Classical Music for String Orchestra

This arrangement affords a wonderful opportunity to feature section leaders and to teach the orchestra restraint and quality tone production. Soloists cover the soaring woodwind lines of the original

Here is the perfect alternative for Pomp and Circumstance. It is much easier on the orchestra and everyone plays the melody. All parts shift and use chromatic fingerings, and there is great

Originally for SATB chorus and piano, Ave Verum has been arranged for string orchestra. The mature and beautiful music set in G major requires the upper strings to mix high and low twos with the

The guitar music of Gaspar Sanz retains its popularity to this day. This particular excerpt for string orchestra exudes rhythmic vitality and a fascinating use of hemiola. The Spanish influence gives it a

This charming dance features translucent harmony as only Chaminade can write. Her use of dramatic moments of rubato will encourage your ensemble to listen, watch, and grow musically. There is a need for

Verdi's music transcends the boundaries of its genre: an excerpt from "Aida" has become part of popular culture. This arrangement includes a significant number of bowings and fingerings to assist less

Originally composed as a piano solo with robust chords and a proud melody, this string orchestra arrangement will delight your young ensemble. All instruments have interesting parts, and students will

Dvorak's orchestral setting of the American Spiritual Going Home is a cornerstone of the symphonic repertoire. This arrangement is slightly abridged for difficulty but still contains all the

Chromatic passages, basic shifting, and a variety of rhythmic patterns make for a challenging romp through one of Tchaikovsky's most-loved symphonic works.

The key has been transposed to G minor for better accessibility and the percussion parts have been retained. This will be an exciting addition to the string orchestra program.

The second of the six symphonic poems from Smetana's masterwork Ma vlast describes the course of the Moldau River from its beginnings as two springs to its ends as a majestic and mighty river. The

For either viola or cello solo, this concerto is easily accessible to middle school players. In C major, with a few chromatic diversions, the solo part can be played in first position. All of the ornaments

Feature a deserving string student with this arrangement of Tchaikovsky's enchanting Old French Song. All solo parts are included for violin, viola, cello, and bass, allowing directors the

This happy G major overture begins moderato with an abundance of dotted rhythms. First violins briefly venture to third position, and the fugal allegro gives everyone a chance to play the theme. Shifting

Losing not a bit of the verve of the original, this Russian classic features string-friendly keys and introduces your grade 2 orchestra to sixteenth notes. Also includes optional percussion that will add a

Mouret's famous work is arranged here like a Baroque concerto grosso, allowing you to feature soloists at an early grade level. Hooked bowings, slurs to adjacent notes, and some low-two finger patterns for

Presented here in the original key of B-flat, the waltz divides the melody among violoncello, viola, and violin 2. For the dramatic ending, violin 1 ventures into third position for the final statement of

This arrangement of the timeless Beethoven theme, set in the key of D minor, is a great opportunity to give young orchestras access to essential classical literature. Students will reinforce high and low

It is difficult to imagine that Schubert never finished this symphony when we hear the captivating beauty of his melodies.  Now string orchestra alone can enjoy the first movement of this classical

This staple of the bass solo repertoire is now available as a feature for your bass section. The orchestral accompaniment is very light and requires good counting skills, but nothing over a Grade 2. The