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Classical Selections medium-easy
Beethoven, Inc.Beethoven/arr. Meyer. Hear
what happens when Beethoven meets Mozart,
Offenbach, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Saint-Saens and
Rossini in this clever arrangement that combines
Ode to Joy with some of the most famous melodies
in the classical repertoire. Your students and
audience will enjoy trying to find Ode to Joy as it
is hidden above, under, and in the middle of "Eine
Kleine Nachtmusik;" Can-Can; Brahms' "Symphony
No. 1;" Hallelujah Chorus; Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring; Bacchanal from "Samson and Delilah" and
William Tell Overture. A great way to teach music
history while playing music that's just plain fun!
2703085 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Best of BachJ S Bach/arr. Jerry Brubaker.
Bach's familiar Sheep May Safely Graze is set here at
a level perfect for intermediate orchestras. Playable
with just strings or by adding any combination of
winds up to full orchestra instrumentation, this will
be a lovely addition to your concert.
2440733 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 58.00
n The Bird (Finale from "String Quartet Op.
33, No. 3")F.J. Haydn/arr. Moreno. Here is a
classic Haydn string quartet for developing string
orchestras. This fun arrangement of the Finale from
The Bird stays true to the original elements, yet is
quite accessible for younger students. Ensembles
aiming for a more refined, classical tone will have
great success with this popular work while enjoying
its lighthearted nature.
10366882 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 (Third Movement)
J. S. Bach/arr. Jasinski. String players just love
Bach, and this fine arrangement is another reason
why! Very authentic yet playable, this adaptation
of the original has active parts for all players,
and provides great experience in playing Baroque
counterpoint.
2375541 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (First Movement,
Abridged)J. S. Bach/arr. Isaac. The first
movement from this Bach classic is arranged in a
very playable manner to allow the young string player
to comprehend and perform a Bach masterwork.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra
on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2052959 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
5973728 Teaching Music Through
Performance in Orchestra,
Vol. 1, 4 CD Set . . . . . . . . . 49.50
Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saens/
arr. Halferty. Three standout movements from
"Carnival of the Animals" are available in this
appealing setting for developing string orchestra.
Royal March Of The Lion; The Elephant and
Fossils are all in very playable keys and arranged
to maintain the integrity of the original without the
need for piano soloists. Destined to be a highlight
at concerts and contests for years to come.
10367496 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
CavatinaAntonin Dvorak/arr. Sieving. This
beautiful Romantic work has been expanded
from the violin and piano setting and is perfect
for strings! The violin, viola and bass parts are all
playable in first position, while the cello goes to third
position. As the title suggests, expressive legato
playing within the ensemble gives students the
opportunity to develop their bow control. The piano
part requires a clean and crisp approach. Beautiful!
10310576 String Orchestra
with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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Classical SymphonySergei Prokofiev/arr.
Gruselle. Carrie Lane Gruselle has made this
great work accessible to student orchestras while
maintaining the spirit and drive of the original.
Prokofiev's trademark harmonic twists will be a
welcome change for your orchestra, and the Finale
will be a high point of your concert!
2346443 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
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The Commencement Suitearr. Jack Bullock.
This great set of selections is a musical "Swiss
Army Knife," giving you the right music at the right
time. It includes: Fanfare; Pomp and Circumstance;
The Star Spangled Banner and the Triumphal March
from "Aida." All selections are flexible with optional
repeats. Written for either string or full orchestra,
this is very playable with minimal rehearsal time.
A great value!
2416709 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 63.00
Concerto for String OrchestraGeorg Phillipe
Telemann/arr. McCarrick. This is a clear example
of why Telemann is considered a master of Baroque
string music! The opening Grave is rich with
suspensions and calls for a sustained and brooding
tone. The vibrant Allegro will bring out your
students' most precise playing and adds some third
position for your first violins. Between the vigorous
bowing, dramatic dynamics and occasional uses of
daring harmony, Telemann's unique style is almost
enough to leave you breathless! This is a great way
to open a concert! It's music strings love to play and
audiences love to hear!
10049893 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
Concerto for ThreeAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Lloyd
Conley. Taken from "Concerto Grosso, Op. 3,"
L'Estro Armonico (Harmony of the Soul), this unique
edition offers the opportunity to feature three of
your best players - two violins and one viola - as
soloists accompanied by string orchestra. A great
opportunity to perform a distinctive Baroque work.
10057760 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Concerto in D Minor (The "Bach Double")
J. S. Bach/arr. Moore. We're sure you're familiar
with this one! It's the standard piece known as the
"Bach Double" that every Suzuki student eventually
learns. And chances are, you have two students who
would love to be featured in this great arrangement!
