A wonderful string arrangement of this beloved work, Nimrod is the ninth variation from Elgar's Enigma Variations. This setting is perfect for contest!
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....
Be part of the revival of one of the longest-running shows on Broadway with these five blockbuster songs: 'Magic to Do,' 'Corner of the Sky,' 'With You,' 'Love Song,' and 'No Time at All.' Solo and se...
An exciting opener for any concert or festival, the educationally appropriate bowings and fingerings in this original literature will save precious rehearsal time and lead to a professional sound. A p...
With its tuneful and contrasting sections, lively tempo, syncopated rhythms in 2/4, and big finish, this is a great piece to close or open a concert. Flexible parts are included allowing this piece to...
A favorite in the violin ensemble repertoire now available for string orchestra! In this Telemann masterpiece made up of four short movements, everyone gets a chance to play the melody! Perfect for th...
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...
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 vigorous, cheerful allegro, arranged by Kirk Moss, can open any concert in style. The piece is best-known for its signature trick in which Rossini instructs the strings to tap their bows on their...
This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement by Jerry Brubaker, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feeling. Widely used...
Young Frankenstein, from the highly creative mind of Mel Brooks, has achieved iconic status in the 'best comedy films of all time' category. The heart-rending theme heard several times in the movie is...
As performed by Tran-Siberian Orchestra, this playable arrangement by Bob Phillips will rock the stage at any concert! Students will love this energetic setting of classic Ludwig van Beethoven for str...
Just for strings, at a perfectly playable level, this arrangement is sure to become a mainstay of your library.
Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a dark, stormy night, wolves circling, while hints of the 'Dies Irae' theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango by Katie O'Hara La Brie, students will explor...
Ye Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon is an original Scottish air written by Charles Miller in 1788 and arranged by Jim Palmer. Lyrics were added by the famous poet Robert Burns in 1791. Illustrating the...
'The Reel Deal' by Chris M. Bernotas will be one of your students' favorite pieces. This original reel lies well in the key of D major. Surprising harmonies add to originality of this piece. All of th...
The Reel Deal by Chris M. Bernotas will be one of your students' favorite pieces. This original reel lies well in the key of D major. Surprising harmonies add to originality of this piece. All of the...
Patty's Reel, de Bob Cerulli, est un air de danse animé en 6/8 dans le style d'un reel traditionnel. Les quintes ouvertes évoquent la cornemuse et les rythmes dansants créent un esprit vif. Ce morceau...
Much mystery surrounds the Requiem which Mozart was writing just before his death and that mystery can be felt in this arrangement of the choral section 'Dies Irae' (Day of Wrath). It will provide a s...
A beautiful choral melody reinvented for strings, this work takes the player through a journey of powerful emotion. The opening lyrical theme is a great tool for teaching expressive bow technique as w...
Originally written for full orchestra and choir, this string arrangement by Laura Kenney maintains the intensity of Mozart's original 'Dies Irae' from Requiem. With its dramatic and driving music, off...
This tuneful, rhythmic piece will help teach your students to play syncopations accurately. Using a language that synthesizes Baroque and Motown idioms, it describes learning to sail by hugging the sh...
Composed by Haydn in 1772 to let Prince Nikolaus know it was time for the musicians to go home to their families, this arrangement features solo parts in all voices. Say 'goodbye' to your graduating s...
The classic Dvorak violin solo, tastefully arranged for string orchestra, is perfect for any concert. Filled with emotion from the delicate pizzicatos to the passionate sforzandos, this piece highligh...
Perfectly playable for school orchestras, this is the most famous of Mozart's early symphonies and often considered among his best. Even though he was only 18 years old when he wrote the piece, it is...
Explore the riches of Mendelssohn in this arrangement of two piano works dating from his teenage years. The first offers an opportunity for beautifully lyrical playing. The second is a brilliantly con...
Gone are the winds - Bach's great music remains. But, it is not merely giving the horn parts to the violas. This is a reworking that maintains the integrity of the music adapted for new instrumentatio...
The Handel op. 6 concerti are absolute gems of the Baroque string orchestra literature. While the parts to these concerti are widely available from a number of sources, they contain no bowings or fing...
Explore the hidden dimensions of spacetime and string theory with multiple meters! Great for a cross-curricular experience with the science class. There is a string theory in physics named M-Theory th...
Hear the drama in the overture to Gluck's most popular opera, Iphigenia in Aulis, now abridged for string orchestra by Kirk Moss. The clearly marked bowings and fingerings will save precious rehearsal...
The perfect opener! Right from the first few notes, the audience will be captivated and ready for this famous theme. This opening fanfare to Strauss' masterpiece, arranged by Jeffrey Turner, is an exp...
Fauré's breathtakingly beautiful 'Cantique de Jean Racine' is now available in a sumptuous arrangement for string orchestra, simply titled Cantique. The unifying triplet figure and profound harmonic d...
The innovative variety found in the music of Percy Grainger is showcased in this string-friendly arrangement of four of his endearing favorites from the concert repertoire. Included are 'Irish Tune fr...
The Magic Flute is perhaps one of Mozart's most well known operas. The beginning of the second act is a lovely processional march known as 'March of the Priests.' The scene depicts a solemn procession...
