Folk Music for String Orchestra

Old Dan Tucker is a great finale or encore for your intermediate string orchestra. Every instrument has the melody in first position in this arrangement that teaches syncopation and cut time! All

An authentic old-time fiddling version of a traditional American folk tune in D major. Everyone gets the melody and can play with drones. Melody sheets are included with the parts so students may learn all

A fresh take on this popular folk fiddle tune with some unexpected but pleasing harmonic twists. Lots of syncopated sixteenth notes make for some great rhythmic excitement that will have the crowd clapping

A warm and embracing low string sound throughout provides support to this ageless ballad. The individual parts are easy to learn, with no subdivision of the beat and careful attention given to the needs of

The Heavenly Lake is situated in Tianshan Mountain range in Xinjiang Province in China. Myths surround this lake about a beautiful goddess who bathed there. Legend says she overcame a nuisance demon by

Based on a Newfoundland folk song, She's Like the Swallow refers to a lyric of lost love. Carl Strommen gives us a beautiful setting that contains a solo string quartet to begin the work, which

Allowing students to explore a full range of expression, this arrangement further develops musicality as individuals and as an ensemble. The beautiful yet plaintive melody weaves seamlessly through several

Inspired by the rich history of Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, this fantasy on civil war songs pays tribute to the remnants of Fort Lincoln, which served as a Civil War fortification. Songs used in

Inspired by the magnificent and expansive landscape - and cloudscape - of the American prairie, this beautiful work features majestic themes and festive rhythms. 

First published in 1984, this commemorative edition revisits the tranquil setting of the American folk hymn My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. It blends piano (or harp) with string orchestra for

In this excellent arrangement of the lively Irish folk song, all sections get a chance to shine on the classic melody while optional percussion adds the perfect amount of flair. The key change to A will

Perfectly scored for young players in the keys of G and A Dorian, this fun and energetic piece is comprised of two original fiddle tunes. "Middletown Reel" is an old-time style reel while "Orange County

This arrangement weaves together two famous folk songs: Lightly Row and Go Tell Aunt Rhody. Each melody is introduced separately, then joined together as the two melodies are played