Basic Library Orchestra

Enhance your warm-up and develop stellar intonation with this thoughtful set of ten intonation studies and chorales. Designed to help students hear harmony in a logical and progressive way, exercises

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

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

When it comes time to celebrate the musical colors of Africa, combine the forces of your string group with your percussion ensemble on this stylish concert work for the developing ensemble. Repetitive

Adventurous groups will like playing this dramatic modal work in 7/8 time.  The pattern is a consistent 2+2+3.  It's inspired by the climactic battle scene in Shakespeare's Henry V, and

As heard in the Oscar-winning movie "The King's Speech," one of Beethoven's most beloved movements accompanied the dramatic moments of this monumental film. Robert Longfield's accessible adaptation for

The Wilhousky setting of this 19th-century hymn is possibly the most heartfelt musical pronouncement of American patriotism. Divisi sections in all parts are accessible and still richly expressive with

One of Boccherini's most famous pieces, this joyful minuet comes from the third movement of his "Quintet in E Major." Robert's version is ideally scored for string ensembles and will make a super program

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

Now your younger string players can experience the contrapuntal delights of this masterpiece! The difficult string crossings and the chromatic development section have been eliminated, but all of the color

This beloved ancient carol is tastefully arranged with all parts remaining in first position and no extended fingerings required. Optional percussion parts add a Renaissance sound and are playable by

As seen in the mind-boggling Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show, this thought-provoking medley of Christmas tunes describes a lone cellist playing Christmas carols in the midst of the Bosnian war. The

Leroy Anderson's ever-popular holiday medley arranged for string orchestra in a faithful adaptation of the original first performed by the Boston Pops. This spectacular nine-minute concert feature includes

A traditional Christmas favorite which includes: Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Silent Night; Jingle Bells and other Christmas songs. Recorded on the CD Fennell Conducts Anderson and Coates -

Invite your audience to sing along with these familiar carols for a festive concert finale! Included in the medley are: Joy to the World; O Come All Ye Faithful; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and

This collage of classic melodies is incredibly charming, amazingly easy to put together, and above all a wonderful choice for your beginners! Highly entertaining, the piece also displays the arranger's

Super fun for first year players! Elliot really knows what beginners are capable of and this piece lets them have fun doing what they can, while really making some music. Lots of open string fifths will