Classical Music for Full Orchestra

Masterpiece of sacred music is a vast symphony structured around the five divisions of the Ordinary of the Catholic Mass. Too monumental for ordinary liturgical purposes but a work that stands with

Here is a programmatic masterpiece arranged at an intermediate level for your orchestra. Smetana's own program notes depict how a warm stream and a cold stream combine into the Moldau. The music

An early Verdi opera, "Nabucco" will provide an approachable and satisfying challenge for your full orchestra. Sandra Dackow has done a superb job of transcribing this classic, and it should be a part of

Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) enlarged and enriched the many musical forms in which he composed — symphony, quartet, sonata, mass, and oratorio among them — with rare expressiveness, freshness

Merle Isaac and Dvorak's "New World Symphony" make for a powerful combination! Here is the entire first movement as it was originally arranged by Isaac. His detailed editing will guide your students through

What a fantastic introduction to full orchestra and to this beloved music! All instruments have exciting parts. The dramatic opening in the strings and the dark theme in the brass will captivate

A brilliant example of Moussorgsky's innovative techniques, this dramatic work was completed and orchestrated by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov after Moussorgsky's death. Full of intense effects, the piece has

A solid arrangement of this famous aria from The Marriage of Figaro for full orchestra. Dackow has creatively used the expanded instrumentation of the school orchestra to highlight the aria's

For decades, the skilled arranging of the late Merle Isaac made great works playable by developing orchestras. Here he presents the beloved "Nutcracker" in two sets that sound like the originals. Feature a

This second set features two of the most well-known holiday favorites of all time: March of the Nutcracker and Trepak. As always, Merle Isaac remained as true to the originals as possible.

Completed in 1892, Tchaikovsky's entertaining masterpiece is one of the most popular pieces ever created for ballet. A perennial favorite in theaters and concert halls — especially at Christmastime

This flexible arrangement of Beethoven's most famous melody works for both full and string orchestras. Transposed and adapted to give all of your young students a rewarding orchestra

The quintessential can-can provides a rousing finish to any concert. This entire piece offers excitement, lyricism, and opportunities for impressive, yet manageable, solos and cadenzas. For strings alone or

One of the most recognizable overtures ever written! Rossini's 1816 comic opera is known for its cheery melodies, simple plot, and humorous characters - all captured in this spirited arrangement for high

One of the most famous overtures ever written, this delightful selection abounds with well-known melodies and opportunities for technical development. A great concert opener or closer, and a wonderful

Combined with an introductory theme from the suite, the "Overture" is among the most majestic Baroque music ever written. Perfectly set as a first full orchestra experience, the contrasting statements of