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Classical
beginning
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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e Hunters' Chorus (from "Der Freischutz")—
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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H New World Symphony - Theme—Antonin
Dvorak/arr. Allen. Dvorak's most memorable
symphonic theme is arranged here for the young-
est of beginning groups. Correlated with Essential
Elements For Strings at the "Explorer" level.
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e 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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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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He Rigaudon—Henry Purcell/arr. Phillips. Choose
this simple arrangement of a classic Baroque
dance as a "first concert" work for your beginning
string group. Set in the key of G, the piece offers
each section a chance to play the melody in very
comfortable ranges. Includes an educational packet
with each part that provides technical exercises,
history, theory and compositional highlights.
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very easy
l Baroque Minuet (BWV 841)—J.S. Bach/arr.
Jeremy Woolstenhulme. One of the most
familiar minuets from Bach's pen, this is a great
introduction to Baroque music and the stylings
of J.S. Bach. A Learning Bank, Johann Sebastian
Bach and the Baroque Period, is provided in the
score and all parts.
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A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages. Beet-
hoven'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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l March from "Suite No. 1"—Gustav Holst/arr.
Michael Story. One of the first pieces written
exclusively for bands, this movement includes
a very lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk
music that lends itself perfectly for orchestral use.
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le Military Symphony—Joseph Haydn/arr. Chris-
tina Hans. Written for success, this simplified
arrangement has all parts in first position with basic
beginning rhythms. It is a great piece for introducing
your students to one of the great symphonies of
Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn!
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e 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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l Triumphant Chorus—Camille Saint-Saens/arr.
Mark Hellem. It is quite extraordinary that young
musicians have the opportunity to explore the
music of Saint-Saens. This fanfare-type work will
be an exquisite concert opener.
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l A Vivaldi School Year—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle. This remarkably clever
arrangement introduces orchestras to each
movement of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" as
the work follows students through the school
year. Included are fun themes representing
Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break (in
Hawaii!) and graduation! Great Baroque bowing
practice sprinkled with seasonal fun!
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easy
He Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (First Move-
ment)—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.
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Finale from "Serenade for Strings"—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Gruselle. Adapted from Tchai-
kovsky'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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l Gypsy Airs—Pablo Sarasate/arr. Stephen Chin.
Pablo Sarasate (1844 - 1908) was a brilliant
Spanish violinist and composer. His works,
although often fiendishly difficult, are very
evocative and display a wide range of emotions
and violin pyrotechnics. His more famous works
include "The Carmen Fantasy", a number of
Spanish Dances and Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy
Airs). This arrangement, retaining the expressive
and virtuosic elements of the original work, is
eminently playable by younger musicians.
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4 Haydn Suite in Three Movements—F.J.
Haydn/arr. Phillip Hash. Haydn Suite for string
orchestra is a three-movement arrangement of
works by the Austrian composer, including the
"Surprise Symphony" theme, a piano minuet, and
the Emperor's Hymn. These three works create
a superb set of short movements, and a very
authentic way for young players to experience the
Classical style.
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H Jupiter from "The Planets"—Gustav Holst/
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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4 My First Concerto—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Philip
Clark. For either viola or cello solo, this concerto
is easily accessible to middle school players. In
C major, with a few chromatic diversions, the
solo part can be played in first position. All of the
ornaments may be considered optional.
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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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4e Pastoral Symphony—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Christina Hans. The first movement of the
Pastoral Symphony depicts the composer's
"awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the
countryside." This arrangement, intended for the
second-year student, keeps Beethoven's timeless
melodies while remaining in first position.
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4 Pilgrim's Chorus—Richard Wagner/arr. Andrew
H. Dabczynski. One of Wagner's most memorable
themes is now accessible for beginning string
players. Each section enjoys gorgeous melodies,
yet rhythms, bowings, and fingerings are playable,
even by students in their first year of study.
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Sinfonia—G.P. Telemann/arr. Bob Mathews.
The dramatic arrangement of this Baroque
work features winding, chromatic harmonies,
crisp rhythms, and dynamic ebbs and flows.
It's a perfect introduction both to this amazing
composer and to Baroque style.
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e Themes from the Planets—Holst/arr. Wagner.
Themes from three of the suite's seven move-
ments are seamlessly presented in this medley
for young players. Material from the following
movements is included: Venus, the Bringer of
Peace; Mars, the Bringer of War and Jupiter, the
Bringer of Jollity. What a lovely way to introduce
young players to the grandeur possible in music!
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He Trepak (from "The Nutcracker")—Tchaikov-
sky/arr. Gruselle. This exciting classic is an
excellent choice for programs at all times of
the year! The masterful arranging retains all the
interest of Tchaikovsky's original, yet remains
easy to play. Everyone is sure to be familiar
with the lively melody, making this a favorite for
audiences and orchestra alike!
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