Prokoviev wrote his Bb symphony in short form within a month, 16 years after his last symphony. He used sketches he had compiled in his ubiquitous notebooks. Written in 1944, its four movements are in Bb

Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony was written in 1937 and premiered that year in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). It was a major success with an ovation lasting over 30 minutes. Allegretto is the

This exceptional arrangement will give more developed string musicians a broader knowledge of the classical repertoire as well as experience with Baroque-style playing techniques.

Johann Christoph Graupner (1683 - 1760) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who was a contemporary of Bach, Telemann and Handel. His short Intrada in C, written originally for

Experience the allure of enchantment as this mesmerizing composition blooms like a delicate flower, filling the air with its tender melodies and graceful harmonies. Immerse your audience in rich emotion as

A lively sea-shanty style dance for string orchestra and harp with an infectious melody that is passed throughout all sections of the orchestra. This is a wonderful technical challenge in 6/8 that will be

A fun elementary work using the G, D and A strings and easy quarter- and eighth-note rhythms. Everyone gets the melody at some point, which features bow lifts during rests. First violins are independent,

This intermediate arrangement blends a traditional approach to this holiday favorite with a popular twist somewhat reminiscent of the scores of Leroy Anderson. The melody is passed among all the sections as

This lively and authentic transcription of a work for solo piano begins with a march and then moves into a two-step. Your musicians will learn a variety of 6/8 rhythms as well as develop their skills in

This famous concerto, originally for lute, is a great fit for solo viola with a few minor adjustments. With three short movements in the key of D major, this work will delight audiences and gives the

This original work was inspired by the feeling of waking up to a new Christmas morning. With the chiming of tubular bells and jingling of sleigh bells, this piece is a perfect addition to the time-honored

As the title would suggest, “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bells” are combined in this breezy and fun arrangement. However, rather than being a simple medley in this case, the tunes

Take a scenic journey to Fair Isle off the coast of Northern Scotland with this original string orchestra work. Inspired by Scottish folk music, this slightly dance-like work will help your musicians

This rousing work will most certainly enhance the tone production of your group! This arrangement keeps the dramatic character of the original but is changed to D minor. An excellent choice for community or

After an elegantly understated opening, the treatment of this traditional carol then ebbs and surges again from one stanza to the next, employing articulation and dynamic contrast to propel the it to its

Divisi, beautiful counterpoint, a calming melody, and lush harmonies make this gorgeous lyrical work a must-have in your orchestra library. Limited technical demands give your players the ability to focus

A breathless race of quarter-note ostinato supports a driving eighth-note melody in the key of A minor. Many techniques are explored, including staccato, two-note slurs, hooked bowing, and pizzicato. A

This toe-tapping polka originally for piano solo and has been transposed to the keys of A and E major. The melody is primarily passed between the first and second violins. With its brief duration, simple