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

The 1991 winner of the National School Orchestra Association Composition Contest. This original work features two contrasting movements utilizing a combination of modes and minor scores. All sections have

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

Winner of the 1987 National School Orchestra Association composition contest, this ceremonial overture is animated, inspirational and very playable. A must for concerts and school functions, it belongs in

Taken from one of Handel's celebrated keyboard works, this delightful piece is carefully arranged for strings. While offering ample challenges, it is well suited for teaching a variety of bow strokes and

Triumphant! This stately fanfare will make young ensembles sound their best with expansive harmonies and simple, yet impressive-sounding, rhythms. Optional timpani adds regal flair to this celebratory piece

Originally written as a concerto for two violins, this impressive final movement is string ensemble writing that will give developing groups confidence, yet create a very musical performance with its