SKU: AP.44797S

UPC: 038081517285. English.

With the melody in all sections, everyone in your ensemble can enjoy the epitome of Baroque string playing. These energetic movements lay well in the hand of the player while making the performers sound virtuosic. Perfectly adapted by Jan Farrar-Royce, Vivaldi's Sinfonia for Strings, No. 1 will delight! (1:45).

SKU: AP.45829S

UPC: 038081523347. English.

Although the structure, notes, and dynamics are written by Leopold Mozart, arranger Jan Farrar-Royce takes the liberty of distributing the main themes among the sections of the string ensemble so that every player can enjoy being the horses who are trotting along, the rising and falling winter winds, and the passengers enjoying their ride. (2:35).

SKU: AP.43761

UPC: 038081496375. English.

This spontaneously happy work will be familiar to many who have heard it as the opening to the Overture to Stravinsky's ballet, Pulcinella. The music virtually dances off the page and is perfect for strings. (2:35).

SKU: AP.40496S

UPC: 038081453767. English. [Based on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach] By Jeffrey E. Turner.

Proving once again how timeless and versatile Bach's music is, the arranger has taken themes and motifs from Minuet in G Major and created a swashbuckling pirate arrangement. Get ready to set sail with Captain Johann Sebastian Blackbeard on an adventure that's just plain fun!

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SKU: AP.48036S

UPC: 038081557038. English.

Perfect for beginner and early intermediate orchestras, Temple Raider by Mark Hillegass, Jr. features driving, heart-pounding, mystical, and adventure-like melodies. This piece is great for introducing syncopation, articulations, dynamic contrast, and tempo changes and has students working on all four strings in 1st position. Temple Raider also features the use optional percussion that can be played by one performer. (3:10).

SKU: AP.43765

UPC: 038081496450. English. [Based on the music of Antonio Vivaldi] By Jeffrey E. Turner.

This very accessible arrangement includes just enough of each movement to provide a taste of the original! Stirring the pot by the use of a common key for all four seasons and simplified rhythms create the perfect blend of seasonings to delight all as only Vivaldi can. (3:15).

SKU: AP.48079S

UPC: 038081557113. English.

Filled with enchanting melodies and harmonies, O'Carolan's Draught is a lyrical air by Ireland's beloved Baroque-era composer, Turlough O'Carolan, and arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Truly a crossover piece, it is a tune often played by folk and classical musicians alike. An optional harp/piano part enhances this arrangement and makes it a centerpiece for any program for intermediate or advanced players. Correlated to String Explorer, Book 1, Unit 13. (4:40).