Ensembles

Thanks to arranger Steven Frackenpohl, grade 4 string orchestras can now experience firsthand all the power and grace of Mozart's Impresario Overture. Set at an energetic tempo and features the stylis...

Boundless enthusiasm permeates this bright opening movement from Franz Joseph Haydn's 16th symphony composed when he was only 25 years old. This grade 3 arrangement is a prime example of Haydn's fondn...

This beautiful and nostalgic piece looks to musically illustrate a child moving from a beautiful baby to a maturing young adult. Written from the perspective of a parent witnessing and experiencing th...

Featuring lead material and simple doublestops in all parts, the eighth notes in this vigorous original occur in groups of four on a repeating pitch. Both arco and pizzicato techniques are used, and t...

Eine leichte Bearbeitung von Beethovens berühmten Satz aus der 9. Sinfonie. Für Violoncelli und Kontrabässe gibt es Pizzicato-Passagen. Tonarten: G-Dur und D-Dur.

Arranged by one of the most creative educational string writers today, John Caponegro has skillfully adapted two favorite themes from Peter Ilyich Tschaikowsky;s Waltz Of The Flowers, derived from The...

This creative version of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the best of both worlds by bringing classical and popular elements together in one great work! Easily accessible in the key of D m...

This lively gem from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2 serves as a great introduction to the immortal master's music since the counterpoint is not too complex and the style is thoroughly...

Harmonized Rhythms is dedicated to the progressive and systematic study of rythms in a totally melodic and harmonized format. The primary focuse of Harmonized Rhythms is to teach rhythmic precision th...

This original work is destined for contest and festival repertoire lists. It was commissioned by the Ohio Music Educators Association Dist. II Jr. High Festival Committee.

Powerful from beginning to end, veteran composer Joshua Missal evokes the images of gladiators and their challenges.á Also including snare, drum, bass drum and triangle, the composition also features...

Composed in B minor, it contains just a few basic note values and rhythm combinations. Designed for first year students for an end-of-the-year concert. The topic of heroes is presented in the score an...

The study of our galaxy and beyond is something we are all fascinated by, especially as students. This dynamic work capitalizes on that subject matter by featuring a captivating opening and atmospheri...

Four dances and reels from Sancho’s Twelve Country Dances for the Year 1779, comprise this upbeat medley. Originally composed for harpsichord, the music is definitely reminiscent of British social dan...

Tomaso Albinoni wurde am 8. Juni 1671 in Venedig geboren. Mit dem Geburtsjahr - 13 Jahre nach Torelli, 7 Jahre vor Vivaldi und 14 Jahre vor Bach - ist auch seine stilistische Stellung in der Entwicklu...

Christoph Graupner, wurde am 13. Januar 1683 in Kirchberg/Sachsen geboren. Er erhielt seine musikalische Ausbildung u.a. an der Thomasschule in Leipzig, wo Johann Schelle sein Lehrer war. In der Zeit...

Max Bruch (geb. 6. Januar 1838 in Köln, gest. 2. Oktober 1920 in Berlin) erhielt ersten Musikunterricht von seiner Mutter, einer geschätzten Sopranistin. Ein Stipendiat der Frankfurter Mozart-Stiftung...

The most well-known aria from English Purcell's (1659-1695) three-act tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament (also "When I am laid in Earth") is sung by the title character near the end of the op...

The most well-known aria from English Purcell's (1659-1695) three-act tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, Dido's Lament (also "When I am laid in Earth") is sung by the title character near the end of the op...

Alexander Luigini (1850-1906) war ein italienischer Violinist, Dirigent und Komponist, der in Frankreich geboren wurde und den größten Teil seines Lebens dort verbrachte. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist Ba...

The beautiful impressionistic sounds of Gabriel Faure's beloved vocal work are perfect for string orchestra! Lovely soaring melodies are met by breathtaking harmonies, and lyrical passages move fluidl...

The familiar flute duet, arranged for 2 Flutes and Strings (Violin 1 and 2, Viola, Cello, and String Bass). May be used with string orchestra as well.