Partitions pour orchestre d'instruments à cordes

The publication of a collection of 12 concertos for one to four solo violins by Antonio Vivaldi in Amsterdam in 1711 laid the foundations for the fame of the Italian composer in the whole of Europe. T...

10 Einspielübungen

Intermediate

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

In this arrangement of one of the most popular tunes in all of classical music, the marvelous melodies, counterpoint, and textures of Borodin's original composition remain, but are technically approac...

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...

Inspired by the dance music of Ireland, this fun and appealing piece contrasts energetic fiddle-style themes with lyrcal countermelodies. Keith Sharp explores the various articulations, dynamics, and...