Partitions pour formations orchestrales

A challenge they will love, this piece is almost aerobic in its constant motion! It goes together more easily than it appears and will become a favorite. (3:45)

One of the most important works of the 20th century was Stravinsky's ballet, The Firebird. The iconic 'Finale' is now accessible to young players with this effective arrangement by Michael Story. All...

This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods - a veritable music history listening lesson - will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored i...

A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire - whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country - this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the...

This work features all of your school district's string orchestras at once and was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Freeport, Illinois orchestra program. The piece combines elementary...

As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots - dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra'...

This piece was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive style, app...

A (Very) Short History of Music is an amazing grade 1 medley of a representative example from each major period of Western music using mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly presented by Douglas E....

Barnburner by Michael Story is a dynamic festival selection or concert opener or closer that will grab your audience's attention right from the start. It's full of energy, but very playable for develo...

This piece is a vibrant composition that will make your developing string orchestra sound mature. The accented quarter notes provide a great opportunity to teach the marcato bow stroke to all sections...

This work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music - but no tempo indication or expressive markings (such as dynamics or articulations). Those missing items are the 'music' that you, the teache...

This piece is based on a minor version of 'Frère Jacques' as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wi...

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of th...

Vivid imagery, colorful orchestrations, and a variety of styles all combine to make this one-of-a-kind selection a journey that your students and audience will never forget! In the form of a five-part...

This suite by Douglas E. Wagner for young string players is drawn from Terpsichore, a major compilation of 312 primarily French dance tunes published in 1612, compiled and arranged by Michael Praetori...

A wonderful string arrangement of this beloved work, Nimrod is the ninth variation from Elgar's Enigma Variations. This setting is perfect for contest!

Written by Anthony Granata, Into the Stars: A Galactic Journey is an exciting space-themed adventure piece that will captivate your developing orchestras and have them feeling and playing confidently...

Ignaz Pleyel est né près de Vienne en 1757. Il était l'un des élèves préférés de Haydn, et tant Haydn que Mozart admiraient ses compositions. Il a écrit une grande quantité d'œuvres musicales de tous...

Ignaz Pleyel est né près de Vienne en 1757. Il était l’un des élèves préférés de Haydn, et tant Haydn que Mozart admiraient ses compositions. Il a écrit une grande quantité d’œuvres musicales de tous...

Cette pièce a été suggérée par un élève lors d’un atelier, qui venait de jouer « Viva Italia », un arrangement de Loreta Fin inspiré de la célèbre « Tarentelle napolitaine ». C’est une bonne occasion...

Cette pièce a été suggérée par un élève lors d’un atelier, qui venait de jouer « Viva Italia », un arrangement de Loreta Fin inspiré de la célèbre « Tarentelle napolitaine ». C’est une bonne occasion...

Students will love Shipwreck Coast - a dark and stormy piece by Erica Donahoe! Cello and string bass players will enjoy digging into the opening melody, and all members of the orchestra will be challe...

Jim Palmer's arrangement of Music for the Royal Fireworks is an exciting two-movement work that is perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together or are effective played on their...

« Pizzicato Parade » de Chris M. Bernotas est une charmante marche qui permet à tous les élèves de l'orchestre de se mettre en valeur tout en développant leurs compétences en pizzicato et en rythme. D...

« Dynamic Duo » de Jim Palmer est une pièce dramatique écrite en mi mineur. En mettant l'accent sur la distinction entre les notes accentuées et non accentuées, ainsi qu'entre le forte et le piano, le...