String Orchestra Collegiate Repertoire

An intermediate solo in classical style, this concertino is the perfect vehicle to feature an up-and-coming student. It is pleasantly melodic with appealing sequences. It utilizes positions 1-6 (highest

mysterious and programmatic, this work uses motifs built on multiple compound meters written in ABCBA form, with the last two sections written as variants of the first two. 

This beautiful, programmatic, contemporary, evocative, and melodic piece follows a dialog between the solo viola and the string ensemble. It is inspired by the Native Americans moon cycles.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was extraordinary in his use of themes from African American folk music, and his success contributed to the empowerment of African American musicians and composers who came after

This stunning three-movement portrays the classical elements air, earth, fire, and water. The opening movement, Flights of Fancy, symbolizes air and features soaring phrases. The second movement,

This original piece is written in the style of a bourree, a type of dance from the Baroque tradition with a feel in two and which features frequent quarter-note pickups in the melody. This is

A spellbinding exploration of the music of Spain, these four exciting yet contrasting sections offer challenging parts for all players. From unrelenting rhythmic drive to beautifully lyric emotion, three of

Nicknamed "Prague" after the city of its premiere, Mozart's Symphony No. 38 followed quickly after the resounding success of his opera The Marriage of Figaro, which also premiered in 1786. This

This rousing work will most certainly enhance the tone production of your group! This arrangement keeps the dramatic character of the original but is changed to D minor. An excellent choice for community or

Here is the emotional mash-up of You Will Be Found from Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen" and The Story of Tonight from "Hamilton." In this arrangement for strings and optional piano,

Mixing classical and modern musical writing styles, this is a grand composition in A minor for string orchestra. This piece imagines three young American astronauts who go to deep space to discover life in

Composed in rondo form, this work is big and bold, filled with spirited melodies in reminiscent of Russian folk and popular music. It's superb as a concert opener or closer.

A must for any regal ceremony. The traditional Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 has been scored for young full orchestra or strings alone. The famed processional is followed by the majestic

This arrangement combines the traditional melodies The Holly and the Ivy and Good King Wenceslas. Every section has melodic lines, and the music becomes quite chromatic and adventurous

An improvisatory work for solo oboe and string orchestra, this is very expressive and allows a lot of freedom for interpretation. Technical issues, besides some range demands, are only moderately

"The island of saints and scholars" is an old nickname for Ireland dating back to the early Middle Ages. This original work is a reflection upon Ireland's rich and turbulent history, which can be heard in

This exciting piece for string orchestra and drum set explores themes of Norse mythology. Using a variety of extended techniques for strings, double-bass drum patterns on the drum set, and a multitude of

Guaranteed to delight your performers and audience alike, this rousing arrangement of Joy to the World is combined with an original American hoe-down-style tune, providing a fresh setting of

In addition to numerous etudes and a virtuosic violin concerto, violinist Joseph (José) White Lafitte composed this habanera for two violins, La Bella Cubana. In this string orchestra arrangement of