This arrangement of a popular piano piece from Edvard Grieg's Lyric Pieces (Op.71) is a welcome addition to advanced intermediate orchestra repertoire. The piece has been carefully adapted to
Here is a lovely transcription of one of Bach's most famous works, instantly recognizable after the first few measures. Comfortably arranged at the medium level, this is great music that every music student
This brilliant march in grand concert style works beautifully for strings! A powerful melodic line combines with strong rhythms and moving harmonic shifts as the piece unfolds, moving toward an energetic
This wonderful movement is very well adaptable for string orchestra as it offers interesting melodic material for all sections. The use of harmonics and pizzicato establish a light mood, but there are
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
This arrangement embodies the full sound and spirit of the original overture yet is orchestrated to take full advantage of the string orchestra palette. A fabulous choice as an opener, closer, or
Handel's idyllic Baroque style is captured in this Italian inspired semi-opera overture. Perform the work as a whole or as separate parts. Soloist features are also optional
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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
The Thieving Magpie is one of Rossini’s most memorable and exciting opera overtures. After an aggressive and militaristic introduction comes the drama and intrigue surrounding a story
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
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
Written during Mozart’s teenage years, this is a bold and robust overture. It is a worthy addition to advancing string repertoires.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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