Originally composed for organ by African-American composer Florence B. Price in 1951. With its slow, expressive melodies, this piece is a great opportunity for younger orchestras to work on bow distribution
Colorful and graceful, this accessible arrangement begins in G major, transitions to G minor, then back to G major. Although Respighi composed the movement from his first suite in 1917, it captures a
American composer Basile Bares (1845-1902) began life as a slave child in New Orleans. He lived and worked for a piano shop owner who gave him opportunities to study music and tune pianos. Bares became
This energetic second movement from Bach's famed Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 has been skillfully arranged to be more accessible to the developing string ensemble. Remaining in the key of G major,
Composed in the late 1700s, this work comes from Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera, "L'Amant anonyme." Bologne is often compared to Mozart, and his compositions are energetic, refined, and delightful.
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
Ignatius Sancho (1729-1780) was born on a slave ship bound for the Spanish West Indies. He ended up in London in the service of a duke where he learned to read, write, and learn music on his own. Sancho was
Nicknamed "Prague" after the city of its premiere, Mozart's Symphony No. 38 followed quickly after the resounding success of his opera The Marriage of Figaro, which also premiered in 1786. This
This wonderful arrangement combines two of the better-known movements from the humorous "Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens. The quirky Fossils with optional xylophone is written to be more
Composed in rondo form, this work is big and bold, filled with spirited melodies in reminiscent of Russian folk and popular music. It's superb as a concert opener or closer.
This creative arrangement develops the iconic rhythmic motif from first movement of Vivaldi's Winter from "The Four Seasons." Arpeggiated patterns in the lower strings realize the implied harmonies
From one of Rameua's opera-ballets, this dance composed in rondo form is a true gem! A few moments of shifting for first violins and basses.
This familiar sneaky theme was originally composed for solo piano by French composer Charles Gounod in 1872 as a bit of a joke about a particular music critic. The mysterious and foreboding motif has since
Violinist and composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was known for embracing the previously unexplored song and dance forms from his father's native West Africa and incorporating them into his own very European
With refined elegance and timeless beauty, this enchanting composition pays homage to the grace and sophistication of the 18th-century minuet, transporting you to the grand ballrooms of yesteryear. Its
The ever-elegant La Rejouissance is one of the best-known movements from Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks." This accessible Grade 1 arrangement stays within the range of the D major scale,
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
Feature a deserving string student with this arrangement of Tchaikovsky's enchanting Old French Song. All solo parts are included for violin, viola, cello, and bass, allowing directors the
One of the most celebrated of traditional Czech dances, this movement from Dvorak's suite is a delight on any concert program. Minimal shifting for first violins.
The classic Bach masterpiece for organ is available here for your young string orchestra to experience!
Indulge in the mesmerizing allure of the breathtaking Alhambra fortress overlooking Granada. This composition captures the essence of Spanish Renaissance beauty, blending intricate melodies and delicate