Lighter Selections for String Orchestra

Your students and audience will love following the adventures of Stringman as he comes to the aid of struggling string players and helps rid the concert hall of annoying band members. This crowd-pleaser

Give your developing orchestra a chance to explore jazz and blues with this creative original work. Written in twelve-bar blues form and using notes based on the blues scale, musicians will get great

Incorporating 22 different melodies from the works of Tchaikovsky, this is an incredibly clever and sometimes humorous medley that even includes the 1812 Overture accompanied by the popping of

This Americana-themed fanfare gives every section of the orchestra an opportunity to shine - complete with foot stomps, instrument slaps, pizzicato, and rosin-smoking fiddle passages.

This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle tunes, set in a totally authentic style, will delight players and audiences. Arkansas Traveler; Fire on the Mountain and Devil's Dream are

As the title implies, this is a foray into the world of jazz and swing for the string orchestra with optional drum set. Melodic content is shared among all sections, flat thirds and sevenths are introduced,

The high-octane main theme from the blockbuster movie series comes to life in this arrangement for young string orchestras. Every section enjoys the melody along with reinforcing a wide variety of dynamics,

Hear what happens when Beethoven meets Mozart, Offenbach, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Saint-Saens and Rossini! This clever arrangement combines Ode to Joy with some of the most famous melodies in the

This kickin' fiddle tune is energetic, exciting and fun. The fast and furious fiddling sounds much harder than it really is. Riffs, finger patterns and bowings are very idiomatic and lend themselves to fast

Once you hand out this effective blues-rock tune to your young players they will want to play it every day! Set in first position only and skillfully arranged to sound authentic, while playable for young

Ever wonder what those noises are at night when you're in the dark? This spooky piece uses minor-scale motifs and pizzicato effects to get your imagination going. Perfect for a fall or Halloween

This moving piece is filled to the brim with poignant and ravishing melodies. The haunting main theme comes back in various guises and returns with great effect towards the end of the piece. Everybody will

This original work delightfully expresses a day in a chicken's life, including a creative musical depiction of chickens running around the coup using dissonant eighth notes. All instruments have interesting

Put on your dancin' shoes! This entertaining and infectious "Bo Diddley" groove offers a smorgasbord of blues, country fiddling and funk, with added flair by a drumset. There's even a solo section, which

The classic "pickin'" guitar style created by James Burton has become a trademark of the country sound. Get your guitar pickin' style on with your developing orchestra. The crowd and musicians will love

A classic American fiddle tune and standard repertoire in the world of bluegrass, Cold Frosty Morning is transformed into an energy-filled showpiece for strings with this clever setting. Play it