Kurt Schwaen

Finally adapted for string orchestra, this irrepressible classic at a brisk tempo demands well-articulated bowings, careful attention to dynamics, and a strong sense of the dramatic for best results....

Beethoven composed his Symphony No. 9 between 1822-24. The fourth movement is a theme and variations on Schiller's poem Ode To Joy and included solo voices and choir. This arrangement includes the ope...

Beethoven composed his Symphony No. 9 between 1822-24. The fourth movement is a theme and variations on Schiller's poem Ode To Joy and included solo voices and choir. This arrangement includes the ope...

One of Ludwig van Beethoven's best scherzos, the 3rd movement from Symphony No. 6 is now available as a stand alone selection for string orchestra. Skillfully adapted with a strong final cadence by De...

This epic 'battle' between great classical themes features the famous opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Beethoven's jubilant Ode To Joy. As tension mounts and m...

This epic 'battle' between great classical themes features the famous opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Beethoven's jubilant Ode To Joy. As tension mounts and m...

This adaptation is a fabulous addition to the classic repertoire for young string orchestras! Serving as an outstanding concert/contest selection, it's also the perfect teaching tool for learning simp...

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...

This German dance is the 4th of 6 movements in Beethoven's final quartet, composed the year before his death. As with most string quartet music there is lots of interest in parts as they weave back an...

This German dance is the 4th of 6 movements in Beethoven's final quartet, composed the year before his death. As with most string quartet music there is lots of interest in parts as they weave back an...

Ludwig van Beethovens romantisches Meisterwerk sollte jeder Streicher einmal gespielt haben. Mit diesem Arrangement können nun auch Streichorchester den energiereichen Sinfoniesatz in ihr Konzertreper...

Ludwig van Beethovens romantisches Meisterwerk sollte jeder Streicher einmal gespielt haben. Mit diesem Arrangement können nun auch Streichorchester den energiereichen Sinfoniesatz in ihr Konzertreper...

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...

Beethovens Symphonie Nr. 6 in F-Dur (Pastorale) brach mit den Traditionen der symphonischen Form. Albert Wang hat dieses zugängliche Arrangement für Streicher geschaffen und dabei auch mit einigen Tra...

This arrangement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, Movement 2 by Tai Fraction is in the key of D minor. It is a great opportunity to reinforce high and low 2s, hooked bowings, and keeping a steady tempo....

Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 in F Major (Pastorale) broke traditions of the symphonic form. Albert Wang has crafted this accessible arrangement for strings by breaking a few traditions as well. The orig...

One of the great slow movements of all time, this music takes you from what sounds like a mournful funeral march in A minor to a contrasting A major section that sounds almost joyous. This arrangement...

Der erste Satz der Pastoralsinfonie schildert das “Erwachen heiterer Gefühle des Komponisten bei seiner Ankunft auf dem Lande.” Dieses Arrangement, das für Studenten im zweiten Studienjahr...

Der erste Satz der Pastoralsinfonie schildert das “Erwachen heiterer Gefühle des Komponisten bei seiner Ankunft auf dem Lande.” Dieses Arrangement, das für Studenten im zweiten Studienjahr...

Der erste Satz der Pastoralsinfonie schildert das “Erwachen heiterer Gefühle des Komponisten bei seiner Ankunft auf dem Lande.” Dieses Arrangement, das für Studenten im zweiten Studienjahr...

Beethovens Romanze in G-Dur wurde ursprünglich als Werk für Solovioline mit Orchester geschrieben. In diesem Arrangement hat Robert McCashin es geschickt für zwei Violinen und Streichorchester umgesch...