Ensembles

String ensembles can enjoy the uniqueness of this collection of 7 short pieces, none reaching more than a mezzo-forte, but offering plenty of contrast between pianissimo and mezzo-forte. (7 Short Move...

Originally written for a clock tower in Potsdam, Germany, this new suite is well-suited for a developing string orchestra. The three movements are vintage Haydn with rich, early classical styling - an...

Based on the stately march theme from Beethoven's 8th Symphony, this arrangement is a great example of Beethoven's mix of seriousness with his wry sense of humor. Jamin has included some nice feature...

A superb set of four variations (dances) from this famous ballet again demonstrate the dramatic impact and compositional skill that give Tchaikovsky's music wide spread appeal. Includes: Silver, Gold,...

From the pen of veteran composer John Cacavas comes this exquisite movement for developing strings. Rich string textures and inner moving lines with interesting parts for all make it an ideal teaching...

With a musical tongue-in-cheek, John Moss gives us an very easy program number based on Up On the Housetop, mixing the familar carol with a foot-stomping barn dance styling. It's a country Christmas a...

The memorable tune that started so many young string players' playing experience is transformed into a set of variations ala Mozart himself. Your players will be charmed by the inventive treatments of...

The memorable tune that started so many young string players' playing experience is transformed into a set of variations ala Mozart himself. Your players will be charmed by the inventive treatments of...

Originally written as a concerto for two violins, this impressive final movement is string ensemble writing that will give developing groups confidence, yet create a very musical performance with its...

This is vintage Mozart with its tuneful melodies and musical taste, skillfully arranged for a developing string ensemble by Lloyd Conley. Careful scoring and attention to detail have been hallmarks of...

This work can serve as ideal teaching material for orchestras to learn slow, sonorous, and expressive playing, critical to string ensemble performance. As always, the parts have been well crafted for...

This toe-tapping, light and fanciful tune from composer John Moss features the violin section for your holiday programming. The parts lay well for all players and little rehearsal should be needed. Ad...

This skilled arrangement of the Scherzo from Beethoven's 7th Symphony combines the hunting-horn theme from the beginning of the movement with the more stately waltz-like theme from the trio, providing...

This skilled arrangement of the Scherzo from Beethoven's 7th Symphony combines the hunting-horn theme from the beginning of the movement with the more stately waltz-like theme from the trio, providing...

Here's the musical signature from the memorable film about the life of Mozart. Using the opening strains of Symphony No. 25, this impressive allegro movement will connect any audience with the power a...

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...

This unique musical montage represents several of the traditional Mother Goose stories written by Charles Perrault. In his famous ballet, Tchaikovsky captures the spirit of these well-known tales in m...

Three delightful village songs from the Spanish Renaissance have been combined into this instrumental suite for younger string ensembles. The short movements have stylistic shifts between major and mi...

Three delightful village songs from the Spanish Renaissance have been combined into this instrumental suite for younger string ensembles. The short movements have stylistic shifts between major and mi...

A simple, beautiful tune from Venezuela is superbly arranged for young players by Jamin Hoffman. The importance of this song in the Venezuelan culture is such that it is incorporated into the national...

This hauntingly beautiful melody is an ideal teaching piece for expressive style and 6/8 meter. Taken from Bizet's stage work The Pearl Fishers, the style of the vocal melody has been wonderfully tran...

This hauntingly beautiful melody is an ideal teaching piece for expressive style and 6/8 meter. Taken from Bizet's stage work The Pearl Fishers, the style of the vocal melody has been wonderfully tran...

Bach's exquisite melodies give teachers a great opportunity for teaching important musical concepts and to provide delightful concert material for developing groups. Here's one of his most famous tune...

Bach's exquisite melodies give teachers a great opportunity for teaching important musical concepts and to provide delightful concert material for developing groups. Here's one of his most famous tune...

Arranger Stephen Frackenpohl brings us another outstanding teaching and performance piece for string orchestra with this superb movement from Vivaldi. The well-designed part writing for each section g...