Halloween Music 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

This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.  Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your

From Disney and Tim Burton's hit film "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Danny Elfman's quirky, spooky tune is a terrific program choice for both Halloween and holiday-themed concerts. Students  will be

You can't go wrong with this one! Music from a hit movie, composed by John Williams and arranged for your orchestra by Michael Story! The main themes have been wrapped up into one dynamic medley for your

Especially well suited for first-year students, this dark-sounding piece will give students a mature, full sound. Written in B natural minor, it utilizes only the notes of the D major scale with easy finger

This timeless theme from the "Halloween" franchise is one of the creepiest tunes ever written. This accessible arrangement maintains all of the eerie feeling of the original while staying in 4/4. Violin 1

Two solo violins and a solo viola introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical theme, which is subsequently taken up by the entire orchestra. It expands, gradually morphing into a fast and frenetic

Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in this eerie offering for beginning orchestra. This energetic piece utilizes only the first six notes of the D major scale while also carefully introducing F

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

In this suspenseful tune reminiscent of a horror movie soundtrack, students will perform extended techniques such as harmonic glissando, playing behind the bridge, ponticello, and more. Optional percussion

Bring the creepy monsters into the moonlight! Haunted Halloween is a piece for young orchestra set in 3/4 meter in E minor. Set in first position, with a little second-position shifting in the

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

Your young string players will love playing this arrangement from the long-awaited movie! From the pen of John Williams, Hedwig's Theme and Harry's Wondrous World combine to make this a

Zombies are everywhere these days - at least in songs, movies, and on TV! This original piece is a tip of the hat to the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written for first year orchestra students, Zombie

Students will love this easy piece - it portrays insidious spiders creeping and crawling up their arms, represented by eighth notes. Each section gets to play the exciting melody and develop their skills in

The movie series returned in the summer of 2016. Here is the timeless theme in a rockin' arrangement for your young string orchestra. Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!

Give your students the opportunity to rock this Halloween with three classic pop tunes in one easy medley! Everyone will remember Ghostbusters; Monster Mash and Scooby Doo, Where are You? 

Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a dark, stormy night, wolves circling, while hints of the Dies Irae theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango, students explore an array of bow styles and

From the creative mind and musical wizardry of Danny Elfman, here is a wonderful medley of some the most memorable film music ever written. Featuring ghosties, ghoulies, and things that go bump in the

This playfully spooky original is a perfect light selection for your beginning orchestra! The catchy and eerie E minor melody utilizes simple quarter, half, and whole-note rhythms, and the minor second

Just add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic! Highlighting the bass section at first, all sections of the orchestra pass around catchy melodies and syncopated rhythms. The set also includes Viola

It's spooky, bluesy fun for beginners with a catchy tune that's terrific for most any first or second year performance. Everybody gets to play the E minor rock riff, and there's a good mix of pizzicato and