Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

This excellent original work opens with a slow and ominous melody in the low strings under a veil of soft tremolos that quickly transitions to a fast and fiery ride propelled by driving rhythms, changing

This driving and heroic piece is nonstop action from beginning to end. A bold main theme with pulsating eighth notes and biting rhythms and sharp accents creates a vivid image of heroes called to action.

Driving eighth notes and dark low-string themes depict the mythical warrior rising from the mist, then soaring, triumphant high strings show the hero in victory. Young players will have the opportunity to

A high-energy and engaging original composition for young orchestra, this piece uses contrasting dynamics and the rhythmic tension of downbeat eighth rests to create "dynamic forces" that will greatly

You can almost hear the choir in the background as you listen to the sentimentally beautiful Mountain Hymn. This work will give young musicians practice with lyrical playing and expressive

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

Imagine yourself gazing up at the clear sky on a warm, peaceful night. This piece includes a moderately flowing waltz that begins reflectively but then builds in complexity. It escalates to a more joyful

A bold, exciting work for string orchestra depicting a daring escape and an epic journey. Driving accented 3/4 rhythms in A minor build tension and momentum, developing into soaring themes... view details

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat.  Students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms in this excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation.

Feel the intensity and anticipation of attack in this exciting work for intermediate string orchestra! A battle-march rhythm persists beneath a determined and resolute melody in the upper strings. Set in

This compelling work captures the grandeur and imagery of Sequoia National Park. The hymnlike theme is powerful and yet relatively simple, nicely suited to intermediate students. It provides a great

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

Just add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic! Highlighting the bass section at first, all sections of the orchestra pass around catchy melodies and syncopated rhythms. The set also includes Viola

The soaring flight of starling flocks twisting in the winds of a growing storm is depicted in relentless staccato rhythms that drive the melody forward. The whirlwind dies down for some pizzicato "rain"

Take a ride on a falcon's wings with this rhythmic yet soaring piece. With lots of contrasts, this delightful composition covers a wide variety of musical concepts including accelerando. A ride worth taking

Reminiscent of Western movie soundtracks, students and audiences will love this jaunty tune. Every section has wonderfully engaging parts, and the foot stomps add a wonderful layer. An excellent study in

Written entirely in pizzicato, all instruments have fun and engaging parts in this fresh Latin-inspired work. Reinforce dynamics and low second-finger patterns. Percussion parts include shaker and claves to

This powerful melody rises from a quiet opening to a stormy theme featuring driving rhythms and a syncopated motif in B minor. Icy rain is heard in the pizzicato section as the storm gains intensity,

This work takes advantage of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer space. Everyone stays in first position (except the basses), and the dissonances are quite mild. A

This joyful selection is propelled by accented, syncopated eighth-note patterns. Each section takes its turn playing the accented accompaniment underneath a lively melody. After a tranquil middle section,

This bluesy all-pizzicato piece is a great introduction to simple ties, slight syncopation, and optional swing-style playing. Students also get to practice easy alternating F- and... view details

It's a prehistoric party with this fun and engaging original work! The low strings will love the hip and driving bass line, and the whole orchestra and the audience won't be able to resist the infectious

This jubilant original work with an infectious melody features a tied rhythm pattern. A contrasting pizzicato section showcases lower string sections before building back up to the joyous theme again. A

Adventure awaits in this high-energy, tension-filled original composition. Great intensive melodic writing that is both short figures and long lines over top of punchy quarter notes and running staccato