Though overshadowed by his famous brother, Michael Haydn is a composer worth introducing to your orchestra. This piece is an arrangement of the first movement of his Flute Quartet in D Major.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's three masterpiece ballet scores, including Sleeping Beauty, are known for their timeless music. This arrangement for string orchestra captures the enduring

Introduce your string orchestra to the powerful sounds of African-American spirituals. Originally composed for violin and piano in 1918, this four-movement work showcases different characters and styles in

Just try not tapping your toes to this bluesy number in 12/8, featuring extensive pizzicato walking bass lines and jazzy riffs to stretch your string bass section.

Originally written for solo piano, this captivating piece has become one of Coleridge-Taylor's most beloved works. With this arrangement, Grade 4 string orchestras can experience the beauty and warmth of

In the land between the seen and the unseen, ghostly figures drift across the land like wisps of mist. Some appear as bent shadows in a dense fog; others are sharply defined, here one moment and gone the

Les Nouvelles Suites de Pieces de Clavecin first appeared in 1726 or 1727. La Poule is part of a suite for harpsichord and is surprisingly symphonic in scope. The simple clucking theme is

Written in the 'Manheim' style (utilizing unique dynamic effects) and completed sometime between 1741 and 1746, Stamitz's Symphony No. 3 is actually likely his first completed symphony. It was

Famous as a work for solo piano and as the soundtrack for a video game about a mischievous goose, this title has been expertly arranged for string orchestra.

Get ready to take your string orchestra to the next level! This bold and contemporary piece will challenge your players with aggressive rhythms and striking harmonies. Its pugnacious energy and constantly

Transport your school string orchestra to 19th-century Paris with this dynamic composition featuring a range of expressive techniques, including bowing styles, pizzicato, and solo passages. With fingering

Inspired by a trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this piece pays tribute to the remarkable Otomi people native to this region, who have survived many hardships with incredible resilience.

This high-energy musical journey depicts scaling ever-shifting terrain to reach the peak of a large cliff and gaze into the vastness below. Rapid melodies and musical episodes take some extended twists and

Michael Haydn, Franz Joseph Haydn's younger brother, was also a composer. For this piece, the arranger has added direction to a score that previously lacked dynamics. The orchestra should play the eighth

Antonin Dvorak's Slavonic Dances were originally composed to be played on the piano by two performers. The composer then created orchestrations for full orchestra, bringing him much recognition as

Commissioned and arranged for a community orchestra, String Noel! is a holiday medley for string orchestra with an optional sing-along featuring Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry

This arrangement can be performed by an advanced orchestra alone or as a festival feature with the addition of optional intermediate and beginning string parts. Ideal for summer string camps with

Get ready to be swept away by the timeless elegance of Swan Lake. Featuring the most iconic movements including Hungarian Dance; Dance of the Swans and Dance Napolitaine,

Take a step back in time and discover the early works of Haydn. While keeping true to the original score, this edition is carefully edited for musical style and playability. With an exciting Mannheim

Taken from one of the six Paris Symphonies commissioned by Comte d'Ogny and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, this arrangement of the Finale is very close to the original string parts and offers many

Thrilling and cinematic, this piece will captivate both performers and audiences. Featuring soaring melodies, heroic themes, and driving rhythms, this Grade 4 piece is accessible to young musicians while