Classical Music for String Orchestra

Taken from "Concerto Grosso, Op. 3," L'Estro Armonico (Harmony of the Soul), this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players - two violins and one viola - as

Feature your top two violinists (or guest performers) in this wonderful adaptation of the first movement of Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto in C Major. Includes passages for solo cello. An optional but highly

Adapted from Vivaldi's Lute Concerto in D Major, this arrangement for two solo violins and orchestra creates an opportunity to feature your top violinists in the opening movement of this classic work. Your

Though written by an English Baroque composer, this three-movement work was written in the Italian style. The first movement is an allegro with uniform phrases and spritely character. The middle movement is

Vivaldi's multi-movement masterpiece will serve as a real inspiration for the mature string orchestra. Beautifully scored, Ralph Matesky's arrangement will be perfect for four outstanding soloists with your

This Baroque masterpiece, made up of four short movements, provides everyone a chance to play the melody! It's perfect for when lower string players are ready to shift into upper positions.

Perfect for the first time at contest! A very exciting, high-energy piece, Concerto in D blends the beauty of Baroque style with the elegance of the classical guitar repertoire. Though written as a

Everyone is familiar with this one! The standard piece known as the "Bach Double" features two capable violin soloists. Arranged for string orchestra with optional piano (or harpsichord), the viola, cello

This arrangement of the second movement of the "Concerto in D" for Trumpet and Two Oboes is arranged here for Grade 3 groups. Encompassing the typical energetic Baroque style, several inventive contrasting

Vivaldi wrote numerous concerti for a diverse range of instruments.  This was originally written for mandolin and strings. Some of the very ornate figurations have been slightly adapted whilst the

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.

When a full orchestra is not a possibility, this phenomenal arrangement provides string players an open door to the rich music of Beethoven. The original Beethoven key is in C minor, this arrangement is in

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it makes a

This piece features a slow, lyrical opening followed by an exuberant journey through major and minor tonalities. Students practice Classical style along with multiple slurred notes, scale-like passages, and

Beautiful and mystical, this folk melody will capture the hearts of students and audiences. All sections share in the melodic themes while passages for a quartet of soloists add textural interest to this