SKU: AP.41232
UPC: 038081478883. English.
Be part of the revival of one of the longest-running shows on Broadway with these five blockbuster songs: Magic to Do, Corner of the Sky, With You, Love Song, and No Time at All. Solo and section features abound. Each tune can stand alone or be performed in a medley. (15:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.43830S
UPC: 038081496993. English.
This original jig lies well under the fingers and gives everyone a fun part to play. As with most jigs, the faster, the better, and add foot stomps! (3:00).
SKU: AP.38477S
UPC: 038081431628. English.
Capture the spirit of the Old West with this exciting new work. Written 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 slurred triplets. Very melodic with cool harmonies, interesting rhythms, and everyone part of the action, this is sure to be a winner!
SKU: AP.44833S
ISBN 9781470664169. UPC: 038081518251. English.
A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire---whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country---this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a few low 2nd fingers in the violin 1 part. All players get melody lines, and the violin 2 part doubles the viola. Sounds harder than it is! (2:30).
SKU: AP.49933
ISBN 9781470657802. UPC: 038081575667. English. Traditional Folk Songs.
16th Suite is a set of four contrasting folk tunes that introduce common 16th-note patterns to beginning students. This concert etude allows students to practice each pattern in different contexts: melodies, accompaniments, and a variety of simple meters and keys. Whether performed as a suite or as individual movements, 16th Suite will enhance any concert program while developing essential skills. (5:40).
SKU: BR.PB-16105
The study score (,,Studien-Edition) is available at G. Henle Verlag.
ISBN 9790004214329. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Johannes Brahms was long reluctant to compete with Beethoven in the field of symphonic music. With his D-major Serenade in six movements, the young composer deliberately chose a genre that had had its golden era in the 18th century, thus before Beethoven. Initially, he even conceived the Serenade for a smaller setting, but decided on a full orchestra in 1860. But even then, it was slow in becoming an audience success.The new Brahms Complete Edition has chosen as its principal source a copy of the scores first edition that Brahms used as his personal work copy. There, however, errors remained undiscovered, and recurred in later print runs as well. It was not until the new Brahms Edition that a music text of the D-major Serenade is finally being published, a text that clearly heeds all of the composers emendations and eliminates other shortcomings.
SKU: AP.23379
UPC: 038081258843. English. Traditional.
In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, and the authentic-sounding variations and key changes will challenge even advanced players. A series of soloistic breaks can be performed by individuals or entire sections, and the inclusion of optional chord symbols provide opportunities for improvisation. This creative setting of Old Molly Hare will provide motivating learning experiences for students, and will add invigorating old-time style and drive to any concert program.
SKU: AP.35973S
UPC: 038081411804. English.
As the title suggests, this piece offers an opportunity for players to create a rich and elegant sound by using long, full bows with slurred note passages. Written in 3/4 time using the keys of C and D, there is a short solo section to allow your 1st chair players to shine. All parts stay in 1st position except the 1st violins who have a few notes in 3rd position. There are some accidentals, pizzicato and divisi throughout, and all parts share the melodic lines. A beautiful piece for developing expressive playing in your group!
SKU: AP.44830
UPC: 038081518206. English. Traditional American.
Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth---the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged by Andrew Dabcyznski. The simple modal melodies of Star of the East and Babe of Bethlehem are passed throughout the orchestra, before concluding with the stirring spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow. The keys, meters, and bowings are all playable by second-year string students, but intermediate and advanced students also will find this to be a satisfying holiday concert piece. (3:30).
SKU: BR.PB-5624
ISBN 9790004215210. 10 x 12.5 inches.
The Overture to Ruy Blas, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's last overture, was not composed as an autonomously conceived score, but as the opening piece of a stage work. Nevertheless, its immediate success at the Leipzig first performance in 1839, as well as the fact that no further contributions to Victor Hugo's drama followed from Mendelssohn's pen soon made it well known in the concert hall. The work's special history, including several arrangements occasioned by various performances, led to the fact that the overture had its largest circulation in the version of the posthumous first edition on which this edition is also based.
