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Adagio for StringsSamuel Barber/arr.
Hoffman. Samuel Barber's best-known work
has become an icon of contemporary orchestral
literature. Jamin Hoffman's arrangement now
makes this landmark work accessible to advancing
groups with key, range and length adjustments,
giving your students the opportunity to play one
of the most important pieces of our time. This is a
must-have for every string library!
2482042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Allegretto (from "The Creatures of Prome-
theus")Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Rick
England. Absolutely perfect for cross-curricular
study in middle school or high school!
Prometheus, through trickery, stole fire from
Zeus, gave it to mortals and was punished daily
for eternity for his crime. Beethoven's melody
itself has a bit of trickery and a good deal of
moxy as it weaves through each section of the
orchestra. The story and Beethoven's marvelous
music will provide good discussion among the
players and even your audience.
10280397 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Allegretto GraziosoAntonin Dvorak/arr.
Sieving. Here's the 3rd movement from "Symphony
#8," one of Dvorak's most famous works and
it certainly carries his penchant for memorable
melodies! Allegretto Grazioso, is actually based
on a song from an earlier opera, and the coda
in a faster tempo recalls the Slavonic Dances.
These infectiously joyous melodies will be loved by
students and audiences alike.
10015096 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
l AllegroSigr. Anderssen/arr. Robert D.
McCashin. This wonderful Baroque work by
Swedish composer Anderssen is full of energy
and harmonic excitement. This arrangement
reduces some of the technical demands without
compromising the artistic integrity of the original.
10512552 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Allegro BarbaroBela Bartok/arr. Lipton. Intense,
driving rhythms, pounding ostinatos and Eastern
European influences mark this string orchestra
arrangement of Bartok's famous piano piece.
Your students will thrive on the energy and unique
sounds of music by a twentieth century master.
Harmonically complex and extremely compelling -
once you listen to this, you'll be hooked!
10366783 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Allegro from "Quinten" Quartet (Op. 76, No. 2)
F.J. Haydn/arr. McBrien. Set in the dark key of
D minor, rhythmic and harmonic agitation propels
the music of this string quartet forward as the four-
note theme is developed. This chamber music
masterpiece with added bass part will display your
advancing orchestra's technique and musicianship
from beginning to end. A perfect selection for
concert or contest!
10370512 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Allegro (from "Sinfonia No. 6 in G Minor")
J.C. Bach/arr. McCashin. Ideal for a concert opener
or closer, this energetic work features strong
rhythms and vibrant harmonies while the true
genius of Johann Christian Bach shines through.
Conductors have the freedom to choose a tempo
that fits their ensemble without losing the work's
engaging nature. Certain to be a favorite with
performers and audiences!
10366786 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H Allegro in DVivaldi/arr. Frackenpohl. In this
fine arrangement of Vivaldi's "Concerto in C
for Two Trumpets," the solo trumpet lines have
been transferred to first and second violins. It's a
stirring adaptation which retains the characteristic
"trumpet" sound of the original, and a delightful
concert selection for string orchestra! Recorded
by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Volume 1 - Pepper # 5973728.
2276202 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Allegro MoltoW.A. Mozart/arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. These familiar uplifting themes, written
for 13 wind instruments, can now be enjoyed by
strings in this first-time arrangement. This is a true
showpiece with many teaching opportunities.
10453865 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
America (from "West Side Story")Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Bulla. Powerfully rhythmic and
exciting to perform, here is one of the best known
musical moments from "West Side Story," for string
orchestra. This arrangement has been carefully
crafted to make this unique Bernstein song effective
and successful for your players.
2482142 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Andante con Moto from "Symphony No. 5"
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Caputo. Beethoven's
captivating melody that begins this Andante is
one of the most famous cello/viola melodies ever
written. This "strings-only" edition allows the
ensemble to experience even more of Beethoven's
melodic genius, while evening out some of the
complexities of the original opus. The result is
a respectful look at the German master that
developing groups and their audiences will enjoy.
