Classical Music for String Orchestra

This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos, diminuendos, and a 3/4 time signature all add to the

One of the most familiar minuets from Bach's pen, this is a great introduction to Baroque music and the stylings of J.S. Bach. A Learning Bank, Johann Sebastian Bach and the Baroque Period, is

Introduce your students to the galant style of Telemann with this Grade 1+ arrangement. Students will work bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing, and tempo changes.

Yes, it's Beethoven's beloved Ode to Joy set in the key of D and arranged for the success of young string players! The level of difficulty never goes beyond what is found in the first half of Book

This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to work on low and

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, simplified and shortened for the first-year player, yet retaining all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes

Give your hard-working basses the recognition they deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for everyone, but the tune (and the

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

The "clash" of your favorite themes abound in this highly entertaining arrangement. Beethoven vs. Mozart is finally trampled by the favorite Can-Can. Everyone will love this classical combo of

This collage of classic melodies is incredibly charming, amazingly easy to put together, and above all a wonderful choice for your beginners! Highly entertaining, the piece also displays the arranger's

This setting is a perfect addition to grade 1 literature with terrific teaching tools for simple syncopation and dynamics. The familiarity of the melody will keep students practicing.

Themes from the brilliant fourth movement of L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very

One of the most important works of the 20th century, the iconic Finale is now accessible to young players with this effective arrangement. All meter changes have been "squared off," while still

A great sounding, yet simple arrangement, perfect for broadening the musical palette of young players. The main theme is presented without development, maintaining the lovely simplicity of the piece.

A bright, sparkling setting of O, Come Little Children that will delight audiences and players. This arrangement includes optional sleigh bells.

End your concert with a bang and start the yearly music tradition with your youngest musicians! Listeners will be amazed by the authenticity of this arrangement, which is able to capture so much of the

One of Mozart’s best known string quartets, arranged for beginning orchestra. Set in easy first position with no slurs, this clever arrangement has been transposed to the key of G... view details