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SWORD DANCE
Trad./Phillips (E) • #30289
Accessible by even very
young full orchestras, every
section has the melody at
various times, and each variation is represented with a
different texture and accompaniment. Percussion adds
to the colorful scoring.
Medium Easy
MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM, A:
Nocturne
Mendelssohn/Meyer (ME) • #33179
This famous Nocturne will provide a chance
to develop a beautiful, legato playing
style. Winds are featured in several spots,
and the strings use legato hooked bowings
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(Trumpet Voluntary)
Clarke/Phillips (ME) • #30288
More commonly known as Trumpet Voluntary,
this very easy full orchestra arrangement, features a Violin 3/Treble Clef Viola part as well
as simplified wind instrumentation.
SAFARI ECHOES
Rich (ME) • #49115
Received Honorable Mention
at the 2010 TODA Composition Contest. Although meant
for full orchestra, it can be
done by strings alone. The
drums are crucial to its African flavor.
CHRISTMAS FINALE
/Eilers (M) • #39008
Combine all your choirs with full orchestra for
a unique closer! Includes: Joy to the World; It
Came Upon a Midnight Clear; Adeste Fidelis.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (Day of the Dead)
Osmon (M) • #49116
Written to honor the Mexican tradition of Dia
de los Muertos, this piece features two orchestras. Group one represents the aspect of
the ritual, while the second group is a marchlike folk song.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Nelson/Moss (M) • #09399
A new arrangement of the winter classic! A
fanfare-like brass opening gives way to the
clarinet melody. Second strain is a fuller instrumentation, bringing the strings to the front.
HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
PART 1, SELECTIONS FROM
/Story (M) • #47176
This arrangement of music from the seventh
movie in the Harry Potter series contains seven contrasting themes. Playable full or strings.
HELLO, GOODBYE: Songs of the Beatles in
Concert
/Ricketts (M) • #13312
This well-paced Beatles medley, performed with chorus
and full orchestra, includes:
Hello, Goodbye; Ticket to
Ride; Penny Lane; Can’t Buy
Me Love.
HOLD MY HAND
Kelly/Story (M) • #47177
This beautiful ballad featuring Michael Jackson and Akon was released in late 2010.
HOW SWEET THE SOUND
Trad./Bullock (M) • #30290
It is a simple melody and has great elegance.
A simple melody with great elegance.
IRVING BERLIN’S CHRISTMAS
Berlin/Brymer (M) • #39007
This setting for choir and full orchestra features of some of Berlin’s classics! Includes:
Happy Holiday; Snow; I’ve Got My Love To
Keep Me Warm; Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep; White Christmas.
ITALIAN FOLK FESTIVAL
Trad./Bullock (M) • #30292
This jublilant folk festival is an example of the
traits, joy, spirit, rich melody and tradition of
Italy. Playable by string or full orchestra.
LET’S GET LOUD
Estefan/Lopez (M) • #47174
Written in a Latin rock style, the driving
pulse, hot melody and syncopated, explosive
rhythms are non-stop.
MOON RIVER
Mancini/Moss (M) • #39018
Mancini’s timeless classic for full orchestra.
Flutes and trumpets share the melody much
of the time, with strings joining the melody on
the third strain.
SWINGIN’ HOLIDAY, A
Trad./Ford (M) • #30295
Three holiday favorites in easy-swing style.
Includes: We Three Kings; Silent Night; Jolly
Old St. Nicholas.
SYMPHONY NO. 5: Finale
Tschaikowsky/Meyer (M) • #33180
All of the colors and moods of the original are
retained in this exciting arrangement. SYMPHONY NO. 6: Shepherd’s Hymn
Beethoven/Leidig (M) • #33183
Dig into Beethoven with this lovely arrangement that’s perfect for working on musicality
and expression.
TALES OF VADOSAR
Meyer (M) • #33182
Four themes written by the Pasadena Youth
Symphony, were closen and then woven together in this high-spirited overture. Brief solos for trombone, trumpet and violin.
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Royal March of the Lions
Saint-Saens/Story (M) • #30293
This charming transcription of the opening
piece from Carnival of the Animals, has captured the grandeur of the king of the jungle.
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WHOLE LOT OF SYMPHONY THEMES, A
/Wagner (M) • #30291
In about four and one half
minutes, thrill your audiences
with twelve of the best-known
and revered melodies of all
time.
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ADVENTURES IN CINEMA
Williams/Bulla (MD) • #13253
Six of the most legendary adventure themes
from the silver screen! Each has a special
place in film history with memorable melodies
and dramatic orchestration.
APOLLO 13 SELECTIONS
Horner/Moss (MD) • #09394
This magnificent arrangement contains the solo trumpet theme, and other memorable moments from the film.
Includes:
Main Title; End
Credits; Re-Entry and Splashdown.
BURT BACHARACH MEDLEY
Bacharach/Ling (MD) • #13326
This medley from the award-winning American pianist and composer uses just four of
his popular tunes: Alfie; I Say a Little Prayer;
Walk On By; and Close To You.
CELTIC CONCERTO
Schwarz (MD) • #51071
This concerto with a Celtic flavor features a
penny-whistle as the solo instrument. Can also
be played with a flute, oboe or soprano saxophone soloist. Includes option keyboard part.
CHILDREN’S PIECES
Arnold/Bloodworth (MD) • #51069
A set of Eight Children´s Piano Pieces by Malcolm Arnold. Includes: Tired Bagpipes; Two Sad
Hands; Across the Plains; Strolling Tune; Dancing
Tune; Giants; Duke goes a-hunting; Buccaneer.
FASCINATING RHYTHM
Gershwin/Whitney (MD) • #13337
This arrangement of the Gershwin favorite is
a bit more like a concert overture than a “jazz chart.”
FLOWER OF SCOTLAND
Williamson/Allen (MD) • #51072
Now available for orchestra, this piece has
become widely accepted as a “National Anthem” for Scotland. One, two or even three
snare drums together may be used.
FROST FAIR
Short (MD) • #51070
Based upon a cold winter´s morning in medieval London when the citizens wake up to find
that the River Thames has frozen over.
GLEE PRIME TIME TUESDAY
/Lopez (MD) • #47175
As heard on a famous TV show, Glee! Includes: Any Way You Want It; Dream A Little
Dream Of Me; Don’t Stop Believin.
GOD BLESS US EVERYONE
Silvestri/Ricketts (MD) • #13310
Originally performed by Andrea Bocelli, this adapted edition for choir and full orchestra is an ideal concert finale
for school, community and
church performances.
HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
PART 1, SUITE
Desplat/Lopez (MD) • #47178
Remaining true to the soundtrack, this fabulous melody celebrates the next to last movie
in the Harry Potter journey!
I WAS GLAD
Parry (MD) • #51076
Originally written for chorus with organ accompaniment, this arrangement stays true to the
style of Parry. Optional organ part included.
JERUSALEM
Parry (MD) • #51067
Parry’s well known piece has
now been re-orchestrated by
Elgar for a larger ensemble.
This newly typeset edition
has not been previously published for sale.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, HIGHLIGHTS FROM
Anderson/Story (MD) • #47173
Shortened from the original
version by approximately
50%, this arrangement is
playable by string or full orchestra. Includes: Joy to the
World; Good King Wenceslas; Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing; Silent Night; Jingle
Bells; O Come, All Ye Faithful.
MINA
Elgar (MD) • #13331
Immortalising his pet dog, this was Elgar´s
last piece of light music. Originally written in
1932 for piano, this version for small orchestra dates from 1933 - 1934.
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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET OVERTURE
Broughton/Vinson (MD) • #13305
Main theme from “Miracle on 34th Street”
provides an exciting opening for a Christmas
concert, pageant, or any December service.
MOONLIGHT
Beethoven/Lawson (MD) • #51066
This famous piano piece now can now be
played by concert orchestra alone or with
choir (soprano, mezzo-soprano or tenor soloist). Multiple choir options available (SATB,
SSA, TTBB); one copy of each in set.
OLD IRONSIDES, CHAMPION OF THE SEAS
Woolstenhulme (MD) • #38104
A musical portrait of the historical Navy warship the USS Constitution, nicknamed “Old
Ironsides.” Includes: The Ship; Thoughts of
Home; The Battle; Victory.
OPERATIC COCKTAIL NO. 1
/Ling (MD) • #51074
Includes: Song of India; Humming Chorus;
Polovetsian Dances; and music from Manon
Lescaut.
OPERATIC COCKTAIL NO. 2
/Ling (MD) • #51075
Includes:Flower Duet (Lakme); and excerpts from
Force of Destiny (Verdi), La
Boheme, and Smetana´s
Bartered Bride.
POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE NO. 1
Elgar/Curry (MD) • #40042
Though everyone knows the famous trio, the
rest of this march is less well known. This
arrangement has been simplified for intermediate full orchestra without losing any of the
original’s character.
RULE BRITANNIA
Arne/Wicken (MD) • #51073
A new arrangement of this famous work features different sections of the orchestra in
each verse. Includes an optional Violin 3 part.
SALUTE TO OL’ BLUE EYES
/Moss (MD) • #09501
Includes: I’ve Got You Under My Skin; Strangers in the Night; That’s Life; The Lady is a Tramp.
SAMSON ET DALILA: Danse Bacchanale
Saint-Saens/Dackow (MD) • #40045
Samson et Dalila is one of the 19th Century’s
opera blockbusters. Some shifting is required
in the first violin, cello/bass parts and the cello
parts involve moving quickly between forward
and backwards extensions, due to the minor
key. The viola part involves optional shifting
for the beautiful theme of the slow section.
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SEA HAWK: Suite For Orchestra
Korngold/Brubaker (MD) • #13336
Written in 1940, this movie music plays more
like a symphony than a soundtrack. Several
of the majestic movie themes are featured in
this classic arrangement.
SYMPHONY NO. 5 OP. 42: Toccata
Widor (MD) • #51065
Widor´s best-known single piece for the organ
is the final movement, Toccata, from his Symphony for Organ No. 5, which is often played
as a recessional at wedding ceremonies.
