Mozart's Symphony No. 17 was composed in 1772 when he was just 16 years old. Originally for oboes, horns and strings, this string orchestra arrangement of the first movement has maintained the

Archaic Voices was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low first-finger B flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive

Hoist the sails and climb aboard for a nautical adventure! This triumphant-sounding work contains lyrical lines and warm harmonies that flow like the wind and the waves. The energizing themes are like a

This cute, simple arrangement features the bass section and makes them sound great! Have some fun with this cool medley featuring Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells -it will brighten

Have a yo-ho-ho holiday concert when you program this pirate version of Ukrainian Bell Carol. Any tricky parts have been adapted into a pirate style your students will love! Easy rhythms and

Get your strings rocking with this sure-fire alternative dance song. Written by one of the Jonas Brothers with others and performed by DNCE, an American pop rock band, Cake by the Ocean is fun,

This dramatic work (originally for chorus and orchestra) is bursting with rhythmic energy and adapts ideally for strings and percussion. Here's an opportunity for your string orchestra to perform

Written with only quarter notes throughout, this is an ideal piece to introduce students either to the bow or to new strings. Complete with a bridge and short coda section, the piece includes an optional

Transcribed from the original piano version for string orchestra by Edvard Grieg himself, the Holberg Suite is a staple of string ensemble repertoire. Perfectly set for young players, this arrangement of

This strong and ponderous piece is a musical depiction of Hannibal's epic journey through the Alps with his army of war elephants. The piece serves as a great vehicle to inspire the imaginations of the very

From a plaintive and prayerful solo violin opening, this arrangement of a well-known spiritual builds in power and emotion with each successive verse. The melody passes between voices, and frequent and

Graceful flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian culture, illustrated here with a flowing theme in first position. Beginning ensembles will find this work very playable, with simple rhythms and melodies

Edvard Grieg is Norway's most celebrated composer and one of the most respected in Western music. March of the Dwarfs is one of the composer's most colorful and distinctive works. It is effectively

Part march, part fanfare, Regalia suggests a past with all the pomp and splendor of a grand celebration. Written for the students with limited experience on their instrument, the notes and rhythms

Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of

Shadow Run is a secret mission under the cover of night for the more advanced string orchestra. The motor-driven accompaniment present throughout the piece is inspired by the minimalist works of

This first movement from Handel's great masterpiece "Messiah" is carefully edited to reflect bowings obtained from renowned Baroque specialists. These bowing styles will ensure an interpretation of

This emotional and reflective work paints a poignant picture of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a homeless person on a street corner. The juxtaposition of the melodies Ukrainian Bell

Your students will be grooving to the sweet, fruit-filled sounds of this 12-bar blues-based tune for Grade 1+ groups. The easy syncopated rhythms will be fun to play, and the piece can be played in either a

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo never

Firmly rooted in the standard violin repertoire, Symphonie Espagnole is a brilliant work that showcases the violin's lyrical beauty and technical virtuosity with a Spanish style. After keeping the

Textures is a rhythmic and driving composition that contains shifting meters and obstinate bass lines underneath jaunty melodic material. There is a respite from the angular textures during a

"Thunderstruck" is defined as being extremely surprised or shocked, which is the tone of this piece from the outset. Cinematic in nature, it hearkens back to some of the great movie scores.