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

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

This arrangement offers exciting opportunities for more mature players.  A combination of juxtaposed and interlocking double-stops are used to maintain the sonorous depth of Brahms' original work.

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

This incredibly expressive movement has been skillfully adapted for developing string orchestras by Carrie Gruselle. Including a simplified harp part playable on piano or synthesizer, Adagietto is

Reflecting Mozart's somber mood near the end of his life, the themes in this piece move from a soft, delicate statement to a rich, lush orchestral answer, showcasing the full dynamic spectrum of the string

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV), it

One of the best known of all Beethoven piano works, this is an excellent addition to string orchestra literature.  This masterfully done arrangement by Carrie Lane Gruselle is on the easy side of this

Paying tribute to Saint Cecilia (patron Saint of Musicians), this wonderful music comes from the introduction of the original and features a trio of two violins and cello. A slow and starkly beautiful

The fabulous setting of this great symphony will provide opportunities to develop spiccato bowing technique. It's perfect for any contest or concert.

Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is often referred to as his Pastoral symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this

Written in 1951, just two years before the composer's death, this slow, meditative piece originally for solo organ reminds the listener of a prelude or offertory piece at church. With a performance time of

Feature this energetic piece, arranged in D Major, in your next concert. Students will love playing this lively dance music from the first movement of this famous work. It's all in first position except for

This arrangement features four movements from Tchaikovsky's famous "Album for the Young." Includes Morning Prayer; The Hurdy-Gurdy Man; Sweet Dream and March of the

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