Ralph Vaughan Williams' charming suite of dances in the English style is a mainstay of the string orchestra concert repertoire. Adapted in collaboration with the composer from the 1921 Suite of Six

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was extraordinary in his use of themes from African American folk music, and his success contributed to the empowerment of African American musicians and composers who came after

This masterpiece should be played by every string player, and now they can with this arrangement. Students will love experiencing the energy and power of one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time,

Adler was asked to write a short work based upon one of ten sketches that Bach had prepared, but never used, for the Goldberg Variations. The resulting In the Spirit of Bach features "a

The brilliant harmonic and textural scope of this masterpiece is captured in this exquisite arrangement featuring the last two movements of his orchestrated version. With opportunities to feature your

This action-packed piece for advanced string orchestra imagines a scene straight out of a dystopian novel. Under the midnight moon, a confrontation occurs as the highly rhythmic music underscores a fierce

Expressing the many different moods and events of a storm, the opening begins with the violins playing a gripping ostinato pattern suggesting that a storm is coming. The first two themes convey the erratic

Take a journey with the legendary hero Perseus as he slays the snake-haired Medusa and rescues the princess Andromeda! From the opening rhythmic figures to the soaring melodies, this dynamic and stunning

Actually a theatre work written for the opening of the Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, Bernstein's "Mass" includes this captivating melody that has emerged as the stand-out song from this monumental

In the tradition of Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before him, British composer John Rutter has composed a wonderful work for strings based on the rich legacy of the folk music of the British Isles.

Premiered in 1937 by the Philadelphia Orchestra, this symphony, subtitled "Song of a New Race," infuses elements of blues and jazz into the classical form, creating a uniquely blended sound to reflect

This tour de force showcases the entire orchestra with a breathtaking display of technique, energy, and artistry. Highly rhythmic and engaging, this piece is destined to bring down the house!