From the comic opera filled with pirates, Turkish princes, kidnapping and daring rescues, Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio is the piece of music that generated the (possibly fictional) "too

The first movement from Mozart's "Symphony No. 29" contains that delicate balance between his graceful lyricism and his signature tempestuous energy. This shockingly authentic arrangement allows your

Teaching opportunities abound in this creative arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The music depicts the kings' famous trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce your students to

A forceful minor theme builds on a repeating motif of rotating eighth notes. Based on the scientific principle of centrifugal force, this piece offers a vortex of expanding and falling energy, with easy

A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central and South America. All sections get to

This beautiful Irish folk song arrangement features a wide dynamic range and beautiful sustained phrases. This piece will challenge your students to find their expressive musical voice. The enchanting

Here's an original that will introduce your young string players to contrasting styles. Elegy is a minor mode section in 3/4 time, while the Dance is a 4/4 movement in D major. There are

Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions during a performance of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and educational ride as the orchestra

Celebrate this popular 17th-century French composer noted for his prodigious compositional output. The Largo will feature the beautiful, rich tone of your ensemble while the Allegro offers lively

Drawn from one of Schubert's most popular instrumental works, this authentic arrangement features the third movement of his fifth symphony. Though labeled a minuet, it is highly energetic, as much a scherzo

The Thieving Magpie is one of Rossini’s most memorable and exciting opera overtures. After an aggressive and militaristic introduction comes the drama and intrigue surrounding a story

This collection of short arrangements of patriotic tunes will allow your string orchestra to proudly inspire audiences at school patriotic or ceremonial occasions. Titles include America, the Beautiful;

Beautifully arranged for young string orchestras, this slow movement from Schubert's Ninth Symphony offers frequent shifts from minor and major tonalities. Playable in first position, with optional octaves

A (Very) Short History of Music is an easy medley of melodies from each major period of Western music, using mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly arranged, young players and audiences alike

These two traditional folk songs of Israel, Israel Lives Forever and Shalom Chaverim are a great way to introduce your orchestra to music of another culture. Meter changes add to the

Sea shanties (or chanteys) were folk songs sung a cappella by sailors to set a rhythm for specific tasks on a ship performed in unison. Though shanties were practical, most are very beautiful melodies as

Experience the grit and barbarity of the vikings' life in this fierce piece for developing strings! Heavy, marcato melodies are passed to every section, using only notes of the G and D... view details