Originally scored for violin and piano, this setting sounds completely comfortable and plays remarkably well. The melodic nature of this sensitive work makes the string orchestra sound totally natural when

Here's a suite of three of the most charming arias from "The Magic Flute": The Bird Catcher's Aria, Either Girlfriend or Young Wife and Pa-pa-pa-pa. They're instantly recognizable and

Russian composer Alexander Scriabin was known for his chromatic, almost bitonal, harmonies. This lesser-known gem, arranged into G major, showcases the sheer beauty of the evident chromaticism in this

Spirited dance figures, catchy melodies in canon and a majestic chorale will make you want to say, "Shiver me timbers!" This clever composition plays to the students' love of pirates and sea shanties. This

This first movement from Handel's great masterpiece "Messiah" is carefully edited to reflect bowings obtained from renowned Baroque specialists. These bowing styles will ensure an interpretation of

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo never

Boundless enthusiasm permeates this bright opening movement from Haydn's 16th symphony, composed when he was only 25 years old. This Grade 3 arrangement is a prime example of the composer's fondness for

Gift your string orchestra these expertly distilled themes from Tchaikovsky's orchestral saga of the most dramatic teenagers in love. This handful of excerpts presents ample expressive material and a grand

This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.  Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your