Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Take a musical tour of the Emerald Isle. Three popular Irish tunes come to life for string orchestra with melody in all parts. From silky-slow to fiery-fast, it begins with the stately and poignant The

Utilizing only the first six notes of the D major scale, this lovely and expertly scored work will make your beginning orchestra sound full and mature at their first concert program. Simple repeated

Feel the intensity and fire of an exciting adventure in this electric work for string orchestra. Written in A minor, the musical journey takes players through a series of unexpected modal shifts using easy

The mythical phoenix symbolizes rebirth by rising out of its own ashes. This piece explores a rhythmic motive that gains momentum as it develops, then dies away before rising to even greater heights. Set in

The exotic and mysterious sounds of this imaginative selection imply flavors of music from India. Unexpected harmonic shifts, interesting chromatic twists, haunting melodies, glissandos, and hand-drumming,

This exciting Grade 1 selection provides plenty of tutti playing to keep everyone on solid ground and uses only the basic fingerings found in your favorite first-year method book. The set includes viola

Featuring long phrases in a slow tempo, Interlude Nightfall is a perfect composition to teach young students musicianship using dramatic harmonies. Musical imagery provides a great opportunity for

This vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to the string orchestra! Feature principal players accompanied by strummed passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies. The piece

A stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice interplay between all of the sections of the orchestra that serve

A marvelously scored, cinematic and fun work that offers endless educational opportunities to young orchestras while being highly engaging and playable. Your orchestra will sound full and mature, and they

Quite a storm is stirred up in this dark and high-energy original work. Driving staccato eighth notes and heavily accented rhythmical passages along with sudden dynamic and tempo shifts create this

The western frontier comes alive in this adventurous work! Reminiscent of cowboys and cattle ranches, the pentatonic melody and open 5ths will energize any ensemble.  There are plenty of opportunities

This original work explores the dark and rich timbre of the string orchestra. Heavily syncopated rhythms and sharp dynamic contrasts drive the intensity of this work, making it a clear choice for engaging

Imagine two zombies dancing a zombie tango! This would make a great piece for Halloween, or anytime zombie fever is taking over your school.

This spirited, high energy work encompasses all the attitude expressed in its title! The orchestra's true personality shines as it moves between technical off-the-string passages and soaring melodies.

Tuneful, energetic, and emotional, this piece presents a sonic kaleidoscope of playing styles that will challenge every section of the advanced string orchestra. The unexpected harmonies and exotic rhythms

An adventurous concert experience for developing orchestras, this piece uses familiar notes on the D and G string, doubling violin 2 with viola and cello with bass. Easy whole notes and staccato patterns