Recital Theme: The Symphony

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(for repertoire suggestions I went with instruments that play in the symphony, or the symphonies themselves, there are obviously lots of directions you could take with this theme)
-EARLY ELEMENTARY-
Fantastic Trumpets by Goldston (Alfred, #18535)Music for Little Mozarts: Character Solo -- Beethoven Bear, Level 2 by By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster (Alfred, #23235)The Golden Trumpet by Mier (Alfred, #6100)

-ELEMENTARY-
Clean Your Room (to the Trumpet Tune!) by Carlson (Kjos, #JP35)Fourth Symphony in collection 'Best of Tchaikovsky Book 1' by Tchaikovsky, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #17-14)Ode to Joy (Theme from 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, arr. Lancaster (Alfred, #14352)Theme from the Surprise Symphony by Haydn, arr. Thompson (Hal Leonard, #00413968)
Trumpet Fanfare by Vandall (Alfred, #88484)
-LATE ELEMENTARY-
Blazing Trumpets by Olson (Alfred, #2382)Clarinet Claire by Carlson (Kjos, #JP34)Fifth Symphony Theme by Tchaikovsky, arr. Clark (Alfred, #88933)
Surprise Symphony in collection 'Cool Classics Book 2' by Haydn, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #07-62)Symphony No. 39 in collection 'Best of Mozart Book 2' by WA Mozart, arr. Schaum (Schaum, #17-12)Theme from the Ninth Symphony by Beethoven, arr. Thompson (Hal Leonard, #00413967)
Unfinished Symphony Theme by Schubert, arr. Clark (Alfred, #88934)

-EARLY INTERMEDIATE-
any piece from collection 'A Night at the Symphony', multiple composer collection (Alfred, #25609)Chorale from the 9th Symphony by Beethoven, arr. Harding (Hal Leonard, #00414827)Piano Concerto Theme by Grieg, arr. Small (Alfred, #12893)
Symphony No. 5 (First Movement) in collection 'Piano for Busy Teens, Book B' by Beethoven, arr. Bober (Alfred, #35438)

-INTERMEDIATE-
any piece from collection 'Simply Orchestra', a multiple composer collection (Alfred, #30047)The Heart of the Concerto, multiple composer collection (Alfred, #18214)Ode to Joy (Theme from 9th Symphony) by Beethoven, arr. Aaronson (Alfred, #16717)Opening Theme (Symphony No. 40) by Mozart, arr. Small (Alfred, #14341)Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky, arr. Palmer
Ragtime Symphony from collection 'Classical Jazz, Rags and Blues, Book 3' by Martha Mier (Alfred, #31860) Theme from the Unfinished Symphony by Schubert, arr. Palmer (Alfred, #14319)
-LATE INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED-
Shepard's Song from Symphony No. 6, Movement Five in collection 'In Recital for the Advancing Pianist-Classical Themes' by Beethoven, ed. Marlais (FJH, #FJH2104)Symphony of Spring by Costley (FJH, #W9278) Early Advanced
Theme from the Fifth Symphony by Tchaikovsky, arr. Small (Alfred, #16706) Late Intermediate

*DUETS AND ENSEMBLES*
Theme from Symphony No. 5, (First Movement) in collection 'Famous & Fun Duets Book 2' by Beethoven, arr. Matz (Alfred, #37034) (Late Elementary - 1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Beethoven Blues by Beethoven, arr. Myra Brooks-Turner (Schaum, #71-09) (Intermediate - 1 Piano, 4 Hands)
Minuet from Symphony in E Flat by Mozart, arr. Nevin (Hal Leonard, #00404275) (Late Elementary - 2 Pianos, 4 Hands)
Symphony No.5 (Opus 67, First Movement) by Beethoven, arr. Roth-Roubos (FJH, #E1072) (Intermediate - 1 Piano, 6 Hands) Samples here and here
Ideas for Snacks:
I suppose any musical themed snack might work...like these cupcakes:

Music cupcakes

Or this music note cake:

You can make this shape using 2- 6" round pans and 1- 9" square pan

Or these musical instrument lollipops:


Ideas for Programs, Decorations, Etc:
Zazzle has this great music-themed Symphony Stationary - great for programs! There's also this stationary that features a conductor
Here's a symphony invitation
These 'Serenade' series plates and napkins would fit well with a symphony theme:
These musical note and keyboard votive candle holders would make a nice touch:
There's also these dangling music note cutouts, Century novelty has a huge selection of music note themed decorations, and don't forget Music Treasures and AIM for other decoration and gift ideas.
These enamel instrument charms would make great gifts for students:
And I'm sure there's roughly a bajillion other items out there that would make a symphony-themed recital great!