String Orchestra Music with Percussion

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

"All Through The Night" is a traditional Welsh folk song which is well-known today as a holiday carol. This lush string arrangement offers an outstanding opportunity for students to develop lyrical phrasing

This piece celebrates the wonder of every living creature, including humankind. The opening melody, beautiful yet simple, portrays the miracle of birth in all its mystery. The energetic theme that follows

This ominous piece for developing orchestras offers the opportunity to perform a mature-sounding composition without being technically demanding. Dissonant harmonies and pulsating rhythms will stimulate the

A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the violins and gradually grows amid changing textures and harmonies, ultimately leading to a soaring and dramatic climax. The music then ends as it

An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this... view details

This rollicking ballad tells a tale from the untamed frontier of the historic Wild West. In this easy first-position piece, students can create their own legend for this original tune patterned after

A dynamic festival selection, concert opener, or finale that will grab your audience's attention right from the start! This easy piece is full of energy but very playable for developing ensembles. Written

Working with two principal motives, the composer has crafted a compelling work that steadily builds to an exciting conclusion. The included percussion parts are optional, but they definitely add to the

In a world of sorcerers, magic, and fantastic creatures, anything is possible. This musical adventure continues the story from the popular Land of Dragons. In this chapter, a band of warriors join

This musical homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains is fully adaptable for flexible string orchestra and will be an instant hit! Written in the style of an Irish reel, this work reflects the influences of

Scored in D major, this winning march for first-year strings opens and ends with dramatic pyramid entrances from the bottom up -- cellos and basses first, then violas, then 2nd Violins, and finally 1st

This fun little tropical gem gets bodies swaying like palm trees. An upbeat and airy groove is underpinned by a simple clave beat tapped out by the optional percussion. Crystal blue water and toes in the

Experience the beauty and power of a Celtic dawn in this accessible yet powerful-sounding work. Driving rhythms and decisive open intervals depict the countryside and rolling hills of Scotland. Optional

This work for intermediate string orchestra features soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and bold harmonies. Syncopated rhythms throughout will help reinforce your students' understanding of

This exciting Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms, and low first-finger patterns in every section of the orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments! (D-B). This Renaissance-styled piece also offers your strings the chance to expand their abilities by

A haunting but stately pavane in the Renaissance style. Young students will experience ABA form in the key of D minor, but only low-two finger patterns are used throughout. The middle section features lower

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

Intended to evoke the feel of a seductive dance, the use of asymmetrical meter and a slightly Spanish flavor will add exoticism to any concert program. Optional percussion (castanet, vibraslap, triangle and

With a blend of Celtic and American fiddle tunes, this tuneful medley begins with Star of the County Down in a moderate 3/4 and intensifies with two Irish jigs, Another Jig Will Do