10352421 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Andante from "Symphony No. 4"Felix
Mendelssohn/arr. Frost. This arrangement of the
Mendelssohn melody is quite beautiful and lyrical.
The counterpoint in the upper voices is a lovely
contrast to the moving bass line. Everyone shares
the main theme at some point in the piece. There
are also a few brief solo quintet passages that add
a touch of color to this well-crafted adaptation.
10093722 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Andante from "Symphony No. 6"
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Longfield. A memorable and
dramatic symphonic theme from Tchaikovsky
is now available for string orchestra. Treat your
students to a rich musical experience by this
revered composer of orchestral masterworks.
10061228 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Bacchanale (from "Samson And Delilah")
Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Porter. A vibrant work of
intriguing melodies and harmonies from Saint-Saens'
opera that will give your 1st violins a good workout!
A great choice for concert or festival performance!
2382349 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l BadinerieJ.S. Bach/arr. John Caponegro. This
lively piece comes from Bach's "Orchestral Suite
No. 2." Upper strings stay in 1st position making it
very accessible to grade 3 groups.
10513197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
BagatelleAnotonin Dvorak/arr. Seiving.
Charming! This light and flowing arrangement
maintains the rhythmic drive characteristic of Slavic
folk music. A hidden treasure for those who love the
music of Dvorak.
10050379 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n The Barber of SevilleRossini/arr. Gruselle.
Here's Rossini's most famous work, carefully
arranged to be a success for your group! Treat your
audience to one of opera's best-loved overtures.
This arrangement includes a wide range of musical
expression and will show off your group's abilities
nicely! Excellent writing and memorable themes!
10008701 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Billy Tell OvertureGioacchino Rossini/
arr. Richard Meyer. This bluegrass "fiddle"
version of Rossini's famous overture will get
your audiences' toes tappin' and your violinists'
fingers flyin'. The entire violin section is featured
in this fun, virtuosic-sounding rendition that is
perfect for recruiting concerts, encores, or just
plain showing off! Loaded with string crossings
and "doubled" notes, this piece will take some of
the starch out of Rossini's collar!
10280489 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n BoleroMaurice Ravel/arr. Ricketts. Ravel's most
famous work is now available for string orchestras!
From the pianissimo opening to the raucous finish,
all the power of the original is here. This work is
sometimes called "the world's longest crescendo"
and this arrangement uses a variety of textures
to pull this off including using soloists, using only
half sections, divisi and more. The snare drum and
timpani make this a real show-stopper.
2475741 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major (1st
Movement)J.S. Bach/arr. Brook. The integrity
of Bach's wonderful music is preserved with new
scoring that includes parts for four violins and two
violas, playable by either single or multiple players.
Showcase your orchestra's abilities at festivals with
this time-honored classic, or use as an opener or
closer for your own concert program.
10370522 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 59.00
H
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First & Second
Movements, Abridged)J. S. Bach/arr. Isaac.
An excellent work for string orchestra! Perfect for
both rehearsal and performance, this is a superb
selection to develop confidence in each section and
in each individual player. Recorded by Michigan
State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
2007599 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
5973728 Teaching Music Through
Performance in Orchestra,
Vol. 1, 4 CD Set . . . . . . . . . 49.50
n Brook Green SuiteGustav Holst. A longtime
favorite in the string repertoire, this 3-movement
classic continues to dominate festival performances.
Holst created this masterwork with student players
in mind during his tenure at St. Paul's Girls School,
where his career also flourished in music education.
As an added feature, four optional woodwind parts
(fl, ob, cl, bsn) created by Holst have been included
in the publication. I. Prelude II. Air III. Dance (G.
Schirmer edition ).
4907952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Capriccio EspagnolRimsky-Korsakoff/arr.
Dackow. This immortal work is now available
for string orchestra! Sandra Dackow's expert
arrangement for intermediate strings deserves
a permanent place in your library. It's a selection
you'll want to program again and again!
