Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Tell the mischievous tale of La Bruja (the witch) in this wonderful arrangement. A favorite with mariachi groups due to its hauntingly beautiful melody, this is the perfect introduction to folk

It's great for year-round use, but would be especially scary at Halloween.  The composer describes it as "a dark and sinister night full of strange happenings and ghoulish encounters."  Opening

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

This educationally sound programmatic work incorporates chromatic harmony and special effects to create a fun and spooky setting that is reminiscent of the orchestrations of Berlioz and Saint-Saens. This

Experience an imperial work that smolders with a stately intensity, marching forward with a precise and forceful energy. Set in A minor and 2/4 time, engaging melodic figures unfold with unflinching focus

Imagine two zombies dancing a zombie tango! This would make a great piece for Halloween, or anytime zombie fever is taking over your school.

Perfect for that Halloween concert, this spooky piece in G minor has a good bit of divisi in the violins. There are two cello parts - one that shifts and one that does not. Special effects such as glissandi

Here is a musical depiction of the classic short story from Edgar Allan Poe. The cellos, basses, and optional percussion provide "the beating of his hideous heart!" Eerie, ominous sounds will keep your

This exciting original work delivers exactly what you would expect from the title: tension-filled melodic writing, driving and relentless rhythms, dissonances, and an array of dynamics and articulations. 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

This dark and shadowy waltz elegantly weaves a spell in D minor, dancing through a twisted web of accidentals as it shifts and changes to E minor. Players get to work on extended and low-one finger

Easygoing and reflecting a freer, more carefree era of the past, this piece contains elements of jazz and blues. It pays homage to an unnamed figure - students can dedicate their performance to their

A diabolical selection that starts off with some fun fingering challenges and string crossings, then ups the ante by getting faster and faster! Not only is it a great piece to help young musicians master

A dark and mysterious piece inspired by several poems and short stories written by Edgar Allan Poe. Perfect for exploring unusual harmonies and exciting rhythmic figures, and directors will love its