Henry Purcell's Canon in G major is reminiscent of the more famous Pachelbel Canon.  A gently flowing triple meter lets your musicians really dig in and enjoy the many layered melodies shared through each section.

This three-movement suite of Bizet's megahit "Carmen" is carefully arranged to work well with your high school string orchestra. Each movement is musically interesting and preserves the passion of the original score. Use the optional percussion part for added intensity.

This medley of Scottish fiddle tunes is a great way to introduce younger players to the joy of fiddling.  Three classic tunes and meters are featured in this lively selection that will get the toes tapping every time it is performed.

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 exploring tonal colors. Each variation changes character and features a different section of the orchestra.

From its festive opening rendition of "Angels We Have Heard On High" to a peaceful "Away In a Manger" and a majestic treatment of "O Come, All Ye Faithful," this delightful mini-collection will fill your audience with yuletide cheer! This yearly favorite has been carefully edited and re-engraved to work especially well at your next holiday concert.

Christmas in the Renaissance uses three songs originating during the Renaissance: Riu, Riu, Chiu; Dadme Albricias Hijos d’Eva and Ding, Dong Merrily on High. All three songs began their lives as dances, so the music should be light and energetic. The percussion part adds to the character of the music.

This wonderful arrangement for beginning orchestra combines both Silent Night and The First Noel. Set in D major, it has been arranged so that violin, viola, and cello sections use only the D and A strings, while the bass section uses just the G and D strings. This fundamental arrangement is free of slurs and dotted rhythms yet still retains the spirit and charm of the original carols.

This traditional folksong from Quebec is remarkably similar to the Offenbach's famous Can-Can. Played at a lively tempo, this tune takes all your players up and down the D scale, gives each section a chance to shine, and even offers an opportunity for (optional) singing!

The French cellist Jean-Baptiste Bréval was a contemporary of Mozart and a composer remembered for his beautiful melodies. This symphony is a compilation of many of his notable themes in an accessible and well-constructed opus for full orchestra.