2236115 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 80.00
H
Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saens/
arr. Alshin. This classic children's piece is now
within reach of developing string players! Harry
Alshin has captured the charm and wit of the
work in his delightfully playable intermediate-level
arrangement. Even the piano part is "student
friendly!" Students will enjoy playing these eleven
movements (or shorter combination of your choice)
and relating them to the original work.
2266211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 85.00
H Christmas Concerto (Op. 6, No. 8)Archangelo
Corelli/arr. Dackow. What a wonderful choice for
a holiday concert! Corelli's "Concerti Grossi" are
brilliant examples of Baroque orchestral writing,
with many sequences, chain suspensions and
sharp dynamics. This is one of the best-known of
the concerti, and because of its subtitle, is perfect
for any seasonal concert. The arrangement, by
Sandy Dackow, is right on the mark for orchestras
at this level. Superb!
2353688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Claire De LuneClaude Debussy/arr. Bob
Lipton & J. Cameron Law. Your string students
can finally experience performing Debussy's
masterpiece. This arrangement still contains all of
the impressionistic beauty with only the pianistic
arpeggios removed. With its very intuitive change
of tempos and dynamics, you will be astounded at
how sensitively your students can play.
10460669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Concerto for StringsAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Jan
Farrar-Royce. A challenge they will love, this piece
is almost aerobic in its constant motion! It goes
together more easily than it appears.
10522581 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 58.00
4 Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1George F.
Handel/arr. Robert D. McCashin. Following the
rhythmically captivating yet lyrical Giusto movement
comes a boisterous and lively Allegro. Both
movements are drawn from Handel's celebrated
Op. 6 collection and provide opportunities for all
players in the ensemble.
10500796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Concerto in DG.P. Telemann/arr. Katie O'Hara
LaBrie. This Baroque masterpiece, made up of four
short movements, provides everyone a chance to
play the melody! It's perfect for when lower string
players are ready to shift into upper positions.
10453870 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 59.00
Concerto in G Major (from the Concerto for
Two Mandolins)Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Thomas
P. LaJoie, III. This Vivaldi melody has been used
in a variety of places, including movie scores and
TV commercials. This arrangement offers great
flexibility in performance by featuring all the violins
or just two soloists. A fine choice for concert or
festival appearances with your more capable middle
school or high school group.
10280479 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Contrapunctus No. 1 (from "The Art of the
Fugue")J. S. Bach/arr. Nelhybel. Here is a
masterful study in the construction of the Baroque
fugue that displays the genius of this monumental
composer. Artfully adapted for use with string
orchestra or string quintet, this is an excellent
opportunity for strings to experience contrapuntal
writing at its finest and develop independent
playing skills.
10094058 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Coriolan Overture, Op. 62Ludwig van Beeth-
oven/arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. When a full
orchestra is not a possibility, this phenomenal
arrangement provides string players an open
door to the rich music of Beethoven. The original
Beethoven key is in C minor, this arrangement is
in D minor.
10523449 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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Inverno (Scenes from Vivaldi's "Winter")—
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish.
10444015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10444015E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .50.00
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
(First & Second Movements, Abridged)—
J. S. Bach/arr. Isaac.
2007599 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
2007599E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .62.00
Capriccio Espagnol—
Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Dackow.
2236115 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
March from Second Suite—
Gustav Holst/arr. Bob Lipton
& J. Cameron Law.
10460687 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10460688 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Adagio for Strings—
Samuel Barber/arr. Hoffman.
2482042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
2482042E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .45.00
Allegro (from "Sinfonia No. 6 in G Minor")—
J.C. Bach/arr. McCashin.
10366786 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Allegro Barbaro—Bela Bartok/arr. Lipton.
10366783 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Farandole (from "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2")—
Georges Bizet/arr. Isaac.
2038313 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
2038313E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .62.00
The Abduction from the Seraglio
(Overture)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Hoffman.
10185412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10185412E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .45.00
Waltz No. 2—Shostakovich/arr. Lavender.
10081471 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10081471E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . .50.00
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