Now your younger students can enjoy Rimsky-Korsakov's colorful orchestrations and imaginative themes in this true-to-the-original arrangement. Included are the Sultan's theme, Scheherazade's?theme (fo...
Featuring 'Morning Mood' and 'In the Hall of the Mountain King,' this authentic-sounding arrangement includes 6/8 time, legato, staccato and marcato styles, frequent doublings, a wide variety of dynam...
Your orchestra will love the chance to play these ever-popular tunes from Ponchielli's opera La Gioconda, as arranged by Richard Meyer. Instantly recognizable to any audience, this arrangement retains...
The excitement of Dvorák's most famous orchestral work is now within reach of the young full orchestra. With string parts remaining in first position throughout, this great-sounding arrangement featur...
Schubert composed his incidental music to the Romantic drama Rosamunde, Princess of Cypress in less than three weeks, finishing just two days before the play's premiere in December of 1823. Not much t...
Your students will love the Spanish sounds of this exciting and passionate dance, which introduces Act IV of this operatic masterpiece. The expressive opening melody will help develop your woodwinds'...
Treat your students to one of the most-loved symphonic movements ever written by a master of the classical style in this Richard Meyer arrangement of Symphony No.8, Mvt. 1, known as the 'Unfinished.'...
Introduce your full orchestra to the baroque style and sound with this exciting new arrangement of Handel's masterpiece. The composer's original rhythms, melodies and counterpoint are all so playable...
All of the colors and moods of the original are retained in this exciting arrangement that is sure to challenge every section of your orchestra. This is a great way to introduce all of your student mu...
Tschaikowskis beliebte Programm-Ouvertüre 'Romeo und Julia' basiert auf William Shakespeares gleichnamigen Drama und war sein erstes Meisterwerk. Genießen Sie das fantasievolle Konzertstück in dieser...
A beautiful arrangement by Richard Meyer of 'Waltz Number 1,' 'Waltz Number 2,' and the 'Coda' from the original, set perfectly for the first full-orchestra experience. Perhaps the most widely popular...
Fiery and exciting, this arrangement retains the scoring and 'sound' of Mozart's original while bringing it within the grasp of the very young full orchestra. Very mature sounding, yet so playable. Ou...
At last-Beethoven's most famous melody in a full-orchestra arrangement for young, less experienced winds, strings and percussionists. Faithful to the original in orchestration and texture, this full-s...
The wonderful arrangement brings Smetana's masterpiece to your young orchestra while preserving the sound and intent of the original. All string parts are playable in first position with alternate 'up...
Now, all the intensity of this powerful, minor-keyed overture for the young full orchestra! While keeping the colors of the original intact, individual parts are all in very practical ranges, with str...
This famous 'Nocturne,' which evokes the magic slumbers of Shakespeare's main characters in the forest, will provide a chance to develop a beautiful, legato playing style. Winds are featured in severa...
The 'Linz Symphony' is included among Mozart's best. The first movement is cheerful and buoyant in mood, yet retains an air of dignity and poise reflective of a true master of the genre. Richard Meyer...
This theme and variations from Beethoven's Seventh Symphony is one of the most famous slow movements in the entire symphonic repertoire. Because of its somber minor key and quiet rhythmic pulse, it ha...
Since its premiere in 1874, Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been one of the most beloved operettas ever written. Among Johann Strauss' most famous overtures, this delightful selection abounds with memora...
Millennium, recorded this year by Alfred for the first time, was first released in 1998. Winner of the 1998 N. S. O. A. composition contest, this contemporary-sounding overture is extremely powerful a...
This humorous nod to the 'B' monster movies of the 1950s is sure to be the hit of your next concert! The blood-curdling scream in the introdcuction sets the mood for the wild ride ahead. A great way t...
Full of educational opportunities for every section, this two-movement work has an old-fashioned folk music sound. 'Wisteria Waltz' is lush and legato while 'Fig's Frolic' is patterned after the energ...
This new arrangement from Richard Meyer is fairly challenging but very gratifying. All the textures and concepts of Dvorák's original have been carefully maintained, while making the work more accessi...
