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 string orchestra can be a centerpiece of most any program.

What better way to feature a luminary in your school or community (principal superintendent mayor etc.) than by letting them display their leadership skills with your orchestra? This clever musical movement is indeed attributedto Beethoven and steady beat or not can be a great opportunity to feature a wood block soloist with your orchestra.

Now available for string ensemble this movement from Beethoven's fifth symphony has become the emblem of classical music and continues to be one of the most performed works in orchestral literature. The iconic opening motive isthe essence of the entire symphony and is ingeniously developed in this opening movement. Jamin Hoffman's version is carefully crafted for strings giving student players a great opportunity to perform this famous masterwork.

Theme and six variations on Beethoven's Ode to Joy in the style of: Bach Mozart Mendelssohn Dvorak Wagner and Scott Joplin.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

The l?ndler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethoven that uses just quarter note rhythms and basic dynamic changes.

With one of Beethoven's most recognizable motifs the Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 is symphonic classical literature at its very best. Treat your students to this energetic rhythmic master work in triple meter.

A favorite if there ever was one, this melody is perfect for first position playing. All instruments first play the melody in its entirety, followed by a section harmonized in the style of Beethoven. (1:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, and sixteenth notes. This is a great concert or contest selection that packs a powerful ending for your audience. (2:38) / Orchestre A Cordes

String Quartet Version - Parts)-The composer writes: 'The backdrop for this commission was to complement music by the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s scores for string quartet are cornucopias of techniques and musicality. They were certainly not meant for pure entertainment. Ending up with Beethoven’s quartet Op. 59 No. 1 as a reference for this piece I even used elements from this quartet in my own composition. Beethoven’s position as a free artist has been of great importance to all following composers. This is of equal inspiration as his music. As a free artist one has to reflect upon our own time and not be afraid of allowing reality affect our work. When I was in the middle of writingthis piece something horrible happened in my neighbourhood. A bomb exploded in Oslo and a killer shot teenagers on an island summer camp. My nation’s reputation as a peaceful country to live in was drastically and forever changed. It was hard to compose. Papers and online media were soon filled with horrible pictures from the events. The lead-coloured skies being a recurring sight. The ambiguity in the title reflects both hope and dread. Beethoven’s light shines through strong and full of life! The piece was commissioned by the Engegård Quartet in 2011 and appears the recording String Quartets vol IV: Schubert-Ratkje-Britten-Haydn. A later piece was composed for string orchestra: 'Tale of Lead and Frozen Light' (2014)'. The composer writes: 'The backdrop for this commission was to complement music by the great Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s scores for string quartet are cornucopias of techniques and musicality. They were certainly not meant for pure entertainment. Ending up with Beethoven’s quartet Op. 59 No. 1 as a reference for this piece I even used elements from this quartet in my own composition. Beethoven’s position as a free artist has been of great importance to all following composers. This is of equal inspiration as his music. As a free artist one has to reflect upon our own time and not be afraid of allowing reality affect our work. When I was in the middle of writingthis piece something horrible happened in my neighbourhood. A bomb exploded in Oslo and a killer shot teenagers on an island summer camp. My nation’s reputation as a peaceful country to live in was drastically and forever changed. It was hard to compose. Papers and online media were soon filled with horrible pictures from the events. The lead-coloured skies being a recurring sight. The ambiguity in the title reflects both hope and dread. Beethoven’s light shines through strong and full of life! The piece was commissioned by the Engegård Quartet in 2011 and appears the recording String Quartets vol IV: Schubert-Ratkje-Britten-Haydn. A later piece was composed for string orchestra: 'Tale of Lead and Frozen Light' (2014)'.

Taken from early classical guitar music Allegretto is a sort of period minuet and clearly demonstrates the Italian style that parallels the work of Beethoven. Lloyd Conley brings us this well-crafted version an ideal teaching piece for beginning string orchestras.

String teachers have long turned to the First Album series to fulfill the need for fun educational first-year solo and ensemble music. Familiar classics and original works are presented each in elementary firstposition. All material has been carefully edited and bowed.First Quartet Album - easy arrangements of 20 classics by Haydn Beethoven Schumann Mozart and more

This lively movement is a masterpiece of hemiola providing an opportunity for students to hone their counting skills. With strong memorable themes featuring all sections of the orchestra and a beautiful middle section thisscherzo in minuet-trio form will have audiences whistling the melodies all the way home!

Taken from what is considered by many to be the most famous symphony in the world this excerpt will provide your students with an opportunity to play another spectacular movement from the pen of the master himself! Dur: 4:00