Publisher Desc.  "Joy follows sorrow, sunshine follows rain." This is the explanation that Beethoven is said to have given when asked why he decided to end his minor symphony in a major key. Now young orchestras can experience the exuberant, triumphant climax from one of the world's most recognizable pieces. With the optional advanced violin, timpani, and keyboard parts, this arrangement offers plenty of flexibility. A very effective performance can be achieved by groups with incomplete instrumentation or mixed ability levels.