Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Though perfect for Halloween, Arachnid's Lair can be performed any time of year. The dark, subtle introduction with molto crescendos and decrescendos hint at the sinister plan an arachnid has for

Take a musical stroll with your young string performers with this very easy original work. An excellent choice for a first concert as well as a great piece to use for teaching form.

This delightful waltz gives your performers and audience the feeling of a lovely ride on an old-time carousel. As you circle around, the carousel horse gently moves up and down to the soothing music. The

This suite of three contrasting movements is sure to fire the imaginations of young string players! Tremolo, pizzicato, harmonics, tapping and even screaming are just some of the fun things a beginning

A beautifully majestic and serene landscape shrouded in mystery and wonder - set in the key of E minor, the opening features a rich legato ballad with an eerily somber melody passing through each section of

Embark on a journey across the high seas with this gusty piece that captures the rogue nature of Caribbean pirates. Featuring contrasting sections and techniques such as harmonics, pizzicato, and double

Feature every section of your orchestra in this swashbuckling piece! Three distinct "pirate" themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All melodies

The bacchanale is a frantic dance full of reckless abandon, and this no exception! This thrilling and highly cinematic original work showcases driving rhythms along with fresh and colorful harmonies. An

An English country dance from Ignatius Sancho's Minuets Cotillons & Country Dances, the two-part writing in D major for this string orchestra arrangement explores interesting dynamics

A pulsating tale about the journey of a ship traveling across turbulent seas. As the piece progresses, variations of the primary theme change like the winds: sometimes calm and safe, sometimes stormy and

This easy composition for young players uses simply rhythms of half, quarter, and eighth-notes only. Each instrument has an independent line, but with many unison rhythms. Written in D major, the notes

This piece is the confluence of J.S. Bach and South America. A lively, Brazilian-influenced tune in C minor uses a chord progression, suggested by Bach, in jazz form. Confluence begins with a passionate

The slow, lush opening moves into an energetic vivace section. Unique textures, expressive melodies and striking contrasts are all contained in this very playable composition.

This stately processional with a Renaissance feel allows developing students to explore the sound of D minor while avoiding any B flats. Optional percussion adds courtly airs to this regal melody for

For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and reinforces F natural on the D string for all instruments. Add skits and theatrics and,

Images of gypsies in celebratory dance around a campfire are easily conjured up when listening to this delightful work that hearkens to Eastern Europe. Contrasting the dance-like opening, a more serious

A very pleasing melody with beautiful harmony and creative use of dissonance. Every section has interesting parts and will reinforce pizzicato as well as a variety of articulations. A joy to listen to and