Classical Music for Full Orchestra

Enjoy this bright, cheery opera music and introduce the orchestra to Mozart.

Brahms' famous overture has been carefully edited to remain playable yet as close to the original as possible. Veteran arranger Vernon Leidig has carefully scored this work to produce the rich full sound

Hailed by Tchaikovsky as a colossal masterpiece of instrumentation, Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol" has delighted audiences since its premiere in 1887. This arrangement features two sections of the

What better music to give to young orchestras? This famous work has memorable themes and is a great introduction to six-eight meter. The changing moods of this work allow your students a chance to explore a

This one packs enough of a musical punch to open or close any concert you give! Chuck Mangione's authentic Latin creation is transformed into a symphonic work -and it works very well! Piano, electric bass,

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

This highly recognizable work is a sure bet for success as a first experience in full orchestra, but it may also be performed by strings alone. The parts are not difficult and the rondo form should shorten

There's a cold mystique about this work from Finland's most famous composer, but at its heart is a warmth that overflows with beauty. Well known to many listeners, Finlandia displays a strong sense

Bring a sense of occasion to concerts, special events and graduations with this stately arrangement of the classic Grand March. It's a fine mixture of strings and winds complementing each other and

Handel composed at least two, probably three or more suites of "Water Music." This vigorous tune is one of his most famous, and your students will instantly take to its catchy syncopations. The excellent

A masterpiece at this level! In addition to wonderful tutti writing, the string section and wind section are featured on their own in this colorful arrangement, which makes a perfect opener to any concert.

Here is a programmatic masterpiece arranged at an intermediate level for your orchestra. Smetana's own program notes depict how a warm stream and a cold stream combine into the Moldau. The music

What a fantastic introduction to full orchestra and to this beloved music! All instruments have exciting parts. The dramatic opening in the strings and the dark theme in the brass will captivate

Combined with an introductory theme from the suite, the "Overture" is among the most majestic Baroque music ever written. Perfectly set as a first full orchestra experience, the contrasting statements of

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

Everyone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as Trumpet Voluntary, and they are sure to recognize it. This easy full orchestra arrangement features a violin 3/treble clef

Schubert composed his incidental music to the Romantic drama "Rosamunde, Princess of Cypress" in less than three weeks, finishing just two days before the play's premiere in December of 1823. Not much time