THREE CHINESE PICTURES
Short (MD) • #51068
Originally written for recorder consort these
three pieces have now been arranged for full
orchestra. Includes: From the Wall of ShouHsiang; The Red Hills; Flowers and Moonlight
on the Spring River.
TWENTY FOUR CHRISTMAS CAROLS, 1
/Good (MD) • #13332
TWENTY FOUR CHRISTMAS CAROLS, 2
/Good (MD) • #13333
TWENTY FOUR CHRISTMAS CAROLS, 3
/Good (MD) • #13334
Orchestral arrangements to accompany 24
standard carols divided alphabetically by title
into three sets. For each carol there is an introduction, several different verses, and one
or two versions of the chorus.
WILD BLUE YONDER
McBrien (MD) • #33181
This work celebrates flight through sweeping
themes and decorative accompaniments.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT
Brower/Brubaker (MD) • #13338
Perfect video game music for your pops concert. Includes: Wrath of the Lich King; Lament of the Highborne; Lion’s Pride.
Difficult
ASTURIAS
Albeniz/Lopez (D) • #30294
Enjoy the intensity and intricate harmonies of
this piece, in a shorter version that captures
the spirit and feel of the original piano work.
FLIGHT, THE
Ludwin (D) • #49106
This bright, energetic work refers to the image
of a bird taking wing, and in the final seconds
of the work flying off in to the distance. The
basses, cello and violas have jazzy syncopated pizzicato figures and col legno battuto
is also used to help bounce the piece along.
GROWING ORBITS
Ludwin (D) • #49105
This work has several key motifs that are
repeated and developed before reaching a
slower Adagio. The ending section changes
meter to 6/8, which allows for a rich interplay
of three against two polyrhythm’s.
SALUTE TO RICHARD RODGERS
Rodgers/Ricketts (D) • #12394
Includes: Song of the High
Seas; Oklahoma; The Sound
of Music; Bewitched; The
Carousel Waltz; Climb Ev’ry
Mountain.
WASSAIL DANCES
Lane (D) • #13309
These three dances are
based on the traditional wassail songs of Somerset, Yorkshire and Gloucester.
Not Yet Graded
GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN
Trad./Adams • #55003
This well-crafted orchestral
statement highlights the full
timbre of the orchestra and
is the perfect accent to any
Christmas service.
NOEL (FANTASY OF CAROLS)
Bailey • #13324
A fantasia using the tunes of Ding Dong Merrily on High, Past Three o´clock, In Dulci Jubilo
and the Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night....).
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AFTERSHOCK
Clark (E) • #34733
A bit more difficult than its predecessor,
Shockwave, this piece maintains the bold, exciting, and aggressive qualities that made the
first such a sparkler.
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ALPHA AND OMEGA
Mutanbira/Fanning (E) • #70620
This simple arrangement of a beautiful South
African hymn maintains all of the rich chordal sonorities and tonalities associated with
South African music.
AMERICAN ROUNDS (Sound Innovations)
/Phillips (E) • #35798
These two tunes traditionally played as
rounds are perfect for teaching basic tone
and beginning slurs. All sections have interesting parts in D Major while using only quarter and half notes.
ANTIQUITAS
Calhoun (E) • #34731
Imagine medieval times with
this dance-like work that incorporates modal qualitites.
Contrasting marcato/legato
maximizes musicality.
CHRISTMASTIDE-REJOICE!
/Monday (E) • #38891
Perfect for the holidays, this work features
strains of Handel’s, Hallelujah Chorus, and
Sing We Now of Christmas. Optional chimes
and tambourine included.
DOG DREAMS
Lipton (E) • #64730
This original is based on the wandering
thoughts of “man’s best friend.” Focus entirely on the left hand with this all-pizzicato work
in D major.
DRAGON DANCES
Story (E) • #30578
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with
this original tune ready for cross-curricular study.
FIDDLE-MONIC HOEDOWN
Fanning (E) • #70563
This hoedown sounds difficult but is playable
by young orchestra. Opens with a standard
hoedown introduction, followed by a melody
shared by all sections.
FIRST CONCERT SUITE FOR STRINGS
Day (E) • #68578
The perfect teaching piece with three movements that get progressivly harder. Includes:
Pizzicato Party (pizzicato, open strings and
1st fingers); Noah’s Arco (easy rhythms, lift
signs and arco); Suite Sweet Slurs (two note
slurs and 4th finger in upper strings).
FRENCH FOLK SONG, A (Sound Innovations)
Trad./Phillips (E) • #35800
Fabulous, tuneful piece in the key of G Major, this piece provides the chance to learn or
practice low 2.
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FUNNY FIDDLIN’
Nunez (E) • #09472
This wonderful teaching piece gives students
a fun introduction to country fiddling style, as
well as to cut time.
GINGERSNAPS
Kazik (E) • #69645
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This ideal teaching piece for
young students features dynamics, pizzicato and quarter
notes in a confidence-building
ensemble style.
I’M A “PICK’N” & A “BOW’N”
Rodgers (E) • #69645
As the title implies, this lively piece in D Major
has an entertaining mixture of pizzicato and
arco. Well suited for first year orchestra, also
included are optional challenging parts for the
more advanced violin/viola player.
ITTY BITTY DITTY, AN
Rodgers (E) • #63547
A great first “out of the method book” selection, this work features each section of the
orchestra, with special attention to the lower
strings. In D major with quarter, half and
eighth note patterns.
JUBILEE
Fanning (E) • #70606
Composed in the fashion of a Negro Spiritual,
this uplifting melody in D major contains a call
and response section featuring solo and/or
tutti viola and cello.
KENSINGTON SQUARE
Amass (E) • #70604
A light and playful composition well designed
for younger strings. Includes optional percussion parts.
LEAP FROG
Amass (E) • #70601
Entirely in D Major and first position, this piece
reinforces basic playing skills with alternating
pizzicato and arco playing in all parts.
NOBLE FANFARE
Amass (E) • #70603
An ideal opener this piece utilizes easily accessible rhythmic patterns in a stately, majestic setting.
OLYMPIC FANFARE (Essential Elements)
Lavender (E) • #39622
Based on the famous “Bugler’s Dream,” heard
at the Olympic games.
ONWARD MARCH
Amass (E) • #70602
Well-designed and edited for younger players, this selection focuses attention on steady
beat, balance and blend of your ensemble.
PRESENTING THE STRINGS
Compello (E) • #34732
This unique waltz is a great
way to introduce sections of
the orchestra to the audience
with a piece designed for beginning players. Optional narration text is included.
TYRO TANGO
Edlund (E) • #70625
This entertaining piece designed for “tyro”
(inexperienced) string players includes dotted rhythms, major and minor finger patterns,
string crossings and fingering combinations.
Optional percussion parts included.
VARIATIONS ON A FRENCH FOLK SONG
/Fanning (E) • #70607
Implementing diverse styles, this arrangement offers every instrument the melody.
The key stays the same throughout, however
modal changes add interest to each variation.
Medium Easy
RELICS OF THE PAST
O’Loughlin (E) • #34734
This serious-sounding piece hearkens back
to the past with its mysterious minor mode.
RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE
Bates/Hellem (E) • #38889
Originally written after the American Revolutionary War, this piece was composed as a
tribute to George Washington.
SAMBA LA BAMBA
Owen (E) • #64729
This Latin-flavored piece uses only six notes
and is a great tool for teaching basic rhythms
in an ensemble setting. Optional percussion
and piano parts included.
SCOTTISH AIR YE BANKS & BRAES
Trad./Bullock (E) • #30577
Beautifully set for beginners, this traditional
air is perfect for a formal concert or can be
transformed into an easy fiddling piece.
SHEPHERD’S CAROL, A
/Moss (E) • #69532
This version of the gentle carol has been skillfully and creativly arranged for strings.
SIMPLE SQUARE DANCE
Straub (E) • #31511
Easy double stops, a pickin’
and grinnin’ country tune,
all with a fun country fiddlin’
style.
SUITE ESPANOLA: La Cavaleria de Napoles
Sanz/Monday (E) • #64732
Originally from Gaspar Sanz’s Suite Española, this piece teaches low 2 fingerings (violin)
and is based on several variations on a continuous bass line.
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AFRICAN ADVENTURE
Sheldon (ME) • #35802
The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a tuneful and rhythmic offering for your next concert. Correlates
to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2.
AIRSHIPS, THE
Sweet (ME) • #34745
Float like the aircraft the piece is named for;
allows your group to demonstrate their musical sensitivity and expression.
BACH FEST, A
Bach/Phillips (ME) • #35799
This very easy set of Bach’s lovely melodies
in D Major includes a variety of meters but no
hi 3’s or forward extensions. Includes: March;
Minuet I; Minuet II; Musette.
BILLY TELL OVERTURE, THE
Rossini/Meyer (ME) • #35840
A bluegrass “fiddle” version of Rossini’s famous overture! The violin section is featured
in this virtuosic rendition, loaded with string
crossings and “doubled” notes. Alternate violin part for violinists not yet ready to solo.
BOLERO DE STRINGS FOR STRING
ORCHESTRA & LATIN PERCUSSION
Sharp (ME) • #55613
Bass/percussion sections play
the classic bolero groove,
while the rest of the orchestra
takes turns playing the melody
in D major. 3rd violin part included.
BONANZA
Livingston/Longfield (ME) • #69646
One of the all-time favorites
TV themes is arranged for
string orchestra in this new
version that is perfect for developing string players.
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BORN FREE
Barry/Chase (ME) • #69661
This theme from the classic film is perfectly written for
young string orchestras, and
tells a contemporary story.
C-JAM BLUES
Ellington/Longfield (ME) • #69647
Using only a few notes with an easy melody,
this is a great chance to introduce your young
players to the world of jazz and improvisation.
CODE, THE
Silva (ME) • #34748
Full of mystery and lyrical overtones.
