String Orchestra Music with Percussion

You've heard all of these melodies before, but never like this! Four themes from Tchaikovsky's most famous overture have been turned into a cool 12-bar blues. Complete with swinging eighth notes and a

"All Through The Night" is a traditional Welsh folk song which is well-known today as a holiday carol. This lush string arrangement offers an outstanding opportunity for students to develop lyrical phrasing

This ominous piece for developing orchestras offers the opportunity to perform a mature-sounding composition without being technically demanding. Dissonant harmonies and pulsating rhythms will stimulate the

A beautiful and memorable melody is first introduced by the violins and gradually grows amid changing textures and harmonies, ultimately leading to a soaring and dramatic climax. The music then ends as it

An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this... view details

Baila Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with me." This stylish tango includes an optional tambourine part which is accessible for a string player to learn.

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! With eerie string techniques such as pizzicato, accents, tremolo and some first-finger slides - plus a touch of castanets for "bones" rattling - this simple

Working with two principal motives, the composer has crafted a compelling work that steadily builds to an exciting conclusion. The included percussion parts are optional, but they definitely add to the

Teaching opportunities abound in this creative arrangement of the carol We Three Kings. The music depicts the kings' famous trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce your students to

Experience the beauty and power of a Celtic dawn in this accessible yet powerful-sounding work. Driving rhythms and decisive open intervals depict the countryside and rolling hills of Scotland. Optional

This exciting work uses three songs originating during the Renaissance: Riu, Riu, Chiu; Dadme Albricias Hijos d’Eva and Ding, Dong Merrily on High. All three songs began their lives

Low strings set the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra snaps their fingers to start off this piece. Introduce your students to the fun style and feel of light jazz!

This exciting Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms, and low first-finger patterns in every section of the orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and

The ultimate in performance flexibility! Written for a professional Venezuelan-born violist, this work draws inspiration from the passionate dance rhythms of Latin America. Ideal for young orchestras who

The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! This great cultural teaching piece features syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and... view details

This piece provides a wonderful opportunity to teach phrasing, balance, and dynamics to your developing string orchestra. The beautiful melody is passed throughout the orchestra while other sections provide