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This great masterpiece is carefully edited to reflect bowings obtained from renowned Baroque specialists. These bowing styles will ensure an interpretation that is true to the Baroque performance trad...

Boundless enthusiasm permeates this bright opening movement from Franz Joseph Haydn's 16th symphony composed when he was only 25 years old. This grade 3 arrangement is a prime example of Haydn's fondn...

Arcopolis è un brano divertente ed energico che presenta un'ampia gamma di tecniche d'arco diverse, tra cui una varietà di archi uncinati, staccati slurred, riprese d'arco, doppi archi in alto, ritmi...

Arcopolis is a fun and energetic piece that features a wide array of different bowing techniques including a variety of hooked bowings, slurred staccato, bow retakes, double up-bows, uneven rhythms, g...

Questo arrangiamento combina due brevi movimenti del Concerto Grosso di Handel per creare un'ouverture barocca in miniatura. Inizia con una sezione breve e maestosa, prosegue con una parte contrappunt...

This arrangement combines two short movements from Handel's Concerto Grosso to make a miniature Baroque overture. It begins with a short, majestic section, continues on with a longer, lively contrapun...

Giuseppe Verdi was one of the greatest Italian opera composers of the nineteenth century. The overture to La Forza Del Destino was composed when Verdi revised the opera for a performance at La Scala i...

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...

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 enge...

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...

Questo adattamento di una delle opere più belle di Johann Sebastian Bach è un successo assicurato per le orchestre d'archi di grado 3. Il materiale originale si intitola "Toccata e fuga in re minore",...

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...

I. Il palazzo dell'imperatore, II. Una canzone per la principessa, III. La marcia dei draghi

I. Il palazzo dell'imperatore, II. Una canzone per la principessa, III. La marcia dei draghi

Named for a speedy sleigh commonly drawn by three horses in Russia, this exhilirating theme in D will brighten any holiday or winter program. Though this version includes many double stops in the uppe...

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...

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...

Three standout movements are included in this arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' famous work. Royal March Of The Lion, The Elephant (features cello and bass), and Fossils are in very playable keys an...

High energy and strong rhythms in three time signatures (4/4, 5/4 and 3/4) describe the ever-forward momentum of this creative original. The modal opening and closing sections are separated by a lyric...

We welcome Joshua Reznicow to the Kendor family of writers with this festive original that sounds more difficult to play than it is. Written in G major and its relevant minor key, it gives directors a...

Harmonized Rhythms is dedicated to the progressive and systematic study of rythms in a totally melodic and harmonized format. The primary focuse of Harmonized Rhythms is to teach rhythmic precision th...

The Elephants and Fossils are featured in this 2-movement composition. This will be a definite hit with your students!

This original work is destined for contest and festival repertoire lists. It was commissioned by the Ohio Music Educators Association Dist. II Jr. High Festival Committee.

Based on an Irish Fiddle tune brought to the U.S., this high-energy piece is fun for all players! It's in A minor and doesn't require shifting except for a few spots in the bass part.

Three contrasting movements entitled, Open Lands, Lake Brave, and The Huntá comprise Mr. Hofeldt's newest work.