Classical Music for String Orchestra

One of the most familiar minuets from Bach's pen, this is a great introduction to Baroque music and the stylings of J.S. Bach. A Learning Bank, Johann Sebastian Bach and the Baroque Period, is

This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to work on low and

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, simplified and shortened for the first-year player, yet retaining all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes

The "clash" of your favorite themes abound in this highly entertaining arrangement. Beethoven vs. Mozart is finally trampled by the favorite Can-Can. Everyone will love this classical combo of

This collage of classic melodies is incredibly charming, amazingly easy to put together, and above all a wonderful choice for your beginners! Highly entertaining, the piece also displays the arranger's

Themes from the brilliant fourth movement of L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very

One of the most important works of the 20th century, the iconic Finale is now accessible to young players with this effective arrangement. All meter changes have been "squared off," while still

A great sounding, yet simple arrangement, perfect for broadening the musical palette of young players. The main theme is presented without development, maintaining the lovely simplicity of the piece.

A bright, sparkling setting of O, Come Little Children that will delight audiences and players. This arrangement includes optional sleigh bells.

This exceptional arrangement captures the spirit of the Baroque period using just six notes! Beginning and ending with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, this work also presents Vivaldi's Spring,

This piece is based on a minor version of Frere Jacques as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The

This straightforward Baroque march works as either a processional or concert work for beginning to intermediate strings. It's a pleasing arrangement that reinforces many concepts such as dotted quarter-note

Medieval Dance is based on the song Amours, que porra devenir which was written by trouvere Thibaut de Blason around the year 1200. Carefully scored in the mixolydian mode, this piece

This extremely popular melody was composed when Mozart was a mere six years old and surely predicted his remarkable genius! Written for the youngest of musicians, this arrangement features simple phrases

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

This charming and easy arrangement of the finale from Beethoven's Piano Trio No. 2 requires no slurs or extended finger patterns. The set includes extra Viola parts in treble clef and Violin 2 parts in

Make your holiday concert sparkle with this great arrangement of Tchaikovsky's popular classic from "The Nutcracker!" Though a solid Grade 1, this setting of Russian Dance, or Trepak,

This lively triple-meter dance from the 16th century is very popular with classical guitarists and is now a wonderful addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Pizzicato accompaniments interact with a

A (Very) Short History of Music is an easy medley of melodies from each major period of Western music, using mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly arranged, young players and audiences alike

This suite is drawn from Terpsichore, a major compilation of 312 dance tunes published in 1612. Three contrasting movements, Bransle; Sarabande and La Boure, present a balanced

Russian Romanticism reached its peak with the music of Tchaikovsky, as the three excerpts included in this uncomplicated arrangement will attest to: Symphony No. 4, Mvt. IV, The

It is quite extraordinary that young musicians have the opportunity to explore the music of Saint-Saens. This fanfare-type work will be an exquisite concert opener.