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l Be Still, My SoulJean Sibelius/arr. Robert
Longfield. This classic, beautiful hymn is a great
introduction to tone production, phrasing and
ensemble sonority for developing strings. It is
sophisticated yet accessible and is sure to be a
welcome addition to your repertoire.
10627359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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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.
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BourreeGeorge F. Handel/arr. Christina
Hans. Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks
was performed in 1749 for the King of England's
fireworks display in London. This approachable
arrangement of Bourree in first position will provide
opportunities to practice style and dynamics. Let
this regal-sounding piece add a little "spark" to
your next concert or ceremony.
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H 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.
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BrindisiGiuseppe Verdi/arr. John Caponegro.
This familiar toasting song from Verdi's opera
"La Traviata" is presented here in an elegant and
accessible arrangement.
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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! Recorded
by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
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5973728 Teaching Music Through
Performance in Orchestra,
Vol. 1, 4-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 49.50
H Canon in D (Theme)Johann Pachelbel/arr.
John 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 DAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Bob
Phillips. Perfect for the 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 . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Coronation MarchGiacomo Meyerbeer/arr.
Andrew H. Dabczynski. The powerful sound of
this classic march is now approachable for young
players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your
concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets
to students, it makes a perfect opener or closer that
players and audiences will long remember.
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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 Echoes of BartokBela Bartok/arr. Cummings.
Combining themes from two Bartok piano pieces
from his collection For Children, the essence of
Bartok's East European style has been captured
in an arrangement playable by less experienced
string players. This captivating and skillful
arrangement uses Folk Dance and A Magic Game,
combining the two main themes at the end of the
rousing conclusion
10095962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n A Festive MarchG.F. Handel/arr. Wilcott, ed.
Law. Using melodic and harmonic material from
two G. F. Handel marches, this arrangement makes
a fine concert opener or processional. Very playable
for younger students, as it stays in first position
for all parts except basses, yet maintains great
musical integrity. This piece also works well as a
processional or recessional for formal ceremonies
such as graduation.
10370752 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Finale from "Serenade for Strings"P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Adapted
from Tchaikovsky'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.
10307074 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
FinlandiaJean Sibelius/arr. Phillippe. Every
student should get a chance to play this! Sibelius'
Finlandia has stood the test of time to become
a top-tier classical masterwork. This version
makes it accessible to your young string players.
The rich, legato hymn tune will have your players
using full, strong bowstrokes and producing their
best sound yet.
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Gloria in Excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi/arr. Don
Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without all those
pesky singers! This string orchestra arrangement
of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect
introduction for young string players. It retains the
composer's key of D Major and features solo/soli
parts for your advanced players! The opportunity to
teach or reinforce hooked bowing and the bow lift is
present in each section of the orchestra. Everyone
in your orchestra will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and
harmonic beauty of this enduring masterwork.
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n Gypsy AirsPablo 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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Habanera from "Carmen"Georges Bizet/
arr. Frost. Everyone knows and loves the music
of "Carmen," and this Habanera just may be the
most memorable selection of all! That descending
chromatic line becomes play, not work, when
it's part of something this enjoyable, and each
section of the orchestra gets a great part. Give
your students the chance to play this one this year!
(Single Red Rose and Castanets not included!)
5897285 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Haydn Suite in Three MovementsF.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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Hornpipe (from "Water Music")George
Frederick Handel/arr. Meyer. This Baroque
masterpiece is one of the most popular and
recognizable pieces of its time! Richard Meyer's
skillful arrangement retains the flavor of Handel's
original in a very easy-to-play format, and is great
for teaching early syncopation. Your orchestra will
really sound regal when they play this selection!
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H Jupiter from "The Planets"Gustav Holst/arr.
Deborah Baker 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."
10012478 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
King William's MarchJeremiah Clarke/
arr. Phillips. Very, very easy and the group will
sound great playing this Baroque piece. Mostly
short eighth note scale patterns provide perfect
practice in a harmonic setting. Just the thing for
festival or contest!
10310493 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Little Russian MarchP.I. Tchaikovsky/arr.
Longfield. The grand style of a Tchaikovsky
symphonic march is ideal for developing
string groups with this impressive ensemble
piece from Robert Longfield. Lots of dynamic
and style changes in a comfortable march tempo
make it terrific teaching and performance music
from one of the grand masters of the symphonic
orchestral style.
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n The London SymphonyF.J. Haydn/arr.
Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Replete with grand,
sweeping melodies, unexpected harmonic twists,
and an irresistibly joyous mood, this arrangement
of Haydn's lyrical symphony is guaranteed to
captivate. The perfect introduction to the music of
this Classical-era master.
10458717 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Make a Joyful NoiseG. F. Handel & Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Gruselle. Handel meets
Beethoven for a little holiday cheer! Blending well-
loved themes from both masters, Carrie Gruselle
crafts a regal work for the holiday season that's
sure to spread joy year after year.
10277836 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H March of the Meistersingers (from "Die Meister-
singer")Richard Wagner/arr. Dackow. Sandra
Dackow has arranged Richard Wagner's immortal
March Of The Meistersingers in an easy setting
that is playable by all strings in the first position.
An excellent choice for rehearsal and performance!
2189595 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Medley from the MastersLudwig van
Beethoven, Johannes Brahms & Giuseppi Verdi/
arr. Robert McCashin. Ready for some music
from the masters? Try this delightful medley of
three classics: Beethoven's Ode to Joy, Brahms'
famous theme from "Symphony No. 1," and
Verdi's triumphal march from "Aida." Pieces are
seamlessly woven together and carefully edited.
10444074 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Mozart Symphony No. 40 (First Movement)
W.A. Mozart/arr. Caponegro. Mozart's next-to-last
symphony is presented here in a challenging, yet
accessible arrangement at the easy level. Set in the
key of E minor, this version contains both primary
and secondary themes of the first movement. Each
set includes optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and piano
parts. A very nice arrangement!
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n My First ConcertoAntonio 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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n 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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H 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 . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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
Pastoral SymphonyLudwig 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.
10500808 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Pilgrim's ChorusRichard 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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Rondeau Masterpiece TheaterJean Mouret/
arr. Leidig. Written by Jean Joseph Mouret, a
contemporary of J.S. Bach, this memorable
theme, widely recognized from its use on
Masterpiece Theater, provides an excellent string
orchestra selection. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
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n Russian Sailor's DanceReinhold Gliere/arr.
Balent. The famous classic! And wise teachers
know that occasionally programming a rousing
dance that is loud, fast and gets even faster at
the end is often a great way to get students (and
parents) more interested in the orchestra program
and classical music. A well-done favorite!
2466225 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 60.00
n Russian Sailors DanceRheinhold Gliere/arr.
Allen. This edition for beginning string players is
teaching material at its best. The minor mode,
Russian dance rhythm, and symphonic orchestral
style is what will motivate younger students to do
their best. Great programming for beginners! (G.
Schirmer edition)
2481838 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 30.00
H Saint Anthony ChoraleF.J. Haydn/arr.
Dackow. This traditional chorale, here in a very
careful arrangement by Sandra Dackow, will
serve as a highly effective teaching tool for your
young orchestra.
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