Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Inspired by old Northern European and Scandinavian fiddle music, this piece paints a picture of war long ago while also reflecting on the frustration and challenges of current events. Expose your students

Showcase a student or bring in a guest artist to perform with your beginning students! Includes advanced solo violin and viola parts along with easier violin and viola solos as options. An included piano

Inspired by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy echo of the past. This 6/8 piece features two solo cellos, melodramatic melodies,... view details

Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass section playing riffs and walking bass lines. The piece is written in first position for violins, violas, and cellos, but

What could be more inspiring to your young players than playing with an advanced musician? Offer the solo to a local high school or college student, or even a pro in the area, and have them guest star at

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

These "Dances for Orchestra" are extremely appealing Latin/South American showcases for two solo violins and string orchestra. They simply sparkle with their engaging rhythms and vitality. A major

Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style of Riverdance and traditional Celtic music! Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a

This vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to the string orchestra! Feature principal players accompanied by strummed passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies. The piece

Singingly expressive melodies in G major allow the orchestra to focus on playing in a connected ballad style. A lively jig section features energetic and memorable melodies in E dorian and A mixolydian as

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. Young players will enjoy the contemporary

Powerful and vigorous from measure one to the end, the rhythms are patterned after heavy metal. Chord structures are rich and complex. The solo violin part is designed to showcase an advanced/professional

One of the most popular pieces from Alan Hovhaness, Prayer of St. Gregory is taken from the opera "Etchmiadzin" and is described as "a prayer in darkness." The original edition for trumpet and

Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time while also accompanying

Give your string orchestra a chance to learn the all-important skills needed to accompany a soloist with this compact one-movement work that features a soloist on any string or wind instrument:

Feature your top player on this famous American tune! The first time through, the soloist takes the lead accompanied by some pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The second time through, first violins

This lively work for two-mallet marimba with string accompaniment offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic

A cute, pedagogically based first-year bass section feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all players except basses. Basses