Carl Fischer

Harkening back to the past, this modal-sounding piece from Sean O'Loughlin will make your students feel like they are playing some serious music! Indeed, the piece is serious in nature; t just happens...

Omicron is an exciting composition for the developing string orchestra that starts with a three-note idea and steadily builds as the piece progresses. Carefully placed accents make the simple theme fl...

Written in 1814, the Fidelio Overture was the fourth and final version chosen to open Beethoven's only opera by the same name. This string arrangement transposes the original key of E Major into the m...

Reverie is one of Claude Debussy's most recognized works featured in many films and television shows, including HBO's 'Westworld. ' The main challenge of this arrangement, which can be played alongsid...

Catalyst is a fiery and rhythmic piece that allows your ensemble to work on syncopated rhythms, difficult but accessible fingerings, and advanced phrasing. Articulations should all be emphasized in or...

Bruckner began composing the Eighth Symphony, his last completed symphony, in July 1884. When he finished the work's revelatory finale, he signed it 'Hallelujah,' and reported enthusiastically, 'The F...

Eine seltene Transkription der außergewöhnlichen Musik der deutschen Komponistin Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). Während die meisten ihrer Kompositionen zum Zeitpunkt ihres Todes unveröffentlicht blieben, w...

This three-movement suite from HandelÔÇÖs familiar Water Music is a great way to teach classical style with its three contrasting sections. The Allegro, with its lively repeated notes is as perfect fo...

Instrumentation: Violine 1&2 (je 8x), 3. Violine 3 (Viola T.C., 2x), Viola (5x), Violoncello (5x), Kontrabass (5x), Harfe (ad lib., 1x), Klavier (1x) ''Primula' - die Freude auf den nahenden Frühling...

This elegant and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme is heard in several sections, featuring a flowing accompaniment. Rich harmonies, slur...

This warm, lush work for early-intermediate string orchestra has simple, playable, yet interesting elements for all performers. Teaching opportunities include legato and pizzicato articulations, dynam...

Get your superstar bass section out of the back row and into the spotlight with Vanguard, an exciting section feature. They'll get to showcase their skills with hooked bowings, dotted rhythms and exci...

This fiery work showcases the low strings, with driving rhythms and syncopations. Students have the opportunity to practice both forward and backward extensions, as well as accented and off the string...

Moonstone is the composer's favorite gemstone. Though not very bright, it has a unique, elegant sparkle. This composition reflects that understated beauty. The main melody in Moonstone has long, but l...

Diese Originalarbeit für die Klasse 2 wurde durch das gleichnamige zarte Gedicht von Sara Teasdale inspiriert. Sanfte Phrasen fangen die sehnsüchtige Hoffnung ein, die die Dichterin empfand, als sie d...

Dieses lebhafte Rondeau aus den Sechs Streichquartetten op. 1 von Bologne ist ein klassisches siebenteiliges Rondo in G-Dur, D-Dur und g-Moll. Wie es für den klassischen Stil typisch war, erklingt die...

Diese reizvolle Contredanse wurde in den späten 1700er Jahren komponiert und stammt aus Joseph Bolognes einziger erhaltener Oper "L'Amont Anonyme". Ursprünglich für Kammerorchester geschrieben, ist di...

Das 1911 veröffentlichte "Viking Song" ist ein temperamentvolles Seefahrerlied. Es wird vermutet, dass Coleridge-Taylor das Lied für Studenten während seiner Zeit an der Crystal Palace School of Music...