Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Imagine the sensation of waking up in the fresh air to the singing of birds. Intended to evoke a countryside respite, the melody is flowing and contemplative while the harmonies are lush.

To the Ocean expresses a seafaring voyage filled with excitement and hope. Using varied harmonic progressions, the music changes the colors and atmosphere like the ocean. Students will use staccato

A wonderful early ensemble experience for your young orchestra. Written in two and three parts, students feel supported yet part of an orchestra experience. The middle section uses pizzicato with enough

A truly joyful tale is told in this original work. Several sections in slighly different tempos are tied to gether with the buoyant and energetic melody. There are excellent dynamic shadings presented

The traditional bolero is a moderately slow dance in triple meter which originated in late 18th-century Spain. The Cuban bolero became a bit faster in tempo and duple in meter. In the U.S. it became a

What if you could control a live orchestra with a remote control? With the sound of a bell, the orchestra switches from piece to piece in mid-phrase. Listen as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik changes to

A delightfully unique combining of Scotland the Brave and Amazing Grace. This setting brings fresh new harmonic treatments and joins the tunes as if they were meant to be together.

This modal piece has a dark, otherworldly sound that students love to play. It's as if it is from the past but also very much of the present -the type of music found in movies and video games. It is great

This warm, lush work for early-intermediate string orchestra has simple, playable yet interesting elements for all performers. Teaching opportunities include legato and pizzicato articulations, dynamics

Full of educational opportunities for every section, this two-movement work has an old-fashioned folk music sound. Wisteria Waltz is lush and legato while Fig's Frolic is patterned after

Players and audiences will be instantly swept away by the simple yet elegant melody initiated by the violins. Completely playable in first position, the writing allows for a mature and rich sound so that

Three classic sea shanties are presented in three movements that can be performed together or separately. A wonderful exercise in 6/8 rhythms, these arrangements are a fun and engaging addition to your next

"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

Passionate expression abounds in this Latin-inspired original, subtitled River of Fire. The dynamic, tempo, and textural contrasts and soloistic opportunities will provide great material for

A syncopated motive in the viola and cello sections starts this diabolical journey of dance and lyricism. The driving rhythms and lyrical lines are infused with elements of the tango, including the

The term "Doppler effect" describes the aural phenomenon of a changing pitch produced by a moving sound source relative to the listener's position, like a siren passing you on the street. The composer uses

This powerful, heartfelt work pays tribute to a student gone too soon who left behind a melody he composed as part of a class project. This setting takes that melody and expands into a beautiful and highly

Autumn is a glorious time of year! The air is crisp and cool, smelling of fireplaces, and the trees burst into a display of amber and gold before disappearing into winter's silence. Several variations of

This engaging original composition is written in the classical style and provides an excellent introduction to classical performance techniques and forms. Written in G major, the B section makes a creative