Apex String Orchestra

What better way to introduce Mozart to students than with the finale of his first symphony, written when he was just 8 years old? Transposed to D major, this arrangement provides many opportunities fo...

This Franz Schubert classic, Rosamunde Overture, is now available for grade 3 string orchestras. Skillfully adapted by Frank J. Halferty, all of the dramatic dynamic shifts and moments of sudden explo...

This Franz Schubert classic, Rosamunde Overture, is now available for grade 3 string orchestras. Skillfully adapted by Frank J. Halferty, all of the dramatic dynamic shifts and moments of sudden explo...

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...

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...

Imagine a scene of great celebration with Slavic dances and lyrical themes soaring over underlying rhythmic drive. That sums up this Alexander Borodin favorite with all of its power, playfulness, lyri...

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...

This arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto In A Minor For Two Violins (Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522) features all major themes from this great Baroque standard and serves as a fantastic addition to the mo...

This arrangement of Vivaldi's Concerto In A Minor For Two Violins (Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522) features all major themes from this great Baroque standard and serves as a fantastic addition to the modern str...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This beautiful and nostalgic piece looks to musically illustrate a child moving from a beautiful baby to a maturing young adult. Written from the perspective of a parent witnessing and experiencing th...

This beautiful and nostalgic piece looks to musically illustrate a child moving from a beautiful baby to a maturing young adult. Written from the perspective of a parent witnessing and experiencing th...

This arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of Eb major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic military theme. Following is a uniqu...

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...

This arrangement of the last movement of Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1 portrays the nobility and excitement of the original. The rhythmic intensity and dramatic dynamic changes are sure to please pl...

One of Ludwig van Beethoven's best scherzos, the 3rd movement from Symphony No. 6 is now available as a stand alone selection for string orchestra. Skillfully adapted with a strong final cadence by De...

A positive spirit, joyful energy, and a carefree attitude best describe this scherzo! All sections have a lot of action and musical energy utilizing two distinct melodic themes. The opening and primar...

A positive spirit, joyful energy, and a carefree attitude best describe this scherzo! All sections have a lot of action and musical energy utilizing two distinct melodic themes. The opening and primar...

Leading German composer of both instrumental and vocal music during the late Romantic era and 20th century, Richard Strauss achieved his fame with his tone poems for large orchestras, including Don Ju...

A leading German composer of both instrumental and vocal music during the late Romantic era and 20th century, Richard Strauss achieved his fame with his tone poems for large orchestras, including Don...

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...

A joyous arrangement from John Caponegro. The arranger states in his notes that "a little faster is better" with this particular piece.