Classical Music for String Orchestra

The brilliant harmonic and textural scope of this masterpiece is captured in this exquisite arrangement featuring the last two movements of his orchestrated version. With opportunities to feature your

The discovery of a lost source provides new insights into the genesis of this work and the composer's intended final form of this lyrical little piece for string orchestra. The musical material of what

Set in the key of G major, this arrangement of the overture to Handel's famous oratorio is an excellent introduction and reinforcement of Baroque forms and performance techniques. It can be performed in its

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string performance

The famous movement is brought to life in this accessible arrangement. Great for reinforcing 12/8 time as well as broadening your students' repertoire. Perfect for your next holiday program or even

All the shrouded mystery and resplendent grandeur of the fourth movement of Respighi's masterpiece Pines of Rome have been effectively captured in this brilliant arrangement for string orchestra

One of the most celebrated of traditional Czech dances, this movement from Dvorak's suite is a delight on any concert program. Minimal shifting for first violins.

Drawn from Dvorak's famous Czech Suite, this delightful arrangement perfectly captures the personality of the original while making the piece accessible to medium-level orchestras.

A re-discovered classic, this gem for String Orchestra was written by Howard Hanson (1896-1981) for the American String Teachers Association and first performed in 1976 at the Music Educators National

Take your students on a musical journey to Italy! This exhilarating piece combines the jumping saltarello with the spinning tarantella to create a breathtaking showcase of light spiccato bow strokes. With

A masterful arrangement of this classic Brahms violin sonata for string orchestra - all the thrilling highs and despondent lows are represented. "F-A-E" refers to the Romantic German "frei aber einsam"

This fine setting of Handel's masterpiece is an exciting two-movement arrangement perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together yet are also effective played on their own.

Ask any conductor or teacher for their all-time favorite works of standard string literature, and Tchaikovsky's "Serenade" will be among the top picks. Written in 1880, the four-movement piece shows

In a kind of Swedish neoclassical style, this work in four movements is retro, with easily-hummed tunes presented with grace and good humor. There are high passages for violins reaching high G and A, but

The last of a collection of 15 sinfonias for clavier, this wonderfully scored arrangement for advanced string orchestra will stretch your players' technical boundaries, teach subdivision, and expand their

An exciting concert or festival opener! Includes educationally appropriate bowings and fingerings to save precious rehearsal time and develop a mature sound. This setting is the perfect piece to develop and

Enrich your students' knowledge of classical literature and playing techniques with this excellent and authentic arrangement of the classic work by the most famous opera composer of the late 1700s, Giovani