LudwigMasters Concert Strings

Ever popular, now viola, cello, and bass students can join the violins performing this time-honored piece by Corelli, La Folia arranged by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Each variation may be performed by a...

Ever popular, now viola, cello, and bass students can join the violins performing this time-honored piece by Corelli, La Folia arranged by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Each variation may be performed by a...

This arrangement is slightly abridged for difficulty but still contains all of the original themes from Dvorak's popular 'New World' symphony. The key is a half-step higher (two sharps) to make it mor...

It is difficult to imagine that Schubert never finished this symphony when we hear the captivating beauty of his melodies.  Now string orchestra alone can enjoy the first movement of this classic...

Verdi's music transcends the boundaries of its genre. This excerpt from Aida has become a part of popular culture. It includes a significant number of bowings and fingerings to assist less experienced...

The second of the six symphonic poems from Smetana's masterwork MA VLAST (My Country) describes the course of the Moldau River from its beginnings as two springs to its ends as a majestic and mighty r...

Here is the perfect alternative for Pomp and Circumstance. It is much easier on the orchestra and everyone plays the melody. All parts shift and use chromatic fingerings, and there is great opportunit...

Bach never sounded more cool or hip than he does in Jazz Sebastian Bach by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold! The Rondeau from Orchestra Suite No. 2 is transformed into a swinging chart with a walking bass line,...

Ever popular, now viola, cello, and bass students can join the violins performing this time-honored piece by Corelli, La Folia arranged by Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Each variation may be performed by a...

An intermediate solo in classical style, this concertino by R. Scott Whittington is the perfect vehicle to feature an up-and-coming student. Pleasantly melodic with appealing sequences, it utilizes po...

An intermediate solo in classical style, this concertino by R. Scott Whittington is the perfect vehicle to feature an up-and-coming student. Pleasantly melodic with appealing sequences, it utilizes po...

Marked "Spirited and Playful," this Brahms Lieder translates into a string work very nicely. Calling for a light touch with the bow this work mixes the expressive aspects of love with the whimsical. I...

Here is one of Schumann's most passionate moments, now arranged for strings. With the rich harmonies of the Romantic era, surprising key changes, and full use of every section, this work will hold you...

This piece was originally written for the boys and girls at Wyoming School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. The work is meant to be used to teach composition to the students of the orchestra. The primary...

This breezy swing piece for string orchestra is a sure crowd-pleaser. No improvisation is required but chord changes are provided for those who are ready to try.

Marked "Spirited and Playful," this Brahms Lieder translates into a string work very nicely. Calling for a light touch with the bow this work mixes the expressive aspects of love with the whimsical. I...

Here is one of Schumann's most passionate moments, now arranged for strings. With the rich harmonies of the Romantic era, surprising key changes, and full use of every section, this work will hold you...

This piece was originally written for the boys and girls at Wyoming School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. The work is meant to be used to teach composition to the students of the orchestra. The primary...

This breezy swing piece for string orchestra is a sure crowd-pleaser. No improvisation is required but chord changes are provided for those who are ready to try.

Scored for a full, resounding tone, Jubilant Overture is just what the title indicates. Its syncopated themes, bright tempos, and sophisticated scoring will energize your string orchestra immediately....

A great change of pace for your students, BANANA SLUG BLUES is a moderate swing style composition. Written out optional solos are provided for any instrument and an important walking bass line will fe...

This song was used in musicals and movies throughout the early 20th century. This arrangement provides a lovely rendition for solo violin and string orchestra.

This song was used in musicals and movies throughout the early 20th century. This arrangement provides a lovely rendition for solo violin and string orchestra.

At times hard-hitting and rhythmic, at times flowing and fanciful, Esprit is an exhilarating work for the young orchestra. Parts for trumpet in C and B flat have been provided. Percussion serves to dr...

The SLAVONIC FOLK SUITE is an arrangement of a part of Reed's RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS MUSIC, one of the most frequently performed works of concert band literature. It is moving, powerful, and beautiful and...