Apex String Orchestra

Audiences will be transported back to ancient Egypt in this haunting work inspired by Shu, the god of wind. By using authentic Egyptian motifs, it will capture the imaginations of players and audience...

A staple of orchestral literature since its first performance in 1831, this arrangement presents four themes of the original and contains lots of drama and even more excitement.

This grade 4 arrangement contains selected themes from the 1st Movement of Symphony No. 41, K. 551. This was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last symphony composed before his death, and clearly shows his br...

This arrangement of the second movement of the Concerto in D (43:D7) for Trumpet, Two Oboes and Continuo is arranged here for grade 3 groups. This exciting and cheerful Baroque gem keeps all the secti...

Inspired by the beautiful landscapes the composer has seen on long road trips across the U.S., this powerful original features the pandiatonic harmonies and open-sounding intervals (fourths and fifths...

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...

This arrangement of Gustav Holst's Jupiter is a challenging piece for grade 4 groups. While not quite contemporary in style, the piece is modern enough in concept to allow students the chance to exper...

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 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 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...

Three standout movements are included in this arrangement of Camille Saint-Saëns' famous work. Royal March Of The Lion, The Elephant (features cello and bass), and Fossils are in very playable keys an...

Ein wunderbares Werk zur festlichen Konzerteröffnung mit eingängigen Themen und fließenden Melodien. Das Set enthält drei Stimmen für die dritte Violine/Viola im Violinschlüssel.

Das facettenreiche 'A Cinematic Journey' enthält eine Reihe von typischen Leitmotiven und musikalischen Stimmungen, aus denen Sie zusammen mit Ihren Schülern während der Probe Charaktere und Filmszene...

This dramatic grade 3 work blends blues and bluegrass elements, and provides special exposure for cellos and basses while keeping the rest of the orchestra actively involved in a very exciting perform...

Beautiful melodic lines, rich harmonies and dramatic contrasts abound in this grade 4 work. Its intensely expressive nature will captivate audiences and provide wonderful programming material for any...

Das facettenreiche 'A Cinematic Journey' enthält eine Reihe von typischen Leitmotiven und musikalischen Stimmungen, aus denen Sie zusammen mit Ihren Schülern während der Probe Charaktere und Filmszene...

The massive wind turbines that spread throughout the plains and oceans are the inspiration for this work. A great contest piece in G minor, this grade 3 composition uses chromatic open 5th passages an...

Using the universal language of music, this inspired original creates moods and visual scenes that will capture everyone's imagination. As conditions in our atmosphere, such as cloud formations, come...

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...

Get ready to feel the energy, sense the drive, and dance to the "groove"! Complete with string SFX, a pizzicato motive break-down section, and optional hand percussion throughout, all help to create a...

Get ready to feel the energy, sense the drive, and dance to the 'groove'! Complete with string SFX, a pizzicato motive break-down section, and optional hand percussion throughout, all help to create a...

This introduction to Act 3 of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet is a very melodic and lyrical piece. Arranged here at the grade 4 level in the key of D major, each set includes three copies of the 3rd...

From Orpheus In The Underworld, Act 2 by Jacques Offenbach, this grade 3+ arrangement keeps the brilliance and excitement of the original. And, of course, the instantly recognizable Can Can section is...

This grade 4 arrangement offers all the original themes from Giuseppe Verdi's famous work including the popular Va Pensiero. All parts are interesting and the various tempos make for an exciting, dram...

This iconic piece by Giuseppe Verdi is presented here in B minor and G major. This allows the violins to really soar while all parts have melodic interest. True to the original, the optional percussio...