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Cosi Fan TutteW.A. Mozart/arr. Todd Parrish.
This piece features a slow, lyrical opening followed
by an exuberant journey through major and minor
tonalities. Students practice Classical style along
with multiple slurred notes, scale-like passages,
and accidentals.
10453653 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Dance of the ComediansBedrich Smetana/
arr. Louis Bergonzi. With its tuneful and
contrasting sections, lively tempo, syncopated
rhythms in 2/4, and "big finish," this is a great
piece to close or open a concert. Flexible parts
are included allowing this piece to be performed
by an ensemble containing students of varied
skill levels.
10453869 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 59.00
n Danse MacabreCamille Saint-Saens/arr.
Hall. There are very few cuts made in this eerie,
phantasmal tour de force. At least two solo violinists
are needed because of unusual tuning. A very
effective work perfect for a Halloween program. Be
ready for a frightened audience!
10316845 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Danse MacabreCamille Saint-Saens/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. The clock strikes midnight, a ghostly
fiddler plays eerie tones, and skeletons dance until
the rooster crows at dawn. Perfect for Halloween or
as a change of pace for any time of year!
10512560 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Danza Final (from "Estancia")Alberto Gina-
stera/arr. Longfield. The music of this classic
Argentinian composer has been a favorite of
orchestras throughout the world, marked by its
distinctive Latin symphonic sound. Danza Final
is one of Ginastera's most famous movements
from the ballet "Estancia," and is now available for
developing string players.
10295644 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Der TanzFranz Schubert/arr. Robert Sieving.
Originally composed by Franz Schubert for four
voices (SATB) and piano in 1892, this arrangement
honors the tuneful phrases he was best known for.
Set in the key of G Major, all parts can be played in
1st position except for a few passages found in the
1st violins.
10523451 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
English Folk Song SuiteRalph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Bulla. One of Vaughan Williams'
most revered works for band and orchestra has
been tastefully adapted for strings. This edition
includes appropriate key and length adjustments to
make this charming suite ideal for today's string
orchestras. I. Seventeen, Come Sunday II. My
Bonny Boy III. Folk Song from Somerset (Boosey
& Hawkes edition).
2481831 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Evening SongF.J. Haydn/arr. Robert Sieving.
This small gem, originally for choir and piano,
features delightful counterpoint that is great
fun to play.
10520817 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Hoffman. This string
masterpiece received a big boost in popularity
from the movie "Master and Commander: The
Far Side of the World." This piece combines
the simple but elegant thematic material of the
Elizabethan church composer Thomas Tallis, later
expanded and modernized through the luxurious
harmonies of Vaughan Williams. Hoffman's lush
arrangement, adapts and simplifies the original
version into a work that is ideal for developing
string orchestras. Performance options such as
doubling at the octave are given to re-create the
sound of the original. Lots of divisi writing makes
this ideal for combined or large orchestras! An
excellent choice!
10016075 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Fantasia on Greensleeves (What Child is This)
Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Monday. Rescored
for strings, harp (keyboard) and two violin soloists,
this ethereal setting of Vaughan Williams' stellar
opus retains the form and texture of the original
while bringing it to a "student-friendly" level for
more players to enjoy. Melodic material is passed
effortlessly from one section to another as Vaughan
Williams intended and the first violin solo includes
some 3rd position work while the second solo only
requires 1st position. For large or small performing
groups, this is a rich setting of a classic work
appropriate for concerts, Christmas presentations,
and festivals throughout the year.
10092446 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
H
Farandole (from "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2")
Georges Bizet/arr. Isaac. This spirited, well-loved
work by Georges Bizet is an absolutely delightful
work for both rehearsal and performance! Recorded
by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2038313 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 62.00
4 Figaro MarchW.A. Mozart/Clark McAlister. This
timeless march is taken from Mozart's opera "The
Marriage of Figaro." In this edition, the well-known
tune is made available to the string orchestra, with
solid scoring throughout.
10523548 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 36.00
l Finale from FirebirdIgor Stravinsky/arr. Jamin
Hoffman. With a unique format to this iconic work,
multiple groups can be combined for a powerful
concert finale. Parts for both intermediate and
developing groups are carefully arranged to be used
as a spectacular showcase for your string program.
10500885 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Flower DuetLeo Delibes/arr. Bud Caputo. The
violins carry the duet lines in 1st position while
the other sections have challenging arpeggios
creating a beautiful string transcription that is very
close to the original. Perfect to expand students'
understanding of opera!
10520821 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4 Flower Duet from LakmeLeo Delibes/arr. Frank
J. Halferty. This arrangement of Leo Delibes' Flower
Duet from the opera "Lakme" is very accessible for
grade 3 groups. This beautiful music is the perfect
addition to any concert or festival performance.
