String Orchestra Music with Percussion

You've heard all of these melodies before, but never like this! Four themes from Tchaikovsky's most famous overture have been turned into a cool 12-bar blues. Complete with swinging eighth notes and a

When it comes time to celebrate the musical colors of Africa, combine the forces of your string group with your percussion ensemble on this stylish concert work for the developing ensemble. Repetitive

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! With eerie string techniques such as pizzicato, accents, tremolo and some first-finger slides - plus a touch of castanets for "bones" rattling - this simple

Finally! This long-awaited alternative rock hit has been arranged for string orchestra and drumset. It retains all the power and beauty of the original, timeless song while giving all sections interesting

A new take on a beloved traditional carol, this Trans-Siberian Orchestra hit will delight at the holidays. With optional electric violin, guitar, bass, keyboard, and the original TSO drumset part, let your

This beloved ancient carol is tastefully arranged with all parts remaining in first position and no extended fingerings required. Optional percussion parts add a Renaissance sound and are playable by

Archeologists explored the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 1920s. What followed were mysterious illnesses and deaths which were soon called "the curse of King Tut" or "the mummy's curse." This

Offering variety and multicultural flavor, this upbeat, joyous folk song will be at home on any concert program. Though scored for less-experienced players, there is a remarkable fullness and sophistication

Each student has a chance to play the melody with their "finger-bones connected to their hand bones" in this bone-rattling arrangement of the well-known spiritual, perfect for Halloween or any time of year!

Ear-igami is a fascinating musical tribute to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Instead of a bow, each performer uses a piece of paper to make sounds and to "play" their instrument. Your

This piece provides a wonderful opportunity to teach phrasing, balance, and dynamics to your developing string orchestra. The beautiful melody is passed throughout the orchestra while other sections provide

Utilizing parts of the 1961 chart-topping song Please Mr. Postman by the Marvelettes (also covered later by the Beatles), this 2018 Grammy-winning song has a unique catchy groove that will be a

Travel south with Frosty and enjoy the trip before he melts! Though playable with strings alone, the addition of the optional percussion will add spice and have them dancing.

This piece will get you ready to saddle up for the Christmas rush! Two familiar tunes, Silent Night and Joy to the World, are set with a fun, Western flair. The use of portamento will give

Here is a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing