Classical Sheet Music for String Orchestra

From English composer Henry Lahee (1826-1912) and inspired by a poem by Lord Tennyson, this lively sleigh-bells type piece can be performed at various tempi to suit the performing group's level. The o...

From the skilled pen of Brahms comes this tuneful, European styled waltz that makes wonderful holiday programming. Included are simple bell percussion parts (opt.) to add to the charm of this delightf...

From the skilled pen of Brahms comes this tuneful, European styled waltz that makes wonderful holiday programming. Included are simple bell percussion parts (opt.) to add to the charm of this delightf...

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...

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates...

A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giant...

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giant...

The best known piece of the young composer George Butterworth is a pastoral setting based on two English folk song melodies (The Banks of Green Willow and Green Bushes), and is similar to the composit...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

Composed shortly after his iconic New World Symphony, Dvorak's String Quartet No. 12 (American) reflects the composer's fondness for America, during his tenure in New York and vacation in Iowa. Featur...

This simplified arrangement of the overture to Apollo et Hyacinthus (possibly Mozart's first real opera) works very well for young orchestras, with lots of juicy, fun passages for all the instruments.

An ideal fun and learning piece for beginners with simple diatonic parts that are interesting for all players. Add the vocals for extra spice. (Correlates with Essential Elements Expert Level)

An ideal fun and learning piece for beginners with simple diatonic parts that are interesting for all players. Add the vocals for extra spice. (Correlates with Essential Elements Expert Level)

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...

Written in 1768 when he was just 12 years old, Mozart's first opera was a marvel to many, but suspect to others (jealous composers) who claimed it was actually written by his mentoring father, Leopold...