Partitions pour formations orchestrales

Intermediate

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 20)

A simple tune, supplemented by skilled counterpoint, makes this new work appealing to younger groups. A rich sounding piece that will bring the best out of your string orchestra.

La célèbre signature musicale de Ravel est un ajout bienvenu au répertoire de l'orchestre à cordes. Son rythme contagieux et régulier, ainsi que sa progression dramatique continue, en font l'un des pl...

Here's a instantly recognizable tune from the classical repertoire that provides a teaching moment for the troublesome dotted 8th-16th note figure.

Robert Longfield brings us this delightful dance movement, set in 3/4 with ample amounts of teaching moments. Across-the-bar syncopation, simple chromaticism, and dynamic contrasts throughout make it...

Now available for string ensemble, this movement from Beethoven's fifth symphony has become the emblem of classical music and continues to be one of the most performed works in orchestral literature....

In a stately march tempo, Nobles of the Sword features tonal centers in A minor and C major, and is written in tutti style with ample opportunities to teach common rhythms (including dotted quarter/ei...

Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the...

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech, one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for...

A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates...

A medley including excerpts from: Piano Concerto No. 22; Piano Concerto No. 20; Confutatis (from Requiem, K. 626); Symphony No. 25.

(10') (Rest. K. Rebel et J. f. Paillard) pour Orchestre a Cordes et Clavecin (Partition et Parties) [éd. Co]

Loaded with great learning opportunities, this arrangement is more evidence of Elliot Del Borgo's mastery of writing for school orchestras. Combining a well-known Bach chorale with the famous G major...

You may not recognize the title, but you're sure to recognize the tune! This delightful music by one of the most successful French ballet composers has been carefully re-scored for young strings. Your...

Written in a minor mode, this thrilling piece is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces for young musicians and has been composed to reinforce F and C naturals and give young orchestras more exper...

Avalanche is an expressive and energetic original composition for beginning orchestra that is also a wonderful teaching piece for bow distribution, lifts, retakes, and string crossing. The 'avalanche'...

Beautiful, and a bowing study, all in one! The slow tempo allows the performer to listen to the intonation while focusing on bow control. A perfect piece for contest or festival.

Inspired by ragtime, this arrangement celebrates Claude Debussy's 150th birthday. Lively and fun to play, this piece offers the chance to explore various dynamic changes and accented playing.

A bold string adaptation of this revolutionary work, this piece includes the original string parts with the essential material from the wind parts added in. Eminently playable, the second violin and v...

Enjoy the intensity and intricate harmonies of the 'Legend of Asturias' in a shorter playable version that captures the spirit and feel of the original work. Written first for piano and a favorite of...

This faithful arrangement of Armonico (from Op. 3, No. 10) comes from Antonio Vivaldi's first set of published concertos. Capturing the spirit of the original, Todd Parrish offers this setting of the...

Voyagez dans un lieu où les formes changent constamment en fonction des mouvements de la lumière, et où rien n'est tout à fait ce qu'il semble être. Tout en étant très accessible aux orchestres de niv...

Dans la mythologie nordique, les trolls étaient des créatures qui vivaient dans les forêts, les montagnes ou les grottes, loin des établissements humains. Ils étaient considérés comme antagonistes env...