Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

Cinematic vibes are presented in this dark and brooding work for string orchestra. Big, dramatic sections are positioned between fresh rhythmic passages. This one is a fun ride that your musicians will want

When watching a jet in the sky, one imagines the rush the pilot must feel when kicking in the afterburners, that sudden burst of speed. This piece seeks to capture the emotions of flight in a supercharged

Here's a cool piece for orchestras just starting to work with four-part ensemble playing. Dynamics are introduced for added exploration. Some history about Viking longships is included in the score and all

Dedicated to the composers' new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth, legato bows, and sustained long notes—ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some extension

This exciting work evokes images of suspense and intrigue as the only escape from harm's way leads over the old Stony Bridge! Driving rhythms make this the perfect piece to introduce spiccato and

Here's a highly spirited paso doble that perfectly fits into any concert, any time of year. Set in D minor, this lively piece features contagious rhythmic elements and showcases the entire

You'll hear the emotion in this piece from start to finish. It's lush, pensive, and has a multitude of places for students to push and pull the tempo and phrase for great musical effect. A wonderful

A mysterious landscape of swirling legato melodies depicts a legendary place hidden deep in the Himalayas. Enhanced with pizzicato, tremolo, and trills, the haunting theme is heard in every

A powerful piece about ancient warriors of the Hawaiian islands! The fiery melodies in this original work reinforce marcato bowings with rich harmonies and epic-sounding optional percussion. A dramatic

In a world of sorcerers, magic, and fantastic creatures, anything is possible. This musical adventure continues the story from the popular Land of Dragons. In this chapter, a band of warriors join

This staple of the bass solo repertoire is now available as a feature for your bass section. The orchestral accompaniment is very light and requires good counting skills, but nothing over a Grade 2. The

Originally composed for voice and piano, this arrangement musically paints a picture of the composer's love of "the hinterland - the land behind the body of water," Rio de Janeiro. Flowing slurs, dotted

Flowing with a lush harmonic palette, The Horizon is an expressively lyrical experience. The composer writes: "It is a work that I want you to play with a gentle heart throughout, while thinking of

Written to help students develop their spiccato bow stroke, this energetic piece is a joyful celebration from the very first measure. The left-hand challenges are minimal, allowing the players to focus on

This beautiful work captures the awesome wonder of a winter's eve. Using simple rhythms and lyrical lines, a mood of reflection and solitude leads to a faster, syncopated middle section before settling back

Set in first position and using only notes of the D and G scales, this catchy tune gallops forward with a steady eighth-note ostinato. A quiet interlude evokes scenes of campfires and slow-moving cattle

Adventure awaits in this high-energy, tension-filled original composition. Great intensive melodic writing that is both short figures and long lines over top of punchy quarter notes and running staccato