Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

A dramatic piece for late beginners featuring simple rhythms and limited part independence. Repeated eighth note rhythm patterns using only notes on the D and A strings make this an approachable piece with

Light up the concert hall with energy and excitement! A variety of textures and techniques are featured while everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. Well suited as a concert closer or

This lovely melody has become one of O'Carolan's most popular pieces. In this arrangement, the melody is shared by all instruments, giving young students the opportunity to play with expression. An optional

Your orchestra will have a blast working on this fun selection that introduces the time periods of music and the playing styles that go with them. As students climb aboard the time machine, they will travel

Students will love this dark and stormy original piece! Cello and string bass players will enjoy digging into the opening melody, and all members of the orchestra will be challenged with an exciting

This modern, joyful piece uses only the notes of the D Major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes. It is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate their bowing and ensemble

Perfect for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, this work features simple eighth-note ostinatos, dramatic melodies, and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is limited, and the notes

Explore the pirate's code! Set in G major, this piece is full of driving, dark melodies while also including beautiful legato sections challenging students to change gears. Your land-loving young orchestra

This joyful, fast-paced composition gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed

Seafaring voyagers are always looking for their next adventure on the open seas! This sea chantey is written in E minor, 4/4 time, and features a spirited, memorable melody, detache bowing, easy rhythms,

A stunning lyrical work, Beauteous Spirit is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning strings. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this

As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s is all about dots: over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra's understanding of dotted

Students will love the creepy melodies, the dazzling special effects, and the spine-tingling style of this colorful and expressive selection. This spooky, whirling waltz is full of approachable chromatic

This overture is the perfect concert opener for your first-year string orchestra. Using only the notes in the key of D and with melodic parts for all, every student will shine. Violin 2 and viola are

This easy tune pays tribute to the classic 1960s with eighth and quarter note rhythms, first and second finger patterns, and some G-string notes. The optional drum part adds flair to the rock style.

Imagine the sounds of the Arctic with this lively minor melody that evokes images of an exciting expedition through cold winds and rough ice. Each section plays the melody evoking images of a trek through

This moving piece provides a great opportunity for the use of slow bow strokes and for cross-curricular study. Students might enjoy writing poetry or prose about this important battle to be read along with

This beautiful piece will make your young string orchestra sound full and mature. Smooth, flowing melodies and rich harmonies are presented to all sections of the orchestra. Featuring a variety of dynamics,

It's a fiesta for your basses in this colorful section feature your students will love putting together. Carefully written to make your bass section sound their best, this piece starts with Las

A mysterious pizzicato pulse sets the tone in this sly scherzo while shadowy melodies evoke the mischievous elves. Dynamics ebb and flow throughout and the technical focus is on two-note slurs and G-string