Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

This lyrical piece has a warm and lovely chord progression that brings delicate emotion to the incredibly beautiful melody line. Your string orchestra will perform expressively as they play from the heart.

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

Look no further for the perfect piece to introduce your students to 6/8 meter! This cool-sounding, minor-key jig uses only three basic 6/8 rhythms to give your students the confidence they need to navigate

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo never

Capture the thrill and excitement of flight with this dramatic work! Written in the keys of B minor and E minor, in 4/4 time, the music's essential features are rich chordal textures and the use of

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. Students will be challenged to perform with various emotional styles, including both intense and legato melodies.

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the

A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a

Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill while

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

A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central and South America. All sections get to

Legato bowings, pizzicato, lifts, bow doubling, and some marcato bowing express the pirate's determination in his quest. All sections share the minor melodies. The viola part doubles the 2nd violin

Take a musical journey to the end of the rainbow in this upbeat and majestic piece written in the key of G, featuring easy rhythms and satisfying melodies for all sections. Teaching points include dotted

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

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

A powerful concert piece that honors the impact teachers have on the lives of others, this original work is a perfect centerpiece for concert and festival programming. Rhythmically exciting, with great

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 rise to the challenge of this fun, perpetual-motion-style selection. Using the notes of the D major scale, this piece will improve early readers' finger dexterity and note-reading skills. A

A colorful depiction of the four basic elements: earth, air, water and fire, sure to challenge and delight every member of the advanced string orchestra. Impressionistic harmonies and fascinating rhythmic

This ode to the Wild West begins with a mysterious introduction using the folk song All the Pretty Little Horses. Brief solos for violin, viola, and cello are heard before the driving and energetic

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