COMING HOME
Hopkins (ME) • #30585
BRITISH MASTERS SUITE
Holst/Moss (ME) • #39873
An excellent arrangement accessable to
young players of three great british selections:
Marching Song (Holst); Nimrod (Elgar); Sine
Nomine (Vaughan Williams).
BUBBLING BROOK
Siennicki (ME) • #35841
This romantic style original is great for working on dynamics and running passages.
BURST!
Balmages (ME) • #64724
This aggressive work combines bold and
powerful lines with moments of delicacy and
lyricism. Violin players are introduced to the
G string and have limited divisi.
CELTIC WOMAN: The Blessing
Graham/Longfield (ME) • #69652
This simple song from Celtic Woman translates wonderfully for strings and features
opportunities to teach expressive playing, rubato, and musical nuance.
CHANGING OF THE GUARDS
Day (ME) • #68579
This D Major piece is inspired by the changing
of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Reinforce
chordal harmonies, dotted quarter rhythms, lift
signs, high 3rd fingers and intonation.
CHOSEN KALLAH MAZEL TOV
Trad./Baker (ME) • #35839
This arrangement of the popular celebratory
piece is full of rhythmic interest providing
great training in offbeats and syncopation. CHRISTMAS...IN ABOUT THREE MINUTES
FOR STRING ORCHESTRA
/Weston (ME) • #55614
Snippets of traditional and
secular tunes make quick appearances in this three minute holiday arrangement.
This work provides opportunites for teaching slurs, bow
distribution, bowing variation, 4th finger on violin/viola,
hemiola, dynamic contrasts,
ritardando, and legato style.
All parts are in first position;
some shifting for basses.
COUNTRY HOE DOWN
Newbold (ME) • #64740
This knee slappin’ original has open stringed
double stops, integration of melody in all voices and some interactive rhythms based on
clapping and stomping.
COURT PROMENADE
Owens (ME) • #64727
Conjure 17th century France with stately
melodies and a full dynamic spectrum where
all sections have melodic material. Optional
percussion parts included.
C-SERPENTS (String Explorer)
Dabczynski (ME) • #35805
Written for young violists, cellists, and bassists, explore the depths of the lower strings
with simple modes that are mixed with contemporary-sounding rhythms and harmonies.
CURTAIN UP!
Balmages/Newbold (ME) • #64749
This collection of four pieces contains a variety of styles including Renaissance, novelty,
programmatic, and folk.
DANCE OF THE HARLEQUINS
Clark (ME) • #34751
This lively work uses the harmonic progression of the famous Pachelbel Canon as its
foundation while depicting the
many moods of a Harlequin
clown.
DANZA AFRICANA (Orchestra Expressions)
Lopez (ME) • #30593
Experience the feel of traditional African
dance with this piece written specifically with
young players in mind. Includes a playable
drum part including detailed instructions.
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DARK VISIONS
Mixon (ME) • #34738
An intriguing original with
well-placed dissonance. This
piece also incorporates the element of aleatoric, or “chance”
music, making this work interesting and unpredictable.
DEFIANCE
Howard/Longfield (ME) • #69613
Featuring the exquisite violin
solos, this Oscar-nominated
score is packed with sensitivity and musical drama.
FANDANGO!
McCashin (ME) • #64731
Experience the Spanish styles of the late 19th
century in this clever original with warm legato sounds and clean staccato bow strokes.
FANFARE FOR A CELEBRATION
Longfield (ME) • #69636
This fanfare-like overture includes a bold, rhythmic style
with well-marked, sensible
articulation and dynamics.
FANTASY ON OH, CHANUKAH
Trad./Bernofsky (ME) • #64733
This lovely setting of the traditional favorite
takes motives from the melody and spins
them into a fugue.
FASCINATION (Valse Tzigane)
Marchetti/Longfield (ME) • #69665
This traditional waltz from the turn of the century continues to be a popular melody and
has been heard in countless film, TV shows,
and recordings.
FESTIVE FIDDLES
Moss (ME) • #39953
This toe-tapping tune features the violin section for your holiday programming. The parts
lay well for all players and little rehearsal
should be needed.
FIDDLE-ME-OO-RE-I-RE-A
/Croft (ME) • #34742
An infectious fiddling piece in the Celtic style.
FIDDLIN’ CHRISTMAS, A (String Explorer)
Trad./Phillips (ME) • #35803
Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells shine in
this fun, foot-stompin’ piece.
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/Dabczynski (ME) • #31519
This old American hoedown
favorite for younger players
includes optional rhythm parts
for autoharp, guitar, or banjo.
FOUR ASIAN FOLK SONGS FOR
STRING ORCHESTRA
/Caputo (ME) • #55615
The traditional music of China,
Japan, Korea, and Vietnam
is represented in this medley
that imitates traditional Asian
instruments. All parts remain
in 1st position.
FRONTIER PHANTOMS
Monday (ME) • #64742
This piece begins with the sounds of distant
drumming, with themes that represent the
“frontiersmen” and the warriors before battling
over shifting tonalities and rising intensity.
FUM, FUM, FUM
Trad./Story (ME) • #30587
The title of this Spanish carol
comes from the sound of
strumming a stringed instrument. Includes optional piano
and percussion parts. GATES OF DESTINY, THE
Fagan (ME) • #35814
Unison sections, contrary motion, and a
strong rhythmic drive combine to make this
exciting piece a sure winner.
GERMAN MASS: Sanctus
Schubert/Curnow (ME) • #69642
From Schubert’s familiar German Mass, this
song has been adapted for beginner string
players in a solid ensemble setting.
GOING, GOING GONE (Orchestra Expressions)
/Dackow (ME) • #30594
Brisk tempo, humorous folk song arrangement has counterpoint that makes it great fun
to toss the theme around the sections!
GUEST SOLOIST (String Explorer)
Meyer (ME) • #35807
This interactive piece spotlights a volunteer playing a two-string violin (or any instrument). Requires no rehearsal ahead of time with the soloist! HERO’S TALE FOR STRING ORCHESTRA
Reznicow (ME) • #55611
Concentrate on intonation
and tone in this piece with
simple rhythms in G major.
Lyric e minor section offers
opportunities for viola, cello,
and bass solos. Includes opt
3rd violin.
HORN CONCERTO NO. 3, K. 447:
Romanza
Mozart/Keiser (ME) • #69641
This famous theme from Mozart’s horn concerto has been adapted for strings with this
beautifully rendered orchestration.
INSPIRATION
Rodgers (ME) • #63549
Inspired by the stoic and courageous manner
of a friend with lung cancer. Expressively and
at a slow adagio tempo, written in A-B-A form,
the A Theme is a very simple beautiful melody. Also included is the opening of Hatikvah
(Hope) into the B theme in e minor.
IRISH FAIRE
Newbold (ME) • #64739
Set in 6/8 time, practice bow distribution,
hooked bowing, pizzicato and dynamics in
this piece that will transport you back to a
time of ancient dances and celebrations in
Ireland.
IRON CLAD
O’Loughlin (ME) • #34740
In 3/4 time, this beginning
level piece is propelled by its
intense rhythmic feel.
IT’S ABOUT TIME!
Gruselle (ME) • #35818
Inspired by the clock tower chime tones of
Westminster Abbey in London, this piece includes a steady beat and contrasting articulations and styles: legato, detaché, staccato,
accents and pizzicato.
IT’S HOLIDAY TIME (Sound Innovations)
/O’Reilly (ME) • #35801
Sparkling medley of holiday favorites! Includes: Up on the Housetop; Dreydl, Dreydl;
Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls.
JAPANESE CHRISTMAS, A
Trad./Yamada (ME) • #34741
A sample of the more traditional Christmas
carols would sound like if they were infused
with folk music from Japan. Includes: Holly
and the Ivy; Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella.
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LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES
Kenner/Longfield (ME) • #69671
Arrangement of the classic song with the famous hook and lyrics that name 16 different
dances in a new version for strings.
LINUS AND LUCY
Guraldi/Longfield (ME) • #69670
This popular tune from the
“Peanuts” television specials
now available in a playable
new version for young strings.
LUMINESCENCE
Silva (ME) • #34739
This sharp piece grabs you right from the start
with a confident opening followed by wonderfully lyrical melodies.
M TO THE THIRD POWER
Nunez (ME) • #42516
This impressive teaching piece features a
mixture of the melodic and harmonic minor
forms, changing rhythms, and a shifting of accents brought about by changing meters.
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE
Handel/Gruselle (ME) • #64726
This arrangement uses melodies from Joy to
the World and Ode to Joy before combining
the two in the final section of the piece.
MAMA DON’T ‘LOW (Mama Don’t Allow)
Trad./Gruselle (ME) • #64725
This traditional folk tune begins softly, then
progresses with confidence and energy.
MANSIONS OF THE LORD, THE
Wallace/Kazik (ME) • #69657
This powerful anthem was heard in the film
We Were Soldiers, and was part of the worldwide broadcast of President Reagan’s funeral. Can be performed with chorus.
MARCH OF THE SHADOWS
Balmages (ME) • #64741
This inventive piece paints a picture of shadows marching in unison through hallways and
dark corners. Designed to introduce students
to Eb and Bb in a simple setting.
MARCH DE NOCES (Wedding March)
Glazounow/Lipton (ME) • #35822
Though originally written for full orchestra,
with a majestic processional opening and
beautiful slower middle section, this arrangement works well for strings.
MEADOWBROOK MELODY
Bailey (ME) • #70600
This easy piece, written and used for Texas
UIL sightreading includes rhythmic and dynamic changes as well as melody for all instruments.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHA, CHA, CHA
/Monday (ME) • #35838
As the title suggests this fun piece adds a
Latin flavor to a holiday favorite. The middle
section even recalls the folk tune “La Bamba”. OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL
Jackson/Moore (ME) • #69668
This arrangement of the rock and roll classic
has a bluesy melody and driving rock groove.
ONE WINTER NIGHT
/Moss (ME) • #69649
This gentle setting (based on melodic sections of Silent Night) is scored for younger
players.
