This ultimate mashup of Pachelbel's Canon in D and Tchaikovsky's bombastic 1812 Overture is engaging for students and audiences. The cellos and basses won't be bored and even get to help
Using melodic and harmonic material from two G. F. Handel marches, this arrangement makes a fine concert opener or processional. Very playable for younger students, as it stays in first position for all
Haydn Suite for string orchestra is a three-movement arrangement of works by the Austrian composer, including the "Surprise Symphony" theme, a piano minuet, and the Emperor's Hymn. These
A miniature suite for young string orchestra that can be used for festival or as contrasting concert selections. Both movements are authentic dances from the Renaissance period. Les Quatre Branles
Spanish Dance was written by guitarist and composer Dionisio Aguado (1784-1849). In this easy setting for string orchestra, all sections get to play the cheerful melody.