Easy Music For String Orchestra

One of the most famous orchestral works of all time and now available in a setting for younger players, Blue Danube Waltz will introduce your players to one of the most performed genres in orchestral...

Here's a fun way to teach simple syncopation in a style that students love to play. Fiesta for Strings also lends itself to some clever staging and includes simple, pattern-oriented percussion to add...

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...

Stephen brings us a superb, accessible piece for young players with only quarter/eighth note technical demands, solid intervals in the themes, and level-appropriate dynamics throughout. A great teachi...

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...

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...

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...

Adapted for string orchestra from the popular concert band work, this arrangement begins as a soft and majestic statement and builds to a soaring conclusion. The legato melody against staccato harmony...

Stephen brings us a superb, accessible piece for young players with only quarter/eighth note technical demands, solid intervals in the themes, and level-appropriate dynamics throughout. A great teachi...

Three holiday favorites are combined into this solid ensemble setting for strings by Jon Bauman. Careful part writing makes this medley a solid piece to teach and perform with confidence. Includes: Ha...

This German carol continues to appeal to all audiences with its melodic simplicity and adaptability to instrumental settings. James Curnow's arrangement is skilled in every way, offering a superb prog...

John Moss' delightful concert piece is light and fun with hints of The Twelve Days of Christmas cleverly worked into a contemporary, holiday waltz. A fresh, new approach to a holiday favorite, ideally...

Here's a new twist, combining a traditional English carol with a festive, contemporary style that makes a new blend of new and old for your holiday programming. The mixture of key centers and creative...

A terrific programmatic number for that first holiday concert. Your beginners will learn how a composer can paint images and effects with harmony, tempo and other musical elements. This will be a favo...

A solid original work that is set in the minor mode with contrasting sections, Vortex has a bold, edgy style in the main theme that will appeal to younger players. Opportunities to teach important ens...

Is there really a monster under the bed? With "A Monster Under My Bed!", experienced music educator and composer Jeff Frizzi brings a wonderfully lively and humorous work to the stage for young string...

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 powerful anthem was heard in the film We Were Soldiers, and was part of the worldwide broadcast of President Reagan's funeral. James Kazik's skilled arrangement can also be performed with chorus.

This powerful anthem was heard in the film We Were Soldiers, and was part of the worldwide broadcast of President Reagan's funeral. James Kazik's skilled arrangement can also be performed with chorus.