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The Nutcracker is one of Tchaikovsky's most famous works, and this accessible arrangement contains four popular character dances from Act II of the ballet, where Clara and the Prince travel to the Lan...

Haydn's works often contained musical jokes, and the Surprise Symphony (#94) includes the most famous of all -- a sudden loud chord in the theme of the second movement after a tranquil opening. The mu...

This grade 2+ original is a dramatic musical portrait of the quintessential pop culture super/space/action/adventure hero. Each string section plays a significant role in musically portraying the toil...

Consisting of an aggressive opening, an expressive middle theme, and a dramatic recap, this sophisticated concert original maintains a vigorous tempo (quarter note = 126) throughout. Del Borgo uses a...

This tuneful, highly-rhythmic piece in G major portraying a classic fox hunt features excellent material for students who are just becoming familiar with the 6/8 time signature. Duration 1:20. Availab...

This unique arrangement of the overture to Marriage Of Figaro is accessible to young string students without sacrificing the integrity of the source material. Memorable sections are represented as wel...

This will be a big hit with young groups since this kind of counterpoint relies on all players to carry melodic material. Then for extra fun, they also play the round backwards. This piece provides go...

Following a basic ABA scheme, this Mozart masterwork features all the Classical elements you'd expect -- a clear melodic line, strong countrapuntal parts, sonorous harmonies, dynamic contrasts, and a...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's next-to-last symphony is presented here in a challenging, yet accessible arrangement. Set in the key of E minor, this version contains both primary and secondary themes of th...

This is the perfect programming for that Halloween concert. Including samples of famous themes, including: Beethoven's "5th Symphony", Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor", Mussorgsky's "Night On Bal...

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. D...

Brimming with intrigue and suspense, this exciting marriage of themes from The Barber of Seville with an iconic "shark in the water" motive will keep everyone on the edge of their seat. All Seville th...

We welcome Kirt Mosier to the Kendor family of writers with this grade 2 original. This exciting work evokes images of suspense and intrigue as the only escape from harm's way leads over the old Stony...

This well known piano piece by Jean-Philippe Rameau is tastefully arranged here in the key of E minor and is playable exclusively in 1st position. Serving as a wonderful introduction to Baroque orname...

Scored in D, this masterful adaptation of Pachelbel's famous theme assigns all 16th-note passages to 1st Violins so the other sections can focus on providing solid support with good intonation and a s...

Scored in the keys of E minor, G major and E major, this contest-worthy adaptation presents three themes -- The River, Peasant Wedding, The River At Its Widest Point -- from Smetana's 19th-century sym...

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...

This accessible arrangement of the 1st Movement from Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto is very idiomatic and will make grade 2 groups sound sophisticated and authentic. Optional piano and 3rd Violin/Viola T...

Characterized by a majestic yet driving rhythm, great harmonic clarity and a lyrical melody, this selection from The Seasons is a marvelous example of Italian Baroque music at its very best. The arran...

Featuring five movements in diverse styles and forms by Italy's most important composer of the post-Romantic era, this set of early Respighi works is a refreshing departure from the magnificent sympho...

Featuring mistuned solo violin playing an eerie, melancholy motive, this largely repetitive work consists of two contrasting themes with variations. The harmonic scheme is especially intriguing and fu...

A joyous arrangement from John Caponegro. The arranger states in his notes that "a little faster is better" with this particular piece.

This masterpiece should be played by every string player. Now string orchestras can experience the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven in this grade 4 arrangement. Students and audiences will love the ener...

This intense grade 3+ work, subtitled A Hero's Destiny, conjures images of a Viking warrior preparing for battle and seeking glory through his conquests. The opening section features a flowing melodic...

Brahms wrote 21 Hungarian Dances for piano four-hands. Each one is highly individualistic and features slow and fast sections -- in this arrangement, D major is used in the slow opening and closing se...