Easy Music For String Orchestra

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.

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),...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

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...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giant...

Featuring quartet options within the ensemble and inventive variations, Grand Dances is a superb teaching piece in the Renaissance and Baroque style, carefully crafted for student groups by veteran ar...

Here's an effective work for beginning level players that features solid teaching material in a setting that is also terrific concert programming. Skilled part writing for all players, bold modal harm...

As heard in the Disney classic Fantasia where it served as accompaniment for ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators, Dance of the Hours continues as a staple of the of light classical repertoire...

Taken from one of Tchaikovsky's string quartets, this edition features primarily tutti scoring and provides an opportunity to teach basic meter changes (2/4 to 3/4).

Robert's fanfare-like overture is written in a style that students will love to learn and perform - a bold, rhythmic style that will allow them to sound confident and impressive. Well-marked, sensible...

Robert's fanfare-like overture is written in a style that students will love to learn and perform - a bold, rhythmic style that will allow them to sound confident and impressive. Well-marked, sensible...

Robert's fanfare-like overture is written in a style that students will love to learn and perform - a bold, rhythmic style that will allow them to sound confident and impressive. Well-marked, sensible...

Here's a simple, tuneful holiday piece that you can easily add to your next program. Easy, diatonic lines and conventional harmony also make it suitable teaching material for your developing string gr...

Perfect for any spot in a holiday program, it includes short, fresh treatments of 5 traditional songs: Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Up On the Housetop, Silent Night, and Jingle Bells.

Practical ensemble writing has been a trademark of veteran arranger John Cacavas. His treatment of this traditional carol is designed to give your beginning players confidence and success with those f...

What a clever idea! Of all the versions this carol has seen, what better than a Viennese waltz with all the trademark characteristics, including the oom-PAH-pah - accenting the second beat for authent...

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage

The favorite English carol in a new treatment for young players.

The favorite English carol in a new treatment for young players.