Partituras de Clásico de Kendor Music: Tradición en sus Manos

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...

Grade 4 groups will enjoy this well-arranged piece from Reinhold Gliere's classic ballet The Red Poppy. Using a theme and variation form, John Caponegro has included all the tempo changes that are idi...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....