Halloween Music for String Orchestra

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

This melancholy yet alluring melody conjures images of an old carousel haunted by spirits. From the eerie harmonies of the opening to the more spirited melodies that follow, this work takes listeners on a

Inspired by Ichabod Crane's ill-fated ride in Sleepy Hollow, this ominous piece for string orchestra includes ghostly hints of the London Bridge Is Falling Down melody. Alternating

This dark, rich and mysterious piece would fit perfectly on a Halloween concert or festival. This is the kind of music students love to play.

Twist and turn through a labyrinth of shadows to reveal pieces and passages from classical music's most mysterious themes, including In the Hall of the Mountain King; Night on Bald Mountain and

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

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

You can add percussionists to your orchestra. Just give them a couple wooden spoons and step back! That's because anyone can play kitchen utensils in this spooky, imaginative offering from Thom Sharp.

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! With eerie string techniques such as pizzicato, accents, tremolo and some first-finger slides - plus a touch of castanets for "bones" rattling - this simple

This fabulous medley of the top themes from the blockbuster film brings the essence of the main themes to your beginners! It begins with the music of the fast-paced game at which Harry excels - The

This waltz-like dance in E minor will provide a great opportunity to practice 3/4 time. Pizzicato, articulations, and low second finger are just some of the concepts that younger string players will

The music is falling apart! Or is it? This creepy-crawly composition starts deep underground in the cello and bass sections with an ominous theme, soon joined by the creaking, scratching, and screeching of

A breathless race of quarter-note ostinato supports a driving eighth-note melody in the key of A minor. Many techniques are explored, including staccato, two-note slurs, hooked bowing, and pizzicato. A