Niveau Facile: Grade 2-3

By James Hook. Edited by Lionel Salter. For Piano solo Harpsichord Keyboard. Level: 2, 3, 4, 5. 28 pages. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

6 Easy Duets, Op. 58 by James Hook (1746-1827). For Cello Duet. Schott. Playing score. 35 pages. Schott Music #ED7945. Published by Schott Music

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS74

Composed by James Hook. Arranged by Carl Strommen. FS - SWS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+10+10+10+3+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS74. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS74).

ISBN 9780825869587. UPC: 798408069582. 8.5 X 11 inches. Key: D major.

Sonatina is based on a simple piano piece by James Hook, a composer from the Classical period. Carl Strommen has set and expanded this delightful piano piece to showcase the full resources of the string orchestra. It also contains a nice B section that shifts to a minor key for added interest.
A contemporary, as well as friend, of Clementi and Haydn, James Hook (1746–1827) was born in Norwich, England. Among his notable works are oratorios (The Ascension, being the most well known), a series of serious and comic operas, chamber and keyboard music. Originally one of Hook’s piano pieces, Sonatina is transcribed here for strings.Sonatina should be played as marked on the original keyboard version: “Giocoso” ( lightly, humorously). The minor section at m. 25 may be played a bit “darker” but should return to “Giocoso” at m. 41. An optional violin 1 solo is offered at m. 34.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS82

Composed by James Hook. Arranged by Carl Strommen. Collate - FS SWS. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+5+10+10+2+8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS82. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS82).

ISBN 9780825873348. UPC: 798408073343. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: G major.

A menuet is a social dance for two of French origin, adapted from the Italian minuetto, meaning, small, pretty and delicate - just like this charming piece, transcribed for string orchestra by Carl Strommen. This pleasant little tune, expanded for performance, is perfect for showcasing your group in contest and festival settings. Duration: 2:56.
James Hook (1746 – 1827) was an English organist and composer. He wrote over thirty stage works, more than 200 songs and countless pieces for harpsichord and piano, one of which is Menuet, transcribed here for string orchestra.A menuet (minuet) is a social dance for two of French origin in 3/4 time. The word is adapted from the Italian minuetto. meaning, small, pretty and delicate and should be played with these descriptions in mind.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

Score Only Concert Band (SCORE) - Level 1.5

SKU: HL.4005009

By Blue Swede. By Mark James. Arranged by Johnnie Vinson. Discovery Concert Band. Pop. Softcover. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4005009).

UPC: 888680657604. 9.0x12.0x0.029 inches.

Recorded by Blue Swede and featured in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, this iconic hit from the 1970s is available now in this arrangement for younger players.

By Blue Swede. By Mark James. Arranged by Paul Murtha. For Concert Band (Score and Parts). FlexBand. Grade 2-3. Published by Hal Leonard

By Blue Swede. By Mark James. Arranged by Rick Stitzel. Discovery Jazz. Rock. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard