Editors' Choice Sheet Music

Get ready to hop, slither, and crawl! A new spin on the classic "Carnival of the Animals," this work features all five types of amphibians in movements such as Frogs & Toads;

Get ready to hit the target! From the opening notes played by the upper strings, this piece keeps you on your toes with a catchy melody passed around the orchestra. You'll love the call and response between

Set sail on a stormy adventure with this exciting and challenging piece. With a tonality that is exclusively in D minor, the ensemble gets to experience the ups and downs of navigating rough seas through

Transport your young ensemble to a peaceful forest of pine trees with this gentle and uplifting work. With its use of quarters, halves, and dotted halves, this piece serves as a perfect introduction to time

Capturing the essence of the sea with its lively and evocative maritime flavor, this nautical composition begins with a cheerful violin figure and builds up to a rousing finale that will delight audiences

Here's some fresh holiday music that's upbeat and cheerful, with march-like variations. Bring out the melody in all voices at all times. The sixteenth-note passages should have a natural and virtuosic sound

Written for the intermediate-level string orchestra, this majestic melody feels medieval and will bring excitement for both young string players and the audience.

This piece tells the story of a picnic interrupted by pesky bees. As time goes on, more and more bees can be heard, and every section gets a turn. Listen for the sounds of the bees as they travel around the

The two movements of this symphony are to be performed attacca, with no pause in between. The Andante movement features a lyrical melody that is first heard in the violins and then echoed by the

In this aggressive original tune, the violins battle the low strings in an epic clash. Hear the twists and turns each side takes as they vie for the win. This piece was composed to teach students to

Translated "Let your animals graze," this 16th-century French Advent and Christmas carol is expertly arranged for intermediate string orchestra. A great teaching tool for 6/8 time.

In this orchestral excerpt from Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera, L'Amant Anonyme (The Anonymous Lover), students will learn how to play in the Classical-era style, 6/8 meter at a

A fun and festive addition to your holiday program, this is a Grade 3 setting of three well-known holiday songs: Adeste Fidelis; Ukranian Bell Carol and Pat-a-Pan. Sure to be a

This work, originally titled Lied, comes from a set of lieder for solo piano. It offers students access to the music of an important and underrecognized composer. The dynamics and expressive

Enrich your students' knowledge of classical literature and playing techniques with this excellent and authentic arrangement of the classic work by the most famous opera composer of the late 1700s, Giovani

An excellent arrangement of Marche de Triomphe, one of almost 800 compositions by French Baroque composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Students will learn cut time, dotted quarter rhythms, and

A fresh, creative, fun, educational, and entertaining opportunity to explore this seasonal favorite set in minor mode and five highly stylized variations. The result: holiday fun for both students and

Lush scoring, creative harmonies, and beautiful orchestrations come together to make this setting of one of America's most beloved songs one that audiences and players will never forget! Players are given a

Tango del Sol Brillante, or "Tango of the Bright Sun" is an engaging and playful dance with catchy melodies and a fun rhythmic pulse enhanced by percussion instruments. Its exotic flavor and

Selections from Handel's iconic Water Music Suite, premiered July 17, 1717 for a regal celebration with King George on the Thames.

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.

An arrangement of five folk dances from the Balkan Peninsula: Palc Tncok from Hungary; Hora Fetelor from Romania; Hora de la Munte from Moldova; Joc de Leagane from

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

Introduce your students to Johann Stamitz and the early Classical period with this arrangement for string orchestra.