String Orchestra Music with Percussion

Set in E minor, this performance piece reinforces a myriad of teaching concepts. The anvil part will be popular, and playable by a member of the ensemble on brake drum or bass drum.

All the power and force of the Finale of Bruckner's Eighth Symphony is masterfully captured in this authentic and first-ever arrangement for string orchestra. Mature players will have the

This three-movement suite of Bizet's masterpiece "Carmen" is carefully arranged to work well with your high school string orchestra. Each movement is musically interesting and preserves the passion of the

This fantastic arrangement of dances from the 17th century Renaissance period includes three movements: La Bouree; Pavane and Spagnoletta and Courante. Tenor drum

A unique format to this iconic work allows multiple groups to be combined for a powerful concert finale. Parts for both intermediate and developing groups are carefully arranged to be used as a spectacular

The finale of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is a fantastic orchestral movement. It is very grand in nature and appears to reflect Tchaikovsky’s nationalist writing tendencies.... view details

In this modern twist on Mendelssohn's epic Hebrides Overture, low strings get to dig into energetic accented bass lines as two prominent themes weave through the orchestra. This arrangement is very

From the famous Carnival of the Animals, this very simplified arrangement of Fossils allows second-year orchestra students to perform a familiar, yet challenging classic favorite. Special musical

A fun Classical work to help solidify dotted eighth/16th note rhythm patterns and hooked bowing. Optional timpani part included!

This vibrant arrangement is a great fit for concerts any time of year. This strong performance piece also serves to develop ensemble precision, articulation techniques, and phrasing of long melodic phrases

A nice arrangement of well-known and loved Offenbach themes, including Can-Can, playable all in first position. This is a truly exciting work that students and audiences will all enjoy

Losing not a bit of the verve of the original, this Russian classic features string-friendly keys and introduces your grade 2 orchestra to sixteenth notes. Also includes optional percussion that will add a

Experience the nobility and excitement of this well-known piece. The influence of Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Ippolitov-Ivanov's teacher, is very evident. The rhythmic intensity and dramatic dynamic changes

Grade 4 groups will enjoy this well-arranged piece from Reinhold Glire's classic ballet "The Red Poppy." Using a theme-and-variation form, John Caponegro has included all the tempo changes that are

Arranged for strings in easy first position, this medley includes optional parts for SATB choir and percussion. Each of these three favorite madrigals provides an opportunity to delve into music history. As

Summer Haze is the composers's first concerto for cello and string orchestra (percussion optional). Based on songs composed in his youth, it has an energy that could only have come from those

Firmly rooted in the standard violin repertoire, Symphonie Espagnole is a brilliant work that showcases the violin's lyrical beauty and technical virtuosity with a Spanish style. After keeping the

This exuberant finale from Symphony No. 104 is Haydn at his best. The memorable theme is given to each section, and edits were made to give high school orchestras the best sound possible. Introduce your

Though not as well known as his famous eighth and ninth symphonies, Dvorak's Symphony No. 7 is a masterpiece worthy of serious study and performance. The Scherzo movement has been abridged and

This arrangement will introduce young string players to themes from Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, From the New World. While technical obstacles have been eliminated, this piece provides teaching

The music of Renaissance composer Tielman Susato comes alive in this striking three-movement setting of his most popular melodies. Optional percussion parts add an extra touch of sixteenth century style to