a sense of occasion to concerts, special
events and graduations with this stately
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A New World Festival—
Antonín Dvořák/arr. Todd Parrish.
11608238 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . .125.00
A Can-Can Festival—
Jacques Offenbach/arr. Todd Parrish.
11500306 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . .90.00
Theme from the New World
Symphony—Antonín Dvořák/
arr. Brad Pfeil.
10522553 Full Orchestra. . . . . . .60.00
Can Can (from "Orpheus in the
Underworld")—Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Richard Meyer.
2297976 Full Orchestra. . . . . . .55.00
Egmont Overture—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Richard Meyer.
10050412 Full Orchestra. . . . . . .59.00
