Easy Music For String Orchestra

Larry Moore has created an ingenious combination of favorite carols and Pachelbel's most famous work into a clever holiday treat. Starting with the traditional ground bass and melody, he adds a deligh...

One of the most famous orchestral works of all time and now available in a setting for younger players, Blue Danube Waltz will introduce your players to one of the most performed genres in orchestral...

An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short - just four measures in most cases - so students hear...

From the rich treasury of orchestral ballet music comes this delightful light program piece by Leo Delibes. The familiar waltz from the sentimental comic ballet remains a favorite on concert stages ar...

Heres a bold modal-based mini-overture for younger players that has great appeal with its 'adventure' sound and energy, driven by easy syncopation. With a contrasting dolce center section, it's all in...

Mit dem weltberühmten A-capella-Chorwerk 'Locus Iste' von Anton Bruckner kann Ihr Ensemble wunderbar seine Ausdrucksfähigkeit zur Geltung bringen.

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV),...

Two famous strains from the memorable Gilbert and Sullivan classic form the basis for this light-hearted medley, arranged for developing groups by James Curnow.

En 1848, Robert Schumann a composé un recueil de 43 courtes pièces pour ses trois filles, intitulé « Album pour la jeunesse ». Cet arrangement reprend les pièces n° 4 et 41, spécialement adaptées aux...

In 1848 Robert Shumann composed a collection of 43 short works for his three daughters titled Album For The Young. This arrangement features no. 4 and 41, perecetly scored for beginning level string m...

Adapté pour orchestre à cordes à partir d’une œuvre populaire pour orchestre d’harmonie, cet arrangement s’ouvre sur une introduction douce et majestueuse avant de s’intensifier pour aboutir à une con...

Bring an unforgettable classic to your string orchestra! The world-famous “Humoresque” is one of the most charming and recognizable melodies in the classical repertoire. Published by Hal Leonard, this...

Now available in a full arrangement for younger players, here is Grieg's famous movement with the familiar accelerando and the big applause-seeking ending. A well-known classic that will please most a...

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...

One of Saint-Saëns' most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachab...

Three holiday favorites are combined into this solid ensemble setting for strings by Jon Bauman. Careful part writing makes this medley a solid piece to teach and perform with confidence. Includes: Ha...

John Moss' delightful concert piece is light and fun with hints of The Twelve Days of Christmas cleverly worked into a contemporary, holiday waltz. A fresh, new approach to a holiday favorite, ideally...

Here's a new twist, combining a traditional English carol with a festive, contemporary style that makes a new blend of new and old for your holiday programming. The mixture of key centers and creative...

A terrific programmatic number for that first holiday concert. Your beginners will learn how a composer can paint images and effects with harmony, tempo and other musical elements. This will be a favo...

Is there really a monster under the bed? With "A Monster Under My Bed!", experienced music educator and composer Jeff Frizzi brings a wonderfully lively and humorous work to the stage for young string...

Veteran music educator and writer Robert Longfield brings a fresh approach to this beginning level overture. The easy, unique string and special effects will give your students wonderful exposure to p...

The reverent and powerful hymn heard in the classic film Home Alone is ideal for young string groups. Robert's practical arrangement is both a sensitive and dramatic program piece for a holiday concer...