Basic Library Titles for Orchestra

What could be more inspiring to your young players than playing with an advanced musician? Offer the solo to a local high school or college student, or even a pro in the area, and have them guest star at

Here is music from Haydn's days!  Composed late in his career, "The London Symphonies" came after the death of Mozart, and before the first symphony of Beethoven, and were literally the pinnacle of the

In the tradition of Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before him, British composer John Rutter has composed a wonderful work for strings based on the rich legacy of the folk music of the British Isles.

This is not to be missed! Rarely do young string orchestras get the chance to play a work of this importance. This arrangement, in G major throughout, features the beautiful melody of the central hymn.

This captivating work is a set of variations on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is like a xylophone with its wooden keys suspended vertically on

Known for his thousands of film, radio, and symphonic arrangements, prolific composer Norman Leyden published this suite for string orchestra in 1971. The four brief, contrasting movements blend

First it was the choral masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by storm as a concert band arrangement.  But it has never been available for strings - until now! A serene and

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

It's great for year-round use, but would be especially scary at Halloween.  The composer describes it as "a dark and sinister night full of strange happenings and ghoulish encounters."  Opening

This fun arrangement incorporates a special guest narrator reading the familiar Christmas poem while the orchestra adds sound effects and holiday melodies, including: Jingle Bells; Santa Claus Is Coming

Not two or three, but six authentic Chanukah songs make up this delightful medley: Maoz Tsur, Oseh Shalom, Svivon, Mi Yamaiel, Chanukah, and My Dreydl are Hebrew folk songs that

Give your students a shot at this exciting work that lets them imitate rock guitar sounds.  This is a straightforward rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play!  The G minor/modal tonality

The noble elegance and beauty of Respighi's marvelous work shines in this arrangement of the Balletto Movement from Suite No. 1. The feel of early music carries through in an arrangement that works

This simple yet mature-sounding piece is sure to spark your students' imagination, taking them back to the exciting jousting tournaments of medieval times. Driving eighth notes, minor and modal harmonies,

A definitive, lasting arrangement worthy of the epic story! This contains three magnificent themes, one from each of Episodes I, II and III. Titles included are the dramatic Duel of the Fates, the

Here's a thrilling arrangement worthy of the epic story! With movements from Episodes IV, V and VI, songs included are: Princess Leia's Theme; The Imperial March; The Forest Battle and

Here are all your favorite "scare tactic" tunes, assembled in clever fashion in a quick-fire medley with as many as can fit into two minutes or less. Includes: Jaws; Night on Bald Mountain; Funeral

The rock classic from Queen never goes away. First an FM radio hit, then brought back to the stadiums and arena in the sports world, and now getting regular airplay on Radio Disney. It's become a