Apex String Orchestra

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...

Here is an appealing string arrangement of Gioachino Rossini's famous work. Careful scoring and performance options make this Overture an entirely playable grade 3+ piece, yet appropriately challengin...

Students will recognize the two themes contained in this overture that has been popularized in commercials and movies. The exciting 'Rossini crescendo' is well represented, and themes feature a humoro...

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...

We are pleased to offer this lush grade 3+ arrangement of the world famous song by Spanish composer Sebastian Yradier. In the style of a Habanera, the characteristic and distinct rhythm reflects the f...

We are pleased to offer this lush grade 3+ arrangement of the world famous song by Spanish composer Sebastian Yradier. In the style of a Habanera, the characteristic and distinct rhythm reflects the f...

Latin inspired passionate expression abounds in this grade 4 original, subtitled River Of Fire. The dynamic, tempo and textural contrasts, as well as soloistic opportunities will provide great materia...

Griot's Dance (GREE-oh's Dance) is an exciting work for string orchestra that utilizes calypso rhythms to tell it's powerful story. Griots are West African poets, musicians, and dancers who tell stori...

This exciting work utilizes calypso rhythms to tell its powerful story. All instruments are given equal treatment in receiving melodic content as well as calypsodic rhythmic accompaniments. Duration 3...

This powerful original contains driving rhythms and soaring melodic lines in the Bohemian folk style. An aggressive style of playing with a gritty, Bartok-like quality should be encouraged. Accurate i...

This exhilarating theme uses strums, tremolos, and pizzicato to imitate the sounds of guitar and mandolin that are synonymous with gypsy music. Tempos range from slow at the start to very fast at the...

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in northwestern China and occupies an area equal to one-sixth of China. The wild landscapes are known for their beauty, and the region's cultural divers...

This exciting grade 4 arrangement of Joseph Achron's Hebrew Dance, Op. 35, No. 1, reflects the Jewish elements of his roots. The haunting, sorrowful Song features cello (or viola) and violin soloists,...

Liven things up by taking the great maestro to a folk dance! This fun grade 3 arrangement combines several of Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous works with bluegrass style fiddling that's sure to be e...

This enchanting folk tune has a mysterious quality that is captivating to listen to, learn about, and play. With rich harmonies, interesting textures, and engaging parts for all, it will instantly bec...

Driving grooves and asymmetrical melodic patterns break and turn to spin a festive, celebratory string dance in the Indian style that's all the rage! This piece takes advantage of every possible mediu...

We welcome Julie Lyonn Lieberman to the Kendor family of writers with this grade 4 arrangement based on Les Trois Rigodons. Where mystery meets the medieval, this Provencal folk tune with an Italian t...

We welcome Julie Lyonn Lieberman to the Kendor family of writers with this arrangement based on Les Trois Rigadons. Where mystery meets the medieval, this Provencal folk tune with an Italian twist has...

This medley of four hard-driving Celtic jigs will be a great favorite of players and audiences alike. Starting in E minor and moving to A minor, it ends with everyone up high on their instruments for...

This medley of four hard-driving Celtic jigs will be a great favorite of players and audiences alike. Starting in E minor and moving to A minor, it ends with everyone up high on their instruments for...

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which shares its northern border with the Republic of Mongolia and Russia, is China's third largest province. This popular folk song, arranged here at the grade 4...

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which shares its northern border with the Republic of Mongolia and Russia, is China's third largest province. This popular folk song describes dawn and dusk in th...

Grade 3 players will love performing this tune based on the popular Hanukkah song, Ma'oz Tzur. A traditional theme-and-variations format features every section of the orchestra, and this scoring devel...

Based on the popular Hanukkah song, Ma'oz Tzur, this theme-and-variations arrangement features every section of the orchestra. It offers great opportunities for strengthening high 3rd finger technique...