First Suite for Strings - Elementary String Orchestra

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin II Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers an engaging and demanding inner-voice role within one of Bach’s most energetic and innovative concertos.

Key features

• A fully engaged inner voice, not secondary accompaniment

• Central to rhythmic drive and contrapuntal texture

• Builds ensemble precision and listening skills

• Essential experience in Bach’s most forward-thinking orchestral writing

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 – Viola III Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, is a modern scholarly edition designed to meet the needs of today's performers. Featuring the Viola III orchestral part and editor Emil Platen's practical solution for the concerto's famous two-chord middle section, this edition is ideal for educational and professional performance.

Key Features:

• Published by Breitkopf & Härtel

• Music by Johann Sebastian Bach

• Viola III part for Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048

• Modern scholarly performance edition

• Includes Emil Platen's stylistic expansion of the middle section

• Develops ensemble playing, rhythm, articulation, and intonation

• Suitable for advanced students and orchestral musicians

Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel, published by Schott, is a beautifully arranged edition for string orchestra of one of the most beloved works in classical music. Ideal for intermediate ensembles, it is perfect for concerts, weddings, festivals, educational performances, and developing Baroque ensemble skills.

Key Features:

• Music by Johann Pachelbel for string orchestra

• Features the celebrated Canon in D

• Suitable for intermediate string ensembles

• Ideal for concerts, weddings, festivals, and educational performances

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin I Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers a demanding and exhilarating leadership role within one of Bach’s most energetic and groundbreaking orchestral works.

Key features

• A lead violin role within a fully democratic string texture

• Central to rhythmic drive and ensemble cohesion

• Requires clarity, stamina, and stylistic authority

• Essential repertoire for advanced Baroque orchestral playing

This edition of the Brandenburg Concerto provides a modern performance material for Baroque music that fulfils the requirements of performers.