String teachers have long turned to Ensembles for Strings to fulfill the need for easy to intermediate ensemble pieces for student string players. Familiar classical melodies are arranged here for 2 3 4 or moreplayers - even string orchestra. Each piece is scored to be playable in first position and in such a manner that maximum results will be achieved regardless of the instrumentation employed. All of the material has been carefullyedited and bowed and was performance tested by the string faculty at San José State University.

Non-liturgical setting of the Kyrie Sanctus and Agnus Dei from the Latin Mass scored for 4-part children?s choir and full orchestra. The composer states that ?each movement is reasonably substantial with much space for the orchestral music to grow and develop [?] a lot of the vocal writing was imagined as an extension and enhancement of the orchestral palette where the young voices are ?smudged? into the orchestral sound in an impressionistic manner.?Little Mass (2014) was commissioned by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society for its 175th Anniversary the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Supported by Sally Mary andJonathan Groves to mark the centenary of Sir Charles Groves in the month he would have celebrated his 100th birthday.Suitable for intermediate standard voices and advanced standard orchestra.

Full Orchestra-Long considered to be one of the most dramatic symphonic movements of all time Respighi's finale is arranged to make it accessible and effective for intermediate-level groups. The tension-building final section of this monumentalwork has been carefully scored by Stephen Bulla to give your orchestra the opportunity to perform the triumphant ?ending of all endings.? (English Horn cross-cued)

The cantata for SATB Choir and Piano In The Beginning was originally written while Gregson was studying at the Royal Academy of Music and scored for women’s Voices and Piano. In 1981 the composer revised and enlarged it extensively. The revised (and published) version is for mixed Choir and Piano. Words are taken from the first four verses of Genesis Chapter 1 the jubilant Latin exhortation Gloria in Excelsis Deo and a poem written by Susan Smith (later Susan Gregson). The compact yet dramatic work is not too technically demanding for intermediate/advanced (grades 6-8) groups. Duration ca. 10 minutes.Edward Gregson is an Englishcomposer of international standing whose music has been performed broadcast and recorded worldwide. He has written orchestral chamber instrumental and choral music as well as music for the theatre film and television.

Dramatic Music Part 2 (Paperback Edition)-Volume 20 of the ‘Purcell Society’ series Dramatic Music Part 2 contains 16 pieces by Henry Purcell for intermediate/advanced (Grades 6-8) Voice(s) String Instruments and Continuo. The collection includes (among others) At The Close Of The Evening (The Knight Of Malta) If Thou Wilt Give Me Back My Love (A Fool's Preferment) and The Danger Is Over The Battle Is Past (The Fatal Marriage). Edited under the supervision of the Purcell Society by Ian Spink.Henry Purcell was an English composer. Although incorporating Italian and French stylistic elements into his compositions Purcell'slegacy was a uniquely English form of Baroque music. He is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers.The Purcell Society founded in 1876 is an organization dedicated to making the complete musical works of Henry Purcell available. Between 1876 and 1965 scores of all the known works of Purcell were published in 32 volumes.

This book is the second of a 3-volume series which presents solos for clarinet and piano with each volume scored at a specific grade level. This volume is intended to be used by the intermediate clarinet player after the firstyear to eighteen months of study. The music has been composed by master composers who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries and the music has been adapted here for clarinet performance. The music used represents a variety ofmusical styles thus giving the player a wide performance experience. Metronome markings have been suggested for each work to give the player a guideline for tempo.

Music Minus One Alto Saxophone-Virtuoso saxophonist Paul Brodie brings intermediate-level saxophonists a broad pallette of solos filled with advancing technique to prepare you for professional orchestral standards. Includes a fully annotated score with performance suggestions. Includes a high-quality printed music score containing the solo part annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Paul Brodie alto saxophone Accompaniment: Antonin Kubalek piano

In this third volume of intermediate repertoire virtuoso Gerard Schwarz plays each of these wonderful solos. Read his performance suggestions listen to his interpretations then jump in and do it for yourself! Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Gerard Schwarz trumpet Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano

Performed by Donald Peck flute Accompaniment: Judith Olson piano Donald Peck of the world-famous Chicago Symphony gives you a solid grounding in intermediate-level solos for flute and piano in this album which will bring you challenges and enjoyment as you advance on your instrument. Includes additional slow-tempo accompaniment versions of selected pieces (Bach Badinerie and Widor Scherzo) for practice or for a slightly slower interpretation. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist.

Master trumpeter Armando Ghitalla of the Boston Symphony gives you an incredible master class for trumpet with piano accompaniment. The advancing intermediate-level trumpeter will be thrilled by this collection and by the performance suggestions which will push you forward to a higher level. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Armando Ghitalla trumpet Accompaniment: Judith Olson piano

Performed by Stanley Drucker clarinetAccompaniment: Sondra Bianca pianoIn this third volume of intermediate repertoire for clarinet with piano accompaniment Stanley Drucker of the New York Philharmonic preparesyou for the steps toward advanced-level playing. A must-have for all clarinetists moving toward the challenging orchestral repertoire which is part of every first-chair clarinetist's musical world. Includes a high-quality printedmusic score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solos Level 4-Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solos Level 4 (Early Intermediate). This original adaptation of the well-known Greensleeves melody for piano solo is written in a flowing contemplative style. Perfect for teenaged and adult students. Early Intermediate (HLSPL Level 4); piano solo; 3/4 meter; E minor; melody and accompaniment; 96 measures.

12 Intermediate Pieces for Brass Quintet-12 Intermediate Pieces for Brass Quintet. The Canadian Brass - the phenomenally successful globe-trotting brass quintet that plays to audiences of thousands well over 100 times a year and is the bestselling classical crossovergroup in recorded history - doesn't exactly play weddings! However there is excellent music for wedding services from their repertoire collected from their extensive educational publications for brass quintet. Contents: Air fromWater Music (Handel) Air on the G String (Bach) Bridal Chorus (Wagner) Canon (Pachelbel) Fanfare from Orfeo (Monteverdi) Largo from Xerxes (Handel) Prayer from Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck) Rondeau (Mouret) Trumpet Tuneand Ayre (Purcell) Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) Trumpet Voluntary (Purcell) Wedding March (Mendelssohn).

Fundamental Level - Cello-Supplement your beginning string curriculum with this new ensemble series from the authors of Essential Elements 2000 for Strings. Essential Musicianship - Ensemble Concepts is a two-level series correlatedwith Essential Elements 2000 that will reinforce your students' developing skills with solid beginning rounds and easy arrangements. All are designed to supplement method instruction and are organized around the keystaught in Essential Elements 2000 Books 1 and 2. In addition each book provides a wealth of beginning and intermediate performance materials (over 35 rounds/arrangements in each book). Alsoavailable:Ensemble Concepts - Intermediate Level(HL00960192 - 00960197)

Score-Samuel Barber's best-known work has become an icon of contemporary orchestral literature. Jamin Hoffman's arrangement now makes this landmark work accessible to intermediate-level groups with careful key and range alterations giving your students the opportunity to play one of the most important pieces of our time. This is a must-have for every school's string library!