Offenbach's famous melody is passed throughout the orchestra in this charming treatment of the original. Great for developing sensitivity, balance and listening skills.
Students love playing this famous minor-key version of the canon 'Fr?re Jacque. ' Mahler was originally inspired to write this somber march after seeing a picture depicting a hunter's funeral processi...
Hailed by Tchaikovsky as 'a colossal masterpiece of instrumentation', Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Capriccio Espagnol' has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1887. The melodies used in the piece go back...
A striking new arrangement! Perfect for developing a light classical style and to study Theme and Variations form. Learning opportunities include ''terraced-style'' dynamics, staccato and tenuto playi...
Another wonderful Meyer arrangement at the perfect level for your young orchestra, perhaps in their first full orchestra experience! A great introduction to 6/8 meter, this arrangement offers your stu...
Combine this festive movement with the First Philharmonic arrangements of Handel's 'Hornpipe' and 'Hallelujah Chorus' for a wonderful suite honoring the great Baroque master! In addition to wonderful...
Carefully arranged with the young orchestra in mind, this version retains all of the charm and color of Beethoven's original. Students will develop their lyrical playing skills while learning to 'list...
This gentle and beatifically melodic selection is the perfect way for your students to develop a sensitive, legato playing style. Suggesting the cool mountain air of an evening in Spain, this intermez...
Combined with an introductory theme from the suite, the overture is among the most majestic Baroque music ever written. Perfectly set as a first full orchestra experience, the contrasting statements o...
Enjoy this bright, cheery opera music and introduce the orchestra to Mozart. (2:45)
Habanera from Carmen by Georges Bizet, arranged by Richard Meyer, will give your students an opportunity to perform one of the most familiar scenes from that famous opera. In this authentic sounding a...
The second movement from his sixth and last symphony finds Tchaikovsky at his melodic best, arranged by Richard Meyer. This elegant 'waltz' in 5/4 meter has long been a favorite of audiences and is an...
Take your students on a desert caravan in this fun and exciting piece written to introduce low first-finger notes(Eb and Bb). All students-even your more advanced players-will love the Far Eastern har...
Your first-year string students will shine as Baroque meets country in this fun, Grade 1 selection. Based on quotes from Bach's famous Menuet in G and his Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, this is the perfe...
An exciting and colorful tone poem based on Washington Irving's famous short story, your students will love this musical depiction of the fateful night when Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane meets up with th...
4th movement - Very faithful to the original but arranged with the younger player in mind, this setting of an orchestral staple has it all, and is sure to challenge every section of your orchestra. Th...
Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando 'meows,' threatening 'hisses,' and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog...
'This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song from Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffman is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos...
There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. But not for long! Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that us...
This work features all of your school district's string orchestras at once and was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Freeport, Illinois orchestra program. The piece combines elementary...
As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots - dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra'...
Vivid imagery, colorful orchestrations, and a variety of styles all combine to make this one-of-a-kind selection a journey that your students and audience will never forget! In the form of a five-part...
Before writing the piece, Mr. Meyer asked members of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra to compose original themes of their own. Four of these themes were chosen, and then woven together by the com...
Eine Reise in die Wunderwelt des Streicherspiels! Neue Streicherschule für Ensemble mit Abenteuercharakter! In Einzelbänden abgestimmt auf die einzelnen Streichinstrumente wird das Ensemblerepertoire...
Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour-de-force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!). Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo...
Your orchestra will have a blast working on this fun selection that introduces the time periods of music and the playing styles that go with them. As students climb aboard the time machine, they will...
Your cellos and basses will shine in this fun, educational, and very playable section feature by Richard Meyer. A great introduction to ragtime, this charming work uses the harmonies and stylistic fea...
They're baaaaack! Treat your string orchestra to the sequel of the wildly popular Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space. New special effects and a delightful 'zombie love theme' are added to this high...
Step aside, Dark Knight and Spiderman, the 'Emerald Falcon' has flown into town! Your high school orchestra will love the dark harmonies and driving rhythms of this exciting new overture, written in t...