10520055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H Four Royal DancesEric Ewazen. Students will
love performing this dance suite where each of the
four movements represents a figure in the royal court:
The Lord; The Lady; The Jester and The Knight.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra
on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2253961 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 FugueAntonio Vivaldi & J.S. Bach/Bob Lipton.
The combination of Vivaldi and Bach is true
magic. The same can be said of this arrangement
of the fugue from the first movement of "L'estro
Armonico," No. 11, which Bach arranged for his
Organ Concerto in D Minor. Combining the best
of both versions, this arrangement explores some
brilliant contrapuntal writing.
10512566 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l FugueCharles Ives/arr. Robert Longfield.
In his early Fugue in C, originally written for
string quartet at the turn of the 20th century,
Ives paraphrases the missionary hymn by
Lowell Mason to the poem From Greenland's
Icy Mountains, creating a fugue subject that he
manipulates in the style of Baroque music.
10500887 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Classical • Medium & Medium-Advanced
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and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Adagio—
Camille Saint-Saens/Emile Bernard & Joseph Goodwin.
is movement from the popular symphony is filled with the
composer's unique harmonies that move slowly but inevitably to the
final cadence. ere are some brief solos throughout the orchestra as
well as divisi passages in the cellos and basses.
10523532 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 32.00
Capriccio Espagnol—
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
is resetting for string orchestra has successfully kept the composer's
intent, and to a great extent, the sounds and colors of the original
orchestration. While requiring some substantial string forces, it's fully
approachable by quality high school groups.
It consists of five connected movements based on Spanish themes.
A terrific addition as a primary work for any concert!
10500790 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 95.00
10500790E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 95.00
Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1—
George 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10500796E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Figaro March—W.A. Mozart/Clark McAlister.
is timeless march is taken from Mozart's opera "e Marriage of
Figaro." In this edition, the well-known tune is made available to the
string orchestra, with solid scoring throughout.
10523548 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 36.00
Flower Duet from "Lakme"—Leo Delibes/arr. Frank J. Halferty.
is arrangement of Leo Delibes' Flower Duet from the opera "Lakme"
is very accessible for grade 3 groups. is beautiful music is the perfect
addition to any concert or festival performance.
10520055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Fugue—Antonio Vivaldi & J.S. Bach/Bob Lipton.
e combination of Vivaldi and Bach is true magic. e same can
be said of this arrangement of the fugue from the first movement
of "L'estro Armonico," No. 11, which Bach arranged for his Organ
Concerto in D Minor. Combining the best of both versions, this
arrangement explores some brilliant contrapuntal writing.
10512566 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Hungarian Dance No. 1—
Johannes Brahms/arr. Douglas Stroud.
Brahms referred to these dances as arrangements rather than
compositions. is particular dance exhibits a wonderful warmth of
scoring that shows the dance to best affect. e many tempo changes
will require careful attention.
10523554 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
Lacrymosa—W.A. Mozart/arr. Loreta Fin.
e "Requiem" by Mozart was le unfinished upon his death in 1791.
He composed only the first eight bars of the Lacrymosa, which was
later completed by a student. Mozart's original string parts have been
described as "falling tears." In this arrangement, the choral parts are
shared by the upper strings and the "tears" mostly fall from the celli.
A truly beautiful and emotional work.
10522641 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Mozartiana—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Todd Parrish.
Tchaikovsky based this work on Mozart's piano variations on a theme by
Gluck. While close to the original, this arrangement is very approachable.
Showcasing Classical charm, these variations offer all sections lyrical
melodies, romantic harmonies, and fun technical challenges.
10520835 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 56.00
Presto—W.A. Mozart/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
What better way to introduce Mozart to students than with the finale of
his first symphony, written when he was eight years old? Transposed to
D major, this grade 3 arrangement will provide many opportunities for
teaching classical form and style. e clean harmonies combined with
exhilarating dissonances and huge dynamic contrasts will motivate
your students for their next concert.
10513195 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Presto in D Major—F.J. Haydn/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
Originally scored for two oboes, two horns and strings, this energetic
arrangement of the first movement to Haydn's "Symphony No. 4"
provides challenging passages for every player in the ensemble.
Perfect as a closer or primary work for any concert!
10512578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Royal Fireworks Overture—G.F. Handel/Todd Parrish.
is highly energetic work will add sparkle to any concert. Featuring
the entire Allegro section from the original overture, students will
practice Baroque style, dotted rhythms, and successive 16th note
passages. (3:30)
10520849 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 49.00
Trio Sonata—Domenico Gallo/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
is work originated in 1780, but was made famous by Igor Stravinsky
in his arrangements of pieces for "Pulcinella." A phenomenal
arrangement (from Gallo's original) for students today to learn, enjoy,
and perform.
10523480 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Waltzer—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Jan Farrar-Royce.
String ensembles will grow with this intricate composition. It has
been shortened with an emphasis on instrumental technique, musical
sophistication, and developing musicality.
10522579 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 58.00
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