Arranged for string orchestra with optional piano
(or harpsichord), the viola, cello and bass sections
play throughout, and the two violin parts alternate
between tutti sections and solo sections. It's a very
practical design that allows you to make the most of
all your violinists while still featuring your two "stars!"
2445864 String Orchestra
1st Movement . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n CordobaIsaac Albeniz/arr. Lipton. The
Andalusian city captured by Albeniz offers players
whispers of flamenco influence from one of the
major composers of the Spanish Romantic period.
Expressive passages for section leaders emphasizes
the dramatic interplay, and will enchant audiences!
10307173 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Country Wedding (from "The Moldau")
Bedrich Smetana/arr. Dackow. Smetana's
Bohemian slow polka from "The Moldau" makes
a colorful selection for string orchestra. Sandra
Dackow's typically strong arrangement will provide
many teaching and performing opportunities.
2191658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Czech Waltz, Op. 54, No. 4Antonin Dvorak/arr.
Stroud. The composer wrote this particular waltz
for string quartet, but it is heard here for string
orchestra. The tuneful melody is lilting and light,
creating beautiful music from beginning to end.
10374113 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Dance of the HoursAmilcare Ponchielli/arr.
Robert Longfield. As heard in the Disney classic
"Fantasia" where it served as accompaniment for
ostriches, hippos, elephants and alligators, this
work continues as a staple of the of light Classical
repertoire taken from both opera and ballet. Now
available in this superb, accessible version.
10459281 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Dance of the Reed FlutesTchaikovsky/
arr. Gruselle. Taken from Act II of Tchaikovsky's
timeless "Nutcracker" ballet, Carrie Lane Gruselle's
arrangement of Dance of the Reed Flutes is a
sugar-sprinkled "plum" for string orchestras. It's
a lively way to incorporate a traditional Christmas
favorite into secular holiday concerts for upper
elementary/middle performers.
10091971 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Dance of the TumblersNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/
arr. Bob Lipton. The personality of Rimsky-
Korsakov's original really shines through in this
arrangement. The piece offers great performance
flexibility, working equally well as an opener, closer,
or even a lighter selection during your program.
10454267 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Dance of the Tumblers (from "The Snow
Maiden")Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Dackow. This
delightful work by Rimsky-Korsakoff will be a great
selection for any concert, and is especially suitable
for festivals or contests. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
2161800 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
5973728 Teaching Music Through
Performance in Orchestra,
Vol. 1, 4 CD Set . . . . . . . . . 49.50
H 1812 Overture—Tchaikovsky/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 with opt. Easy Strings. . . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
Festive Intrada—Scott Watson. This one has it all: smooth legato playing,
spiccato bowing, wonderful dynamic changes, an accelerando into the big finish,
and even an optional timpani! Written in a classical, symphonic style, it will bring
out the best in your players!
10089677 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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March K 408, No. 2—W.A. Mozart/arr. Jeff Bailey. A fun Classical work
to help solidify dotted eighth/16th note rhythm patterns and hooked bowing.
Optional timpani part included!
10523469 String Orchestra, opt. Timpani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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Orpheus in the Underworld (Finale)—Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Dackow.
This is unusually nice! Comprised of well known and loved
Offenbach themes, including Can-Can, and playable all in the first position, this
is a truly exciting work that you, your students and your audiences will all enjoy
immensely! (In addition to the normal string parts, this arrangement also includes
optional parts for beginning violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, timpani and percussion.)
2205276 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
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Serenata Notturna—W.A. Mozart/arr. Todd Parrish. This carefree yet
majestic-sounding work was likely written to be enjoyed at an evening party
in Vienna. It's been arranged with optional timpani to be played seamlessly by
a traditional string orchestra. It's a great piece to refine the brush stroke and
introduce light classical playing.
10500812 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
10500812E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Lavender. Finally, here is a version of the
national anthem that works for most any string ensemble and should be in the
library for all those special occasions. A practical, straight-ahead arrangement
(key of A) with optional timpani, percussion and piano parts.
10033646 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
10033646E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Theme from Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 3—Gustav Mahler/arr. Pfeil.
This versatile arrangement is a great showcase for your bass players and also
provides an optional harp feature. The famous opening solo can be played in first
position or thumb position and as a bass solo or soli with an optional timpani part.
While mostly in first position, this piece offers great opportunities for all instruments
to explore higher positions. Students will love the simplicity of Mahler's haunting
melody, while being challenged to maintain a slow, steady tempo.
10304743 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 59.00
10304743E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 59.00
Westward Motion—Doug Spata. This uses strings, percussion and
timpani to create a musical panorama of the old west. It's a valuable teaching
tool for intermediate to advanced orchestras. Elegant melodies and exciting
accompaniments ebb and flow like the winds across the plains while added
percussion parts add to the color and energy of the piece. Students will want to
play this again and again.
2478675 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
2478675E String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 62.00
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