Russian Romanticism reached its peak with the music of Tchaikovsky, as the three instantly recognizable excerpts included in this uncomplicated arrangement will attest - Symphony No. 4, Mvt. IV, The N...
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...
Presto from Divertimento No. 1, K. 136 arranged by Jan Farrar-Royce is a delightful way to inspire your students to love the music of Mozart! The themes are compelling and every section gets a turn at...
A wonderful string arrangement by Bud Caputo of the beloved work, Nimrod is the ninth variation from Elgar's Enigma Variations. This setting is perfect for contest! (3:25)
Poe: Tales of the Macabre is a mysterious and creative original work by Gary Fagan inspired by several poems and short stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Interesting and angular harmonies and a driving rhyth...
Danza Ritual del Fuego arranged by Douglas E. Wagner is from Manuel de Falla's ballet, El amor brujo. This stunning showpiece is a fully realized, unabridged string orchestra with piano arrangement th...
Danza Ritual del Fuego arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, is from Manuel de Falla's ballet, El amor brujo. This stunning showpiece is a fully realized, unabridged string orchestra with piano arrangement t...
Beethoven's Fifth ... four iconic notes recognized instantly. Now in V by Jeffrey Turner, the same motif is used as a theme in this piece, set in an epic musical landscape more fitting to a cinematic...
'March of the Little Lead Soldiers', arranged by Douglas Wagner, is a delightful musical bonbon, from Gabriel Pierné's Album for My Little Friends. The piece presents a refreshing out-of-the-box progr...
March of the Little Lead Soldiers, arranged by Douglas Wagner, is a delightful musical bonbon, from Gabriel Pierné's Album for My Little Friends. The piece presents a refreshing out-of-the-box program...
All the shrouded mystery and resplendent grandeur of the fourth movement of Respighi's masterpiece, Pines of Rome, has been effectively captured in this brilliant arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner for...
Heroes Among Us by Gary Fagan is an original overture-style work for string orchestra that was inspired by the many people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure many school children who...
Écrit dans le style d'une Czardas fougueuse, une danse folklorique traditionnelle hongroise, Intermezzo est le cinquième mouvement de la Suite Háry János, tirée de l'opéra du même nom. Pleine de vie e...
A Utopian Fantasia, d'Anthony Granata, dépeint un paysage magnifiquement majestueux et serein, enveloppé de mystère et d'émerveillement. Dans la tonalité de mi mineur, l'ouverture présente une riche b...
Composée à l'origine pour le piano comme dernier mouvement de la "Suite africaine", Danse commence par deux accords introductifs suivis de rythmes énergiques et de mélodies angulaires répétées. Les él...
Morton Gould's iconic 1943 set of orchestral variations on the Civil War tune, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' has been recorded and performed by major orchestras around the world. This truly Ameri...
This charming waltz based on the G major scale gives every section a chance to play the melody. A surprise melody, 'Chopsticks,' also appears in the middle of the piece and is passed from the low stri...
Imagine the basic form of Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm' with chord changes and style as if James Taylor was accompanying old-time fiddlers, and you have this cool, original jazz tune. Both written solos a...
This arrangement for strings with optional timpani captures the drive and triumphant spirit of the original work but at an accessible level. In its original keys, this great selection for any concert...
Three contrasting traditional British folk songs have been combined into this lovely arrangement including 'Blue Bells of Scotland,' 'Flow Gently Sweet Afton,' and 'The Coast of High Barbary.' Flowing...
This piece, arranged by Dorothy Straub, celebrates the excitement of a very short horse race. Using songs that are sung before each of the three races - songs of Kentucky, Maryland, and New York - the...
Energiereicher Titel des Tran-Siberian Orchestra für das etwas andere Weihnachtskonzert!
Written in a bossa nova style, this fresh take on the classic 'O' Tannenbaum,' arranged by Victor López, will add a little Caribbean flavor to your Christmas concert, and will be easy to learn and tea...
The definitive arrangement by Dan Forrest of this beloved traditional English carol, 'See Amid the Winter's Snow,' is now scored by Kirk Moss for string orchestra with optional percussion. A stunningl...
A fun new arrangement of a beloved holiday classic closely follows the original, though it is still playable for this level orchestra. Set in Bb by Bud Caputo, all parts remain in 1st position with mi...
A fun new arrangement of a beloved holiday classic closely follows the original, though it is still playable for this level orchestra. Set in B-flat by Bud Caputo, all parts remain in 1st position wit...
Perform this famous setting of the beloved traditional English carol, The First Noel, newly scored for string orchestra with piano or harp accompaniment by Kirk Moss. The piece can stand alone or be p...
Subtitled A Holiday Prism for String Orchestra, this work can be presented in a theater-in-the-round format or on the more traditional concert stage. Following a broad introduction, each family of the...
This work features 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis,' Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1),' 'Linden Lea,' and 'Overture to 'The Wasps'' (Aristophanic Suite). Interesting melodies, beautiful orchestrati...
Somber yet contemporary in nature, this original composition will instill pensive thoughts for both your performers and audience members. Reflective, indeed! (3:02)
This new cultural work from the pen of Elena Roussanova Lucas is sure to be a long-time favorite. With vivid energy in a traditional dance style, Persian Dance has varied tempi and offers exposure to...