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

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

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

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

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

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

A mysterious landscape of swirling legato melodies depicts a legendary place hidden deep in the Himalayas. Enhanced with pizzicato, tremolo, and trills, the haunting theme is heard in every

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

For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and reinforces F natural on the D string for all instruments. Add skits and theatrics and,

No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum after dark. This macabre work provides the sounds, atmosphere and impressions that might accompany a visit to a mausoleum in the dead of night. Perfect for

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

Perfect for your fall concert, here is a piece that has spooky lyrics to teach the rhythms in the easy melodic line. Upper string parts are doubled, and the cello part doubles the bass line. Everyone gets

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 fun arrangement of the popular round sung by children at Halloween time. Tremolos, pizzicatos, knocks and stomps add to the spooky aura. A viola part in treble clef is included as a violin 3 part for

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