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Episode K. 216W.A. Mozart/arr. Dackow.
Here's a cheerful introduction to rondo form for the
beginning orchestra. This simple but lovely Mozart
piece offers your young players to use pizzicato,
single bows and some easy slurs. It's short and
sweet and brings a sense of accomplishment!
10032762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Finale from "The Firebird"Igor Stravinsky/
arr. Michael Story. One of the most important
works of the 20th century, the iconic Finale is
now accessible to young players with this effective
arrangement. All meter changes have been
"squared off," while still maintaining the spirit and
integrity of the original work.
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FinlandiaJean Sibelius/arr. Bullock. A great
sounding, yet simple arrangement, perfect for
broadening the musical palette of young players.
The main theme is presented without development,
maintaining the lovely simplicity of the piece.
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l Glorious SightJohann A. P. Schulz/arr. Michael
Kamuf. A bright, sparkling setting of O, Come Little
Children that will delight audiences and players.
This arrangement includes optional sleigh bells.
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n Hallelujah ChorusG. F. Handel/arr. Newbold.
End your concert with a bang and start the yearly
music tradition with your youngest musicians!
Listeners will be amazed by the authenticity of this
arrangement, which is able to capture so much of
the original that one will hardly notice the difference.
An absolute essential for all string libraries!
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La Rejouissance (from "Royal Fireworks
Music")G.F. Handel/arr. Meyer. Your
beginning string orchestra will feel a real sense
of accomplishment when they play this excellent
piece of Baroque literature, which has been
carefully arranged by Richard Meyer to reinforce
your students' newly-acquired slurred staccato and
hooked bowing technique. Recorded by Michigan
State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
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Military SymphonyJoseph Haydn/arr.
Christina 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!
10500806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
Mozart Serenade and Dancearr. John
O'Reilly. This is an excellent choice for introducing
students to the work of Mozart. The two movements
feature themes from "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" and
one of Mozart's "Divertimenti." A great piece to
work on simple eighth-note rhythms!
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H Ode to JoyBeethoven/arr. Meyer. This is the
perfect concert opener or closer! This flexible
arrangement of Beethoven's most famous melody
works for both full and string orchestras. It's been
transposed and adapted to give all of your young
students a rewarding orchestra experience. Don't
miss your opportunity to perform this masterwork.
2442614 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 59.00
l Russian Dance from "The Nutcracker"P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Michael Story. Make your holiday
concert sparkle with this great arrangement
of Tchaikovsky's popular classic from "The
Nutcracker!" Though a solid Grade 1, this setting of
Russian Dance, or Trepak, maintains all of the spirit
and integrity of the original.
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Skaters' WaltzEmile 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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n A Vivaldi School YearAntonio 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!
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
William Tell OvertureGioacchino Rossini/arr.
Meyer. Finally you can treat your less-experienced
students to one of the most famous themes ever
written! This arrangement makes Rossini's music
readable and playable by first-year players, and
more advanced players will sound great performing
this piece in cut time. A great technique builder and
motivator, all parts are in first-position with optional
shifts for the bass section.
2703077 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Classical Selections
Easy
H Air on the G-StringJ. S. Bach/arr. Gazda. The
famous Bach air is exquisitely arranged for string
orchestra in this gorgeous setting. The violins and
violas all have their own distinct melody lines as
the cellos and basses hold everything together
with their pizzicato low voice part. The audience
is sure to enjoy this recognizable piece and its
relaxing nature.
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Anvil ChorusGiuseppe Verdi/arr. Dabczynski.
The only thing more fun than playing this
famous tune, is playing it with foot stomps and
clanging pots and pans! The famous chorus
from "Il Trovatore" will be a hit with students and
audience alike.
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AriosoG.F. Handel/arr. Wagner. A rich and
convincing string sound is assured in this profound
scoring of a favorite concert offering. Care has been
taken to assure that the arrangement is perfectly
playable for young musicians. This piece is one
that will come together quickly, building a feeling of
success, and will make the orchestra sound mature
beyond their years.
