Folk Music for String Orchestra

A traditional American lullaby set in the Aeolian mode (natural minor). While the true origin of the song in unknown, American writer Dorothy Scarborough was first to record one of the best-known versions

Showcase your orchestra's musicianship with this lyrical and lush work.  Inspired by the American folk tune Shenandoah, the arrival of the melody in the middle of the piece may be played as a

This charming suite of French folk tunes is highly effective, yet easy to play. Full of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic interest, it has great variety and is a clever and colorful concert item.

This original tune, which is written in a Scottish folk style, is a great introduction to the famous Scottish Snap' rhythm and provides a chance for string players of all levels to work on playing with