Lighter Selections for String Orchestra

Tales and exploits of pirates have long been romanticized in song, book and film. In spirited 6/8 time, this piece depicts the thrills, danger, intrigue and colorful characters found in the classic novel,

Wait - strings don't swing, do they? Yes, they do! This cool swinging original is just what the string orchestra has been waiting for - and there is no shortage of features and teaching moments. With a hip,

Work on shifting technique with a powerhouse rock performance! Driving, accented bass lines and syncopated melodies energize this original piece that follows the form and style of pop song... view details

The slow, hypnotic rock ballad has lyrical melodies and a high-energy, bluesy rock section that make this piece a great opener or closer. This optimistic and powerful piece with soaring solo/soli violin

This imaginative musical portrait of the school day as viewed by typical students will delight audiences - whether at an assembly, a concert for parents, or a recruiting tour. Narration is included, or have

The winner of the 2008 Texas Orchestra Directors Association composition contest!  This American tour de force has shades of Copland mixed with exciting fiddling motives and themes fit for a Hollywood

Everyone loves the blues! They will love them even more after hearing this treatment that plays the string orchestra like a W. C. Handy piano roll.

This nod to alternative styles centers around a funk groove that is loosely based on blues harmonic progression. The entire groove is created organically in the strings alone (no percussion!) An option for

Add some Latin style to your next concert! This hypnotic tango includes a solo section with suggested melodies for violin and viola. Advanced shifting is required for first violins and cellos.  It

This landmark arrangement showcases Gershwin's beloved piece that validated the merging of classical music and jazz during the Roaring '20s. This setting for strings presents a sampling of the most

Add a unique programming twist with this fantastic piece that blends humor with darkness. The "spooky" opening uses playable chromatics to set the stage for the "thing," which comes across as potentially

The sweeping cinematic sounds of this energetic work will immediately grasp your audience's attention and your students will be excited to dig in and experience the fun groove of the piece! Written with a

This classic fiddle tune, known as Fisher's Hornpipe, was used in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." This fun, energetic arrangement features the violin section, while the

Quoting four iconic notes from Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, this piece is set in an epic musical landscape befitting a cinematic superhero battling evil. Showcasing students' spiccato bowing skills, this