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Here's the musical signature from the memorable film about the life of Mozart. Using the opening strains of Symphony No.25, this impressive allegro movement will connect any audience with the power and beauty of Mozart's symphonic style.

One of Vaughan Williams' most revered works for band and orchestra is now available for string orchestra. This edition includes appropriate range and key adjustments to make this charming suite ideal for string orchestra. Includes: Seventeen Come Sunday; My Bonny Boy; Folk Songs from Somerset)

This challenging arrangement of the final movement of Edward Grieg's familiar work, Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, has been skillfully penned by Robert Frost, a veteran at writing for developing strings. Moving from a rather quiet, mystical beginning to a dramatic conclusion, this arrangement contains all the exciting elements of the full orchestra version. Duration 3:00..

This inspirational finale from Candide gives you a wonderful opportunity to expose your players to one of the most enduring state works of our time.

For many years, John Caponegro's writing has been synonymous with quality concert fare that contains excellent learning material. Mist is no exception. Set in a calm, peaceful style, this work is influenced by the impressionist style. Written for grade 4 groups, Mist will be a welcome change-of-pace to any concert program. Duration 4:40

Composer John Leavitt has adapted this string setting from his notable original work for choir. 'The One Who Makes Peace,' the beloved Jewish prayer which served as the text basis, conveys the underlying emotion that makes this work so passionate and effective. Each section of the orchestra has engaging part writing, and a short violin cadenza closed this beautiful concert selection.

Written in concerto grosso style, this work has great appeal to all audiences. Its rhythmic vitality and neo-Baroque style makes it a favourite. (Three movements)

Aaron Copland's talents also crossed into the film world with this score for the 1948 movie based on John Steinbeck's novel. Copland's gift of creating a fresh, uniquely American sound for the orchestra is again a disctinct part of this muiscal score. Film excerpts included in this edition are: Morning on the Ranch; Dream March; Walk to the Bunkhouse; Happy Ending.

A new arrangement for mature string groups, Gliere's energetic dance movement again shows why it has become an icon of light classical programming for orchestras everywhere. From the ballet The Red Poppy, the deliberate opening in the low strings, accelerating to the frenzied Cossack-style dance makes this work a captivating experience.

Written for voice in 1938 and based on text by poet James Agee, This music is highly emotional. With solo parts for violin and viola, this edition is a superb opportunity to teach 20th century music at its best.

Grade 4 groups will enjoy this well-arranged piece from Reinhold Gliere's classic ballet The Red Poppy. Using a theme and variation form, John Caponegro has included all the tempo changes that are idiomatic to this characteristic dance. Three optional percussion parts are included. Duration 3:15.