Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

"Resplendence" is a brilliant shine, a glowing splendor; here it is an exclamation of joy and serves as a fanfare for a glorious return. An uplifting theme in G major briefly moves into E-flat major,

This original work is a tribute to the life of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, who played a significant role in saving the lives of Jews and Allied prisoners during World War II. Due to his ability to

Take your students on an auditory trip through the streets of Brazil with this challenging but fun samba. Written for string orchestra, drum set, and caxixi (a large gourd shaker), this piece provides the

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

This jubilant overture is bristling with energetic ostinatos and heroic melodies for each section. Students will reinforce multiple slurs, syncopation, and basic shifting, and audiences will be inspired by

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

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

La Mariposa, or "The Butterfly" in English, gives students exposure to Latin music in the form of the mambo, a syncopated style of music and dance that originated in Cuba in the early 1900s.

This multicultural piece explores world music using a unique and exciting format. Two side-by-side orchestras share one conductor, with one group performing traditional American songs and the other playing

This dramatic concert overture in D minor focuses on loure bowing, part independence, and approachable syncopation. The sweeping cinematic melodies make for an exciting concert selection. Includes

The title says it all! This lovely and creative original work gives your viola section a time to shine! This piece also emphasizes expressive legato playing, hooked bowing, pizzicato, and the G minor scale.

This action-packed piece for advanced string orchestra imagines a scene straight out of a dystopian novel. Under the midnight moon, a confrontation occurs as the highly rhythmic music underscores a fierce

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 1 - 2018

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

You'll hear the emotion in this piece from start to finish. It's lush, pensive, and has a multitude of places for students to push and pull the tempo and phrase for great musical effect. A wonderful