SKU: HL.49018114
ISBN 9790001147149. 14.5x11.75x0.102 inches.
4 (auch Picc.) * 4 * 4 * 4 - 6 * 4 * 3 * 2 - 4 P. S. (2 Trgl. * Beck. [h./m.] * 2 Tamt. * 4 Tomt. * 4 Holzbl. * Gong * javan. Gong * 2 Bong. * Gl. * elektroakust. Gl. * 2 Kuhgl. * Mil. Tr. [m. u. o. Saiten] * Stahlpl. * Glasstuck * Guiro * 2 Clav. * Ratsche * Eisenstuck * Holzstab * singende Sage * Schreibmaschine * Sirene * 6 Pf. * Vibr.) (6 Spieler) - Klav. - Str. (24 * 0 * 8 * 8 * 6).
SKU: AP.41189S
UPC: 038081471716. English. Traditional Russian Jewish Folk Song.
What can age yet never grow old, and grip yet always pursue? The very popular Tum Balalaika, a traditional Yiddish riddle song with deep Russian roots, contains the answer: a haunting melody. This arrangement combines that mesmerizing melody with rich harmonies to produce a lushness that will encourage and inspire your students to play with passion and purpose. Beware! It may haunt you all of your days. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.40459S
UPC: 038081454191. English.
What happens when we mix Santa, tradition, and old-time fiddling? Of course, we get Fiddler on the Housetop! In this tongue-in-cheek and thoroughly playable arrangement, young string players will play like eastern European fiddlers, then spin into an upbeat and driving American fiddle version of the holiday standard. Whether a member of the orchestra or the audience, here's a humorous, toe-tapping arrangement of Up on the Housetop like you've never heard it before!
SKU: BR.PB-5142
ISBN 9790004208878. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Despite the numbering, the overture Leonore No. 2 was Beethoven's first effort to precede his only opera with an adequate introduction. It had been composed last minute and in between the rehearsals for the premiere of the opera Leonore oder Der Triumph der ehelichen Liebe (Leonore, or The Triumph of Marital Love) on 20 November 1805 at the Theater an der Wien. This comprehensive, programmatic work was met with incomprehension at first performances just like the opera itself. Beethoven felt compelled to re-write Leonore completely and presented it under its new title Fidelio. In 1806 he revised the overture to such an extent that a symphonic sonata movement emerged; with another incorrect numbering, Leonore No. 3 has gone down in music history and above all it has achieved a regular place in concert repertory. And in order to complete the confusion: written in 1806/07, only Overture No. 1 is Beethoven's chronologically last effort to write an overture for Leonore, before he - many years later - put an end to this infinite subject with the so-called Fidelio overture for the third version of the opera. After all, thanks to the search after a dramaturgically convincing beginning of the opera, the music world has been enriched by four quite different orchestra scores.The music text of the present score is based on Volume 11 of the Supplements to the Complete Edition. The performance material of the Fidelio and Leonore No. 3 overtures is available in Breitkopf Urtext editions..
SKU: AP.40458S
UPC: 038081454177. English.
The melodies of Tchaikovsky's celebrated ballets are beloved worldwide, and no more so than this famous waltz. In this Romantic-era masterpiece, young string students will discover beautiful musical figures with rhythms, bowings, and fingerings achievable even by students in their first year of study. All sections have interesting parts; however, the firsts are featured. More advanced students will also find the arrangement fulfilling and motivational. This is a selection that will enhance any string orchestra concert program at any time of the year. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
SKU: AP.43790S
UPC: 038081505138. English. The music of Antonio Vivaldi; a traditional carol.
Imagine howling winds and bitter cold as musicians rehearse. Good King Wenceslas arrives with gifts of food and fuel! Spirits are lifted, the music is transformed, and everyone chills out. Blending and transforming both Good King Wenceslas and Winter, this arrangement will jazz up any holiday program. (2:00).
