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...
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 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...
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...
In the early 1700s, London high society delighted in evening pleasure trips on the River Thames. These leisurely trips were often accompanied by a floating orchestra-a whole barge-load of musicians pl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Now your students can experience all the excitement of the heroic last movement of Brahms's Symphony No. 1. This tastefully abridged arrangement retains all the color and textures of the original. Car...
First performed in Rome in 1816, this overture is among Rossini's most-loved orchestral works. Your students will undoubtedly recognize the infectious main theme from its frequent use in commercials a...
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)
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...
Audiences and students will recognize this much-loved Russian dance from The Nutcracker Ballet. Arranged for Grade 1 orchestra without losing the energy and flavor of the original, Trepak's generous d...
Johann Strauss depicts the powerful forces of nature through accents, sforzandi, and a percussion section in one of the most popular polkas ever written. Your audience will delight in the colorful orc...
The fourth movement of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 is based on the famous Lutheran chorale, 'A Mighty Fortress is Our God.' This arrangement retains all the wonderful colors of Mendelssohn's original...
Faithful to Brahms' original scoring, this arrangement gives each 'choir' of instruments (woodwind, brass, and strings) a chance to shine and display their own individual sound and personality. All st...
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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...
