Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

This sparkling, energetic original work for young players is patterned after the classic compositional style of Mozart. It's perfect for propelling your students up to the next level of difficulty, while

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the

Beginning orchestras will enjoy this contemporary, rhythmic original work! Simple repeated eighths and a melody that calls for full bow strokes will give your students a chance to practice the basic skills

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

Aliens are attacking... from the attic! Your beginning orchestra will love this fun programmatic work. Violins and violas play tense staccato ostinatos while the cellos and bass play an ominous melody below

Get ready to rock! And improvise! And learn notes on the G string! G Street Rock promotes both music literacy and creativity. A four-bar vamp allows students to improvise or perform suggested

Showcase a student or bring in a guest artist to perform with your beginning students! Includes advanced solo violin and viola parts along with easier violin and viola solos as options. An included piano

A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a

Full of educational opportunities, this driving and wonderfully melodic piece for younger orchestras abounds with slurred string crossings, staccato and legato bowing technique, low second fingering, and a

With a sound like it's from medieval times, this powerful composition takes your young orchestra musicians on a musical journey that is at first aggressive, then moves to a more heartfelt lyrical theme

A bold, contemporary sound marks this excellent piece from Mark Williams. Written in a modal style, Star Dancer offers opportunities to work on various beginning string techniques. Important lines

This beautiful original work will warm the audience and players with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring will make the developing orchestra sound full. A

Legato bowings, pizzicato, lifts, bow doubling, and some marcato bowing express the pirate's determination in his quest. All sections share the minor melodies. The viola part doubles the 2nd violin

A great change of pace at any performance! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody moves from D major to B minor offering colors and textures rarely found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA

This original work for beginning string orchestra is a powerful, aggressive, and intense tour de force from beginning to end and is sure to be a favorite of both players and audiences. Every section gets a

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning and developing string students can be performed alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-level