This arrangement offers exciting opportunities for more mature players. A combination of juxtaposed and interlocking double-stops are used to maintain the sonorous depth of Brahms’s original work. Several edits have been made to bring this to a...
The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 stands on its own and is often performed that way given its enormous popularity with performers and audiences. However, unlike most arrangements of this movement, this thoughtful version goes a step...
Originally written for brass, this exceptional work by Victor Ewald translates beautifully for strings. What is more, this gives your students a great opportunity to play an extended and fully realized piece of Russian Romantic music without...
Robert Longfield draws from America’s rich musical tradition in this arrangement for medium-level orchestras. A majestic opening leads into a light treatment of Polly Wolly Doodle before moving into a more lyrical and sensitive treatment of Long,...
All eighth notes should be slightly off the string and brushed. Make certain that all melodies and moving lines are brought out while keeping harmonies in the background.
DetailsPublisher: The FJH Music Company Inc.Author(s): Soon Hee...
This superb arrangement features the third movement of Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 (Reformation). Arguably one of the most memorable melodies Mendelssohn ever wrote, this version for strings retains all the beauty and finesse of the original. An...
Depicting some of the composer's favorite legends of the Middle East, Arabian Dreams is written in several sections. Beginning with imagery suggesting a fiery sunrise, the piece is soft and reflective in nature. Becoming more animated, it quickly...
Although his compositions include works in addition to opera, Italian composer Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868) is indeed best known for his operas, having written over thirty of them. Among the best known are William Tell and the comic opera...
Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n’ roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optional drum set part really adds to the flair. While...
Drawing inspiration from several famous Hungarian rhapsodies, David Shaffer offers this exciting new addition to the string repertoire. Plenty of countermelodies, tempo changes, and even some solo work all combine to make this an interesting piece...
This musical potpourri includes famous melodies from ballet scenes that span about 75 years. This is an ideal way to include lessons on music history and appreciation while exposing your students to some of the most beloved themes in classical...
This dynamic fiddlin' piece will be a huge hit with your students and audience! Soon Hee Newbold draws from her diverse experiences as a violinist to offer a work that is much easier to perform than it sounds. Everyone gets in on the action. Highly...
This symphonic treatment of three Canadian folk songs has exciting parts for all instruments. A hauntingly beautiful setting of She’s Like the Swallow is contrasted with the driving energy of the outer tunes, Old Sod Shanty and Saint-Malo beau port...
Arguably one of the most famous themes in classical literature, the cantabile theme from Tchaikovsky's fifth symphony is presented here in a lush arrangement. Robert McCashin has taken full advantage of the textures and sonorities available from the...
This stunning work pays tribute to Aaron Copland as it depicts many of the magnificent scenes that have occurred throughout the American west. From the opening pastorale, to hoedowns and cattle drives, this work covers the full gamut of styles and...
