Classical Music for Full Orchestra

Adapted from the first movement of his "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3" for strings, J.S. Bach later added wind parts and created this Sinfonia for his "Cantata No. 174." This arrangement by Merle

The unusual harmonies and forms in the music of Frederick Delius (1862–1934) set the English composer's work apart from the main currents of musical influence. One of the most important figures in the

Everyone knows this one! Offenbach's famous high-kicking melody is set in a very accessible arrangement for developing full orchestra. While this is actually an easy level piece, it really comes alive when

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

This chorale cantata was composed in Leipzig for Reformation Day and is based on Martin Luther's hymn Ein feste Burg

One of Bach's earliest chorale cantata's, this was probably intended for a performance at Easter in 1707.  Scored for SATB soloists, choir, cornetto, trombone, violin, viola & ... view details

Hailed by Tchaikovsky as a colossal masterpiece of instrumentation, Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol" has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1887. This arrangement features two sections of the

Full of atmospheric suggestion and luminous tone-painting, Rimsky-Korsakov’s orchestration appears at its very best in the descriptive passages of these three concert favorites: Capriccio

What better music to give to young orchestras? This famous work has memorable themes and is a great introduction to six-eight meter. The changing moods of this work allow your students a chance to explore a

Incredible as it seems today, Bizet’s opera Carmen was coolly received at its 1875 premiere at the Paris Opéra-Comique; critics condemned its subject matter as lurid and its music as overly

Written in 1886 for a Mardi Gras celebration, Saint-Saëns' best-known work consists of 14 pieces scored for flute/piccolo, clarinet, glass harmonica (tuned glass bowls), xylophone, two pianos, and

This collection of all instrumental numbers from Castor et Pollux (tragédie in a prologue and five acts) brings together the movements and dances of all versions based on the volumes of the

Joachim Raff's celebrated first cello concerto is only gradually being rediscovered today. This is astounding, taking into account both the quality of the composition as well as its enthusiastic reception

Winner of the 1987 National School Orchestra Association composition contest, this ceremonial overture is animated, inspirational and very playable. A must for concerts and school functions, it belongs in

This one packs enough of a musical punch to open or close any concert you give! Chuck Mangione's authentic Latin creation is transformed into a symphonic work -and it works very well! Piano, electric bass,

These popular clarinet concertos, both written in 1811, follow in the classical tradition of Mozart while showcasing the instrument's new technical possibilities. They arose from the fortunate introduction