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Autumn (from "The Four Seasons")Antonio
Vivaldi/arr. Wagner. Written to celebrate the joys
of harvest, this instantly identifiable theme from
the third concerto of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is
a natural for less experienced players. The festive
mood created by the composer is undiminished in
this arrangement that lets you share a masterwork
with your young students. The optional piano
or harpsichord accompaniment adds just the
right amount of Baroque color for an authentic
performance sound.
10065475 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Bach Country FiddlesJ.S. Bach/arr. Meyer. Two
classic melodies get the fiddle treatment in this clever
arrangement from Richard Meyer! The themes from
J.S. Bach's "Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg Concerto
#5" work just fine with a few fiddle licks thrown in!
Carefully arranged with the young performer in mind,
this delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is
playable by groups at the easy level. A selection that's
fun for the players and enjoyable for the audience!
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A Bach FestJohann Sebastian Bach/arr. Bob
Phillips. Centering on J.S. Bach's lovely melodies
for Anna Magdalena, this very easy piece is set in
D Major with no high 3's or forward extensions.
A short "suite" for beginners, the setting provides
practice in a variety of meters and will be a great
first-time festival piece that will sound more difficult
than it plays! Tunes: March, Minuet I-II; Musette.
10280272 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages.
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A Vivaldi School Year—Antonio Vivaldi/arr.
Carrie Lane Gruselle.
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Skaters' Waltz—Emile Waldteufel/arr. Meyer.
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Ode to Joy—Beethoven/arr. Meyer.
2442614 String Orch or Full Orch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
2442614E String Orch or Full Orch ePrint. . . . . . . 59.00
Clash of the Triads!—
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
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EDITORS' CHOICE
Classical • Very Easy to Medium-Easy
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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!
Alborada—Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
Feature this energetic piece, arranged in D Major, in your next concert. Taken, Students
will love playing this lively dance music from the first movement of this famous work. It's
all in first position except for moments of easy second position for cello. Includes optional
tambourine and triangle.
10616595 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Bella Bocca Polka—Emile Waldteufel/arr. Bob Phillips.
is charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group
sound more mature. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to
work on low and high twos in the upper strings as well as stopped bows in the entire string
section. All rhythms are very easy using mostly quarters and paired eighths.
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Canarios—Gaspar Sanz/arr. Robert Longfield.
e guitar music of Gaspar Sanz retains its popularity to this day. is particular excerpt
for string orchestra exudes rhythmic vitality and a fascinating use of hemiola. e Spanish
influence gives it a unique take on Baroque music.
10617944 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik (First Movement)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Robert D. McCashin.
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik was written near the end of Mozart's short life (1787) as a four-
movement serenade for chamber strings. It has become one of his most-performed works, and
this easy arrangement of the first movement will allow young orchestras to perform it beautifully.
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10568185E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Romanian Waltz (Waves of the Danube)—Ion Ivanovici/arr. J. Cameron Law.
Also known as Waves of the Danube, this piece was originally composed for piano and published
in Bucharest in 1880. It gained a following in the United States over 60 years later in film and
popular music under the title e Anniversary Song. is arrangement for strings showcases the
haunting beauty of the famous melody and will certainly resonate with your orchestra.
10609942 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Sinfonia for Strings, No. 1—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jan Farrar-Royce.
With the melody in all sections, everyone in your ensemble can enjoy this epitome of
Baroque string playing. ese energetic movements lay well in the hand of the player while
making the entire orchestra sound like virtuosos.
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Symphony No. 17 in G Major, K 129—W.A. Mozart/arr. Steven J. Campbell.
is wonderful arrangement is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about
the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged in G Major and set in common time, younger
musicians will find the setting very accessible. It is a great way to introduce varied bowing
techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strokes that oen accompany the
lighter Classical style.
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