Based on the stately march theme from Beethoven's 8th Symphony this arrangement is a great example of Beethoven's mix of seriousness with his wry sense of humor. Jamin has included some nice feature moments for the under-worked and under-appreciated low strings.

Not well-known are the numerous small pieces composed by Beethoven almost ?on the side? for musical use in everyday life.The ?Ländlerische Tänze? are intended to be -orchestral representing welcome playing ma-terial for small orchestras.

Beethoven's Egmont Overture is one of the most famous pieces in the orchestral repertoire. Until now there has not been a string version that captures the full effect of the original. Since many directors have expressed the need for good literature for larger string programs Robert McCashin is pleased to offer this shorter arrangement which effectively utilizes the full string orchestra. Excellent for exposing your students to a classic without having to recruit wind players.

Theme and six variations on Beethoven's Ode to Joy in the style of: Bach Mozart Mendelssohn Dvorak Wagner and Scott Joplin.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for string orchestra can be a centerpiece of most any program.

The l?ndler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethoven that uses just quarter note rhythms and basic dynamic changes.

What better way to feature a luminary in your school or community (principal superintendent mayor etc.) than by letting them display their leadership skills with your orchestra' This clever musical movement is indeed attributedto Beethoven and steady beat or not can be a great opportunity to feature a wood block soloist with your orchestra.

String Quartet Version - Parts)-The composer writes: 'The backdrop for this commission was to complement music by the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s scores for string quartet are cornucopias of techniques and musicality. They were certainly not meant for pure entertainment. Ending up with Beethoven’s quartet Op. 59 No. 1 as a reference for this piece I even used elements from this quartet in my own composition. Beethoven’s position as a free artist has been of great importance to all following composers. This is of equal inspiration as his music. As a free artist one has to reflect upon our own time and not be afraid of allowing reality affect our work. When I was in the middle of writingthis piece something horrible happened in my neighbourhood. A bomb exploded in Oslo and a killer shot teenagers on an island summer camp. My nation’s reputation as a peaceful country to live in was drastically and forever changed. It was hard to compose. Papers and online media were soon filled with horrible pictures from the events. The lead-coloured skies being a recurring sight. The ambiguity in the title reflects both hope and dread. Beethoven’s light shines through strong and full of life! The piece was commissioned by the Engegård Quartet in 2011 and appears the recording String Quartets vol IV: Schubert-Ratkje-Britten-Haydn. A later piece was composed for string orchestra: 'Tale of Lead and Frozen Light' (2014)'. The composer writes: 'The backdrop for this commission was to complement music by the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s scores for string quartet are cornucopias of techniques and musicality. They were certainly not meant for pure entertainment. Ending up with Beethoven’s quartet Op. 59 No. 1 as a reference for this piece I even used elements from this quartet in my own composition. Beethoven’s position as a free artist has been of great importance to all following composers. This is of equal inspiration as his music. As a free artist one has to reflect upon our own time and not be afraid of allowing reality affect our work. When I was in the middle of writingthis piece something horrible happened in my neighbourhood. A bomb exploded in Oslo and a killer shot teenagers on an island summer camp. My nation’s reputation as a peaceful country to live in was drastically and forever changed. It was hard to compose. Papers and online media were soon filled with horrible pictures from the events. The lead-coloured skies being a recurring sight. The ambiguity in the title reflects both hope and dread. Beethoven’s light shines through strong and full of life! The piece was commissioned by the Engegård Quartet in 2011 and appears the recording String Quartets vol IV: Schubert-Ratkje-Britten-Haydn. A later piece was composed for string orchestra: 'Tale of Lead and Frozen Light' (2014)'.

Originally written by Beethoven for piano, this cool little gem has been adapted for strings by Jack Bullock, and is perfect for contest and festival. The melody moves between all sections allowing for many teaching opportunities. (1:50) / Orchestre A Cordes

Pour la mère de Loreta, Patricia Fin, qui est un grand fan de la musique de Beethoven. Ce dispositif est conçu pour les ensembles qui sont prêts à aborder les concepts de style dans leurs performances. Lors de l'ouverture de la section 4/4, les étudiants devraient être mis au courant des subtilités de styles s'inclinant, comme une légère séparation des noires et des blanches (noires et Minimes), et 'souffles' courts entre les paires de croches (croches). (3:15) / Orchestre A Cordes