MOON BASS
Parrish (ME) • #35813
Your string bass section will swing in this
easy-to-play blues piece! All parts in first
position, while the bass shifts briefly to third.
Learn to play swing style while practicing accidentals and contrasting between staccato/
legato.
ORFEO ED EURIDICE: Aria
Gluck/Hellem (ME) • #35817
The melody of this famous aria is very simple, yet expressive. Accompanied by an
easy version of an Alberti bass or eighth note
accompaniment figure.
NIGHT RIDE
Monday (ME) • #34746
OVER THE RIVER
Trad./Moss (ME) • #69531
This holiday tune has been transformed by
placing it in duple meter style (not 6/8), making it more playable by younger players.
Monday’s piece exemplifies
her serious, intriguing and
deep style that orchestras
have grown to love.
NOBLE PROCESSION, A
Fanning (ME) • #70608
Written in the key of e minor, the dark sonority
sets a backdrop to the regal, pompous melody. Each section plays melody or countermelody with bass accompaniment.
NOBLES OF THE SWORD
Kazik (ME) • #69653
Stately march tempo that features a minor
and C major, written in tutti style with opportunities to teach common rhythms (including
dotted quarter/eighth note).
NOTABLE NEIGHBORS
Johnson (ME) • #30581
Perfect piece for young string
players once they have
learned “low 2” finger patterns. Written in a minor,
this mystical piece reinforces
the half-step relationship between E-F on the D string and
B-C on the A string.
OLD AMERICAN SONGS
Copland/Moss (ME) • #31558
From Copland’s well-known
collection for voice, this suite
presents four movements for
string orchestra. Includes: All
the Pretty Little Horses; Ching-a-Ring Chaw; The Golden
Willow Tree; and Simple Gifts.
POPCORN PRELUDE
Hannickel (ME) • #69634
This piece can be learned
quickly and easily. Add a bit
of simple “stand up, sit down”
staging and voilà--it’s popcorn!
PRAELUDIUM
Bach/Drake (ME) • #56549
The opening movement to the d minor fugue
for organ by J.S. Bach was used twice, the
second time in his g minor Sonata for Solo
Violin. This arrangement of the prelude uses
the g minor version.
PRAIRIE WALTZ
Turner (ME) • #34749
This medium tempo piece
with a tenderly Americana
feel, is right out of the old
west.
PRELUDE & GAVOTTE
Corelli/Gazda (ME) • #34743
Taken from one of Corelli’s concertos for
string orchestra. The simple prelude encourages beautiful legato playing, and the gavotte is lively and impish.
PRELUDE TO AN OLD TALE
Nishimura (ME) • #34752
A musically challenging work.
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SKIP TO MY LOU
/Stephan (ME) • #38890
This well-known folk song includes parts for
all sections while improving listening and ensemble playing skills.
PRELUDIO & ALLEGRO
Corelli/Sieger (ME) • #35819
The Preludio in C major is accompanied by
a bass line; an excellent introduction to Baroque continuo. Following the Allegro, the
first theme returns, with all parts in 1st position.
RED BALLOON, THE
Curnow (ME) • #69650
In a moderate tempo, this piece is perfect for
introducing common rhythms in 3/4 meter.
REMINISCENCE
Calhoun (ME) • #34744
A perfect piece for younger students to refine
their ensemble playing skills.
RICKSHAW
Yamada (ME) • #34750
A musical depiction of a day in the life of a
Japanese scrappy rickshaw operator.
ROAD TO THE ROCK HOLE
Sweet (ME) • #34737
Take a musical journey down an old country
road with this Americana piece that includes
open harmonies and soaring melodies.
ROCK RIFFS
Newbold (ME) • #64728
This easy piece that has a syncopated
grooves, infectious melody and optional drum
set. First violins are introduced to low 2’s.
ROCKET OUT!
Gruselle (ME) • #64736
This rock piece based on a 12-bar blues form
has an energetic melody in the upper strings
before the lower strings take over in a chorus.
Optional percussion included.
SCHERZO PASTICHE
Christopher (ME) • #69669
This ideal teaching piece includes scaler melodies, diatonic harmony, pizzicato sections.
SCOTTISH FIDDLE MEDLEY
Trad./Phillips (ME) • #35832
Perfect for young players or as a quick playdown finale for older players, all sections play
the melodies of The Waves of Tory and The
Stronsay Wedding providing interest and a
chance to work on dynamics.
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SCOTTISH TUNES FOR BEGINNING
STRING ORCHESTRA
Gow/Bratt (ME) • #69664
Arranged for advanced beginning or intermediate strings,
these two slow tunes in the
key of G are somber, yet
neither is in a minor key. Includes: Tonight My Sleep Will
Be Restless; Lamentation for
James Moray of Abercarney.
SLEIGH RIDE (From Three German Dances)
Mozart/Wagner (ME) • #30500
This holiday favorite is now available for less
experienced strings. Based on the coda, solidly voiced chords and logical voice leading
help produce a confident performance.
STAR WITH ROYAL BEAUTY BRIGHT
Trad./Bullock (ME) • #30500
Lovely and very playable
piece based upon We Three
Kings.
SUNDANCE
Strommen (ME) • #34747
Opening with a gospel style tune that launches into a barn dance hoedow, this is feelgood enthusiastic piece!
TANGO MODERNO
Pegram (ME) • #67551
This zesty work for strings and piano includes
sultry melodic lines and driving, syncopated
rhythms.
THUNDER DANCE
Rich (ME) • #38901
This piece depicting a thunderstorm is written
for string orchestra, guitar, and suspended
cymbal. The guitar can be played by a soloist or a guitar ensemble.
‘TIS THE SEASON
Trad./Gazda (ME) • #34735
This lovely arrangement of the melodies from
Good King Wenceslas and Deck the Halls is
perfect for holiday concerts.
TRAIN TO GLORY: Three Spirituals for
String Orchestra
/Milford (ME) • #55620
Everyone has melodic material with these three traditional spirituals about trains
in G major. Cellists will venture into 2nd position; upper
strings stay in 1st.
T-REX: A Tone Poem for Strings
Compello (ME) • #34736
Paint a dramatic picture of the ominous sound
of an oncoming storm rumbling through a prehistoric forest, punctuated by the lumbering
footsteps of the T-Rex, shaking the ground as
it advances on its prey.
TRIANGLE CONCERTO
Hannickel (ME) • #69635
Staged with a “featured” player, this piece unfolds with numerous “missed” opportunities
for the triangle soloist, and culminates with a
big finish – concerto style.
TWILIGHT: Jacob’s Theme (from Eclipse)
Shore/Longfield (ME) • #69619
The haunting main theme from the third installment of the megahit Twilight saga.
VIVALDI MANDOLIN CONCERTO (1st Mvt.)
Vivaldi/Caponegro (ME) • #37717
This arrangement will make
young groups sound sophisticated. Opt. piano and 3rd
Vln.
WEST SIDE STORY: Somewhere
Bernstein/Moss (ME) • #39939
One of Bernstein’s most memorable melodies
is now in a version for developing strings.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: Lion’s Pride
Hayes/Lopez (ME) • #47749
Students will relate to this musical piece with
catchy melodies and repetitive rhythms.
YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU
WANT
This popular classic from the
late-60s was recently performed by the cast of Glee.
The melody shifts from instrument to instrument, with the
optional piano and drumset
parts.
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ACADEMIC FESTIVAL OVERTURE
Brahms/Phillips (M) • #70605
This arrangement of the popular standard
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Elfman/Kazik (M) • #69618
This well-paced medley features the recurring melody
“Alice’s Theme” along with
other important themes from
the recent re-make of this
classic film.
AMERICAN FOLK SONGS FOR STRING
ORCHESTRA
Trad./Carlson (M) • #69663
Red-Haired Boy is a traditional Irish reel with
syncopated accompaniment patterns and
variations. Deer in the Headlights is a hoe
down with a funky ostinato melody.
AMERICAN HEARTLAND
/Moore (M) • #39835
This patriotic selection includes two traditional
favorites. America, the Beautiful and America
are combined with This Land Is Your Land.
ARIOSO (Canzona)
Giovanni (M) • #70621
This work in the key of D emphasizes long,
flowing lines and pleasant harmonies.
AULD LANG SYNE (Mannheim Steamroller)
Trad./Davis (M) • #69617
This orchestration of the traditional Scottish
favorite includes a beautifully elongated melody, a violin solo, and a dramatic ending.
BAROQUE FANFARE
Buxtehude/Sieving (M) • #38894
This energetic piece in D major includes a
wonderful sampling of Baroque literature.
BATTLESCARS
Rich (M) • #59577
A forceful, motive-driven piece in e minor.
BAYOU SELF
Morris (M) • #64748
This original is based on fiddle-style melodies
with snippets of folk songs and classical pieces.
BEACH BOYS
/Moss (M) • #39853
This fun new medley involves key changes,
tempo transitions and poptune rhythms. Includes: I Get Around; In My Room; Good Vibrations; Barbara Ann.
BLUE FIDDLE ON THE FRINGE
Liebermann (M) • #35831
In C, this piece with the blues offers melodic
parts in first position. Perfect for practicing
dotted quarter notes, syncopation, dynamics
and written solos. Drum part included.
BOCCHERINI MINUET (3rd Mvt.)
Boccherini/Longfield (M) • #69639
One of Boccherini’s most famous pieces, this
minuet ideally scored for strings comes from
the third movement of his Quintet in E Major.
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BORN TO BE SOMEBODY
Warren/Roszell (M) • #47761
All sections get great parts in this arrangement of Justin Bieber’s popular tune.
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’
Phillips/Moore (M) • #69673
This classic by the Mamas and the Papas
is available in this new edition with melodic
hooks and distinctive harmonic progression.
CAROL CELEBRATION
McCashin (M) • #40720
Celebrate the holidays with this work. Includes: Coventry Carol; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; See Amid the Winter’s Snow;
and Jingle Bells.
