Scores for Orchestra

Audiences and students will recognize this much-loved Russian dance from The Nutcracker Ballet. Arranged for Grade 1 orchestra without losing the energy and flavor of the original, Trepak's generous d...

The excitement of Antonín Dvorák's most famous orchestral work is now within reach of the young full orchestra. With string parts remaining in first position throughout, this great-sounding arrangemen...

Now your full orchestra can perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 9! Almost everyone can hum the famous "Ode to Joy," but now students can play it in the context of the heroic and beautiful fourth movement...

It has been said that Beethoven preferred his later works to his earlier ones and was continually dedicated to the exploration of new ideas. The inclusion of a Scherzo as the second movement of the Ni...

Johann Strauss depicts the powerful forces of nature through accents, sforzandi, and a percussion section in one of the most popular polkas ever written. Your audience will delight in the colorful orc...

Academic Festival Overture was written in 1879 when Brahms was given a degree of doctor of philosophy by the University of Breslau. As a spirit of gratitude, Brahms composed the overture for the occas...

The fourth movement of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 is based on the famous Lutheran chorale, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." This arrangement retains all the wonderful colors of Mendelssohn's original...

In the early 1700s, London high society delighted in evening pleasure trips on the River Thames. These leisurely trips were often accompanied by a floating orchestra-a whole barge-load of musicians pl...

Faithful to Brahms' original scoring, this arrangement gives each "choir" of instruments (woodwind, brass, and strings) a chance to shine and display their own individual sound and personality. All st...

Schubert composed his incidental music to the Romantic drama Rosamunde, Princess of Cypress in less than three weeks, finishing just two days before the play's premiere in December of 1823. Not much t...

A great classic for intermediate-level orchestra! Ludwig van Beethoven first performed the Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 at the Royal Imperial Theater in Vienna on April 2, 1800. The Second Moveme...

An enduring classic, this new release from the pen of Leroy Anderson will once again become a staple of the orchestra library. Fiddle-Faddle is being reprinted with full score and bowed parts so that...

A striking new arrangement! Perfect for developing a light classical style and to study Theme and Variations form. Learning opportunities include ''terraced-style'' dynamics, staccato and tenuto playi...

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The awesome majesty and grandeur of the Canadian mountains near Vancouver are reflected in this piece for string or full orchestra. A wonderful opportunity for musical growth and expression!

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Ride 'em cowboy! Clean, driving rhythm sets the stage for the image of horses on the wide open prairie. A wonderful contrast follows with a soft tranquil picture of the stillness of the night and the...

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A beloved piano masterpiece artfully arranged for your orchestra. The flowing melody and rich harmonies create an otherworldly atmosphere. Playable by strings alone or with the addition of winds, this...

Inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's short story, this powerful piece written for either full or string orchestra tracks the storyline, which is standard reading in many schools. Beginning with a bold openin...

A perfect setting of this festive piece! Get the audience involved and carry on the great tradition of clapping and stomping along with the music. Just right for the early full orchestra experience.

Carefully arranged with the young orchestra in mind, this version retains all of the charm and color of Beethoven's original. Students will develop their lyrical playing skills while learning to 'list...

A musical postcard to the world! Your audiences will be thrilled with this early piece of Americana, and your musicians will love the colors and energy of this uniquely American music as imagined by t...