Overtures for String Orchestra

Opening with a flowing melody appearing in variations throughout the sections, then leading into lyric violin and cello solos and a duet, this piece has something for every player in your orchestra. T...

Opening with a flowing melody appearing in variations throughout the sections, then leading into lyric violin and cello solos and a duet, this piece has something for every player in your orchestra. T...

The War of 1812 in America gave birth to some of the country's most beloved folk melodies and fiddle tunes. Here's an original overture where all the sections get a chance to explore those tunes, clev...

This bluegrass 'fiddle' version of Rossini's famous overture will get your audiences' toes tappin' and your violinists' fingers flyin'. The entire violin section is featured in this fun, virtuosic-sou...

This musical celebration of the season is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional, school-friendly carol tunes that include (in order of appearance): "Ding! Dong! Merrily on High," "Deck the Hall,...

This musical celebration of the season is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional, school-friendly carol tunes that include (in order of appearance): "Ding! Dong! Merrily on High," "Deck the Hall,...

This musical celebration of the season is an upbeat, creative mix of five traditional, school-friendly carol tunes that include (in order of appearance): "Ding! Dong! Merrily on High," "Deck the Hall,...

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String Orchestra.

String Orchestra.

String Orchestra.

String Orchestra.

Robert's fanfare-like overture is written in a style that students will love to learn and perform - a bold, rhythmic style that will allow them to sound confident and impressive. Well-marked, sensible...

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....

Bologne's Opus 1 quartets all display a similarity to the Italian opera overtures from earlier in the century (often called sinfonia) in that they have an overall A-B-A form with the A sections being...

This fast-paced and energetic piece is a wonderful introduction to the music of this Classical era composer, known as the father of the opera. A spectacular overture, now superbly arranged for strings...