Classical Music for String Orchestra

Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713) wrote music that everyone in his time tried to emulate. He effectively set the benchmark for musical composition in the Baroque period.  This arrangement draws on the

The overture to La Forza Del Destino was composed when Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, revised his opera for a performance at La Scala in 1869. This arrangement captures the full range of

Les Nouvelles Suites de Pieces de Clavecin first appeared in 1726 or 1727. La Poule is part of a suite for harpsichord and is surprisingly symphonic in scope. The simple clucking theme is

Your beginning string orchestra will feel a real sense of accomplishment when they play this excellent piece of Baroque literature, which has been carefully arranged by Richard Meyer to reinforce your

These three movements: La Rejouissance, Sarabande, and Gigue, are taken from Telemann’s seven movement Suite in D, originally composed for trumpet and... view details

The overture to "Cesare in Farmacusa," an opera that tells of the boy Julius Caesar's journey by sea in a treacherous storm to Farmacusa, near Sicily. The plot abounds with pirates, gypsy lovers, and of

Verdi's "La Traviata" is a three-act opera composed in 1853. The prelude to Act 1 contains the first notes heard in the opera, creating an ethereal, shimmering canvas that sets the stage for all the

A fine and accurate arrangement for string orchestra of the final section of the Dies Irae movement of Mozart's Requiem in D minor. 12/8 time is reinforced. Much of the shifting is in the second

The "Requiem" by Mozart was left unfinished upon his death in 1791. He composed only the first eight bars of the Lacrymosa, which was later completed by a student. Mozart's original string parts

This well-known theme from Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake" is beautiful, mysterious, and filled with emotion. Arranged for string orchestra with a solo violin, this classic symphonic melody provides

Here is an opportunity to perform a familiar piece that is superb for practicing foundational string skills. Beginning and advanced students alike can learn to play with authentic Baroque style in this

This outstanding pair of contrasting movements shifts from a plaintive Larghetto to a joyful Allegro. An exceptional opportunity to work on the music of Handel while providing a wealth of

Written in the 'Manheim' style (utilizing unique dynamic effects) and completed sometime between 1741 and 1746, Stamitz's Symphony No. 3 is actually likely his first completed symphony. It was

Beautiful, and a bowing study, all in one! The slow tempo allows the performer to listen to the intonation while focusing on bow control. This expressive, classical work is perfect for contest or

This unique arrangement fills the need of directors looking for a more substantial yet playable version of Dvorak's beloved Largo. The arranger has made sure that all the themes are represented and

These two movements are taken from a trio sonata by William Boyce. The lyrical Largo section is a wonderful opportunity to teach legato, and the Allegro movement reinforces fugal writing

Celebrate this popular 17th-century French composer noted for his prodigious compositional output. The Largo will feature the beautiful, rich tone of your ensemble while the Allegro offers lively

This passage from Dvorak's famous symphony "From the New World" has been expertly arranged for school orchestras by Sandra Dackow. This easy arrangement remains entirely in first position. It requires some

With Bach's death quickly approaching, this "deathbed chorale" was the last piece of music he ever wrote. Filled with long phrases of complex counterpoint and intense emotion, your students and audience can

From one of Rameua's opera-ballets, this dance composed in rondo form is a true gem! A few moments of shifting for first violins and basses.