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l 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! 10308766 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
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. 2397578 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
H New World Symphony-Theme—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Allen. Dvorak's most memorable symphonic theme is arranged here for
youngest of beginning groups. Correlated with "Essential Elements For Strings" at the "Explorer" level. 2314441 String Orchestra ......... 30.00
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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! 2351633 String Orchestra ......... 50.00
e 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. 10092377 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
4 The Bows on the Bus—arr. Bob Phillips. Here is the perfect first year repertoire choice! Favorite beginning tunes are arranged in a novelty setting that makes them tons of fun and reinforces right-arm technique. Travel through various bowing skills as you sing along to this traditional favorite. Imagine singing and playing this - the bows on the bus go stop, stop, stop, go back and forth, slur the notes and cross the strings! Each skill is sung, played and used in a folk tune. The arrangement includes The Wheels on the Bus; Long, Long Ago; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; Go Tell Aunt Rhody and Lightly Row. Highly Recommended! 10310496 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
Classical EASY
4 Arioso—G.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. 10303094 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
l Ascendit Deus—Jacobus Gallus/arr. Sieving. Two versions in one set! This piece will show off your string orchestra in grand style or it can be the perfect vehicle to present your violinists. Originally composed in the Late Renaissance period for men's voices, this polyphonic work will fast become a favorite. 10316423 String Orchestra ......... 52.00
e 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. There are no extensions in the cello part, and the few "high third" fingers in the violins and violas are always approached stepwise, from below. There is even a third violin part (viola treble clef) and a piano accompaniment part that could be played on "harpsichord" keyboard setting. Although specifically for younger ensembles, older groups will also sound great performing this tasteful, educationally sound version. 10092388 String Orchestra ......... 42.00
4 Can Can Basses—Jacques Offenbach/arr. Meyer. Give your hard-working basses the recognition they deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for everyone, but the tune (and the spotlight) belongs to the basses! How fast can they do the Can-Can? A terrific challenge for your entire orchestra! Very exciting! 10308055 String Orchestra ......... 42.00
VERY EASY
l Baroque Fanfare—Jean Mouret/arr. Rigg. A great festival piece, that while simple, retains an authentic Baroque sound! The melody moves between sections and all sections remain in first position using mainly three strings. Slurs, bow- lifts, double up-bow and contrasting dynamics provide wonderful technical development in a fabulous setting in the key of G. 10302746 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
l Clash of the Triads!—arr. Deborah Baker Monday. The "clash" of your favorite themes abound in this highly entertaining arrangement. Beethoven vs. Mozart
the favorite Can-Can. Everyone will love this classical combo of themes from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nactmusik and Offenbach's Can-Can! 10312808 String Orchestra ......... 42.00
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n Hallelujah Chorus—G. 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! 10066335 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
4 A Beethoven Lullaby—Brian Balmages. Beethoven'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." 10307082 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
l Rigaudon—Andre Campra/arr. Wagner. This familiar instrumental excerpt from Campra's opera, "Idomne," is a natural confidence builder for young players. Beginning with a simple ostinato in the low strings, the arrangement flows gracefully into the main theme. This theme occurs three times in the work each time exactly as the first, thereby saving rehearsal minutes and hastening the learning process. A perfect first ensemble piece! 10302989 String Orchestra ......... 40.00
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4 Finale from "Serenade for Strings"— P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. 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
4 Courtly Dance from "The Danserye"— Tielman Susato/arr. Lipton. Simple, yet artistic, this example of a renaissance social dance is ideally suited for advancing players. Repetitive melodies have simple rhythms, but are lively through the end. Students should enjoy the relative ease of developing such a graceful work. 10307153 String Orchestra ......... 45.00
4 Danza Final (from "Estancia")—Alberto Ginastera/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, Perc Required ........... 45.00
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