John Caponegro

This new setting of a simple, 8-bar canon tune written by Thomas Tallis in the 16th century affords young strings a wonderful chance to experience the challenge and thrill of playing contrapuntal text...

Franz Joseph Haydn's works are known to contain many musical jokes, and the Surprise Symphony (Symphony No. 94) includes the most famous of all - a sudden loud chord in the theme of the second movemen...

One of the most beloved hymns of all times, this early American folk melody has been expertly arranged for grade 1+ groups by John Caponegro. The simple but challenging arrangement will appeal to youn...

Das beliebte Weihnachtslied arrangiert in verschiedenen Stilen, die für das jeweilige Land (Mexico, Japan, Österreich, Schottland und USA) typisch sind. Mithilfe des Erzählers und diversem Schlagwerk...

Robert Schumann's Album For the Young was composed for his three daughters and consisted of 43 short pieces. Most well-known as a piano piece, Knight Rupert adapts perfectly for grade 3 string orchest...

These popular Bach Minuets are perfect for the development of intonation, rhythm, bowing and dynamics. Some easy contrapuntal textures are an excellent introduction to the Baroque style. Great materia...

Arranged by one of the most creative educational string writers today, John Caponegro has skillfully adapted two favorite themes from Peter Ilyich Tschaikowsky;s Waltz Of The Flowers, derived from The...

This accessible arrangement of the 1st Movement from Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto is very idiomatic and will make grade 2 groups sound sophisticated and authentic. Optional piano and 3rd Violin/Viola T...

This Vivaldi piece from the Four Seasons is presented here in a grade 3+ arrangement which provides optional opportunities for small ensembles and solos within the orchestra. The Four Seasons was writ...

This grade 2+ medley of 7 patriotic tunes contains excellent material for concert performances and celebrations. Titles include: America The Beautiful; Marines Hymn; The Caissons Go Rolling Along; Ame...

This moderately-paced original in G has singable melody lines, well-articulated accompaniment figures, and interesting material for all. Some simple counterpoint adds depth and dimension, and the opti...

First published in 1972, this fun-loving original in G features a singable melody, clear bowing and articulation indications, and some surprise accents on beat 4 that will keep everyone alert and invo...

This grade 1+ march-like tune is based on three major scales - D, G, and C. All sections get to play these scales in some form or another making the arrangement suitable for practice or concert perfor...

This grade 2+ jazz waltz is based on a standard blues chord progression, and will be a refreshing change-of-pace for any concert program. This is a great opportunity to teach students to swing 8th not...