Classical Music for String Orchestra

Very true to the original yet arranged for string orchestra, this is sure to become a classic. Celebrate the bicentennial of the victory of the Russian army over Napoleon's army with the most recognized

This is an excellent selection for an important concert with your string orchestra! Technical demands are kept well in check. First violins require some third-position work, but all other parts can be

This magnificent and meticulously presented arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of E-flat major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic

Experience the thrill of playing an authentic Mozart opera overture while developing spiccato, tremolo, and hooked bowing technique as well as left-hand extensions through multiple key centers. Optional

From the comic opera filled with pirates, Turkish princes, kidnapping and daring rescues, Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio is the piece of music that generated the (possibly fictional) "too

This arrangement offers exciting opportunities for more mature players.  A combination of juxtaposed and interlocking double-stops are used to maintain the sonorous depth of Brahms' original work.

Young players will love the challenge of playing famous melodies by Haydn and Mozart. The "accent" will be on the students' motivation to learn these familiar themes and on the audience's enjoyment of their

Acis and Galatea are Greek mythological figures. Galatea loves Acis, a shepherd boy. However, envious Polyphemus - a petty god - smashes Acis with a boulder, and the bereaved Galatea turns him into a

This incredibly expressive movement has been skillfully adapted for developing string orchestras by Carrie Gruselle. Including a simplified harp part playable on piano or synthesizer, Adagietto is

Reflecting Mozart's somber mood near the end of his life, the themes in this piece move from a soft, delicate statement to a rich, lush orchestral answer, showcasing the full dynamic spectrum of the string

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV), it

One of the best known of all Beethoven piano works, this is an excellent addition to string orchestra literature.  This masterfully done arrangement by Carrie Lane Gruselle is on the easy side of this

Paying tribute to Saint Cecilia (patron Saint of Musicians), this wonderful music comes from the introduction of the original and features a trio of two violins and cello. A slow and starkly beautiful

The fabulous setting of this great symphony will provide opportunities to develop spiccato bowing technique. It's perfect for any contest or concert.

Originally written as the slow movement of a string quartet, this musical treasure was singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini, who asked Barber for a string orchestra arrangement. It was played on a

Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is often referred to as his Pastoral symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this