Classical Music for String Orchestra

A collection of arrangements for Grade IV, V, and VI string orchestra. Viola doubles violin II. For sight-reading, ensemble work, or concert. Works by Bach, Purcell, and Pachelbel.

A must for any regal ceremony. The traditional Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 has been scored for young full orchestra or strings alone. The famed processional is followed by the majestic

Verdi's music transcends the boundaries of its genre: an excerpt from "Aida" has become part of popular culture. This arrangement includes a significant number of bowings and fingerings to assist less

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

This two movement work contrasts lyrical beauty with rhythmic precision. The opening "Grave" features sweeping lines with gorgeous suspensions, while the melodic lines weave their way throughout the entire

This is an excellent showcase for string players! The Grave (about 1:20) lets your players show their slow, esspresivo side in a doleful D minor. The F major Finale is a lilting 3/8 jig

A big sound is what you'll get with this one! Moussorgsky's inspirational work from Pictures at An Exhibition, would be a great choice for combining multiple string groups together for a massed

Aaron Copland composed this theme for the movie version of Thornton Wilder's popular play "Our Town." A nice slice of Americana.

Satie's famous piano piece is one of the most delicate, transparent works ever written, and this arrangement brings that same mood to the string orchestra. An accompaniment part is designed to be played on

This stunning, minimalist piece is extremely playable with the melody in all sections. With an emphasis on slow bows, the easy rhythms and notes are very true to the original. Dynamics and expressive

Pablo Sarasate (1844 - 1908) was a brilliant Spanish violinist and composer.  His works, although often fiendishly difficult, are very evocative and display a wide range of emotions and violin

A perfect selection to introduce developing students to the world of Mozart! This is a stunning piece that provides orchestras the vehicle to work on bow skills for precision of staccato passages and

Everyone knows and loves the music of "Carmen," and this Habanera just may be the most memorable selection of all! That descending chromatic line becomes play, not work, when it's part of something

This aria, probably the most popular habanera ever, lends itself in a superb fashion to the string orchestra. Even in the opera score, the cello is the anchor, providing the rhythmic and tonal structure on

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

Just for strings, at a perfectly playable level, this arrangement is sure to become a mainstay of your library. It is quite faithful to Handel's choral setting, which has become a perennial addition to

From "Messiah," this impressive standard work will be a strong addition to any Christmas concert. To help students deliver an inspiring performance of this immortal theme, all parts include an abundance of

Displaying Handel's amazing versatility as a composer, this album includes a masterful Chaconne and a haunting, expressive Sarabande (with two fascinating variations), as well as two of

Here's a delightful movement based on a theme from French composer Saint-Saens, originally written for violin and orchestra. It features the familiar "habanera" rhythm throughout, and Robert's superb new

Haydn Suite for string orchestra is a three-movement arrangement of works by the Austrian composer, including the "Surprise Symphony" theme, a piano minuet, and the Emperor's Hymn. These