Solo Instrument
| Composer | Title | Instrumentation | Comments (if any) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.M. Sobieska | Andantino | Violin Solo | suitable for any occasion. The sheet music under "Parts" includes suggested fingerings. | PDF View & Download » |
| W.M. Sobieska | Andantino | Cello Solo | cello solo transcription kindly provided by cello hero Erica Lessie. | PDF View & Download » |
Chamber Music
| Composer | Title | Instrumentation | Comments (if any) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. van Beethoven | Ode to Joy | String Quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, bass | PDF View & Download » | |
| L. van Beethoven | Ode to Joy | Woodwind Quartet: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon | PDF View & Download » | |
| L. van Beethoven | Ode to Joy | Woodwind Quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon | PDF View & Download » | |
| L. van Beethoven | Symphony No. 7: Finale Theme | String Quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, bass | PDF View & Download » | |
| L. van Beethoven | Symphony No. 7: Finale Theme | Woodwind Quartet: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon | PDF View & Download » | |
| L. van Beethoven | Symphony No. 7: Finale Theme | Woodwind Quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon | PDF View & Download » | |
| J. Brahms | Hungarian Dance No. 5 | Woodwind Quartet: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon | The folk tune made famous by Johannes Brahms. | PDF View & Download » |
| J. Brahms | Hungarian Dance No. 5 | Woodwind Quintet: flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon | The folk tune made famous by Johannes Brahms. | PDF View & Download » |
| J. Brahms | Hungarian Dance No. 5 | String Quintet: 2 violins, viola, cello, bass | The folk tune made famous by Johannes Brahms. Features a cello part inspired by the traditional Hungarian ütőgardon (percussive cello) and the three-string bass typically used in the folk music of central and eastern Europe. | PDF View & Download » |
| Lehar-Strauss | Viennese Waltz Medley | Clarinet Duet & Piano | for two clarinets and piano. Includes Strauss's "Voices of Spring," "Die Fledermaus," and "The Blue Danube," as well as the waltz from "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehar. | PDF View & Download » |
String Orchestra
Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass ( + solo)
Please note that while practically all string quartet music on this site may be adapted for use with a larger ensemble, selections in this category are designed specifically for performance in such a set-up.
| Composer | Title | Instrumentation | Comments (if any) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.S. Bach | Arioso | String Orchestra & Oboe Solo | for oboe and string orchestra—Bach's original instrumentation of the sinfonia to Cantata BWV 156 (later repurposed as the middle movement of his Harpsichord Concert No. 5 in f minor, BWV 1056.) | PDF View & Download » |
| J.S. Bach | Arioso | String Orchestra & Violin Solo | The sinfonia to Cantata BWV 156, later repurposed as the middle movement of the Harpsichord Concert No. 5 in f minor (BWV 1056.) | PDF View & Download » |
| J.S. Bach | Arioso | String Orchestra & Viola Solo | The sinfonia to Cantata BWV 156, later repurposed as the middle movement of the Harpsichord Concert No. 5 in f minor (BWV 1056.) | PDF View & Download » |
| J.S. Bach | Arioso | String Orchestra & Cello Solo | The sinfonia to Cantata BWV 156, later repurposed as the middle movement of the Harpsichord Concert No. 5 in f minor (BWV 1056.) | PDF View & Download » |
| J.S. Bach | Arioso | String Orchestra & Double Bass Solo (orchestral tuning) | The sinfonia to Cantata BWV 156, later repurposed as the middle movement of the Harpsichord Concert No. 5 in f minor (BWV 1056.) | PDF View & Download » |
| J.S. Bach | Arioso | String Orchestra & Double Bass Solo (solo tuning) | The sinfonia to Cantata BWV 156, later repurposed as the middle movement of the Harpsichord Concert No. 5 in f minor (BWV 1056.) | PDF View & Download » |
| G.F. Handel | Arrival of the Queen of Sheba | String Orchestra & 2 Oboes | for string orchestra and two oboes—Handel's original scoring. Also known as "Entrance of the Queen of Sheba," from the oratorio Solomon. | PDF View & Download » |
| G.F. Handel | Arrival of the Queen of Sheba | String Orchestra | arranged for string orchestra only. Also known as "Entrance of the Queen of Sheba," from the oratorio Solomon. | PDF View & Download » |
| W.A. Mozart | Eine kleine Nachtmusik: I. Allegro | String Orchestra | The first movement of a very reliable and critically accurate edition, created in direct consultation with a facsimile of the autograph manuscript. Available only at www.freegigmusic.com (Please note that the original work was intended either for string orchestra or string quintet.) | PDF View & Download » |
| W.A. Mozart | Eine kleine Nachtmusik: II. Romance | String Orchestra | PDF View & Download » | |
| W.A. Mozart | Eine kleine Nachtmusik: III. Menuetto & Trio | String Orchestra | PDF View & Download » | |
| W.A. Mozart | Eine kleine Nachtmusik: IV. Rondo | String Orchestra | PDF View & Download » |