Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

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

Capturing the feel of the undead creeping ever closer, the composer has incorporated a variety of non-traditional string techniques, including playing behind the bridge, glissando, and instrument body

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

Students will love the contemporary style as they explore a variety of articulations, dotted rhythms, and offbeat eighth notes. Every section gets a turn at playing the melody, with special interest in the

Beginning with driving rhythms that build in intensity to a lush violin solo, the full ensemble enters and intertwines two ideas in an incredibly spectacular fashion.

Features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms in 3/4. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence and reinforces note reading in the key of G while avoiding

People of all ages are intrigued about space travel and journeying out into the unknown. This programmatic work takes our imaginations out to where asteroids, planets, and stars reside in deep space. The

This original combines an infectious rock groove in the cello and bass lines with sassy fiddle figures from violas and violins. The result is a funky mixolydian mash-up that's a surefire crowd-pleaser!

Hoist the sails and climb aboard for a nautical adventure! This triumphant-sounding work contains lyrical lines and warm harmonies that flow like the wind and the waves. The energizing themes are like a

This "throwback"-style string work was inspired by the many great can-cans, galops, and quick-steps that populate the music repertoire. This work strongly exemplifies the interplay of drama and humor that

This piece evokes beautiful imagery of flowing water in a setting like a film score that features lyrical lines for viola, cello, and bass sections.

Take in the breathtaking views from the summit of Apache Peak with this fresh and exciting original work. More experienced beginning orchestras will get practice utilizing the fourth finger and low second

This festive overture is full of challenges for every section and sure to be a favorite with more mature and experienced players! An exciting opener or closer for any concert, the work is built around the

Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, this fun selection has a modern sound that will rock your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation and

Take a trip to Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional Latin percussion! This joyful piece features simple syncopation and melodic lines in all sections, evoking bright images of the sunny Caribbean. Sure

A set of four contrasting folk tunes introduces common 16th-note patterns to beginning students. This concert etude allows students to practice each pattern in different contexts: melodies, accompaniments,