SKU: AP.44842S
UPC: 038081518435. English.
This lively piece by Susan Day, written in G minor and D minor, reinforces many skills, such as executing slurs at a fast tempo and playing flats and accidentals in tune, to achieve the characteristic flavor of Russian music. Interesting parts for all, with lovely melodies and captivating harmonies throughout, Russian Fantasy will be a welcome addition to any concert setting! (3:30).
SKU: AP.43831S
UPC: 038081497013. English.
Stir the imagination looking for dinosaur bones with the curious melodies in this kid-friendly piece! A great teaching piece as well, with easy rhythms, lifts, accents, one optional high 3rd finger in the viola, and a low 2nd finger in the upper strings. (2:15).
SKU: AP.44831S
UPC: 038081518237. English.
Based on one of the most famous themes in classical literature, this arrangement by Andrew Dabczynski captures the essence of the Trout Quintet. This music will fall under the fingers of the entire orchestra, with solos for all and special features for the basses! It provides an excellent opportunity to learn many important techniques and concepts, and is a perfect selection for introducing Shubert's glorious melodies to students and audiences alike. (3:05).
SKU: HL.49029196
ISBN 9790001030403.
SKU: AP.40414S
UPC: 038081453361. English. Traditional Austrian Round.
A light-hearted piece for introducing, recruiting, or simply featuring string players, every section is highlighted---even the second violins! This arrangement of an old favorite Austrian round is perfect for students within their first two years of study. Reproducible optional music pages allow for a sing-along with the audience or a choir. For the perfect exordium (introduction), Strings All Around is the right selection!
SKU: AP.41259S
ISBN 9781470664718. UPC: 038081480688. English.
The word steampunk refers to a genre of science fiction that features steam-powered machinery. Works of fiction in this style are most often set in the 19th century British Victorian era or the American Wild West. Machines and technology found in the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells would be good examples of steampunk-style inventions. The piece itself follows no specific narrative, but rather is meant to capture the spirit and mood of this hearty, highly imaginative, industrial-based movement. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: HL.48187612
UPC: 888680840020. 5.5x7.5x0.452 inches.
I. Allegro vivace II. Andante con moto III. Con moto moderato IV. Saltarello (Presto).
SKU: AP.41226
UPC: 038081483665. English.
How do you capture the spirit and soul of a people? Grieg has done just that, with melodic beauty and harmonic richness evoking images of the Norwegian way of life, and the rugged splendor of the countryside. Berceuse, Elegy, and Halling, reveal the composer's deepest feelings. (5:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: BR.PB-5623
ISBN 9790004215203. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Certainly Robert Schumann was right when he stated soon after Beethoven's death that the latter's conception of the symphony as a great, universal confessional work was hardly to be continued by the next generation of composers. He saw a solution to the dilemma in the creation of autonomous concert overtures, such as those written, for instance, by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Four of his overtures were printed during his lifetime, and others were extant in manuscript, though frequently and successfully performed by the composer. Belonging to the latter group is the Trumpet Overture, begun in 1825 and performed three times between 1828 und 1833 on prominent occasions in Berlin, Dusseldorf, and London.First printing posthumously 1851 (Rietz).
SKU: AP.49933S
ISBN 9781470657819. UPC: 038081575674. English. Traditional Folk Songs.
SKU: AP.45876
UPC: 038081523811. English.
Upon hearing the words Big Sky Country, one typically thinks of the western states; Montana in particular. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the setting natural. The elements of the music, with sweeping melodic phrases and a few key changes (G, C, D), suggest a spirit of adventure, freedom, the outdoors, and the beauty of the land. This lively piece with melodic parts for all---using slurs, accents, divisi, syncopation, and accidentals---will capture the enthusiasm of players and audience alike! (4:10).
SKU: TM.05665XPC
Orch by H. Busser. Nos. 5-8.
