Inspired by the whimsical cowboy artwork of Lloyd Mitchell, this lively and engaging work captures Mitchell's cartoonish impressionistic style and romanticized notions of the Wild West. Throughout the

Treat your beginning string players to this triumphant and resounding march with a fanfare opening. They will use all eight notes in the scale and basic rhythms to bring about amazing harmony and

Beginning with a string soloist of your choice (violin, viola, or cello), this piece then incorporates very accessible yet fresh harmonizations that ebb and flow with powerful dynamics. This performance

Capture that exhilaration you feel at the start of something new! Appropriately challenging for the developing string orchestra, this concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies,

Create a lasting memory with this processional that combines Dona Nobis Pacem with Grant Us Peace and Silent Night. Easily memorized parts allow your string players to

Smith's popular setting of the traditional carol O Holy Night has been flexibly scored for string orchestras of any size. Featuring the percussion section, we are musically transported to the

A humorous and creative holiday selection combining Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas, this clever arrangement uses only the first six notes of the D major scale. Fun and

Fear the Kraken! This intense composition evokes visions of one of the sea's most legendary monsters. Set in E minor, the work uses limited notes, careful doubling, and efficient use of bowing to

A joyous celebration of life, this beautiful piece conveys a sense of adventure while reminding us to live life to its fullest. Filled with emotion and uplifting lyricism, the music urges us to dance

 From its somber beginning to the peaceful and hopeful final chord, let this hymn light the way of hope for all mankind! Excellent for displaying your orchestra's tone and musicianship.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve the mystery of the multimeter. This spy-themed original work features unpredictable time signatures, secret dynamic changes, and a shocking twist

Take the listener from flying above a snowy landscape straight into the heart of a looming winter storm. Tossed by fierce blizzard winds, we eventually emerge on the other side, ready to continue our frozen

Simple, poignant, and beautiful, this arrangement creates an artistic experience for both string orchestra and audience. Based on an old Swedish melody also known as How Great Thou Art, this

This upbeat string orchestra arrangement is based on the old Cornish carol The First Noel. The traditional Christmas melody gives way to a gospel-influenced 12/8 groove that will surely make your

Complete with cascading melodies and lush harmonies, this lyrical work includes soundscapes of nostalgia, joy, and sorrow. While many people have a wonderful story that connects them to their family tree,

This selection inspired by the moon over the Italian coast offers a unique flavor to any concert program. Performers and audiences alike will be swept away on a European holiday as they chase La

Two Christmas classics have been masterfully rearranged into a harmonic minor mode providing a new twist on these holiday favorites for string orchestra. Joy to the World; Deck the

This heroic and daring piece draws inspiration from the annual Highland Games in Scotland. A Celtic-sounding tune is passed through different sections of the orchestra. A secondary theme then builds to new

Based on a tale from the late 1800s, The Phantom Coach will take your group on a journey through a cold winter's night on a midnight mail run headed for an unexpected destination. Your students

Balancing sinister themes with bold harmonies, this impressive work was inspired by a historic figure of the middle ages. Regular doublings between violin 2 and viola as well as octaves between cello and

Two Christmas classics have been masterfully rearranged into a harmonic minor mode providing a new twist on these holiday favorites for full or string orchestra. Joy to the World; Deck the

A dramatic, colorful work full of exciting brass fanfares and sweeping string lines, this strong work captures the sounds of a bustling city and its renewed celebration of the arts. Powerful ostinatos