Easy Music For String Orchestra

One of the all-time beloved melodies from the revered Sir Elgar, Nimrod is skillfully arranged for developing groups with this new arrangement from Lloyd Conley. As always, Lloyd's skilled writing bri...

From the Renaissance, John Leavitt brings this terrific ensemble work that is filled with teaching opportunities and performance options. In G major, it features a bit of chromaticism, just right for...

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...

This beloved aria heard so often at weddings and other special events has been associated with J. S. Bach due to its inclusion in Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach; however, it was composed by G...

Here's a instantly recognizable tune from the classical repertoire that provides a teaching moment for the troublesome dotted 8th-16th note figure.

This barcarolle endures as probably the most popular of the three famous barcarolles in Offenbach's legendary opera, The Tales of Hoffman. This new version for developing strings is set in 3/4 with me...

Taken from the second movement of the Serenade (and similar to the minuets of his idol, Mozart), Tchaikovsky's Valse also resembles many of his own ballet movements. Lauren Keiser's skilled adaptation...

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...

In a simple, straightforward version, Robert Longfield has created a superb concert version of Bernstein's classic song from the stage show and film that remains one of Broadway's classics.

The beloved, gentle folk ballad has been arranged in a easy, comfortable setting for string ensembles by Keith Christopher. His treatment includes nice melodic opportunities for second violin and viol...

Kalinka is a classic Russian folk-dance in the traditional bottle-dance format, carefully crafted here for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and trad...

This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-nee...

A memorable and dramatic symphonic theme from Tchaikovsky is now available for strings with this new version by Robert Longfield. Treat your students to a rich musical experience of this revered compo...

This ideal teaching piece features all quarter notes in a confidence-building ensemble style, as well as good use of dynamics and pizzicato for beginning students.

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.

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...

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...

Nel 1848 Robert Schumann compose una raccolta di 43 brevi brani per le sue tre figlie, intitolata *Album per i giovani*. Questo arrangiamento comprende i brani n. 4 e 41, trascritti appositamente per...

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...

Adattato per orchestra d’archi dal famoso brano per banda, questo arrangiamento si apre con un’introduzione morbida e maestosa per poi culminare in un finale travolgente. La melodia legata contrappost...