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Romanze
JW Peppers Editors' Choice Grade 3.5 by Franny Mendelssohn, Arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold This sensitive and thoughtful arrangement will challenge your ensemble to play each phrase with expression and emotion. This is an excellent choice to contrast a faster, more technical selection on a concert program. |
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La Folia for 1-8 Soloists
JW Peppers Editors' Choice Stanton's 5-Star Feature Grade 3.5 by Archangelo Corelli, Arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold Now viola, cello, and bass students can join the violins in atperforming this time-honored piece by Corelli. Each variation may be performed by a different student, allowing up to eight students to be featured at your next concert. |
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Zia Resilience
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold TEMPO PRESS Grade 4 Zia Resilience by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold is a thrilling and cinematic piece that will captivate both performers and audiences. Featuring soaring melodies, heroic themes, and driving rhythms, this grade 4 piece is accessible to young musicians while also providing exciting challenges for more advanced players. Inspired by the Zia sun symbol on the New Mexico state flag, Zia Resilience celebrates the strength and resilience of orchestra programs and their students during the global pandemic. |
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Map's End
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold Carl Fischer Grade 4.5 In what can be described as Game of Thrones meets thunderous Brahms, this tour de force for advanced string orchestra features a driving theme set in 12/8 meter. The lyrical middle section features cello and bass soli with delicate harmonics and a lush, sweeping countermelody in upper voices before an aggressive ride to a victorious finale. Lush textures, gorgeous harmonies, and powerful motifs offer the ambitious orchestra an unforgettable adventure. |
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Live performance featuring Op. 160 Chamber Orchestra.
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Map's End featuring fan art.
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Mendelssohn - Saltarello from the Italian Symphony
arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold TEMPO PRESS Grade 5 Take your students on a musical journey to Italy with the famous Saltarello movement from Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4. This exhilarating piece, expertly arranged by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold, combines the jumping saltarello with the spinning tarantella to create a breathtaking showcase of light spiccato bow strokes. With its interweaving of duple and triple subdivisions and tempos ranging from approachable allegro to breathtaking presto, the Saltarello is a must-play for advanced string orchestras looking to showcase their technical prowess and musicality. Check out the recordings on these websites: |
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Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty: Aurora's March
arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold TEMPO PRESS Grade 4 Aurora’s March from the ballet Sleeping Beauty is quintessential Tchaikovsky. This arrangement for string orchestra honors Tchaikovsky’s spirit, orchestrations, and harmonies. An optional advanced violin part is included. Aurora’s March is a wonderful way to introduce students to Tchaikovsky’s works, especially his iconic ballet music. |
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de Falla - El Amor Brujo
arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold TEMPO PRESS Grade 4 This exciting arrangement of Manuel de Falla’s ballet suite El Amor Brujo, including the striking Ritual Fire Dance, is the perfect way to introduce the impressionistic style to your students. For string orchestra with optional piano, the Andalusian melodies (Spanish and gypsy) are shared throughout all sections. Perfect for festivals and school concerts alike, students will thrill your audiences with this great concert closer. |