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l Eccosaise in GLudwig van Beethoven/arr.
Frank J. Halferty. This setting is a perfect addition
to grade 1 literature with terrific teaching tools for
simple syncopation and dynamics. The familiarity of
the melody will keep students practicing.
10454931 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Episode K. 216W.A. Mozart/arr. Dackow.
Here's a cheerful introduction to rondo form for the
beginning orchestra. This simple but lovely Mozart
piece offers your young players to use pizzicato,
single bows and some easy slurs. It's short and
sweet and brings a sense of accomplishment!
10032762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
FinlandiaJean Sibelius/arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Hallelujah ChorusG. 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!
10066335 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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La 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.
2282259 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l LarghettoG.F. Handel/arr. Andrew H.
Dabczynski. Here is an opportunity to perform
a familiar piece that is superb for practicing
foundational string skills. Beginning and advanced
students alike can learn to play with authentic
Baroque style in this carefully edited arrangement.
10453628 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H
Mozart Serenade and Dancearr. John
O'Reilly. This is an excellent choice for introducing
students to the work of Mozart. The two movements
feature themes from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and
one of Mozart's "Divertimenti." A great piece to
work on simple eighth-note rhythms!
2346328 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Ode to JoyBeethoven/arr. Meyer. This is the
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.
2442614 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 58.00
l Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven/arr. Bob
Cerulli. A favorite if there ever was one, this melody
is perfect for first position playing. All instruments
first play the melody in its entirety, followed by a
section harmonized in the style of Beethoven.
10453844 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Pachelbel CanonJohann 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.
2474721 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
RigaudonAndre Campra/arr. Wagner. This
familiar instrumental excerpt from Campra's opera
"Idomne" is a natural confidence builder for young
players. Beginning with a simple ostinato in the low
strings, the arrangement flows gracefully into the
main theme. This theme occurs three times in the
work each time exactly as the first, thereby saving
rehearsal minutes and hastening the learning
process. A perfect first ensemble piece!
10302989 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
SanctusFranz Schubert/arr. Curnow. From
Schubert's familiar "German Mass," this song has
been adapted for beginner string players in a solid
ensemble setting.
10185481 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Skaters' WaltzEmile 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!
2346401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
William Tell OvertureGioacchino Rossini/arr.
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 . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Classical Selections
Easy
H 1812 OvertureTchaikovsky/arr. Dackow. This is
an excellent selection for an important concert with
your string orchestra! Technical demands are kept
well in check. First violins require some 3rd position
work, but all other parts can be played entirely in
1st position. Fun for players and audiences alike!
In addition to the medium level string parts, this
arrangement also includes optional parts for easy
violin, beginning violin, viola, cello, bass, piano,
timpani and percussion.
2205284 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . 75.00
n Air on the G-StringJ. S. Bach/arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Amazing GraceTraditional/arr. Sean O'Loughlin.
Amazing Grace may well be the most popular
hymn ever written, though it has never sounded
better than in this absolutely gorgeous setting.
Flowing lines along with some impressive harmonic
twists lift up this tune. It's musically sensitive and
simply beautiful!
10457527 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Anvil ChorusGiuseppe Verdi/arr. Dabczynski.
The only thing more fun than playing this famous
tune, is playing it with foot stomps and clanging pots
and pans! The famous chorus from "Il Trovatore" will
be a hit with students and audience alike.
2475408 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
AriosoG.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.
10303094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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.
10065475 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Bach Country FiddlesJ.S. Bach/arr. Meyer.
Two classic melodies get the fiddle treatment
in this clever arrangement from Richard Meyer!
The themes from J.S. Bach's "Minuet in G" and
"Brandenburg Concerto #5" work just fine with a
few fiddle licks thrown in! Carefully arranged with
the young performer in mind, this delightful piece
has a "virtuoso sound" but is playable by groups at
the easy level. A selection that's fun for the players
and enjoyable for the audience!
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
A Bach FestJohann Sebastian Bach/arr. Bob
Phillips. Centering on J.S. Bach's lovely melodies
for Anna Magdalena, this very easy piece is set in
D Major with no high 3's or forward extensions.
A short "suite" for beginners, the setting provides
practice in a variety of meters and will be a great
first-time festival piece that will sound more difficult
than it plays! Tunes: March, Minuet I-II; Musette.
10280272 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Bach: Two Joyous ChoralesJ. S. Bach/
arr. McGinty. A wonderful choice for your strings!
Playable at a holiday concert, a classical concert,
a church or even just as warmup chorales! Break
Forth Oh Beauteous Heavenly Light and In Dulci
Jubilo are indeed joyous and, with all parts edited
by string specialist Shirley Strohm-Mullins, they're
the perfect vehicle for teaching young string players
dynamics, articulation and smooth legato bowing.
They're also ideal for the medium-level string group
with limited rehearsal time. It's great music and a
great value!
2469997 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Boccherini Minuetarr. Robert Longfield. One of
Boccherini's most famous pieces, this joyful minuet
comes from the third movement of his "Quintet in E
Major." Robert's version is ideally scored for string
ensembles and will make a super program choice.
10185467 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First Movement)
Johann Sebastian Bach/arr. Meyer. Now
your younger string players can experience the
contrapuntal delights of this orchestral 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 are in first position throughout. There
are no extensions in the cello part, and the few
"high third" fingers in the violins and violas are
always approached stepwise, from below. There
is even a third violin part (viola treble clef) and a
piano accompaniment part that could be played
on "harpsichord" keyboard setting. Although
specifically for younger ensembles, older groups
will also sound great performing this tasteful,
educationally sound version.
10092388 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l BrindisiGiuseppe Verdi/arr. John Caponegro.
This familiar toasting song from Verdi's opera
"La Traviata" is presented here in an elegant and
accessible arrangement.
10454929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H
Can-CanJacques Offenbach/arr. 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 spicatto playing. You can't go wrong
with this one!
2375418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
5973728 Teaching Music Through
Performance In Orchestra,
Vol. 1, 4 CD Set . . . . . . . . . 49.50
H Canon in D (Theme)Johann Pachelbel/arr.
Caponegro. Now your young string orchestra can
play this famous Pachelbel work with this very clean
arrangement by John Caponegro.
2172716 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Concerto in DVivaldi/arr. Phillips. Perfect 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!
10015192 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Contredanse en Rondeau (from "Diverti-
mento, K. 213")W.A. Mozart/arr. Dackow. This
easy arrangement of the delightful Mozart work is
an excellent way to expose your young strings to
Mozart's genius!
2236081 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
String Orchestra
Classical
Very Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages.
10307082 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Clash of the Triads!—
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
10312808 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10312808E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 42.00
Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr. Meyer.
2346401 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
2346401E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 42.00
Ode to Joy—Beethoven/arr. Meyer.
2442614 String Orch or Full Orch. . . . 58.00
2442614E String Orch or Full Orch
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Hallelujah Chorus—G. F. Handel/arr. Newbold.
10066335 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
La Rejouissance (from "Royal Fireworks Music")
—G.F. Handel/arr. Meyer.
2282259 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
2282259E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 42.00
Pachelbel Canon—
Johann Pachelbel/arr. Balent.
2474721 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
William Tell Overture—
Gioacchino Rossini/arr. Meyer.
2703077 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
2703077E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 44.00
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