Classical Music for Full Orchestra

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

This thrilling selection provides a great introduction for younger players to Stravinsky! This transcription provides access at the perfect level.

An original work written in the British folk-song style by Richard Meyer, the two contrasting movements provide a variety of enriching musical experiences. The first movement features cantabile solos for

Opening in the key of G, the piece then moves to the key of D, allowing each section to play the melody on their upper strings. With doubling in many sections, this lovely Baroque masterpiece is from the

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

Take them to festival with this stunning, minimalist piece arranged with the melody doubled throughout. The easy rhythms and notes are very true to the original. The first violins play F-natural, but all

Let your young orchestra get to know Handel's classic gem! For holiday programs or at any time of year, this stunning arrangement for full orchestra, in the key of G Major, is playable by young performers.

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

This gentle melodic selection is an ideal way for your students to develop a sensitive legato playing style. Mature-sounding and faithful to the composer's original, the colorful orchestration is sure to

This magnificent work by Gustav Holst is scored in a very playable arrangement for school orchestras.

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.

Based on the "Te Deum" of Charpentier, this stately French classic will make your full orchestra sound mature beyond their years. This masterful arrangement by Vernon Leidig captures the spirit of the

Here's Mozart's most famous overture, carefully arranged and edited by Merle Isaac. Staying very true to the original, this one challenges the strings, but often becomes their favorite! An excellent opener

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

Merle Isaac and Dvorak's "New World Symphony" make for a powerful combination! Here is the entire first movement as it was originally arranged by Isaac. His detailed editing will guide your students through

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

For decades, the skilled arranging of the late Merle Isaac made great works playable by developing orchestras. Here he presents the beloved "Nutcracker" in two sets that sound like the originals. Feature a

This second set features two of the most well-known holiday favorites of all time: March of the Nutcracker and Trepak. As always, Merle Isaac remained as true to the originals as possible.