Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Format 22. 5 x 16. 5cm The scores and performing material to this most famous symphony cycle enjoy the unabashed praise of conductors, performers and critics around the world. This edition can be heard not only every day in concert halls, but also on CD recordings by John Eliot Gardiner, David Zinman, Jos van Immerseel and in the new cycle conducted by Claudio Abbado and …

This great cross-curricular piece will engage the imagination as students picture being face to face with these peaceful, majestic, and mysterious, yet friendly, social, and intelligent marine mammals! This legato piece maintains a strong rhythmic feel while expressing wonder. (5:15) / Orchestre A Cordes

Using only paired eighth notes with the notes on the A, D, and G strings, this accessible piece will help any group sound more mature. This easy, fun tune will delight audiences and students. It includes dancing for a change of pace and to aid in developing a sense of rhythm. The calls to teach the Virginia Reel are in the educational packs. (2:05) / Orchestre A Cordes

Kantate Für Einen Bußgottesdienst (Fassung In A). Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. It seems likely that the composition of this work was connected with a penitential service held in the Marienkirche in Mühlhausen to commemorate the disastrous fire which had destroyed large parts of the town on the 29th May 1707, but it has not been possible to discover documentary evidence to prove the correctness of th…

In G Major. Par DVORAK ANTONIN. The performance material available up till now for Dvorák' s sun-filled cheerful Symphony no. 8 has been notorious for its myriad mistakes. The challenge of correcting it has now been taken over by the editor Jonathan Del Mar. He has taken into account the engraver' s copy, which was actually discovered in a trash bin at Novello' s in 1964. Its title page bears the …

Il Distratto. Par HAYDN JOSEPH. The six movements of Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 60 “Il Distratto” once served as incidental music for the comedy “Le Distrait” by Jean-François Regnard (1655–1709), which was performed at the Esterházy court in 1772. This consisted of an overture, four entr’actes – the play is in five acts – and a finale. But this composition is not merely a compilation of stage mu…

for Strings Score and Parts. Par BURLEIGH HARRY T. / MORALES DION (Arr.). Dion Morales arranged Through Moanin\' Pines by Harry T. Burleigh allowing younger musicians to celebrate and perform music by a composer of color. A masterful edition of this spiritual, soulful tune provides opportunities for expression, discussion of the heritage of the music and its composer, and a musical experience not …

Par SPATA DOUG. Beginning string students will have a diabolically good time with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister melodies pass between all sections and simple quarter and half note accompaniment parts help keep everyone together. The optional piano accompaniment sets the pace with even 8th notes, helping young players subdivide their rhythms. Part independence and note range are …

This wonderful arrangement of the second movement from Mozart's Symphony #17 is an excellent piece for developing ensembles to learn about the stylistic nuances of Mozart. Arranged by Steven Campbell in G major and set in common time, younger musicians will find the setting very accessible. This is a great way to introduce varied bowing techniques like staccato, legato, spiccato, and brushed strok…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Format 22. 5 x 16. 5cm The scores and performing material to this most famous symphony cycle enjoy the unabashed praise of conductors, performers and critics around the world. This edition can be heard not only every day in concert halls, but also on CD recordings by John Eliot Gardiner, David Zinman, Jos van Immerseel and in the new cycle conducted by Claudio Abbado and …