Flexible Instrumentation String Orchestra Music

Feature a deserving string student with this arrangement of Tchaikovsky's enchanting Old French Song. All solo parts are included for violin, viola, cello, and bass, allowing directors the

A celebratory and extremely versatile work, the majestic lines sweep throughout the ensemble amid a backdrop of pulsating rhythms. Perform it with your developing ensemble alone, or add the more accessible

Give your string orchestra a chance to learn the all-important skills needed to accompany a soloist with this compact one-movement work that features a soloist on any string or wind instrument:

Driving rhythms, powerful melodies, light pizzicato, and sharp dynamic contrasts capture both the power and stealth of the anaconda in this great original work! Perfect for practicing scale technique,

The Impressions' classic hit was featured in the Disney/Pixar movie "Soul." This arrangement gives string players the opportunity to do what they are almost never asked to do... swing! There's even an

Here is a three-part flexible arrangement of this exquisite original work for beginning orchestra. The B-minor modal tonality brings out that melancholy Russian sound while using notes familiar to all

A standard classical masterpiece expertly adapted for young strings orchestras. An excellent selection for exposing young players to classic repertoire. Cut time, simple tempo changes, scaler eighth note

This outstanding work, now available in this flexible instrumentation edition, is an exhilarating take on the dynamic spirit of the ancient Vikings! Open-string double stops, pizzicato, and optional

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Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation, this piece features a creative waltz setting, fresh, lush and effective harmonies, and great contrast between pizzicato and legato style playing. An excellent

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This flexible instrumentation adaptation captures the energy and drama of the original. Well-developed themes, strong rhythmic writing, solid ensemble scoring, and colorful harmonies will inspire you to

The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions. One such time-honored tradition is the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. This

Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation, this piece captures all of the energy and spirit of the original! Opening with the powerful sound of open fifths, this work transports the listener back to

Written for the true beginner, this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that can best be described as an unsettling experience with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and optional celesta

An exciting piece that explores self-paced developing music for any combination of string instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's In C, the piece includes short fragments that performers move

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

This arrangement can be performed by an advanced orchestra alone or as a festival feature with the addition of optional intermediate and beginning string parts. Ideal for summer string camps with

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning and developing string students can be performed alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-level

This commissioned piece was written so that elementary, middle, and high school orchestras could come together and perform a piece that all could play. The result is this multi-grade original work perfect

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

An E minor driving rock beat and two sets of parts will allow you to combine absolute beginners and second year students with great success. The easier parts are simple rhythms, and use limited range with

This advanced string orchestra work may be played with optional Grade 1 strings, Grade 2 strings, keyboard and percussion. The notion of light pervading the universe is, in the composer's opinion, both

This piece combines elementary, middle school, and high school string orchestras, each playing age-appropriate material, making for the perfect closer to an all-city multi-level concert. During the course