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Overture from Apollo and Hyacinth Orchestra sheet music cover Overture from Apollo and Hyacinth Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture from Apollo and Hyacinth Overture from Apollo and Hyacinth
W.A. Mozart/arr. Jamin Hoffman - Hal Leonard Corporation

This is a simplified arrangement of Mozart's early overture. Possibly Mozart's first "real" opera, this piece works very well for young orchestras, with lots of juicy, fun passages for all the

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Overture to Idomeneo Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Idomeneo Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Idomeneo Overture to Idomeneo
W.A. Mozart/arr. Robert D. McCashin - FJH Music Company Inc

At the age of 24, W. A. Mozart completed this opera based on the classical myth in which Neptune, God of the Sea, demonstrates his power. Full of high drama and expectation, this overture is a solid

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Overture to Il signor Bruschino Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Il signor Bruschino Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Il signor Bruschino Overture to Il signor Bruschino
Gioachino Rossini/arr. Kirk Moss - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

This vigorous, cheerful allegro will open any concert in style. This charming work by Rossini is best known for its signature trick: the strings tap their bows on their music stands in rhythm, creating a

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MEMedium Easy
$58.00
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$10.00
Overture to Lucio Silla Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Lucio Silla Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Lucio Silla Overture to Lucio Silla
W. A. Mozart/arr. Sandra Dackow - Tempo Press

Written during Mozart’s teenage years, this is a bold and robust overture. It is a worthy addition to advancing string repertoires.

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MEMedium Easy
$55.00
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$12.50
Overture to Messiah Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Messiah Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Messiah Overture to Messiah
G.F. Handel/arr. Joseph Compello - Carl Fischer LLC
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Here is a significant addition to the holiday repertoire for string orchestras. Beautifully scored by Joseph Compello, it features the Baroque overture that is so strongly identified with Christmas and

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Overture to Rienzi Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Rienzi Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Rienzi Overture to Rienzi
Richard Wagner/arr. Robert D. McCashin - FJH Music Company Inc

Relive the opera overture begins one of Wagner's earliest successes! Orchestrated to stay true to the vast scope and dimension of the original setting, this exciting work will compliment any program as an

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Overture to Rob Roy Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Rob Roy Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Rob Roy Overture to Rob Roy
Hector Berlioz/arr. Robert D. McCashin - FJH Music Company Inc

This exciting and rewarding overture is well at home as an opener or closer. Offering challenging material for every section of the ensemble, the music covers a wide variety of styles. An excellent way to

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Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka/arr. Robert D. McCashin - FJH Music Company Inc
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Although an overture, Glinka fashioned this introduction to his second opera in a Classical sonata form. His use of enchanting Persian influenced totalities expanded the breadth of European classical music

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MAMedium-Advanced
$55.00
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$5.00
Overture to Semiramide Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to Semiramide Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to Semiramide Overture to Semiramide
Gioachino Rossini/arr. Bob Lipton - FJH Music Company Inc

Rossini's overture incorporates multiple themes from his opera, and contrary to convention at the time, was composed after the opera was complete. Arranger Bob Lipton's manageable arrangement let's school

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Overture to "The Magic Flute" Overture to "The Magic Flute"
W.A. Mozart/arr. Jamin Hoffman - Hal Leonard Corporation
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One of Mozart's most famous operas and one of his last works, "The Magic Flute" continues to be performed worldwide each year. From its iconic, majestic opening three chords, Mozart's overture is a

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Overture to The Magic Flute Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to The Magic Flute Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to The Magic Flute Overture to The Magic Flute
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/arr. Todd Parrish - MakeMusic Publications
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This fantastic arrangement focuses on the overture's fast section, transposed to the more accessible key of C major. All sections get interesting parts without the tricky left-hand work in the original.

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$60.00
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$10.00
Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream Orchestra sheet music cover Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream Overture to a Midsummer Night's Dream
Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle - FJH Music Company Inc

A moonlit evening in a forest filled with flitting fairies. Erroneously administered love potions. Imagine these scenes and more in this spectacular arrangement of Mendelssohn's overture to the Shakespeare

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Overture to the Oratorio Overture to the Oratorio
Overture to the Oratorio "Sampson" Overture to the Oratorio "Sampson"
George Frideric Handel/arr. Philip Clark - Southern Music Company

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

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Overture: The Village Girl Orchestra sheet music cover Overture: The Village Girl Orchestra sheet music cover
Overture: The Village Girl Overture: The Village Girl
G.P. Telemann/arr. Philip Clark - LudwigMasters Publications

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

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Overtures! Overtures!
Various Composers/arr. Douglas E. Wagner - Alfred Publishing Belwin Division
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This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods, a veritable music history listening lesson, will be a hit on any concert program. Scored in D Major

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$10.00
Pachelbel Canon Orchestra sheet music cover Pachelbel Canon Orchestra sheet music cover
Pachelbel Canon Pachelbel Canon
Johann Pachelbel/arr. Del Borgo - Elliot Del Borgo Publications

The much-loved and widely recognized "Canon in D" by Pachelbel is set for string orchestra with lead material shared by all sections. The melodic nature of each line contributes to a full, rich overall sound,... view details
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MEMedium Easy
$45.00
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Pachelbel Canon Orchestra sheet music cover Pachelbel Canon Orchestra sheet music cover
Pachelbel Canon Pachelbel Canon
Johann Pachelbel/arr. Andrew Balent - Carl Fischer LLC
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The long-awaited easy version is here! Andrew Balent has managed to arrange this beloved gem for the very easy to easy level by avoiding tricky string crossings, large leaps, or position changes. The core

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$48.00
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Paganini Cantabile for Violin and String Orchestra Orchestra sheet music cover Paganini Cantabile for Violin and String Orchestra Orchestra sheet music cover
Paganini Cantabile for Violin and String Orchestra Paganini Cantabile for Violin and String Orchestra
Niccolo Paganini / Paul Wood - Mymusicscores

Paganini is well known for his violin pyrotechnics but he could also write a really good tune. The Cantabile in D Major, Op. 17, MS 109 is all about a good tune. Although the pieces was composed in 1823 it... view details
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Paisiello Overture La Serva Padrona Paisiello Overture La Serva Padrona
Paisiello Overture La Serva Padrona" Paisiello Overture La Serva Padrona" (For String Orchestra)
Giovanni Paisiello /arr. Paul Wood - Mymusicscores

La serva padrona was composed in 1733 by Giovanni Paisiello . The overture is full of energy and would be a wonderful addition to any concert.... view details
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MAMedium-Advanced
$35.00
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Papageno Suite Orchestra sheet music cover Papageno Suite Orchestra sheet music cover
Papageno Suite Papageno Suite
W. A. Mozart/arr. Jamin Hoffman - Hal Leonard Corporation
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Here's a suite of three of the most charming arias from "The Magic Flute": The Bird Catcher's Aria, Either Girlfriend or Young Wife and Pa-pa-pa-pa. They're instantly recognizable and

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Parade of Stars Orchestra sheet music cover Parade of Stars Orchestra sheet music cover
Parade of Stars Parade of Stars
Andre Campra/arr. John Leavitt - Hal Leonard Corporation

Based on the Renaissance rigaudon, this terrific ensemble work is filled with teaching opportunities and performance options. Set in G major, it features a bit of chromaticism, just right for young

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Paris Symphony Paris Symphony (Symphony No. 31, K. 297, 1st Mvt.)
W.A. Mozart/arr. Michael Hopkins - Kendor Music Publishing

Mozart composed the Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 297 during a trip to Paris in 1778 when he was 22 years old. This arrangement is a great piece for developing bow control and working on essential

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