Here is music from Haydn's days! Composed late in his career, "The London Symphonies" came after the death of Mozart, and before the first symphony of Beethoven, and were literally the pinnacle of the
This is not to be missed! Rarely do young string orchestras get the chance to play a work of this importance. This arrangement, in G major throughout, features the beautiful melody of the central hymn.
First it was the choral masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by storm as a concert band arrangement. But it has never been available for strings - until now! A serene and
The noble elegance and beauty of Respighi's marvelous work shines in this arrangement of the Balletto Movement from Suite No. 1. The feel of early music carries through in an arrangement that works
One of the most notable movements from Dimitri Shostakovich is transformed into this superb new edition that is well within the reach of most orchestras. Stephen Bulla's arrangement is appropriately
Tchaikovsky's most famous march exemplifies the spirit of 19th century nationalism as it was growing in Europe. This exceptional arrangement set in A minor (a more comfortable key than the original Bb
The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 has enormous popularity with performers and audiences. This thoughtful version goes beyond a cursory repeat of the famous theme by including developmental
This arrangement is simple enough for the violin, viola, or cello soloist of your choice! Vivaldi's lyrical second movement, now in G Major, stays true to the original with the famous melody over
Imagine a fantasy based on all six of the Brandenburg Concerti! This arrangement captures the spirit of the original works, but sets most of them in minor keys or uses darker tones, pizzicato, and
It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the singers! This string orchestra arrangement of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect introduction for young string players. It retains the composer's
Now, all the intensity of this powerful minor-key overture for the young full orchestra! All individual parts are in very practical ranges, with string parts playable in first position (with optional
Here's a great recruitment piece! First in the collection is a great medley of famous classical themes, including William Tell, Eine Kliene Nachtmusik, Trepak from "The Nutcracker."
An excellent medium-easy arrangement of the beloved chorus from Handel's "Messiah." Some shifting is required in first violin, celli, and bass parts, with divisi in upper string parts as well.
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
Symphony No. 25 begins with one of Mozart's most recognized themes, as heard in the classic Oscar-winning film "Amadeus." Hoffman has placed the first movement in an accessible, practical format that
Shostakovich's waltz has become an international icon, made popular by artists like Andre Rieu and heard prominently in Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut." Taken from Shostakovich's "Suite for
The "Peer Gynt Suite" themes are among the most recognizable in classical history - many of us have Saturday morning cartoons to thank for the initial exposure. This arrangement of the four movements by
This marvelous flexible arrangement of Elgar's famous processional march is so versatile, you'll want to use it every year! All the strings can remain in first position, double stops may be divided, repeats
Choose this simple arrangement of a classic Baroque dance as a "first concert" work for your beginning string group. Set in the key of G, the piece offers each section a chance to play the melody in very