First Philharmonic

Since its premiere in 1874, Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been one of the most beloved operettas ever written. Among Johann Strauss' most famous overtures, this delightful selection abounds with memora...

Your orchestra will love the chance to play these ever-popular tunes from Ponchielli's opera La Gioconda, as arranged by Richard Meyer. Instantly recognizable to any audience, this arrangement retains...

Fiery and exciting, this arrangement retains the scoring and 'sound' of Mozart's original while bringing it within the grasp of the very young full orchestra. Very mature sounding, yet so playable. Ou...

Fiery and exciting, this arrangement retains the scoring and 'sound' of Mozart's original while bringing it within the grasp of the very young full orchestra. Very mature sounding, yet so playable. Ou...

First performed in Rome in 1816, this overture is among Rossini's most-loved orchestral works. Your students will undoubtedly recognize the infectious main theme from its frequent use in commercials a...

First performed in Rome in 1816, this overture is among Rossini's most-loved orchestral works. Your students will undoubtedly recognize the infectious main theme from its frequent use in commercials a...

Schubert composed his incidental music to the Romantic drama Rosamunde, Princess of Cypress in less than three weeks, finishing just two days before the play's premiere in December of 1823. Not much t...

Schubert composed his incidental music to the Romantic drama Rosamunde, Princess of Cypress in less than three weeks, finishing just two days before the play's premiere in December of 1823. Not much t...

Now, all the intensity of this powerful, minor-keyed overture for the young full orchestra! While keeping the colors of the original intact, individual parts are all in very practical ranges, with str...

Now, all the intensity of this powerful, minor-keyed overture for the young full orchestra! While keeping the colors of the original intact, individual parts are all in very practical ranges, with str...

Since its premiere in 1874, Die Fledermaus (The Bat) has been one of the most beloved operettas ever written. Among Johann Strauss' most famous overtures, this delightful selection abounds with memora...

This gentle and beatifically melodic selection is the perfect way for your students to develop a sensitive, legato playing style. Suggesting the cool mountain air of an evening in Spain, this intermez...

This gentle and beatifically melodic selection is the perfect way for your students to develop a sensitive, legato playing style. Suggesting the cool mountain air of an evening in Spain, this intermez...

Your students will love rehearsing and performing Richard Meyer's arrangement of the Overture from Bizet's opera Carmen, which contains some of the most recognizable music ever written. Very faithful...

Your students will love rehearsing and performing Richard Meyer's arrangement of the Overture from Bizet's opera Carmen, which contains some of the most recognizable music ever written. Very faithful...

Introduce your full orchestra to the baroque style and sound with this exciting new arrangement of Handel's masterpiece. The composer's original rhythms, melodies and counterpoint are all so playable...

Introduce your full orchestra to the baroque style and sound with this exciting new arrangement of Handel's masterpiece. The composer's original rhythms, melodies and counterpoint are all so playable...

The wonderful arrangement brings Smetana's masterpiece to your young orchestra while preserving the sound and intent of the original. All string parts are playable in first position with alternate 'up...

Audiences and students will recognize this much-loved Russian dance from The Nutcracker Ballet. Arranged for Grade 1 orchestra without losing the energy and flavor of the original, Trepak's generous d...

Un nuovo arrangiamento di grande effetto! Perfetto per sviluppare uno stile classico leggero e per studiare la forma Tema e Variazioni. Le opportunità di apprendimento includono le dinamiche dello "st...

Now your younger students can enjoy Rimsky-Korsakov's colorful orchestrations and imaginative themes in this true-to-the-original arrangement. Included are the Sultan's theme, Scheherazade's?theme (fo...

A beautiful arrangement by Richard Meyer of 'Waltz Number 1,' 'Waltz Number 2,' and the 'Coda' from the original, set perfectly for the first full-orchestra experience. Perhaps the most widely popular...

La melodia più famosa di Dvorák è ora accessibile ai giovani orchestrali in questo arrangiamento fedele all'originale per colore e struttura. Gli ammalianti accordi iniziali, il lavoro del clarinetto...

Dvorák's most famous melody is now accessible to the young orchestra in this arrangement that is faithful to the original in color and texture. The haunting opening chords, solo clarinet work and matu...

Dvorák's most famous melody is now accessible to the young orchestra in this arrangement that is faithful to the original in color and texture. The haunting opening chords, solo clarinet work and matu...