CARPATHIA
Owens (M) • #64738
This powerful work depicts the frantic voyage
of the RMS Carpathia, the first ship to arrive
on the scene after receiving a distress call
from the Titanic. Stomping and hissing depicts the vibrations of the ship’s hull and the
hissing boiler. Includes optional percussion.
CELEBRATION (Mannheim Steamroller)
/Davis (M) • #69616
This leadoff tune from the new Mannheim
Steamroller CD includes a beginning fanfare and a driving groove. Combines original
themes with quotes from Deck the Halls, Hallelujah Chorus and Joy to the World.
CELLO RONDO, A
Fanning (M) • #70609
This selection features the celli, however all
sections have important roles with playful interchanges and overlapping melodies in the
keys of D, F and G.
CENTERFOLD
Justman/Longfield (M) • #69666
This arrangement of the rock classic has easy
riffs in a steady rock groove for strings.
CHRISTMAS DREIDEL, THE
England (M) • #35825
Celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah in the
same piece. Two traditional seasonal songs
Christmas is Coming, The Goose is Getting
Fat and The Dreidel Song are combined.
CHRISTMAS LULLABY
Brahms/Dabczynski (M) • #31542
Based on a 15th century
carol, Christmas Lullaby has
a gentle, lilting rhythmic feel
with a sense of one beat per
bar.
CHRISTMAS MEDLEY, A
Trad./O’Neill (M) • #45593
A medley of three popular Christmas Carols:
Shepherds Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep;
We Three Kings; Bring a Torch, Jeanette IsaCLAP YOUR HANDS, EVERYBODY
Cerulli (M) • #30580
This interactive piece has a blues feel with a
lesson on dynamics, the blues or the different
sounds of the strings: pizzicato, arco and tremolo. CLOCKS (Coldplay)
Berryman/Longfield (M) • #69632
Coldplay’s mega-hit has great appeal to student players with its infectious riffs and energetic drive. This arrangement captures the
groove perfectly for string ensemble.
COFFEE
Bock (M) • #35826
Designed to make you recall nostalgic moments over the kitchen table, this humorous
little cha-cha recalls the happy sounds of
the percolator. Replicate squeaks, blurbles,
slurps and wheezes with latin flare!
CONCERTO IN G (Two Mandolin Concerto)
Vivaldi/LaJoie (M) • #35837
This arrangement provides flexibility to feature all the violins or two soloists. A third violin
part is included to be used by the section.
CORONATION
Bock (M) • #35827
This march serves perfectly as a graduation
processional march, a concert gala, or a tribute for a noble occasion. DANZA IN G
Vivaldi/Frackenpohl (M) • #69654
An energetic movement with
well-marked dynamic changes, interesting parts for all
players, simple ornamentation, and contrasting triplet
figures within a duple rhythmic setting.
DECK THE HALLS
Trad./Daughtrey (M) • #67552
This brisk arrangement of the holiday favorite
Deck the Halls has hints of Ragtime.
DEJA VU
Nunez (M) • #42503
This expressive piece provides an opportunity to add a quality work to your library.
DICKEN CHRISTMAS CAROL SUITE, A
Dabczynski (M) • #35806
This suite is a setting of many old English
Christmas carols in six movements – can be
played as an entire suite or as separate pieces. Opt. narration and percussion included.
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DIONNE REEL & MOUTH OF THE TOBIQUE
Trad./Neumann (M) • #30601
These two tunes represent the very best of
the fiddling tradition! Each instrument plays
predominantly in first position yet each will enjoy challenging bowing patterns and tempo.
DONEGAL FIDDLES
Trad./McCarrick (M) • #30589
These two reels, The Boys of
Malin and The Gravel Walks,
are played often in Ireland. All
the players get great parts;
basses imitate the Irish hand
drum, features for cello and
viola; violins play in unison or
octaves.
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ (From Glee)
Cain/Moore (M) • #69621
This 1981 power rocker has
enjoyed renewed popularity
with the TV series Glee.
1812 - A FIDDLER’S OVERTURE
Dabczynski (M) • #35834
Original overture based upon the beloved folk
melodies and fiddle tunes from the The War of
1812 with a contemporary twist of bluegrass,
country and latin flavors. Includes: The 8th
of January; The Constitution Hornpipe; The
Constitution and Guerriere.
FAB FOUR, THE
Lennon/Moore (M) • #69626
Medley of Beatles hits. Includes Eight Days
a Week, Yesterday and Can’t Buy Me Love.
FIRELIGHT, CANDLELIGHT
Sieving (M) • #35815
This piece will remind audiences of other non-traditional
seasonal pieces in the style
of American standard songs
with their evocations of sleigh
rides, apple cider and cozy
hearths. FOGLAND BEACH BLUES
Berberick (M) • #40618
This string orchestra tune evokes a foggy, fall
morning at Fogland Beach on the Sakonnet
River in Rhode Island.
FOLK TUNE & FIDDLE DANCE
Fletcher (M) • #08435
This suite is a classic for string groups, bringing the best of folk-style tunes that exemplifies
the writing style of English masters.
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GOLDBERG VARIATIONS: Aria
Bach/Lipton (M) • #35821
Written in 3/4 instead of the
original 6/8 and with easy
written out ornaments, this
keyboard selection is now
available for strings.
I’LL STAND BY YOU
Steinberger/Cerulli (M) • #47754
Recorded many times by top
artists, this syncopated pop
ballad will delight students and
give your bass players the responsibility to keep a steady
tempo!
INCREDIBLES, THE
Giacchino/Moss (M) • #69564
Infectious, memorable themes from this Disney
favorite that are within reach of student players.
GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
Brooks/Cerulli (M) • #47750
Melodic quotes from other familiar tunes add
fun and lighthearted character to this favorite
holiday novelty song.
iROCK
Turner (M) • #30582
With its powerful unisons, pulsating rhythms
and accented syncopations, this is a great introduction to playing contemporary music styles.
HALLELUJAH
Cohen/Longfield (M) • #69637
Most recently heard during the 2010 Winter
Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver,
this setting is just right for string groups.
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Tiomkin/Kazik (M) • #69656
This memorable score from one of the most beloved films of all time is now available in this edition for strings. Includes optional SATB chorus.
HARD DAY’S NIGHT, A
Lennon/Moore (M) • #69628
A classic Beatles song comes
ready for your strings to perform confidently with melodic
opportunities to showcase every section.
HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
PART 1: Farewell to Dobby
Desplat/Bullock (M) • #47758
This arrangement brings to mind the poignant
scene of a friend’s sacrifice for the love between
friends; a recurring theme in the Potter saga.
HAWAII FIVE-O
Stevens/Moore (M) • #69629
A new cutting-edge TV series based on the
classic show once again features this memorable theme now arranged for strings.
HOLIDAY SONGS FOR BEGINNING
STRING ORCHESTRA
Vivaldi/Bratt (M) • #69662
Includes: Winter Fest, a fantasia of tunes from Winter; Nuts,
Crackers, Sweet, three tunes
from The Nutcracker – paired
with the fiddle tunes Cripple
Creek and Cluck Old Hen.
JERSEY BOYS (Highlights)
Crewe/Kazik (M) • #69627
Includes: Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Walk
Like a Man and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.
JOHN HARDY DANCES
Trad./Lipton (M) • #40647
This arrangement of the folk tune John Hardy is
set as a waltz and belly dance as well as in its
original fiddle origins.
JOHNS CREEK JUMP
Aucoin (M) • #35794
This contemporary orchestral arrangement of
the classic 1924 hit respects the original swinging tradition. Experienced players can improvise, while beginners stay in the key of G.
JOY TO THE WORLD
Trad./McCashin (M) • #40722
This Christmas classic is a must for any holiday performance. Elegantly arranged for
stings, this piece helps accent the strength
that can be produced from the violin. The
movement up and down the major scales
helps reinforce the lessons learned in practice.
JUMP
Halen/Cerulli (M) • #47759
Fun to play and great for working on bowings!
Optional electric bass part included.
KINDERSTUCKE: Two Scenes
Mendelssohn/McCashin (M) • #64737
This delightful two-movement arrangement of
the first and third movements of Mendelssohn’s
Six Pieces for Children show his preference for
short “character pieces”.
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KING ARTHUR OVERTURE
Purcell/Gruselle (M) • #64752
Written in the style of the French Overture,
this lively fugue in d minor has regal dotted
rhythms with shifting required for first violin/
bass while cello uses extensions.
LAMMA BADA
Trad./Lipton (M) • #40712
Your ensemble will adore the melody and
rhythms of this classical Arabian piece.
LEAP OF FAITH
Sabien (M) • #35833
A cool viola feature! This piece for strings begins with a solo introduction in the style of a
Celtic lament, then morphs into a rock pulse.
LIGHTS ON THE WATER
Daniels (M) • #38892
A mix of bowed and pizzicato
playing creates myriad colors
in this piece filled with deliberate dissonances and intense
dynamic shifts.
LITTLE SAINT NICK
Wilson/Moore (M) • #69643
Recorded by the Beach Boys, this enjoyable
swing tune arrangement is nicely scored with
the melody traded between sections.
LOCATELLI’S CHALLENGE
Locatelli/McCarrick (M) • #30611
This ideal opener or closer is made to play
fast; just the kind of Italian Baroque string music that string players love to play!
LOVE SHACK
Pierson/Moore (M) • #69623
This mega-hit has all the elements of a classic
rock hit with its infectious groove, great hook,
and a memorable lyrics.
MADRIGALS FROM THE ITALIAN
RENAISSANCE
Arcadelt/Wallmark (M) • #38896
The first movement arranged from vocal literature remains in first position with divisi cello.
The polyphonic design of the second movement offers opportunities to balance and blend
as an ensemble. Some shifting for cello/bass.
MAGICAL WORLD OF PIXAR, THE
/Longfield (M) • #69625
Selections from the blockbuster films each have
a memorable musical score, several of which
are combined into this showcase for strings.
