Easy Music For String Orchestra

A famous theme from Mozart's horn concerto is adapted for strings with this new teaching and performance edition from Lauren Keiser. Treat your students to the genius of Mozart with this beautifully r...

This famous melody from the opera Tha's has been performed by countless violinists, including Itzhak Perlman and Josh Bell. Now you can feature a young soloist in the opening section of this new editi...

A fun, upbeat original work in G minor that uses easy scoring, a simple and catchy melody and a good mix of unison and harmony to create an accessible work that will be enjoyed by both players and aud...

A happy and playful melody in G major sets the tone for this fun, original work that reinforces staccato, dynamics and pizzicato. All sections get a turn at the joyful tune.

With the a title meaning Spanish Romance this great arrangement captures the beauty and romance of the melody originally written for classical guitar.

The popular, high energy concert band work has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. With a driving and infectious melody it is excellent for teaching a wide variety of musical concepts.

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...

Composer Keith Christopher has penned an ideal teaching piece that's also a delightful performance work. Centered around scale-based melodies and diatonic harmony, it also features tasteful pizzicato...

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...

Easy yet tasteful writing is a feature of this new teaching piece from Stephen Bulla. Set in a gentle 3/4 waltz style, it has a good blend of music detail and accessibility for your developing string...

Long known for his effective writing for school groups, James Curnow's newest opus features strong diatonic lines, rhythmic backgrounds, and interesting parts for all players in a one-tempo setting.

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...

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...

Here's a delightful movement based on a theme from French composer Saint-Saens, originally written for violin and orchestra. Featuring the familiar habanera rhythm throughout, Robert's superb new arra...

Students love great adventure music, and Treasure Quest is sure to please. A seafaring, swashbuckling tune in 3/4 with bold statements for all parts, this mini-overture by composer/string educator Tom...

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.

In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an entertaining fast-paced number thats fun to perform and will sound great with string ensembles. There is plenty of built in contrasts and easy fiddle styli...

Strong modal melodies and harmonies, clear tempo changes, and melodic sections for all players, The Great Wall is teaching and program material at its best for developing groups. Your students will lo...