This spirited Allegro comes from the overture to Handel's 1738 opera "Serse" (Xerxes). Transposed to D major, this approachable arrangement provides students the opportunity to explore basic

An exciting piece that explores self-paced developing music for any combination of string instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's In C, the piece includes short fragments that performers move

Tuneful, energetic, and emotional, this piece presents a sonic kaleidoscope of playing styles that will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. The unexpected harmonies and exotic rhythms

This high-energy work is based on the Greek mythological fire-breathing monster that has a lion's head, a goat's body and a serpent's tail. Three themes representing each of these interact with one another

Adapted for flexible ensemble settings, this work utilizes pleasing melodic lines and colorful harmony to vividly create the haunting beauty of a sunset. An excellent piece for teaching lyrical

This energetic original work moves at a fast and furious pace, with the all spirit of a hoedown in alternating minor and major modes. A relentless tour de force that reinforces bow skills and

The Fidelio Overture was written in 1814 to open Beethoven's only opera by the same name. This string orchestra arrangement is transposed from the original E major to the more approachable key of D

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Inspired by pure joy, this work explores uplifting and lighthearted emotions. The music has a constant rhythmic pulse that gently interacts with graceful melodic lines and countermelodies. Engaging

A joyous, folksy dance where everyone has a stomping good time! All sections share the straightforward melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set in cut time. The piece showcases staccato, legato,

Here is some exquisite writing for beginning orchestra! The B minor/modal tonality brings out that melancholy Russian sound while using notes familiar to all players. Thanks to some simple imitation, easy