MAID IN BEDLAM, A
/Atwell (M) • #38899
This English folk song arrangement in d minor
requires shifting for violin I, cello, bass.
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MASTERS IN THIS HALL
Trad./McBrien (M) • #35812
Based on a French dance
tune from the 17th century,
this English carol contains
a contagious theme set in
a rhythmic arrangement. A
chime and orchestral bell part
are featured (can be played
on piano).
MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING
Pooler/Moore (M) • #69644
This holiday ballad is perfect for developing
string ensembles, with an easy moving pop
style and approachable melody.
MINOR MISHAP, A
Williams (M) • #30583
In the key of a natural minor, with brief moments in the melodic minor, this piece features the viola section and some third position
cello/bass.
MOCK MORRIS ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
Grainger/Giardiniere (M) • #30586
This sparkling arrangement offers young
players the joy of this Grainger dance described as “always merry and bright.”
MYSTICAL TOWERS
Woolstenhulme (M) • #38888
Tell the story of a “hero’s” journey during an
exploration of the ruins of two ancient magical
towers. Provides technical learning & growth
on their instrument.
NATIONAL ANTHEMS AROUND THE WORLD
/Brubaker (M) • #30617
Features the themes of Great Britain, France,
Germany, Spain, Canada and the United States.
NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A
Verdi/Caputo (M) • #35835
These three memorable vocal arias, from
Rigoletto, La Boheme, and La Traviata are
performable as separate movements, or as a
suite. Set in comfortable keys in first position.
NORDIC WALTZES
Trad./Lipton (M) • #64753
Based on four Swedish waltzes from the
1700s, these dances have a unique character, yet blend together seamlessly.
O HOLY NIGHT
Adam/Daughtrey (M) • #67554
Set in a different time signature than one might
expect, this arrangement of O Holy Night has
poignant melodies and soaring counter-lines.
OH, LADY BE GOOD!
Gershwin/Ligon (M) • #35793
One of the top 25 recorded
jazz standards of all time,
this arrangement respects
the swinging tradition of the
original song. Experienced
players will love improvising;
beginners will have success in
the key of G.
ON THE KING’S ERRAND
Frost (M) • #40630
Audiences will thrill at this programmatic selection for intermediate string orchestra.
PASTOR FIDO, IL: Overture & Bouree
Handel/Lipton (M) • #64754
This exceptional arrangement was written to
be very flexible and can be performed in its
entirety or by section. In addition, you can feature soloists or play it with full ensemble.
PAVANE
Faure/Phillips (M) • #30609
This stunningly beautiful reduction in G Major
provides great parts for all players with each
one taking a turn playing the pizzicato harplike accompaniment while the melody is also
shared by most sections.
PINK PANTHER, THE (Theme)
Mancini/Longfield (M) • #69674
Mancini’s most recognized
theme in this new arrangement with great riffs, cool harmonies, and a spot for a jazz
violin solo (written version included).
PIZZICATO POLKA
Strauss/McCashin (M) • #64750
This arrangement highlights all the charm and
spirit of the original. To add modern performance interpretations, indications are included for passages that may be played arco.
NUTCRACKER..IN ABOUT THREE MINUTES
Tschaikowsky/Weston (M) • #30576
Medley of highlights from the holiday classic.
Includes: Overture; Dance of the Sugar Plum
Fairy; Russian Dance: Trepak; Dance of the
Reed Flutes; Waltz of the Flowers.
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PROMETHEUS, THE CREATURES OF:
Allegretto
Beethoven/England (M) • #35824
Prometheus through trickery, stole fire from
Zeus, gave it to mortals and was punished
daily for eternity for the crime. Students will
have a great time imagining which of the creatures are being portrayed!
QUIETUDE
Day (M) • #68564
The clever title combines the word quiet with
etude, the French word for a musical study.
Inspired by the notion of world peace, the
composer communicates this idea through
a series of engaging melodic and harmonic
sections in g and d minor, ultimately ending
on a major chord to express hopefulness.
RAINY DAYS
Nishimura (M) • #34755
Atmospheric and flowing, this
work turns a rainy day into a
thing of beauty.
RIMPIANTO
Toselli/Lipton (M) • #64734
Mimic a mandolin ensemble in this all-pizzicato arrangement for string orchestra by strumming chords and using tremelos. ROMANCE
Dvorak/Turner (M) • #30606
This classic Dvorak violin solo arrangment is
filled with emotion including delicate pizzicatos and passionate sforzandos.
ROMANTIC ETUDE OP. 10 NO. 3
Chopin/Longfield (M) • #69667
This new arrangement of the Chopin classic
has been crafted for younger players and is
perfect for teaching expressive style.
ROMEO & JULIET: A Time for Us
Rota/Longfield (M) • #69638
This timeless classic adapts beautifully for
string orchestra.
RONDO IN G
Bull/Leidig (M) • #35820
Enjoy this lovely transcription from the time of
the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras.
SALLEY GARDENS, THE (Irish Tune)
/Britten (M) • #31570
This Irish folk song adaptation for strings is a refreshing,
lovely setting for your ensemble to perform and to enjoy the
creativity of a twentieth century master.
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SCHERERAZADE, THEMES FROM: The
Young Prince & the Young Princess
R. Kors/Curry (M) • #40724
Introduce your students to Rimsky-Korsakov
with this intermediate arrangement.
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SERENADE FOR STRINGS: Waltz
Tschaikowsky/Keiser (M) • #69640
Taken from the second movement of the Serenade this adaptation is designed for teaching this important style and
genre to young players.
SERENATA
Toselli/Edlund (M) • #70624
This arrangement of Toselli’s most popular
composition features the viola section and
can be played entirely in first position. Includes harp.
SHAFT, THEMES FROM
Hayes/Moore (M) • #69630
This Oscar-winning song was a milestone for
the film industry, and its ‘70s R&B groove and
riffs have become part of pop music history.
SHANGHAI HORNPIPE
Sharp (M) • #30598
A catchy tune featuring fun fiddling, alternating time signatures, various bowing styles and
textures, pentatonic patterns and modulation
to the relative major key. Optional ottava and
third position for the first violins.
SICILIANA
Ignoto/McCashin (M) • #40719
This 16th Century lute tune attributed to Ignoto
was made famous by Respighi’s inclusion of it in
Ancient Airs and Dances. Expertly orchestrated it
from the original piano work.
SLEEPING CITY
Day (M) • #68520
Cellists especially enjoy this piece. Some
shifting in the first violin and cello parts. A
middle section featuring the viola and second violins gives everyone a chance to shine.
Great for teaching triplets.
SOMEWHERE IN TIME
Barry/Moss (M) • #69516
The rich, flowing melody from
this memorable film includes
opportunities for your strings
to shine with confidence.
SONG WITHOUT WORDS
Holst/Hans (M) • #30596
The hauntingly beautiful English folk song
tells the story of a young lady grief stricken
after her true love is sent off to sea. Based on
the second movement of Holst’s band masterwork, Second Suite for Military Band.
SORRY
Todd/Roszell (M) • #47751
Buckcherry’s signature sound is characterized as classic rock with a fresh twist. Features solid scoring at a relaxed rock tempo.
SPIDER DANCE
Hopkins (M) • #30602
This energetic and spooky scherzo is a great
for teaching the key of g minor, trills, dynamics, bow distribution, poco rits, fermatas and
tempo changes. Some shifting to 3rd position
for first violin/bass and 2nd position for cello.
STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION:
The Inner Light
Chattaway/Kazik (M) • #69655
This well-known “pennywhistle” song played
by Captain Picard has a simple and sweet
melody that is ideal for featuring a soloist. Solo can be played by violin, flute, piccolo, or D pennywhistle.
STEAL AWAY
Trad./Turner (M) • #35792
This arrangement of the beloved AfricanAmerican spiritual offers students the opportunity to experience chromaticism within
beautiful moving lines and harmonies.
STORMCHASERS, THE
Lortz (M) • #64746
This high-energy piece uses ostinatos and
dynamic rhythms to capture the power and
awe of the planets deadliest and most violent
weather outbreaks. Includes an optional percussion section.
STREETS OF LAREDO
/Neff (M) • #38895
Written for three violins, viola, cello, and bass.
Violin parts consist of the melody, high and low
harmony, giving it the signature “fiddle harmony.”
SUITE NO. 2: Badinerie
Bach/Woolstenhulme (M) • #38898
A great teaching and performance piece in g
minor, the primary purpose is to introduce low
4th finger to violinists and violists.
SUMMER CHORO
Bratt (M) • #35829
Written in the typical Rondo ABACA form, this
original Brazilian choro lets every section play
both melody and accompaniment. Carefully
placed accents and bowings show students
how to play in a convincing Latin style.
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SYLVIA: March of Bacchus
Delibes/Ford (M) • #30592
The ballet music of Delibes
comes alive in this adaptation
for young players that is both
delicate and deliberate, with
an almost “toy soldier” style.
SYMPHONY NO. 1, K. 16: First Mvt.
Mozart/LaJoie (M) • #35836
Perfect for festival or contest and fun to tell the
orchestra that he wrote this when he was nine!
SYMPHONY NO. 2 IN A: First Mvt.
Boyce/McCashin (M) • #64751
This fantastic arrangement of the Boyce
masterpiece can be performed with soloists
among the ensemble or separate. Alternates
between tutti and concertino-style playing.
SYMPHONY NO. 4: Scherzo
Beethoven/Hoffman (M) • #69682
This scherzo in minuet-trio form is a masterpiece of hemiola, providing an opportunity for
students to hone their counting skills.
SYMPHONY NO. 7: 2nd Mvt.
Beethoven/Olah (M) • #56509
From the film, Mr. Holland’s Opus, this beautiful melody begins in the second violins while
the firsts carry the countermelody.
SYMPHONY NO. 88: Minuet
Haydn/Lavender (M) • #69659
The contrasting trio section of the Haydn Minuet features distinctive drones that accompany a simple, elegant melody in minor mode.