As the title indicates, this charming piece beautifully reinforces dotted rhythms and low-second patterns. Its lively dance-like character will be a popular addition to any concert occasion.
Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony has been transformed into a delightful tango for your young string orchestra. Everyone will recognize the material here, and all of the instruments get a chance at th...
It's a fiesta for your basses in this colorful section feature that your students will love putting together. Carefully written to make your bass section sound their best, this piece written by Richar...
It's Mozart with a Latin twist! Viva Amadeus!, arranged by Richard Meyer, is a charming reworking of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. It is sure to make your audience smile while providing your students with o...
This clever arrangement of 'Deck the Halls' is the perfect way to introduce your orchestra to them and variations form. Included in the five variations are a Viennese waltz, Spanish tango and Bach-sty...
Contents include: So Long, It's Been Good to Know Yuh; San Francisco Bay Blues; John Henry; The Midnight Special; Turkey in the Straw; Amazing Grace; We Shall Overcome; (The Wreck of the) 'John B'; Tu...
An original work written in the British folk-song style by Richard Meyer, the two contrasting movements provide a variety of enriching musical experiences. The first movement features cantabile solos...
The Korean folk song 'Ahrirang' is presented in this exquisite arrangement for strings and orchestra bells by Richard Meyer. The bell part may also be performed by handbell choir, if desired. An excel...
This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...
This Irish tour-de-force runs the gamut of emotions. An aggressively rustic opening makes way for a joyful and catchy original jig in the style of Holst's 'Dargason.' A flowing, legato setting of the...
Develop your orchestra's legato playing skills with this lovely folksong. The interesting orchestration helps showcase a very mature sound and every section shares the melody. A perfect 'second piece'...
This multi-cultural piece explores world music using a unique and exciting format. Two side-by-side orchestras share one conductor, with one group performing traditional American songs and the other p...
This ode to the Wild West begins with a mysterious introduction using the folk song 'All the Pretty Little Horses' in an eerie setting that will send shivers up the spines of performers and audience m...
Take your orchestra on a trip around the world with this fun medley of some of the most famous melodies ever written. Using 22 tunes from 17 different countries, this is the ultimate multi-cultural ex...
This set of variations on a Native American tune is the perfect selection for contest or festival. The theme is the 'Owl Dance' from the Yakama tribe of the state of Washington, and the variants inclu...
This gorgeous selection from the Fauré Requiem is very playable, allowing students to focus on expression and beauty of tone. A must for developing orchestras.
Using all the colors of the string orchestra, this charming Spanish-flavored piece features melodic material for every instrument. Two contrasting tunes, one for high voices and one for low, are intro...
Dvorák's most famous melody is now accessible to the young orchestra in this arrangement that is faithful to the original in color and texture. The haunting opening chords, solo clarinet work and matu...
Expose your students to a wide variety of styles and moods, all within one powerful piece! After a stark, chromatic opening, a festive section based on a variety of fanfare-like motifs is heard. The e...
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A perfect setting of this festive piece! Get the audience involved and carry on the great tradition of clapping and stomping along with the music. Just right for the early full orchestra experience.
Rimsky-Korsakov's famous symphonic suite 'Scheherazade' has been a staple of the symphonic literature since it was first written in 1888. Now your younger students can enjoy this Russian master's colo...
One of Haydn's most famous symphonic movements, this selection will give your students a chance to develop a refined, classic style of playing. It features a delicately beautiful main theme, wild, min...
One of Haydn's most famous symphonic movements, this selection will give your students a chance to develop a refined, 'Classic' style of playing. It seems like Haydn included everything in this moveme...
The 'Linz Symphony 'is included among Mozart's best. The first movement is cheerful and buoyant in mood, yet retains an air of dignity and poise reflective of a true master of the genre. Richard Meyer...
Haunting, ominous, and playful, this Scherzo movement from Beethoven's famous Symphony No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has it all. Your students will love the stirring harmonies and driving rhythms...
