Michael Hopkins

The purpose of this fun-loving piece is to develop good posture (standing up and sitting down), lefthand flexibility (tapping on the string and top of the instrument), and righthand dexterity (alterna...

The Nutcracker is one of Tschaikowsky's most famous works, and this accessible arrangement contains four popular character dances from Act II of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince travel to the La...

Grade 1 groups will love playing this creative, programmatic original written in the classical style. Depicting a trip on an airplane, making smooth transitions between thematic sections -- leaving th...

Grade 1 groups will love playing this creative, programmatic original written in the classical style. Depicting a trip on an airplane, making smooth transitions between thematic sections - leaving the...

Grade 1 groups will love playing this creative, programmatic original written in the classical style. Depicting a trip on an airplane, making smooth transitions between thematic sections - leaving the...

This unique treatment of the well-known English folk song will become a classic for young string orchestra. The gorgeous sonorities of this arrangement not only make it an excellent choice for holiday...

This unique treatment of the well-known English folk song will become a classic for young string orchestra. The gorgeous sonorities of this arrangement not only make it an excellent choice for holiday...

Your students will enjoy playing this traditional Scottish air, beautifully arranged for string orchestra by Michael Hopkins. This is a great piece for developing expression and legato bow changes. Th...

Your students will love playing this selection from one of Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky's most famous works. Expertly arranged for grade 1 players, it allows young groups to experience this great Nutcrac...

This fun, grade 1 arrangement of the classic American song by Joseph Winner features everyone on the melody. Cello and Bass are doubled throughout, and Viola is always doubled with either 2nd Violin o...

This grade 1 pizzicato feature for cello and bass is loosely based on the traditional Lightly Row theme. Written in A-B-A form, it is played pizzicato throughout and is set in A minor. The B section f...

This exciting, energetic grade 3 arrangement of the traditional Shaker hymn is sure to be a hit with players and audiences alike. Blending traditional fiddling techniques with contemporary harmonies,...

Ihre Schüler werden den 'Chinese Dance' aus Peter Ilyich Tschaikowskys 'Nussknacker' lieben. Michael Hopkins arrangierte diesen Klassiker'einfach' herausragend für junges Streichorchester. Das Set ent...

Ihre Schüler werden den 'Chinese Dance' aus Peter Ilyich Tschaikowskys 'Nussknacker' lieben. Michael Hopkins arrangierte diesen Klassiker'einfach' herausragend für junges Streichorchester. Das Set ent...

This grade 1 pizzicato feature for cello and bass is loosely based on the traditional Lightly Row theme. Written in A-B-A form, it is played pizzicato throughout and is set in A minor. The B section f...

This unabridged arrangement remains very true to the original while making this beautiful music playable by string orchestra. The key has been changed from B minor to E minor so all parts remain in fi...

The heroic second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 is a theme and variations. In this arrangement by Michael Hopkins the original key of A-flat major has been changed to C maj...

The heroic second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 is a theme and variations. In this arrangement by Michael Hopkins the original key of A-flat major has been changed to C maj...

Mysterious Forces von Michael Hopkins ist ein schnelles und rhythmisch energiegeladenes Stück in e-Moll für mittleres Orchester. Alle Abteilungen des Orchesters sind am melodischen Material beteiligt....

Mysterious Forces von Michael Hopkins ist ein schnelles und rhythmisch energiegeladenes Stück in e-Moll für mittleres Orchester. Alle Abteilungen des Orchesters sind am melodischen Material beteiligt....

Fanfare and Celebration wurde im Jahr 2000 komponiert, um das 30-jährige Bestehen des Michigan ASTA Junior High String Camp zu feiern, das 1970 von Elizabeth Green gegründet wurde. Das Stück ist in D-...

Avalanche ist eine ausdrucksstarke und energiegeladene Originalkomposition für Orchesteranfänger, die auch ein wunderbares Lehrstück für Bogenverteilung, Hebungen, Wiederholungen und Saitenübergänge i...

Perfect for learning to play in parts, this wonderfully simple yet interesting beginning tune is in D Major. While remaining in first position, students will practice playing in steps and intervals wi...

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This energetic new work is a musical depiction of the Seacoast Century, a 100 mile bike race along the New England coast. A programmatic work, descriptors are included for each part of the piece to en...