String Orchestra Collegiate Repertoire

This magnificent and meticulously presented arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of E-flat major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic

Originally written as the slow movement of a string quartet, this musical treasure was singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini, who asked Barber for a string orchestra arrangement. It was played on a

Give your students the opportunity to learn Romantic-era playing techniques as well perform some of the most beloved classical literature from one of its greatest composers. This very authentic

This exceptional arrangement will give more developed string musicians a broader knowledge of the classical repertoire as well as experience with Baroque-style playing techniques.

A fresh new opportunity for orchestra musicians to step outside the normal styles and explore swing and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument also has the opportunity to work slides as well as more advanced

Go on an adventure to southern Spain and soak in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this engaging original work, with some New World tango thrown in for good

All the power and force of the Finale of Bruckner's Eighth Symphony is masterfully captured in this authentic and first-ever arrangement for string orchestra. Mature players will have the

Enjoy a trip to the rolling hills and galloping horses of Bluegrass country. This great original work delivers a very tuneful nod to old Appalachian-style dance music while providing an excellent exercise

No family of instruments has the ability to portray the classic Western sound more than strings, and this wonderful work takes full advantage. From dance-like motifs to singing, picturesque melodies, this

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

A tense and driving opening theme fueled by dissonance, pulsing eighth notes, and eighth-note accents contrasts with a smooth and legato B theme to create this exciting original work that explores the full

A lively sea-shanty style dance for string orchestra and harp with an infectious melody that is passed throughout all sections of the orchestra. This is a wonderful technical challenge in 6/8 that will be

Highlight your symphony orchestra in any concert or festival with this Leroy Anderson classic. It reached the top of the Billboard charts in the early 1950s and has become a well-loved favorite. Closely

Arranged by Matt Riley as part of his Epic Christmas Series. Beautifully orchestrated with an epic cinematic sound, this highly acclaimed arrangement for advanced violin soloist and string orchestra will

This lively and authentic transcription of a work for solo piano begins with a march and then moves into a two-step. Your musicians will learn a variety of 6/8 rhythms as well as develop their skills in

A strong driving main theme contrasted with a flowing B melody will have your audience and musicians feeling the exciting rush of being carried by the Colorado River's raging rapids, then the gentle peace

An intermediate solo in classical style, this concertino is the perfect vehicle to feature an up-and-coming student. It is pleasantly melodic with appealing sequences. It utilizes positions 1-6 (highest

mysterious and programmatic, this work uses motifs built on multiple compound meters written in ABCBA form, with the last two sections written as variants of the first two. 

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was extraordinary in his use of themes from African American folk music, and his success contributed to the empowerment of African American musicians and composers who came after

The 5th and final movement from "Capriccio Espagnol" is a fiery Spanish dance, colorful and rich from start to end. This arrangement in A major features three optional percussion parts (triangle, castanets,