A fresh new opportunity for orchestra musicians to step outside the normal styles and explore swing and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument also has the opportunity to work slides as well as more advanced

A fun piece for young players that reinforces the practice of leaving fingers down, "anchored" to the fingerboard. With a nautical flavor, the piece explores staccato and legato articulation along with

Inspired by the composer's popular work Venom, this brings the cure as well as a new level of excitement! Lots of opportunities to work on musicianship and solidify stylistic playing, especially

Enjoy a trip to the rolling hills and galloping horses of Bluegrass country. This great original work delivers a very tuneful nod to old Appalachian-style dance music while providing an excellent exercise

The folk-style melodies of old-time Appalachian music are captured in this lively work for string orchestra! Strummed rhythms, syncopation, and a spirited accelerando lend excitement and energy to this

The term arcana means secrets or mysteries. This energizing original work is a nonstop thrill ride that makes you feel like you are on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the unknown. Soft

Ares, the Greek god of war was a feared and powerful figure in ancient mythology. That awe-inspired power is on full display in this high-wire work for string orchestra, featuring a strong melody, great

This fiery overture in 6/8 time features bold cinematic melodies that transform into passionate arias and back again. Seasoned string orchestras will be excited by the chance to show off part independence,

From the hard-driving rhythms to the almost comical pizzicato section, this work has a buoyancy and playful character reminiscent of Saturday-morning cartoons. The powerful main theme will motivate your

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

This dramatic concert overture in D minor focuses on loure bowing, part independence, and approachable syncopation. The sweeping cinematic melodies make for an exciting concert selection. Includes

A driving tempo, energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly playable work for beginning string orchestras. Unison rhythms greatly enhance the intensity.

This driving and heroic piece is nonstop action from beginning to end. A bold main theme with pulsating eighth notes and biting rhythms and sharp accents creates a vivid image of heroes called to action.

The ethereal beauty of Irish landscapes are captured in this pair of contrasting melodies. The Monastery at Kilmacduagh is a plaintive air inspired by ruins in County Galway,

Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of African culture, this inspiring original work features melodies built around a four-bar rhythmic motif. Perfect for teaching varying rhythm patterns to the young

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

Danza da Ballo translates to dance in a lively or spirited style. This effective, highly rhythmic work utilizes multi-meters to generate a high level of rhythmic excitement. There's a string

This mysterious work for beginning string players evokes feelings of enchantment and intrigue in a deep, dark forest. Easy notes and rhythms showcase developing playing skills, and the exciting theme is

Strong from the start, the bold-sounding minor music will engage your students. This piece has the flavor of action movie music that beginning students will love to play. It will come together in a hurry,

A high-energy and engaging original composition for young orchestra, this piece uses contrasting dynamics and the rhythmic tension of downbeat eighth rests to create "dynamic forces" that will greatly

A lyrical piece for string orchestra inspired by the composer's childhood experience living along the eastern shore of Connecticut. The three sections of this composition represent the... view details