SYNERGY
Monday (M) • #38900
This original work is based on
driving rhythmic elements and
gorgeous chordal textures.
Position work for violin I and
bass.
TERPSICHORE FOR STRING ORCHESTRA
Atwell (M) • #55619
This lively jig in g minor includes opportunities for the
upper strings to shift to 3rd
position. Cellos are most active using 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
positions.
THAIS: Meditation
Massenet/Keiser (M) • #69660
Now you can feature a young soloist in the
opening section of this famous operatic favorite in a new edition for string orchestra.
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TWILIGHT: New Moon (The Meadow)
Desplat/Longfield (M) • #69614
The main theme from the second installment
of the Twilight saga. This sensitively scored
arrangement builds to a dramatic full ensemble climax before returning to a quiet finish.
TWO BAROQUE DANCES
Telemann/Cerulli (M) • #30591
These two melodies fit perfectly together or each movement
can also stand on its own.
TWO SCENES FROM KINDERSTUCKE
Mendelssohn/McCashin (M) • #64737
This delightful two-movement arrangement
of the first and third movements of Mendelssohn’s Six Pieces for Children show his preference for short “character pieces”.
WALTZ NO. 2
Shosktakovich/Lavender (M) • #69596
Taken from his Suite for Variety Orchestra, this skilled
adaptation is ideally suited for
string orchestra.
WATER IS WIDE, THE
Trad./Krogstad (M) • #69620
This English melody has tasteful accompaniment and solo moments for the piano that
showcases your ensemble’s talent.
WE ARE THE WORLD
Richie/Longfield (M) • #69651
25 years after the original recording, a remake of this powerful anthem was done to aid
the relief efforts for Haiti.
WEST SIDE STORY
Bernstein/Moss (M) • #39907
This timeless Broadway classic is now available for strings! Includes: Maria; One Hand,
One Heart; Cool; and Somewhere.
WESTERN SKIES
Day (M) • #68580
In the keys of C and G, this piece uses a variety of techniques including divisi, tremolo, accents, lifts, slurs, pizzicato, accidentals, and
features a middle swing section using triplets.
WHAT DREAMS MAY COME
Morales (M) • #64745
This compelling work was inspired by the
Shakespeare soliloquy from the third act
of Hamlet. The first movement, Dream of
Life, uses long phrases and slow harmonic
movement, the second movement, Dream of
Death, is aggressive and highly rhythmic.
ALLELUIA
Manuel/LaBrie (MD) • #47755
This beautiful choral is perfect for teaching
expressive bow technique, chamber playing
and phrasing. Imitative counterpoint creates
contrast in the middle section, where all parts
are important.
WHEN I FALL IN LOVE
Young/Strommen (M) • #47752
Treat your orchestra to one
of the classic American standards which is a great for
teaching expressive playing
and aural attention to harmonies.
AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORS:
Shepherd’s Dance
Menotti/Conley (MD) • #39509
Amahl and the Night Visitors
was the first opera to be commissioned especially for TV
and was premiered in 1951.
With this setting, string orchestras can now enjoy the charming holiday stage music.
WHEN TURTLES WALTZ
Rowe (M) • #59576
This jazz waltz has several rhythmic irregularities that express the phenomena of these
slow awkward critters actually waltzing. WHITE CHRISTMAS
Berlin/Moss (M) • #39935
Here’s a new arrangement of Berlin’s treasured favorite that will give any holiday program its final touch.
WILLIAMS, JOHN: Three Themes for Strings
Williams/Moss (M) • #39851
Three memorable themes from renowned
film composer John Williams.
Includes:
Schindler’s List, Angela’s Ashes and Hymn to
the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan).
WIZARD OF OZ: Over the Rainbow
Arlen/Phillips (M) • #47760
Hold the violins and violas like ukuleles and
have a blast with the Hawaiian style version
of this classic tune.
YESTERDAY (Beatles)
Lennon/Longfield (M) • #69648
Probably the most memorable
Beatles ballad now available
in this new version for easy
strings which features melody
for all players.
Medium Difficult
ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO OVERTURE
Mozart/Hoffman (MD) • #69622
Written in the Turkish “janissary” style, this
arrangement includes 8va right hand piano
to help recreate the piccolo that was figured
prominently in the original.
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AMERICAN IDIOT-THE MUSICAL,
SELECTIONS
Armstrong/Gorfain (MD) • #47756
This string orchestra arrangement of a medley
of five songs from American Idiot captures the
pomp and punk spirit of Green Day. Includes
detailed instructions to help capture the style.
AVATAR: I See You (Theme from Avatar)
Horner/Longfield (MD) • #69615
From the groundbreaking movie blockbuster,
here is the main theme used in the end credits.
BLING
Bernstein (MD) • #40521
Your students will love this swing tune. Even
better, the solo sections allow your students
to work on improvisation required by the National Standards for Music Education.
BON VOYAGE: Destination...Russia
/Frost (MD) • #38902
This first movement arrangement familiar to
players of the popular puzzle video game, TetrisR, is challenging and dramatic. Includes optional tambourine and mark tree. The second
movement is also known as Cossack Lullaby,
this theme and variations explores myriad colors and timbres.
CHORAL & FINALE
Bach/Edlund (MD) • #70622
Based on the Bach choral motet Sing to the
Lord a New Song, this work features two contrasting movements arranged for strings.
CHUKUM, CHUKUM, CHUKUM
Kyriakou/Kyriakow (MD) • #35830
This folk style piece uses the rhythms of Eastern European circle dances. The irregular 9/8
time signature and interesting rhythms provide great teaching opportunities.
CUIDADO CON QUIEN HABLAS (Be Careful
Who You Talk To)
Patterson (MD) • #40715
Tango! Students will love this imaginative
work for string orchestra.
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DREAMING
Balmages (MD) • #64756
Indulge in an expression of true lyricism with
this incredibly beautiful work about the tranquility of sleep.
EMERALD FALCON, THE
Meyer (MD) • #35795
Written in the style of a superhero movie, this new overture
includes dark harmonies and
driving rhythms. All sections
of the orchestra are featured
and the lyrical middle section
features violin and bass solos.
ENIGMA VARIATIONS: Nimrod
Elgar/Barnard (MD) • #40723
While keeping true to the essence of the original, there are
many notational and part edits
making this arrangement readable and playable. Some difficult divisi passages have been
simplified, and fingerings and
bowings have been notated.
ESCAPE THE LOST CITY
Silva (MD) • #34754
This cinematic style composition is filled with
action and adventure. A lovely, lyrical theme
floats above a more punchy, aggressive accompaniment.
ESPANA
Chabrier/McCashin (MD) • #40721
Chabrier’s romantic interpretation of traditional Spanish
music. Features castanets
and harp or piano.
GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN
Trad./Daughtrey (MD) • #67553
A fantasia on the traditional English Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
HANDFUL OF COOL FOR STRING ORCHESTRA
Sharp (MD) • #55612
This memorable theme with
five beats to a bar, syncopation, chromatic passages,
tremolo, and pizzicato will
challenge your orchestra.
HEBRIDES OVERTURE (Fingal’s Cave)
Mendelssohn/Librande (MD) • #35828
This staple from the full orchestra competition literature is now finally for string orchestra! Requires skill in bow control, advanced
rhythms and dynamic range.
HUGGING THE SHORE
Salemi (MD) • #30603
This tuneful, rhythmic piece that synthesizes
Baroque and Motown idioms will teach your
students to play syncopations accurately. Piano, synthesizer or marimba can sub for harp.
LEGEND OF THE PHANTOM PIRATES
Balmages (MD) • #64757
This epic work conjures images of a ghostly
pirate fleet wandering the high seas.
MADRIGALE
Bohm/Sieving (MD) • #35816
This German song offers the opportunity to
teach compound meter, string crossings, extended positions (cello) and accidentals.
MAHARAJA
Spata (MD) • #35809
This Bollywood piece combines motifs from
Indian music with melodies, advanced fingerings and rhythms. Slurred pizzicato imitates
the tabla drum while finger snaps and triplets
add to the Southeast Asian flavor.
MASS IN C, K. 427: Gloria
Mozart/Frost (MD) • #37714
Perfect for medium level orchestra, this arrangement
stays in the original key of C
major while closely following
the original vocal and instrumental lines.
MINOR CASE OF THE BIRTHDAY BLUES, A
Bernofsky (MD) • #64755
This new take on the traditional birthday song
is presented in a minor key. It works through
a series of tongue-in-cheek serious transitions before arriving at a zany calypso setting
(with maracas and claves!).
MOOD SWINGS
Bishop (MD) • #60578
The name refers to this piece’s many moods,
from quietly to playfully and others. Includes a
modest instrumental range, rhythmic and metric variety, pizzicato, flautando bowing and accents. Requires an independent bass section.
MOVING IN STEREO
Ocasek/Gorfain (MD) • #47753
Re-discover this 80’s rock classic arranged
with challenging rhythms, dynamics and sonic textures sure to grab young listeners.
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PERSEPHONE’S REVENGE
Bishop (MD) • #38904
This rhythmically charged original with some
position celebrates the return of spring.
PURSUIT OF LIBERTY
O’Loughlin (MD) • #34753
A tour de force for string orchestra, this piece delves into
the sound of the American
frontier with a flowing tapestry
of timbres and textures.
REFLECTIONS
Edlund (MD) • #70599
This piece has modest technical demands, with
opportunity for musical style and interpretation.
REQUIEM: Dies Irae
Mozart/Hans (MD) • #30605
Written with the young orchestra in mind, this
piece will allow your students to experience
Mozart’s powerful final work without struggling
for notes.
RIGOLETTO: Donna e Mobile, La
Verdi/Hoffman (MD) • #69631
One of the most famous opera arias of all
time, this light hearted selection has been
performed by countless artists, from Pavarotti
to Bugs Bunny.
SO FAR AWAY
Hardiman/O’Loughlin (MD) • #69633
This sensitive Celtic ballad, with a simple,
soaring melody has been superbly arranged
for string ensemble.
