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Chopsticks Prism—Doris Gazda. Here is
a versatile and delightful setting of the ever
popular Chopsticks for the youngest of string
players. The simple, easy to learn melody
is stated and then it takes on new forms.
Challenge your students by varying the style,
dynamics, articulations and bowings to create
a fun piece that students will enjoy! Involve
the students by allowing them to create and
perform their original variations!
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unters' Chorus (from "Der Freischutz")—
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Carl Maria von Weber/arr. Meyer. Masterfully
arranged using only a one-octave D major
scale and eighth notes, this arrangement will
make your beginning strings sound amazingly
mature. An excellent early introduction to the
classics. This piece is also very familiar to
Suzuki students, which is always a plus.
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Ode to Joy—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Del Borgo. Absolutely essential! Every single
student should be exposed to this stirring work
as early as possible, and Elliot Del Borgo's
simple, basic arrangement lets you do that
with the assurance that beginning students
will experience success. A recommended
selection that should be in every library!
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l Rigadoon—Henry Purcell/arr. Gazda. The
rigadoon was a seventeenth century dance
enjoyed in both England and France, and
this Henry Purcell work is one of the earliest
examples. The stately tune is accessible for
even the youngest of players. Beginners will
gain confidence performing this delightful piece
at their first concert.
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very easy
A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages.
Beethoven's normally thunderous Ode to
Joy dons a dreamy mantle in this delicate
arrangement by Brian Balmages. Each string
section softly adds its own voice to contemporary
variations that blossom into a subtle
homage, bearing its own quiet "Joy."
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H Classic Bits-N-Pieces—Various/arr. Michael
Story. Wow! This collage of classic melodies
is incredibly charming, amazingly easy to put
together, and above all a wonderful choice for
your beginners! Entertaining as "all get out,"
the piece also displays the arranger's talent in
how to fit everything together musically. The
Hallelujah Chorus; William Tell; Russian Sailor's
Dance; Can Can; Ode To Joy; New World
Theme; Surprise Symphony; Beethoven's Fifth
and more are heard in what will surely be the
most entertaining piece your orchestra plays
all year!
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Hallelujah Chorus—G. F. Handel/arr. Newbold. End your concert with a bang and start
the yearly music tradition with your youngest
musicians! Listeners will be amazed by the
authenticity of this arrangement, which is
able to capture so much of the original that
one will hardly notice the difference. An
absolute essential for all string libraries!
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de to Joy—Beethoven/arr. Meyer. This is the
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perfect concert opener or closer! This flexible
arrangement of Beethoven's most famous
melody works for both full and string orchestras.
It's been transposed and adapted to give all of
your young students a rewarding orchestra
experience. Don't miss your opportunity to
perform this masterwork.
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Pachelbel Canon—Johann Pachelbel/arr.
Balent. The long-awaited easy version is here!
Andrew Balent has managed to arrange this
beloved gem for the very easy to easy level by
avoiding tricky string crossings, large leaps,
or position changes. The core of the music is
intact and the audience will love hearing your
strings play this one again and again.
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Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr. 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 orchestras!
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illiam Tell Overture—Gioacchino Rossini/
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arr. Meyer. Finally you can treat your lessexperienced 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.
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easy
Arioso—G.F. Handel/arr. 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 for 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.
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Autumn (from "The Four Seasons")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. 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.
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oncerto in D—Vivaldi/arr. Phillips. Perfect
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for 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!
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Country Dance in C—W.A. Mozart/arr.
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Wagner. Rustic themes brilliantly come
together in this charming arrangement for
younger players. All parts are in first position,
with easily executed rhythms and clearly
marked bowings. Delightful and entertaining
music as only Mozart could create.
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l Festive March—G.F. Handel/arr. Wilcott, ed.
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Law. Using melodic and harmonic material from
two G. F. Handel marches, this arrangement
makes a fine concert opener or processional.
Very playable for younger students, as it stays
in first position for all parts except basses, yet
maintains great musical integrity. This piece also
works well as a processional or recessional for
formal ceremonies such as graduation.
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Finale from Serenade for Strings—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. 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.
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H upiter from "The Planets"—Gustav Holst/
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arr. Monday. This is not to be missed! Rarely do
young string orchestras get the chance to play
a work of this importance. This arrangement,
in G Major throughout, features the beautiful
central hymn melody. Perfect for young players,
this publication also includes a "Learning Bank"
containing basic information about Gustav
Holst and "The Planets."
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ozart Symphony No. 40 (First MoveM
ment)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Caponegro. Mozart's
next-to-last symphony is presented here in a
challenging, yet accessible arrangement at the
easy level. Set in the key of E minor, this version
contains both primary and secondary themes
of the first movement. Each set includes
optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and piano parts. A
very nice arrangement!
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The Nutcracker (Themes)—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Gruselle. A great choice for the
holidays or any time of year! These timeless
melodies from "The Nutcracker" are set entirely
in first position. Sections include March;
Waltz of the Flowers; Dance of the Sugar
Plum Fairy; and Russian Dance. Directors will
enjoy the great deal of performance flexibility,
as they program the entire work or choose
from individual selections to customize a
program suitable for any ensemble.
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l easant Wedding March—Leopold Mozart/
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arr. Gruselle. Wolfgang's father wrote this
delightfully festive, appealing work. Shouts of joy
celebrate the happy couple, portrayed through
memorable melodies with simple rhythms. A
charming selection for your next concert.
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4 leeping Beauty Waltz—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Dabczynski. The melodies of Tchaikovsky's
celebrated ballets are beloved worldwide, and
none more so than this famous waltz. Students
will discover beautiful musical figures, with
rhythms, bowings, and fingerings achievable
by developing players. A gorgeous addition to
any concert program.
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice—Paul Dukas/
arr. Balent. Here it is! The only selection to
be featured in the original "Fantasia" film and
sixty years later in "Fantasia 2000!" Now it
is arranged in a version your students can
play. Playable by string orchestra or full
orchestra, this arrangement avoids much of the
introductory material to get right into the most
familiar parts. An orchestra classic!
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lash of the Triads!—arr. Deborah Baker
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Monday. The "clash" of your favorite themes
abound in this highly entertaining arrangement.
Beethoven vs. Mozart is finally trampled by
the favorite Can-Can. Everyone will love this
classical combo of themes from Beethoven's
Fifth Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine
Nactmusik and Offenbach's Can-Can!
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H a Rejouissance (from "Royal Fireworks
Music")—G.F. Handel/arr. 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.
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