Música clásica moderna para orquesta de cuerda

One of the most famous opera arias of all time, La Donna e Mobile has been performed by countless artists, from Pavorotti to Bugs Bunny. It is light-hearted classical programming at its very best - a...

The grand, classic style of Papa Haydn is found in this delightful minuet from Symphony No. 88. The unique contrasting trio section features distinctive drones that accompany the simple, elegant melod...

Con un título que significa Romance Español, este gran arreglo captura la belleza y el romanticismo de la melodía escrita originalmente para guitarra clásica.

The dances (variations) from Swan Lake offer your students a new insight into the ballet music of Tchaikovsky. Rich, memorable melodies with dramatic flare, coupled with the ethnic dance rhythms make...

Arranger Steven Frackenpohl brings us yet another outstanding teaching and performance piece from Vivaldi. This edition is set in 3/4 time and offers the opportunity to teach duple versus triple rhyth...

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...

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...

This new arrangement of a Chopin classic is ideal for string teaching and performance. Robert Longfield's setting is carefully crafted for younger players and gives a wonderful opportunity to teach ex...

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech, one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for...

Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its che...

Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the...

This lively movement is a masterpiece of hemiola, providing an opportunity for students to hone their counting skills. With strong, memorable themes featuring all sections of the orchestra and a beaut...

Taken from the third movement of Mahler's most performed symphony, Solemn Processional is based on his song Heavenly Life. This glorious hymn-like processional highlights sustained ensemble playing an...

The colorful, tuneful march from Tchaikovsky's second symphony, considered to be one of his most joyous works, makes an ideal teaching piece with its distinctive dotted 8th-16th note figure throughout...

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...

Once again, Jamin Hoffman brings us a skilled adaption of a Beethoven symphony scherzo, this time from the beloved Eroica Symphony. The string writing is ideal for student orchestras and gives an oppo...

Mit dem weltberühmten A-capella-Chorwerk 'Locus Iste' von Anton Bruckner kann Ihr Ensemble wunderbar seine Ausdrucksfähigkeit zur Geltung bringen.

One of Mozart's most famous operas and one of his last works, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) continues to be performed worldwide each year. From its iconic, majestic opening three chords, Mozart's...

From English composer Henry Lahee (1826-1912) and inspired by a poem by Lord Tennyson, this lively sleigh-bells type piece can be performed at various tempi to suit the performing group's level. The o...

From the skilled pen of Brahms comes this tuneful, European styled waltz that makes wonderful holiday programming. Included are simple bell percussion parts (opt.) to add to the charm of this delightf...

Bach's exquisite melodies give teachers a great opportunity for teaching important musical concepts and to provide delightful concert material for developing groups. Here's one of his most famous tune...

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34)

Famous Baroque themes, solidly arranged for young string ensemble. (Expert Level)