Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere. October, one of his most

This great arrangement of the famous diamond commercial includes just the first movement of Karl Jenkins' original suite.  Skilled scoring for developing groups puts this memorable theme well within

This impressive concert work is bold, contemporary writing for today's string orchestras. In concert overture style, it has all the elements that will entice your students to do their very best. With modal

A brand-new orchestration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition for concert band, this arrangement for string orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work. This haunting chorale begins softly and

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20)

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 1 - 2008

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. Young players will enjoy the contemporary

Composer Robert Buckley has created an engaging work that's filled with programmatic elements and sounds terrific with younger players. Students will love its film score atmosphere and the opportunity to

Robert's overture is a bold, dramatic statement with contrasting sections. The opening lines and dynamics give a visual and aural diamond shape, followed by energetic episodes that surround a lyric, middle

The best-known piece of the young composer George Butterworth is a pastoral setting based on two English folk-song melodies, The Banks of Green Willow and Green Bushes, and is similar to

Inspired by the magnificent and expansive landscape - and cloudscape - of the American prairie, this beautiful work features majestic themes and festive rhythms. 

One of America's most historic moments was accompanied by this very unique work, composed especially for the occasion and performed by a quartet of America's finest artists - Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman,

A great new idea for graduation! This regal and stately march with a Scottish-flavored tune is perfect for commencement or most any important event - it has also become a popular processional at weddings. A

The inspiration for this unique composition came from the Iroquois folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that the magical webs of the

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are just