String Orchestra Music with Percussion

This fun little tropical gem gets bodies swaying like palm trees. An upbeat and airy groove is underpinned by a simple clave beat tapped out by the optional percussion. Crystal blue water and toes in 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

This three-movement suite of Bizet's masterpiece "Carmen" is carefully arranged to work well with your high school string orchestra. Each movement is musically interesting and preserves the passion of the

Your students will be rockin' out with this up-tempo arrangement of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas carol. Set in a contemporary rock style, it contains strong material for all and includes some We

Another great hit from "The LEGO Movie 2"! Sure to please audiences and players, this infectious tune with a terrific groove is designed to get stuck in your head. Arranged for string orchestra with piano

Lindsay Stirling's hit medley of traditional carol melodies mixed with driving Celtic dance rhythms. This skillful arrangement for intermediate-level string orchestra features prominent melodic lines in

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 work for intermediate string orchestra features soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and bold harmonies. Syncopated rhythms throughout will help reinforce your students' understanding of

A fun piece to help "ring" in the holiday season! An original theme based on the sound of chimes in D major recurs throughout the work (and includes a very simple vocal part if you choose to add choir!) In

This easy medley of three holiday favorites gives every section in the orchestra an opportunity in the spotlight with the melody. Young ensembles will gain independence and confidence as they prepare this

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

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments! (D-B). This Renaissance-styled piece also offers your strings the chance to expand their abilities by

This quirky holiday piece describes a scenario in which all the orchestra music is mixed up just before a Christmas concert begins. This delightful novelty captures the music of that fateful concert in an

A haunting but stately pavane in the Renaissance style. Young students will experience ABA form in the key of D minor, but only low-two finger patterns are used throughout. The middle section features lower

Archeologists explored the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 1920s. What followed were mysterious illnesses and deaths which were soon called "the curse of King Tut" or "the mummy's curse." This

This fresh holiday setting for strings provides a new sound to a familiar tune. The melodic Il Est Ne is charming in this new treatment, which can be enhanced with optional, simple percussion.