Electric Sinfonia For String Orchestra By Bernofsky (FJH)

Composer Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn

Arranger Robert D. McCashin

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH String Orchestra

Stock Code ST6465

Swashbucklers Saga by Chris Thomas (Grade 2.5) FJH

The vivid imagery of "little critters" scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies used throughout this programmatic work. Beginning soft and mischievous, the music builds as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue. The harmonic language moves between moments of pleasant consonance and slight dissonance (because as we all know, some people love little critters and some people are terrified of them!). A highly imaginative, playable work! (Grade 1, Dur 2:15)

Composer George Frideric Handel

Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Beginning Strings

Stock Code ST6481

This spectacular arrangement features four movements from Tchaikovsky's famous Album for the Young. Opening with the endearing Morning Prayer, the piece then moves into the lighthearted waltz, The Hurdy-Gurdy Man. The beautiful Sweet Dream sets the stage for the delightful last movement, March of the Wooden Soldiers. Remarkably faithful to the original while also quite accessible to younger students! (6:30) https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWyCCVwxY9A

Composer Joseph Haydn

Arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle

Publisher FJH Music Company

Series FJH Developing Strings

Stock Code ST6476

Traditional

Arranged Carrie Lane Gruselle

Grade 2

This arrangement is rich with pedagogical and musical opportunity! Written by a 16-year-old Mozart, it is in Rondo form with distinct key centers to establish hand patterns and excellent intonation. It uses sudden dynamic changes for dramatic effect, reinforces off-the-string bowing, and further develops speed and facility in the left hand. A complete package from the Classical era! (3:45)