Frank J. Halferty

This pair of selections from Carmen will delight audiences of all shapes and sizes! The Chanson du Toreador (Toreador Song) from Act II includes the lesser-known but exciting introduction before the m...

From George Frederic Handel's great opera Rinaldo, this adaptation of the expressive soprano aria is set in the original key of D major. It features two beautifully lyrical themes that are repeated se...

From George Frederic Handel's great opera Rinaldo, this adaptation of the expressive soprano aria is set in the original key of D major. It features two beautifully lyrical themes that are repeated se...

From George Frederic Handel's great opera Rinaldo, this adaptation of the expressive soprano aria is set in the original key of D major. It features two beautifully lyrical themes that are repeated se...

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases George Frederic Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string...

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases George Frederic Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string...

This arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto In A Minor For Two Violins (Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522) features all major themes from this great Baroque standard and serves as a fantastic addition to the mo...

This arrangement of Vivaldi's Concerto In A Minor For Two Violins (Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522) features all major themes from this great Baroque standard and serves as a fantastic addition to the modern str...

In this adaptation of the first movement from Vivaldi's familiar Baroque masterpiece, the two solo parts have been cleverly incorporated into the standard string orchestra parts. Lively canonic melodi...

This arrangement in the original key of C major has been masterfully crafted into a grade 1+ composition that allows young string players the chance to experience the power of this great symphony. All...

This arrangement in the original key of C major has been masterfully crafted into a grade 1+ composition that allows young string players the chance to experience the power of this great symphony. All...

In this setting of Borodin's most famous theme from Prince Igor, all violins play some divisi passages that may require extra attention. Bowings and fingerings are clearly marked in all parts, the key...

This movement from Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 1 is joyful in character and lies well for grade 2+ strings. Composed in the minuet and trio form, the music will rehearse and come together easily.

In this rousing version of Bizet's classic Carmen theme, all sections present lead material to deliver a dazzling performance. Scored in the key of D throughout, Frost uses well-placed divisi and doub...

Johannes Brahms wrote 21 Hungarian Dances for piano four-hands, each one highly individualistic and featuring a slow and fast section. In this grade 3+ arrangement, D major is used in the slow section...

Johannes Brahms wrote 21 Hungarian Dances for piano four-hands, each one highly individualistic and featuring a slow and fast section. In this grade 3+ arrangement, D major is used in the slow section...

This challenging arrangement of the final movement of Edvard Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 has been skillfully penned by Robert Frost, a veteran at writing for developing strings. Moving from a rather...

Scored in the original key of A major, this adaptation of the 1st Movement (Allegro) from Mozart's masterpiece of 1774 provides everyone with solid thematic material to encourage their artistic and te...

Diese Bearbeitung eines der schönsten Werke von Johann Sebastian Bach ist ein garantierter Hit für Streichorchester der Klasse 3. Die Originalvorlage trägt den Titel "Toccata und Fuge in d-Moll", aber...

This Ludwig van Beethoven classic is well suited for grade 3+ string orchestras. Set in the original key of Bb major, this arrangement retains the two dominant themes and the traditional use of grace...

The music of Mendelssohn is delightful to hear, but often challenging to perform. This selection, however, is accessible for developing string orchestras. The cellos and basses will find it particular...

The music of Mendelssohn is delightful to hear, but often challenging to perform. This selection, however, is accessible for developing string orchestras. The cellos and basses will find it particular...

These selections from Carmen Suite No. 2 provide a wonderful contrast for teaching and performance for grade 4 groups. The Chanson du Toreador (Toreador Song) is taken from Act II and provides the les...

These selections from Carmen Suite No. 2 provide a wonderful contrast for teaching and performance for grade 4 groups. The Chanson du Toreador (Toreador Song) is taken from Act II and provides the les...

An advanced work filled with exciting rhythmic complexities and contemporary harmonies. Features frequent meter changes in an invigorating musical setting. This is not to be missed!