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Carefully crafted for string ensemble, this lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Guitars." In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms that make all parts interesting and fun to play. Another outstanding edition for young string orchestra teaching and performance.

Allegro in G

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Carl Fischer LLC

Nicknamed "Prague" after the city of its premiere, Mozart's Symphony No. 38 followed quickly after the resounding success of his opera "The Marriage of Figaro," which also premiered in 1786. This arrangement functions much like a concerto grosso, with string soloists performing the woodwind parts accompanied by tutti string sections and timpani, just as Mozart penned them. As such, it is a great teaching tool for playing in Classical style and an opportunity to feature your top players in a brilliant piece of timeless repertoire.

Finale from Symphony No. 38, "Prague"

FJH Music Company Inc

This ambitious setting of the 19th century masterpiece presents six of the ten movements masterfully adapted for string orchestra! Selections include: Promenade; The Gnome; The Old Castle; The Tuileries Gardens - Children Quarrelling at Play; The Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks; The Hut of Baba-Yaga and The Great Gate of Kiev. Play some or all as perfect centerpiece for your next concert. A stunning way to introduce students to Mussorgsky's masterwork!

Pictures at an Exhibition

MakeMusic Publications

Igor Stravinsky's monumental score to "The Rite of Spring" changed the landscape of orchestral music forever, and this landmark work is now available to younger students who want to experience the intense and raw drama of the original! Featuring music from the first act, this arrangement is absolutely stunning yet very achievable. (3:20)

The Rite of Spring

Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

An exciting concert or festival opener! Includes educationally appropriate bowings and fingerings to save precious rehearsal time and develop a mature sound. This setting is the perfect piece to develop and refine the spiccato bow stroke.

Sinfonia No. 2 in D Major

G. Schirmer, Inc.

Shostakovich's waltz has become an international icon, made popular by artists like André Rieu and heard prominently in Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut." Taken from Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra, this skillful adaptation is ideally suited to both serious and light programming.

Waltz No. 2

One of Debussy's most recognized works, featured in many films and television shows, including HBO's Westworld. This lush string arrangement can be played alongside the original solo piano piece, with all the same lyrical flowing lines. Teaching opportunities include challenging position work, impressionistic tonalities, and advanced melodic phrasing in this well-known ethereal melody.

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Tempo Press

Experience the vibrant rhythms and exotic harmonies from the ballet "El amor brujo," expertly arranged for Grade 3 orchestra. Featuring piano and timpani, this captivating piece brings the essence of Spanish music to life and offers an exciting challenge for intermediate-level ensembles.

Ritual Fire Dance

Kendor Music Publishing

Originally composed for cello and piano, over time Vaughan Williams transcribed the music of his folk song studies for a variety of instruments, so many people will be familiar with the melodies. This delightful arrangement includes the flowing Spurn Point and the energetic As I Walked over London Bridge.

Folksong Sketches

Highland/Etling Publishing

This familiar classical arrangement is rewritten in the key of D major. It features simple eighth-note patterns, dynamics, articulations, and accidentals. The piece retains the charm and elegance of the original work, helping to give your students a bold and mature sound.

Allegro Molto

This clever mashup of popular Beethoven works including Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 5; Fur Elise; Egmont Overture and Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 has been carefully orchestrated for the developing string orchestra. A wonderful collection of timeless classics not always accessible to younger orchestras.

Absolutely Beethoven

As a follow-up to the successful Absolutely Beethoven, this piece seamlessly melds some of Bach's most famous tunes to create something fresh, exciting, and interesting.

Basically Bach

Written to celebrate the joys of harvest, this instantly identifiable theme from the third concerto of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" is a natural for less experienced players.  The festive mood created by the composer is undiminished in this arrangement that lets you share a masterwork with your young students.  The optional piano or harpsichord accompaniment adds just the right amount of Baroque color for an authentic performance sound.

Autumn

Ideal for a concert opener or closer, this energetic work features strong rhythms and vibrant harmonies while the true genius of Johann Christian Bach shines through. Conductors have the freedom to choose a tempo that fits their ensemble without losing the work's engaging nature. Certain to be a favorite with performers and audiences!

Allegro

Wingert-Jones Publications

The first movement of the Pastoral Symphony depicts the composer's "awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the countryside." This arrangement, intended for second-year students, keeps Beethoven's timeless melodies while remaining in first position.

Pastoral Symphony

This familiar sneaky theme was originally composed for solo piano by French composer Charles Gounod in 1872 as a bit of a joke about a particular music critic. The mysterious and foreboding motif has since been used in film and TV, most notably as the theme for the show Alfred Hitchcock Presents. This string orchestra arrangement skillfully weaves the ominous melody into all sections, retaining the original D minor key with the traditional change to the parallel D major in the middle. Players will experience various accidentals in 6/8 meter, with minimal shifting in first violin and cello. With the ghostly whimsy of a danse macabre, this scary classic is perfect for your fall or Halloween concert!

March of the Marionette

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 high twos in the upper strings as well as stopped bows in the entire string section. All rhythms are very easy using mostly quarters and paired eighths.

Bella Bocca Polka

This is the final work in a series Beethoven wrote in 1795, predating his monumental symphonies. This arrangement remains in the original key of C major and includes much of the material from his extended coda section. A very approachable selection that features classical bowings and style without too much technical difficulty. Optional 8va notes are given for advancing players.

German Dance No. 12

Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC

For string orchestras at the high school level, this arrangement of a Romantic‑era piano work features lush, expressive scoring with frequent divisi and multiple key changes that deepen students' understanding of color and harmonic pacing. The soaring melodic writing supports instruction in phrasing and ensemble balance, while the steady bass foundation encourages consistent pulse awareness within a richly layered texture.

Berceuse

Very faithful to the original but arranged with the younger player in mind, this setting of an orchestral staple is sure to challenge every section of your orchestra. The lyrical opening section will develop their expressive playing and bow control, while the bustling main theme will give everyone's fingers a great technical workout. A terrific way to give your students a taste of musical history, this piece makes a perfect closer or contest selection.

Serenade for Strings

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