Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Bio:Caryn Wiegand Neidhold is a composer and arranger for students through professional ensembles. Her focus includes arrangements of hidden classical “gems” and composing music for eclectic styles, including fiddle, rock, and jazz. With an emphasis on learning technique through literature, her music always distributes musical challenges to all string sections – go violas! Caryn’s background includes extensive work as a middle school educator, Suzuki teacher, and youth symphony conductor and coach. In addition, she has years of performance experience as a violist and violinist with orchestras, including the Reno Phil, Reno Chamber Orchestra, New World Symphony, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and the Fairbanks Symphony. Having fun at fiddle camp, in rock bands, and in jazz bands fuels her love for bringing diverse music to young string orchestras. Ms. Neidhold enjoys composing commissioned works for all levels, writing articles for music education publications and presenting seminars for string educators.
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Arrangements:
- 2026 SO247C – Holiday Ramracket: Make a Joyful Noise!
- 1739/2024 50250228 – Jazz Sebastian Bach
- 2022 50250199 – Jingle Bells for Multi-Level Orchestra
- 1700/2024 50250229 – La Folia (for one to eight soloists and string orchestra)
- 2023 50260022 – Old French Song for Solos and String Orchestra
- 2022 50200056 – Rob Roy: The Scottish Robin Hood
- 2023 50250211 – Tour of Ireland