Ensemble

Rosenhaus - Grade 3

Rock the holiday season with the fresh arrangement of this timeless classic. The melody is shared among all instruments and provides a wonderful opportunity to work on swinging eighth notes. True to t...

Josh Groban's powerful performance at the 2004 Super Bowl made this one of the most memorable songs of the year. Larry Moore has captured the dramatic music with this arrangment for strings.

One of the all-time Latin standards, Besame Mucho has been recorded and performed by countless artists, from mariachi to contemporary jazz. James Kazik has provided a well-crafted setting for younger...

The Brazilian classic was popular in the United States during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the Andrews Sisters and Carmen Miranda. More recently, it was performed at the closing ceremon...

Smooth harmonies and a light Latin groove make this fun to play. The careful scoring and key choices will build confidence with your student players.

This long-standing concert band favorite is now available for string orchestra! Michael Sweeney's toe-tapping medley of two traditional Scottish songs ("The Parting Glass" and "Fairy Love Song") will...

A fantastic introduction to five-part harmony for young orchestras! This arrangement of the much beloved Ukrainian folk song will sound wonderful and will provide opportunities to work on bow placemen...

Think snow! Here's a great winter concert tune when you are looking for something new! The melody comes from a Hungarian folk song. All sections play the melody! (2:10)

Simply 4 Strings – Ensemble music for elementary string players from Katherine and Hugh Colledge, composers of Stepping Stones, Waggon Wheels, Fast Forward and Shooting Stars. A complete suite of piec...

Simply 4 Strings – Ensemble music for elementary string players from Katherine and Hugh Colledge, composers of Stepping Stones, Waggon Wheels, Fast Forward and Shooting Stars. A complete suite of piec...

Here's a carefully crafted version of this jazz standard that treats syncopation and melody in a practical, teachable way for younger players. A very accessible edition for your pops programming.

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...

This arrangement maintains the gentle essence of the concerto grosso movement of this well-known work while all sections have an opportunity to play the rich melodies and counterpoint. The lyricism an...

Features those very important players for their own moment in the spotlight. (Master Level)

The beloved Adagio from Albinoni has long been a concert favorite everywhere. Jamin Hoffman's new version is set in E minor and arranged to fit the musical and technical levels of today's string orche...

Good teaching pieces that also have programming appeal are always in demand for developing programs. Lloyd Conley's suite offers several possibilties with optional parts for recorders (or flute and ob...

Arranger Stephen Frackenpohl brings us another outstanding teaching and performance piece for string orchestra with this superb movement from Vivaldi. The well-designed part writing for each section g...

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

Veteran orchestral conductor and writer Cliff Colnot has created a unique set of publications featuring scoring especially for student groups with varying skill levels. With challenging parts for a so...

One of Saint-Saëns' most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachab...

This combination of pieces from both suites will provide a unique mix of both familiar and fresh music from Norway's master composer. Jamin Hoffman's new edition is well structured and paced, making t...

String teachers have come to enjoy the the skilled arrangements of John Leavitt, and his treatment of this Handel classic is one of his best yet. Three famous themes have been arranged in a short suit...

This Brahms piano piece has been carefully crafted into a wonderful ensemble piece for strings with this attractive setting by Robert Longfield. His approach is perfect for teaching melody versus harm...

A clever, lighthearted finish to your holiday program! With the never-ending goal to keep the concert short, here's the essence (nine themes) of the classic ballet, honed down to three minutes or less...