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Perfect for advanced players and very true to the original. Shifting is required for 1st violins, cellos, and basses, while 2nd violins and violas get exceptionally rich parts of 16th notes and melody...

This trio shines as transcribed for string orchestra and makes possible the inclusion of a viola part, both as an equal player in the primary melodic material and in fulfilling harmonic realizations....

This beautiful folk melody will capture the hearts of students and audiences. Originally scored for large orchestra, this string arrangement captures the essential qualities often heard in the English...

A fabulous string orchestra setting of a great symphony, this piece will provide opportunities to develop spiccato bowing technique and will please audiences. Perfect for contest or any concert.

A paean is a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph, and very much in keeping with the feeling of a jubilant march. Get in the spirit and celebrate life.

A study in contrasts, this piece depicts the calm and quiet of the legendary unicorn and the terrifying tale of the Minotaur. Greek mythology comes to life in stirring musical themes.

Feature one of Canada's most popular folk songs for a special touch at your next concert. Often sung to keep time while canoeing and around campfires, the lyrics are originally from a 19th century poe...

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, a...

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, a...

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, a...

Think Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide but just for strings! Written to be used for outreach or recruiting concerts, this piece is a great way to educate audiences of all ages about the differe...

This festive overture is full of challenges for every section and sure to be a favorite with more mature and experienced players! An exciting opener or closer for any concert, the work is built around...

This beautiful lyrical work is easy enough for an advanced middle school orchestra yet sophisticated enough for any high school group. The long flowing melodic shapes and louré bowing give the orchest...

Inspired by the overactive imagination of childhood, this piece examines the youthful fun of 'scary places' that make our skin tingle! Enjoy this musical portrait of scary, abandoned dwellings, and of...

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...

In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and...

This lovely melody has become one of O'Carolan's most popular pieces. In this arrangement the melody is shared by all instruments giving young students the opportunity to play with expression. An opti...

Each section of the orchestra will have a chance to glide and soar with this beautiful melody! Contrasting sections include easy key changes and harmonics to help expand technique, and the cellos use...

With solemn passages as well as fanfare passages this piece culminates as a celebration. A contest piece that features several opportunities to teach bow placement techniques along with position work,...

This beautiful Scottish melody, written about the island of Benbecula off the west coast of Scotland, will captivate both performer and audience. This arrangement allows all instruments to portions of...

This upbeat party-time piece could open or close a concert perfectly. Every section gets a soli and there is an optional section for improvisation. Everyone will be singing the melody on the road trip...

A new take on a well-known melody that charges into the traditional tune with a clever rhythmic transition, this captivating and creative arrangement will be fun to play. Includes 3 violin parts.

This excellent arrangement by Susan Brown is written in theme and variations format. It includes 'warm-up' exercises and beginner string parts (also included in the score). Piano and percussion parts...

This excellent arrangement by Susan Brown is written in theme and variations format. It includes 'warm-up' exercises and beginner string parts (also included in the score). Piano and percussion parts...

This excellent arrangement by Susan Brown is written in theme and variations format. It includes 'warm-up' exercises and beginner string parts (also included in the score). Piano and percussion parts...