Spartiti di Musica classica moderna per Orchestra d'Archi

Characterized by a majestic yet driving rhythm, great harmonic clarity and a lyrical melody, this selection from The Seasons is a marvelous example of Italian Baroque music at its very best. The arran...

Featuring mistuned solo violin playing an eerie, melancholy motive, this largely repetitive work consists of two contrasting themes with variations. The harmonic scheme is especially intriguing and fu...

A joyous arrangement from John Caponegro. The arranger states in his notes that "a little faster is better" with this particular piece.

This masterpiece should be played by every string player. Now string orchestras can experience the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven in this grade 4 arrangement. Students and audiences will love the ener...

Brahms wrote 21 Hungarian Dances for piano four-hands. Each one is highly individualistic and features slow and fast sections -- in this arrangement, D major is used in the slow opening and closing se...

This challenging arrangement of the final movement of Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 has been skillfully penned by Robert Frost, a veteran at writing for developing strings. Moving from a rather...

This powerful example of Russian national influences on 19th-century string writing opens with a short, quiet Andante before the brisk Allegro (quarter note = 138) takes over, where a light feeling of...

This Vivaldi piece from the Four Seasons is presented here in a grade 3+ arrangement which provides optional opportunities for small ensembles and solos within the orchestra. The Four Seasons was writ...

Scored in the original key of A major, this adaptation of the 1st Movement (Allegro) from Mozart's masterpiece of 1774 provides everyone with solid thematic material to encourage their artistic and te...

This adaptation of one of Johann Sebastian Bach's finest works is a guaranteed hit for grade 3 string orchestras. The original source material is entitled "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor", but the fugue...

Featuring key themes from Vivaldi's choral masterwork, this arrangement in the original key of D major is marked by driving rhythms and clarity. In his score notes arranger Alshin explains the importa...

A staple of orchestral literature since its first performance in 1831, this arrangement presents four themes of the original and contains lots of drama and even more excitement. Duration 4:00.

This grade 4 arrangement contains selected themes from the 1st Movement of Symphony No. 41, K. 551. This was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last symphony composed before his death, and clearly shows his br...

The music of Mendelssohn is delightful to hear, but often challenging to perform. This selection, however, is accessible for developing string orchestras. The cellos and basses will find it particular...

Beautiful melodic lines, rich harmonies and dramatic contrasts abound in this grade 4 work. Its intensely expressive nature will captivate audiences and provide wonderful programming material for any...

This lively gem from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2 serves as a great introduction to the immortal master's music since the counterpoint is not too complex and the style is thoroughly...

This arrangement of the second movement of the Concerto in D (43:D7) for Trumpet, Two Oboes and Continuo is arranged here for grade 3 groups. This exciting and cheerful Baroque gem keeps all the secti...

This pair of selections from Carmen will delight audiences of all shapes and sizes! The Chanson du Toreador (Toreador Song) from Act II includes the lesser-known but exciting introduction before the m...

Inspired by the beautiful landscapes the composer has seen on long road trips across the U.S., this powerful original features the pandiatonic harmonies and open-sounding intervals (fourths and fifths...

This arrangement of one of the more joyous choral movements from Vivaldi's immortal Gloria will excite all sections of the orchestra. Everybody gets to play their fair share of the jaunty melody and i...

This arrangement of one of the more joyous choral movements from Vivaldi's immortal Gloria will excite all sections of the orchestra. Everybody gets to play their fair share of the jaunty melody and i...

Liven up your next concert with this funky number! Featuring interesting and challenging parts for everyone, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is a great grade 4 piece for working on syncopated r...

Finally adapted for string orchestra, this irrepressible classic at a brisk tempo demands well-articulated bowings, careful attention to dynamics, and a strong sense of the dramatic for best results....

Finally adapted for string orchestra, this irrepressible classic at a brisk tempo demands well-articulated bowings, careful attention to dynamics, and a strong sense of the dramatic for best results....

Finally adapted for string orchestra, this irrepressible classic at a brisk tempo demands well-articulated bowings, careful attention to dynamics, and a strong sense of the dramatic for best results....