Jamin Hoffman
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Scherzo from Symphony No. 3 – “Eroica”
Once again, Jamin Hoffman brings us a skilled adaption of a Beethoven symphony scherzo, this time from the beloved Eroica Symphony. The string writing is ideal for student orchestras and gives an opportunity to perform one of the great treasures of the classical symphonic repertoire, and a work that helped define elements of the coming Romantic period.SKU: HL4491207 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Scherzo from Symphony No. 4
This lively movement is a masterpiece of hemiola, providing an opportunity for students to hone their counting skills. With strong, memorable themes featuring all sections of the orchestra and a beautiful middle section, this scherzo in minuet-trio form will have audiences whistling the melodies all the way home!SKU: HL4491054 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Solemn Processional (from Symphony No. 4)
Taken from the third movement of Mahler’s most performed symphony, Solemn Processional is based on his song “Heavenly Life.” This glorious hymn-like processional highlights sustained ensemble playing and features pizzicato bass throughout.SKU: HL4491117 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Souvenirs of St. Petersburg
This medley of folk songs came from a recent trip to Russia by arranger Jamin Hoffman. Katyusha, Moscow Evenings, and Kalinka are all rich in tradition, each with a distinctive taste of the land that has given the world so much important music.SKU: HL4490455 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Symphony No. 2
One of only two surviving symphonies by the subject of the movie Chevalier, Jamin Hoffman has carefully edited the original manuscript to allow this masterpiece by “the Black Mozart” to be accessible to modern orchestras. This long overdue tribute to a master fencer, military officer, conductor, and composer belongs in every music library! (Includes optional oboes and horns.)
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Symphony No. 5 – Scherzo
Taken from what is considered by many to be the most famous symphony in the world, this excerpt will provide your students with an opportunity to play another spectacular movement from the pen of the master himself! Dur: 4:00SKU: HL4490628 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)
Now available for string ensemble, this movement from Beethoven’s fifth symphony has become the emblem of classical music and continues to be one of the most performed works in orchestral literature. The iconic opening motive is the essence of the entire symphony and is ingeniously developed in this opening movement. Jamin Hoffman’s version is carefully crafted for strings, giving student players a great opportunity to perform this famous masterwork.SKU: HL4490856 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Symphony No. 63 Finale (Presto)
Known as “Papa” Haydn to his musicians, Haydn once wrote that his relative isolation in Esterhazy, away from the mainstream, “forced me to be original.” This sprightly arrangement provides a glimpse at both the genius and the humor of the composer who perfected the classical symphony. Dur: 4:15SKU: HL4490630 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
The Abduction from the Seraglio (Overture)
From the comic opera filled with pirates, Turkish princes, kidnapping and daring rescues, Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is the piece of music that generated the (possibly fictional) “too many notes” story. It is written in the Turkish “janissary” style, a style of music that fascinated Europe at the time. In this arrangement, the right hand of the piano is frequently written 8va to help recreate the piccolo that figured prominently in the original.SKU: HL4490997 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
The Chase (Scherzo from Symphony No. 7)
This skilled arrangement of the Scherzo from Beethoven’s 7th Symphony combines the hunting-horn theme from the beginning of the movement with the more stately waltz-like theme from the trio, providing your students access to one of Beethoven’s most well-known and loved pieces.SKU: HL4490437 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Themes from American Quartet, Movement 1
Composed shortly after his iconic New World Symphony, Dvorák’s String Quartet No. 12 (“American”) reflects the composer’s fondness for America, during his tenure in New York and vacation in Iowa. Featuring a pentatonic scale and American folk-like melodies, the quartet has emerged as Dvorák’s most popular chamber work.SKU: HL4491958 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 2.5
Venezuelan Lullaby
A simple, beautiful tune from Venezuela is superbly arranged for young players by Jamin Hoffman. The importance of this song in the Venezuelan culture is such that it is incorporated into the national anthem. Not only a lovely performance piece for strings, but great cross-curricular teaching material as well. (Opt. guitar or keyboard)SKU: HL4490453
