Classical Music for String Orchestra

This magnificent and meticulously presented arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of E-flat major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic

Experience the thrill of playing an authentic Mozart opera overture while developing spiccato, tremolo, and hooked bowing technique as well as left-hand extensions through multiple key centers. Optional

Young players will love the challenge of playing famous melodies by Haydn and Mozart. The "accent" will be on the students' motivation to learn these familiar themes and on the audience's enjoyment of their

Alla Danza Tedesca (German dance) is the fourth of six movements in Beethoven's quartet, Op. 130, composed in 1826, the year before his death. While the complex original is simplified here, the

Containing selected themes from the first movement of Symphony No. 41, this Grade 4 arrangement of Mozart's last symphony clearly shows his brilliance. Mozart's adventurous approach to the material paves

This iconic piece by Giuseppe Verdi is presented here in B minor and G major. This allows the violins to really shine while all parts have melodic interest. True to the original, the optional percussion

This lively piece comes from Bach's "Orchestral Suite No. 2." Upper strings stay in 1st position making it very accessible to grade 3 groups.

Introduce your students to the galant style of Telemann with this Grade 1+ arrangement. Students will work bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing, and tempo changes.

This familiar toasting song from Verdi's opera "La Traviata" is presented here in an elegant and accessible arrangement.

Now your young string orchestra can play this famous Pachelbel work with this very clean arrangement by John Caponegro.

The "clash" of your favorite themes abound in this highly entertaining arrangement. Beethoven vs. Mozart is finally trampled by the favorite Can-Can. Everyone will love this classical combo of

Bring this classic center stage with this great arrangement for string orchestra. An excellent opportunity to teach Baroque playing techniques as well as expand your musicians' knowledge of Baroque

This arrangement of the second movement of the "Concerto in D" for Trumpet and Two Oboes is arranged here for Grade 3 groups. Encompassing the typical energetic Baroque style, several inventive contrasting

This setting is a perfect addition to grade 1 literature with terrific teaching tools for simple syncopation and dynamics. The familiarity of the melody will keep students practicing.

The Mother Goose Suite was originally written by Ravel as a piano duet for a friend's children and later orchestrated in his magical style. Empress of the Pagodas is the third of

This masterpiece should be played by every string player, and now they can with this arrangement. Students will love experiencing the energy and power of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time,