Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Here is a set of three stylistically different pieces that are perfect for your students' first concert. Pizzicato Party utilizes pizzicato on open strings. Noah's Arco again uses open

This descriptive work stunningly depicts the beauty of Bainbridge Island located in the Puget Sound in Washington state. It has a "made-in-America" spirit and sound, merging the simplicity of folk song-like

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 lyrical piece for string orchestra inspired by the composer's childhood experience living along the eastern shore of Connecticut. The three sections of this composition represent the... view details

Written entirely in pizzicato, all instruments have fun and engaging parts in this fresh Latin-inspired work. Reinforce dynamics and low second-finger patterns. Percussion parts include shaker and claves to

The planet Mars was called "Fire Star" by ancient Chinese astronomers due to its reddish hue. The mysterious nature of this distant planet is reflected in this original work in a dark minor mode.

This lovely arrangement of the traditional Irish tune features a beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment that will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are

An exciting and engaging original programmatic work that gives young middle school orchestra players the opportunity to sound like they are playing on a Hollywood scoring session! Written in 6/8, players

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Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunities to

This powerful work tackles the issue of bullying in schools from the perspective of a student. Making use of a quartet within the ensemble (either a standard quartet or two violins and two cellos), the

Against time and hope, the RMS Carpathia's historic rescue of survivors of the Titanic disaster is illustrated in this daring work by William Owens. Players craft the dramatic odyssey with

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

An exceptionally fine contribution to the literature for very young instrumentalists. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1,

The title says it all! This dynamic work portrays the wild and unpredictable nature of Jupiter's centuries-old Great Red Spot, the biggest storm in the solar system. A quote from the opening theme

This engaging piece for string orchestra is appropriate for any time of the year but is especially fun for a summer orchestra concert. Arco Polo is a musical depiction of the well-known

The bows will be shuddering as your students dig into aggressive sixteenth rhythms. Long melodic lines over driving rhythmic figures propel this dramatic composition and will inspire your students to

This arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter captures the sentiment of the holidays by placing Holst’s beautiful melody in a lush string orchestra atmosphere. Each section contributes with

Rest is a string orchestra adaptation of the composer's work for SATB chorus, There Will Be Rest, commissioned in 1999 by the Pacific Chorale. Almost everything is preserved from the

This musical adventure conjures images of kings and castles, knights and horses, dragons and damsels in distress. The aggressive piece includes a contrasting lush secondary theme in combination with strong