Universal Edition

flexible arrangements for junior string ensemble

Arranger: David Brooker
Format: Book with PDF Online
Instrumentation: String Ensemble

David Brooker moves on in his popular "Stringplay" series with an ingenious new book that promises full flexibility from a mixed duo right up to a full string orchestra. Full instructions are given to help you choose an instrument for the melody, then add any other part of parts to the line-up in a way that caters for and exploits the strengths of your ensemble, however unbalanced it may seem at first. All standards of player are catered for, from open-string beginners up to Grade 3 students. A piano line is provided in the score; it's optional but might be useful to provide support for less experienced players.

Modern publishing means all the parts are provided as a free download from Universal Edition's website so you only have to buy the score, not a whole ream of parts you may never use! The arrangements include pieces by Bach, Handel, Arbeau and Beethoven, the latter being his evergreen "Ode to Joy".

Contents:

• Handel, Georg Friedrich: Siegesmarsch aus "Judas Maccabaeus" (March from 'Judas Maccabaeus')
• Arbeau, Thoinot: Les Bouffons
• Handel, Georg Friedrich: Menuet 1 & 2 aus "Feuerwerksmusik" (Minuets I & II from Music for the Royal Fireworks)
• Beethoven, Ludwig van: Ode an die Freude aus "Symphonie Nr. 9" (Ode to Joy from 'Symphony No. 9')
• Bach, Johann Sebastian: Marsch aus der "Bauernkantate" (from the 'Peasant Cantata')