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l Gossec Gavotte—Francois Joseph Gossec/arr. Wang. Gossec's original melody will be instantly recognizable to players and audiences alike, as it has been featured in many cartoons. Because of the melody's popularity, the simple rhythms and the interesting ornaments, this arrangement makes for great concert programming! 10320817 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
4 Havanaise—Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Longfield. Here's a delightful movement based on a theme from French composer Saint-Saens, originally written for violin and orchestra. It features the familiar "habanera" rhythm throughout, and Robert's superb new arrangement brings this standard of the violin repertoire to concert stage for string orchestras. 10317567 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
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." 10012478 String Orchestra ......... 48.00
4 King William's March—Jeremiah 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 ......... 45.00
4 Largo—G.F. Handel/arr. Cerulli. Beautiful, and a bowing study, all in one! The slow tempo allows the performer to listen to the intonation while focusing on bow control. This expressive, classical work is perfect for contest or festival! 10310305 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
4 Little Russian March—P.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. 10317569 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
l March from "Scipio"—G.F. Handel/arr. Hash. This stirring, stately march from Handel's opera of the same name could be a joyful introduction to Baroque music for your students. The optional timpani part adds weight to this majestic work. 10312084 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
l 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! 10299308 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
4 Procession of the Heroes—G.F. Handel/ arr. Wagner. The depth and richness of lower strings are brought center stage in this regal sounding work. The music is adapted from the aria, Heroes, When With Glory Burning, taken from the oratorio "Joshua." Players will quickly embrace the spirit of the music, as ample repetition throughout makes their mastery of it even easier. A perfect confidence-building selection for younger players, and a great programming choice for any concert! 10310326 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
4 To a Wild Rose—Edward MacDowell/ arr. McCashin. This beautiful string arrange- ment brings to life a snapshot of the piano work written in the late 1800's by the American pianist and composer, Edward McDowell. It's easy for beginners to sound really nice in this lyrical setting. 10307086 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
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l The Trout—Franz Schubert/arr. Caponegro. Presented here at the easy level, this well- known tune from Franz Schubert's song Die Forelle (The Trout) was also used in the 4th movement of his famous "Trout Quintet." It is a tale about a large trout living in a pond and the efforts of a determined fisherman to catch it. Though the fisherman perseveres, the fish always manages to escape until one day the persistent fisherman catches it. In this arrangement, the violas and cellos will love having the opportunity to play the melody in the middle section. Each set includes optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and piano parts. 10299304 String Orchestra ......... 42.00
l Waltz from Coppelia—Leo Delibes/arr. Longfield. From the rich treasury of orchestral ballet music comes this delightful light program piece by Leo Delibes. The familiar waltz from the sentimental comic ballet remains a favorite on concert stages around the world. 10343661 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
4 War March of the Priests—Felix Mendelssohn/ arr. Hall. This music is some of Mendelssohn's most memorable. Hooked bowings appear frequently in all parts and there is some third- position playing in the Violin I part. Numerous bowings and fingerings have been marked as aids to younger players. A nice arrangement with a lot of spirit and character! 10316830 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
e Winter from the "Four Seasons" (Second Movement)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. McCarrick. This arrangement is simple enough for the violin, viola, or cello soloist of your choice! Vivaldi's lyrical second movement, now in G major, stays true to the original with the famous melody over pizzicato accompaniment. Your students will enjoy playing either the solo or the accompaniment part! The violin solo is entirely in first position, and the viola and cello soloists only need to know the first three notes they learn in third position: D, E, and F# on the A string! Highly recommended! 10049864 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
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l Adagio from "Spartacus"—Aram Khacha- turian/arr. Longfield. "Spartacus" remains one of Khachaturian's greatest creations, and its most memorable
concert favorite for orchestras everywhere. Robert Longfield has transformed the glorious Adagio love theme into a superb setting for string orchestra. 10343649 String Orchestra ......... 55.00
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4 Andante Moderato (from Violin Concerto in A Minor)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Yale. You may use one or several violinists to cover the solo violin 1 part in this arrangement for string orchestra. All of the rhythmic drive of Vivaldi remains in this representative example of the early Baroque era. A great contest selection! 10316832 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
4 Cavatina—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Sieving. This beautiful Romantic work has been expanded from the violin and piano setting and is perfect for strings! The violin, viola and bass parts are all playable in first position, while the cello goes to third position. As the title suggests, expressive legato playing within the ensemble gives students the opportunity to develop their bow control. The piano part requires a clean and crisp approach. Beautiful! 10310576 String Orchestra with Piano .............. 45.00
4 Concerto a Cinque, Op. 7, No. 1—Tomaso Albinoni/arr. Farrar-Royce. This Baroque composition is best described by the title of its third movement: "Very Happy" (Allegro assai). It is full of musical contrast and everyone gets to play an interesting part. The first violins explore some easy third position, and the viola, cello, and bass players will love their non-stop parts with a few accidentals to keep them on their toes. 10304750 String Orchestra ......... 55.00 10304751 Full Score ............... 7.00
4 Cordoba—Isaac Albeniz/arr. Lipton. The Andalusian city captured by Albeniz offers players whispers of flamenco influence from one of the major composers of the Spanish Romantic period. Expressive passages for section leaders emphasizes the dramatic interplay, and will enchant audiences! 10307173 String Orchestra ......... 50.00
H Dance of
Maiden")—Rimsky-Korsakoff/arr. Dackow. This delightful work by Rimsky-Korsakoff will be a great selection on 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
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4 Allegretto (from Symphony No. 7)—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Longfield. As heard in the Oscar-winning movie "The King's Speech," one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of
monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for string orchestra can be a centerpiece of most any program. A wonderful addition to your concert repertoire! 10284930 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
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4 Allegro con Brio, from Symphony No. 5— Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. O'Neill. Crafted into a sturdy string orchestra arrangement, the striking and oh, so familiar movement of Beethoven's seminal Symphony No. 5 is the model introduction to one of the poignant works in Classical music history. Condensed from the movement's usual average seven minute playing time into a tidy 2:20, Beethoven's impressive mastery resounds! 10307139 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
n Amadeus—W. A. Mozart/arr. Hoffman. Here's the music from the dramatic opening scene of the movie "Amadeus." It's actually the first movement of Symphony 25 in G minor, arranged here to be in E minor to make it accessible to more students. It's a thrilling work and well arranged for your players. 2481826 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
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l Danse Bacchanale (from "Samson and Delilah")—Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Hoffman. One of opera's most famous scenes is now available in this skilled adaption for strings, with the powerful tribal dance scene from "Samson and Delilah." After opening with an evocative violin solo, the tension-filled movement accelerates to a brilliant finish, depicting the drama surrounding Samson's destruction of the temple and his enemies. 10343646 String Orchestra ......... 50.00
le Danzon (from "Fancy Free")—Leonard Bernstein/arr. Longfield. From his collaboration with famed choreographer Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein's intense and emotional ballet movement is filled with his characteristic Latin flavor. With this edition for string orchestra, your students can enjoy a classic of American stage music. 10295629 String Orchestra, Perc Required ........... 50.00
l Flow, My Tears—John Dowland/arr. Sumner. This highly expressive Elizabethan pavane is charged with emotion, and this setting gives interesting parts to all instruments within the fabric of Renaissance counterpoint. Very lyrical! 10312076 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
l Golliwogg's Cakewalk—Claude Debussy/arr. Caputo. Inspired by ragtime, this arrangement celebrates Debussy's 150th birthday. Lively and fun to play, this piece offers the chance to explore various dynamic changes and accented playing. 10310553 String Orchestra ......... 48.00
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