Beauty and hope are on full display in this gorgeous original work. A meditation on the path one's life may take, it combines pulsing rhythms and staccato articulations with lyrical writing and even the
This dark, driving and energetic E minor work is one your students will ask for over and over! It's a great piece for differentiation in your young orchestra. Second violins and violas double while sticking
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
A Touch of Glass takes its inspiration from the minimalism of Philip Glass, among others. Your young orchestra will sound sophisticated even as individual parts are easily playable by first-year
The zesty syncopated rhythms of the tango are fully explored in this well-crafted composition. All the sections of the orchestra have a turn in the spotlight as the piece unfolds.
A dark and driving work for developing string orchestra, the energetic E-minor melody depicts an adventurous quest in medieval times. Imagine the nonstop action of a wizard determined to win against all
Dance with the stars! Perfect for concerts and contests, this very melodic and engaging original work has a warm dance feel. It often highlights both the upper and the lower strings through similar and
Fear the Kraken! This intense composition evokes visions of one of the sea's most legendary monsters. Set in E minor, the work uses limited notes, careful doubling, and efficient use of bowing to
Experience a whirlwind of sound and fury in D minor! This accessible and exciting work for developing string orchestra journeys through the stormy minor key, reinforcing low-two finger patterns and easy
Encourages exploration and self-discovery with this beautiful and contemplative piece. Written in D major and perfect for young ensembles, it features a smooth, connected bow throughout and opportunities
This piece captures the pulsing vitality of the human heart with staccato rhythms and rising melodies. With great scoring and well-placed dissonances, it will make an exciting addition to any educational
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
Set in the ominous key of A minor, this contemporary-sounding theme ventures into the mysterious night with edgy themes and exciting rhythmic accompaniments. Every section gets to play the melody with
Transport your young ensemble to a peaceful forest of pine trees with this gentle and uplifting work. With its use of quarters, halves, and dotted halves, this piece serves as a perfect introduction to time
This easy introduction to the blues scale features a quintessential walking bass line in low strings and piano. With a theme that reinforces F-natural, C-natural, and B-flat finger patterns, every
Fast-paced and aggressive, this all-around powerful work for young string players will make them sound mature beyond their abilities. This energetic piece is perfect for teaching accents, slurs, and both
This adventurous and joyful piece navigates through "waypoints" in rondo form. Every section will enjoy a moment in the spotlight as the melody is passed around the ensemble. The combined rhythmic and
A beautiful and flowing melody that can be performed in a 2 feel to introduce the concept of 16th notes. All sections enjoy a turn at melodic content and careful scoring gives all sections interesting