Classical Sheet Music for String Orchestra

In D minor, this original composition for string orchestra by the established composer Robert Longfield features a refreshingly active part for the low strings under a flowing melody for the violins....

An outstanding teaching piece that can serve as an introduction to many aspects of ensemble playing including cut-time and pizzicato. Robert also gives each section interesting and important melodic p...

A memorable and dramatic symphonic theme from Tchaikovsky is now available for strings with this new version by Robert Longfield. Treat your students to a rich musical experience of this revered compo...

Here's a suite of three of the most charming arias from The Magic Flute (The Bird Catcher's Aria, Either Girlfriend or Young Wife, and Pa-pa-pa-pa); instantly recognizable, with solos for violin and c...

This lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Guitars, carefully crafted for string ensemble by Steven Frackenpohl. In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms...

A classical melody that everyone will recognize, Minuet in D also serves as a good chance to teach the important dotted eighth-sixteenth note figure, which Robert has carefully included in all parts....

Most commonly known for his famous Canon in D, Johann Pachelbel was an organ virtuoso and composed many works, including several toccatas. This toccata has been carefully adapted for strings into the...

Here's a short, lyric movement that is rich with a memorable melody and important moving lines within the inner parts. This arrangement is also detailed with musical nuances that give ample opportunit...

Robert Longfield brings us this delightful dance movement, set in 3/4 with ample amounts of teaching moments. Across-the-bar syncopation, simple chromaticism, and dynamic contrasts throughout make it...

With one of the great riffs of all time, this is the one you'll hear your string students warming up on before rehearsal. It's simple, infectious, and hard to stop with Larry's fun-loving arrangement.

Now it's time for those inner part specialists to have their moment in the spotlight, featured here on a hard-driving groove that rocks the house. Stephen Bulla puts it right on the money for your orc...

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

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...

Taken from Concerto Großo, Op. 3 (also known as L'estro Armonico, Harmony of the Soul) this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players (two violins and one viola) as a...

Taken from one of Bach's keyboard collections, this adaptation for strings by John Leavitt becomes an exquisite movement for performance. Independence of line, rhythmic connection between sections, an...

This famous aria pays homage to Johann Sebastian Bach and remains one of the most popular of Villa-Lobos' works, originally written for solo soprano and eight celli. Jamin Hoffman's setting for string...

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...

Let your strings soar through the expanse of the Prairie Sky by Robert Buckley. This energetic composition captures the beauty and majesty of open landscapes. With a contrasting slower middle section,...

A regal and stately march that is remembered as one of Chopin's most popular piano works, Polonaise Militaire can be performed in a variety of settings, including as a graduation processional. Robert...

This famous melody, often referred to as the Anniversary Waltz, is arranged here in its original light classical style by Robert Longfield. Offering a nice variety of ensemble treatments throughout, m...

This barcarolle endures as probably the most popular of the three famous barcarolles in Offenbach's legendary opera, The Tales of Hoffman. This new version for developing strings is set in 3/4 with me...

Now available in a full arrangement for younger players, here is Grieg's famous movement with the familiar accelerando and the big applause-seeking ending. A well-known classic that will please most a...

What better way to feature a luminary in your school or community (principal, superintendent, mayor, etc.) than by letting them display their leadership skills with your orchestra? This clever musical...

Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet with "Chicken Pickin'" by Larry Moore. With its playful melodies and energetic spirit, "Chicken Pickin'" guarantees an engaging and entertaining perfor...

Composer Jim Kazik brings us this solid Grade 2 overture and programmatic piece that gives interesting melodic parts to all sections, including bass. Set in the comfortable key of E minor with careful...