SONATINA OP. 100: Finale
Dvorak/Sheinberg (MD) • #35823
With much of the composer’s signature use of
folk idioms and lyricism, this piece offers great
teaching possibilities including a slow middle
section in E Major with a bass solo.
SYMPHONY NO. 45 ‘FAREWELL’: Adagio
Haydn/Zunic (MD) • #30604
Composed by Haydn in 1772
to let Prince Nikolaus know it
was time for the musicians to
go home to their families, this
arrangement features solo
parts in all voices. SYMPHONY NO. 6 ‘LE MATIN’: Finale
Haydn/Monday (MD) • #34756
This setting of an early Haydn
symphony will challenge your
group and will allow you to use
a fundamental work to teach
the classical style.
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THAT GERSHWIN RHYTHM
Gershwin/Wagner (MD) • #47757
The American Gershwin sound is brought to
the concert stage scored for vocal solo (or
alternate B-flat Trumpet solo) and string orchestra (with optional piano and drumset).
TWO AQUARELLES
Delius (MD) • #08383
This exceptional work consists of two contrasting movements (one lyrical, one dance-like)
taken from unaccompanied part songs “to be
sung on a summer’s night on the water.”
VANISHING POINTE
Meyer (MD) • #35808
This original selection will challenge both musically and technically. Includes jazzy, rhythmically intense moods, hauntingly beautiful
harmonies, contrary motion, crescendos/decrescendos and a solo section for two violins. Difficult
DUKE ELLINGTON SONGS FOR STRING
ORCHESTRA
Ellington/Rabson (D) • #13323
Turn your orchestra into a big band for the
night with these swing classics. In this rendition, the violist plays the saxophone and trombone parts while the second violinist sings.
LOHENGRIN: Prelude to Act III
Wagner/Gruselle (D) • #64744
Showcase the virtuosity of your ensemble with
one of the most recognized classical melodies!
LT. KIJE: Troika
Prokofieff/Lavender (D) • #31568
This energetic, familiar tune
translates wonderfully for
string orchestra. Includes a
feature for viola and cello sections.
MEDITATION
Jarrett (D) • #64747
This exceptional lyrical work has engaging harmonies, slow development, and a full
realm of expressive opportunities to achieve
the highest levels of musicianship.
PETITE SUITE: Minuet
Debussy/McCashin (D) • #64743
This arrangement of the beautiful Minuet from
the Petite Suite retains the complete melodic
content as well as Debussys musical intent.
RHAPSODY FOR VIOLA, PIANO & STRINGS
Osmon (D) • #70623
With contemporary harmonic and rhythmic effects, this work was inspired by the folk music
of the Rodopi Mountain region of Bulgaria.
Not Yet Graded
BETHLEHEM DOWN
Warlock/Lane • #51517
This version of the popular carol for strings includes varied
voicing, no harmonic changes,
and five verses instead of the
original four to make it as effective for strings as it is for
choir.
BLUES-ROCK ORIGINALS FOR BEGINNING
STRING ORCHESTRA
Bratt • #69672
Includes: Tangerine Blue, an ideal introduction
to pentatonic scales and syncopated rhythms
of the blues; and Strawberry Ice, a 16-bar
minor blues tune featuring the driving rock
rhythms and syncopation of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
CAROLING, CAROLING
Burt/Christopher • #69658
Designed for younger players,
Alfred Burt’s beloved holiday
song is carefully written with
approachable 6/8 rhythms for
developing groups.
DANISH DANCE (Orchestra Expressions)
/Dackow • #30579
This Danish stylized dance includes bows as
guests or newcomers are welcomed into a
home or community. All players have melody
and the lower strings are featured.
LADY GAGA HIT MIX
/Moore • #69624
Three of her biggest hits are included here in a
unique medley format that allows each song to
be performed separately. Includes: Pokerface;
Bad Romance; Just Dance.
ROAD TRIP
Frost • #38893
This rondo in D and G Major
with a hint of b minor provides
three distinct melodies and
contrasting musical opportunities.
SEVEN COLORS
Ludwin • #70626
A charming lyrical work for the beginning to intermediate cellist.
SHADOWS OF VENICE
Spata • #35811
Young musicians can take
turns trading solos, and each
solo section can be broken up
for multiple players. There are
three key changes, all using the
first finger pattern. Basses require some shifting. Opt. Vln III/
Cello II parts included.
SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME
Dvorak/Hans • #30595
This sentimental song describes a mother
teaching her child the same Gypsy songs
passed down from generations. Features the
viola section.
TERRA NOVA
Meyer • #35804
Your students will love this contemporary original
with modal melodies. Explore low finger patterns
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Green Fields (Bishop)..........................#70613
Cotton-Eyed Joe (McEnery/Frost)........#41503
Half & Half (Frost)...............................#41509
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Lewis & Clark (Smith)............................#57577
Sleigh Ride (3 German Dances) (ed. Stroud)..#57141
General’s Order, The (/Albert)..............#57571
MARRIAGE of FIGARO:Aria (Mozart/Monday)..#70614
Soldiers of Erin (Herbert).........................#57144
Greensleeves (/Caponegro)................#37742
Prelude & Fugue in g (Day)...................#40636
Happy Farmer, The (Schumann/Whistler)...#69676
Rondo (Beethoven/Whistler)................#69679
Heros Awaken (Monday)....................#70612
Rough Riders, The (Hall)...............................#57578
ANASAZI: Masque of the Kikmongwi (Davis) #45014
Hornpipe (Frost)..................................#41510
Scary Scherzo, A (Spears)..........................#57575
ANASAZI: Prayer & Processional (Davis)....#45015
It’s the pizz. (Whear).............................#57572
SWAN LAKE: Scene & Dance (Tsch./Whistler)....#69675
Lost World: Jurassic Park (Williams/Moss)...#09886
Jamaica Farewell (/Halferty)...............#37762
Sym. Concertante (Dittersdorf/Fishburn) #70617
PROPHET: Coronation March (Meyerbeer).......#57142
King Williams’s March (Clarke/Hall)....#57558
SYM. NO. 1:Adagio-Allegro (Beet./O’Neill)...#57563
SUITE ESPAGNOLE: Granada (Albeniz)......#57143
Mambo (O/Neil)...................................#57573
SYM. NO. 4: Pilgrims’ March (Mend./Sieving)...#40725
Titanic Medley, The (Horner/Moss)...........#08221
NUTCRACKER: Dance of the Sugar
Plum Fairy (Tsch./Longfield)......................#57571
SYM. NO. 8: 1st mvt. (Schubert/Wang)......#57564
Difficult
NUTCRACKER: March (Tsch./Longfield)...#57559
Medium Difficult
SYM. NO. 9: Largo (Dvorak/Hall)................#57562
Twelve Days of Christmas (Trad./Clinesmith)..#70615
Molly on the Shore (Grainger)..................#57146
NUTCRACKER:
Waltz of the Flowers (Tsch./Longfield)....#57559
Stars in the Field of Blue (Whear)............#49105
Pair of Soks, A (Frost).................................#41534
White Mountain Run (Young).................#57579
Petite Lullaby (Fin)..............................#48566
Wind River Reflections (Spears)..........#37792
Playful Rondo (Green/Frost)...............#41538
Medium Difficult
Not Yet Graded
Harvard Festival, A (Anderson)..............#13319
Three Cuban Dances (Cervantes)..........#13311
STRING ORCHESTRA
Processional Prelude (Handel/Whistler)..#69680
Scarborough Fair (/DelBorgo)..............#49751
Scarborough Fair (/Balent).................#57574
Snowflakes in Sweden (Fin).................#48565
Easy
Spanish Dance (Granados/McCarrick)....#70610
Engravings in Sound (Frost).................#41537
SYM. CONCERTANTE:
Menuetto (Mozart/Whistler).................#69677
Knick Knock (Hopkins).............................#37757
Star Valley Suite (Frost)................................#41521
LANDLICHER TANZ:
Country Dance (Beet./Whistler)..............#69678
SYM. NO. 9: Excerpts (Dvorak/Whistler).....#69681
Premier Symphony (Taylor)....................#57567
Various Weasels (Trad./Shapiro)..........#57576
Street of Thunder
(The Running of the Bulls) (Halferty)........#37755
VGM (Violas Get Melody) (Bishop).......#70611
Tumbleweed (Frost)...........................#40726
Two Persuasions (Frost).......................#40727
ABDELAZER: Rondo (Purcell/Stroud) .. #57557
Dark Tango (Burns).......................................#70618
FLUTE CONCERTO NO. 3:
Adagio & Allegro (Handel/Sieving)......#40713
French Roast (/Lieberman).......................#37778
Humoresque Op. 10, No. 2 (Tsch./McAlister).#57556
Pyramids (Frost)...................................#41518
Queen Bee, The (Ligon)......................#37808
Neapolitan Song (Tsch./Hellem)...........#70581
Norwegian Dance Op. 35/2 (Grieg/Ryden) #57555
SYM. NO. 40 in g: Minuetto (Mozart/Hall)......#57565
TALES OF HOFFMAN:
Intermezzo & Barcarolle (Offenbach/Ryden)....#57550
WOODLAND SKETCHES:
To a Wild Rose (MacDowell/Bender)........#56613
Medium
Medium Easy
Adventures on the High Seas (Gruneisen)....#37773
Cloudburst (Strommen)................................#37781
Difficult
African Blessing (/Monday).....................#37756
Czardas (Monti/Hall)...........................#57580
Gems of Ireland (Herbert).....................#57566
American Ballad, An (/Barber)...............#57569
Days & Knights of Arundel (Watson)......#70616
Ribbon Flow (Speck)...........................#67550
Caprice (Frost)........................................#41501
Festival for Fiddlers (Frost)...................#40729
STR.QUARTET:American (Dvorak/Stroud)..#57548
Chocolate Cake & Ice Cream (Fin).......#48563
30
Three Chansons (Debussy/Holcombe)....#54566
SYM. NO. 7:Finale (Beet./Monday)........#37788