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A beautiful, joyous melody and driving rhythms create a message of hope in this uplifting original work. Perfect for a developed middle school or high school string orchestra, this piece features simple

Abendstern evokes an image of a sunset over the tree-covered hills of the Bavarian countryside with the Abendstern (or "evening star") shining brightly over the scene. A hauntingly

What are those footprints in the snow? Join the expedition in search of the legendary Abominable Snowman in this original string orchestra work. The piece features a cinematic introduction that erupts into

Acadia First Light sensitively conveys the rising sun as it first greets America each morning on Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park in Maine. Written in celebration of that park's

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,

Your students and audience will love following the adventures of Stringman as he comes to the aid of struggling string players and helps rid the concert hall of annoying band members. This crowd-pleaser

When it comes time to celebrate the musical colors of Africa, combine the forces of your string group with your percussion ensemble on this stylish concert work for the developing ensemble. Repetitive

When watching a jet in the sky, one imagines the rush the pilot must feel when kicking in the afterburners, that sudden burst of speed. This piece seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a supercharged

Journey across the high seas in this exciting and challenging piece for young string orchestra. It will give your students a chance to work on different bowing styles and articulations, performing

Chills, spills, and trills! Agent Arco faces her most dangerous assignment yet. Being licensed to trill is one of many skills she must use judiciously. Up bow, down bow, you name it, she's on the case.

Feature a guitar soloist or any member of the orchestra (or even a combination of players!). This work paints a portrait of a sleepy, late night in Brazil as a lone tango dancer walks the streets. Every

Here's a highly spirited paso doble that perfectly fits into any concert, any time of year. Set in D minor, this lively piece features contagious rhythmic elements and showcases the entire

Inspired by a painting of the same name, this engaging work features memorable rhythmic patterns of sixteenth notes, flat-key fingerings, and varied articulations. The original painting evokes the awesome,

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. Traditional Appalachian music is

Acknowledge the Scottish and Irish pioneers of Appalachia with a musical walk through the woods and mountains of the Cumberland Gap. This lovely composition allows for a moment of reflection and lyrical

Archaic Voices was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low first-finger B flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive

This engaging piece for string orchestra is appropriate for any time of the year but is especially fun for a summer orchestra concert. Arco Polo is a musical depiction of the well-known

Ares, the Greek god of war was a feared and powerful figure in ancient mythology. That awe-inspired power is on full display in this high-wire work for string orchestra, featuring a strong melody, great