Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

The shimmering opening sets the scene in a mythical forest covered in snow.  Here knights ride wildly through the forest wielding their swords and fighting against dark forces.   Your

The transition for the beginner player into a string orchestra is quite a wonderful journey. These works are just the thing for the beginning ensemble player. Unison, simple part and call-and-response

This suite of three contrasting movements is sure to fire the imaginations of young string players! Tremolo, pizzicato, harmonics, tapping and even screaming are just some of the fun things a beginning

Want to showcase your beginner strings and concert band in an orchestra?  Well, this is just the piece for your ensemble!  Written in the Hungarian style, the rondo form allows the wind, strings

The transition for the beginner player into a string orchestra can be quite daunting.  These little gems however are just the thing for the transitional player. Unison, simple part and call- response

This set of twelve short works for very elementary orchestra helps young players discover important string techniques such as bowed tremolo, sustained bows, accented strokes and simple double

Embark on a serene and captivating musical voyage to Kyoto with Two Silk Screens from Kyoto by Stephen Chin, an evocative string orchestra piece that beautifully captures the essence of

This moving piece is filled to the brim with poignant and ravishing melodies. The haunting main theme comes back in various guises and returns with great effect towards the end of the piece. Everybody will

Whether you are dancing without boundaries, creating something inspirational, or even putting all your energy into a vigorous gym class, the sensation of being propelled forward to a positive place is the

Well there is plenty here to fill even the busiest elementary programme!  Players imaginations will go wild with titles such as “The Still Before the Storm” , “Fairy Floss,

A set of especially fun yet imaginative works that explore a wide range of melodic, rhythmic, expressive, and textural elements that will both excite and challenge young string players.

This work is a companion piece to the earlier “Bells of Ghengis Khan”.  The insistent rhythms and pounding fifths create an atmosphere of impending conflict.  The middle section

Inspired by the Scottish poet Robert Burns, this work evokes images of the craggy yet exquisite Scottish highlands. Heart-throbbing pizzicati, mysterious harmonics, string-dotted rhythms, and bagpipe-like

"Unrelenting," "driving," and "pounding" are just some of the words that describe this dynamic work. Incessant rhythms, harmonics and lush textures give this work both dimension and integrity. All sections

This charming three-movement suite for beginners will strengthen their playing technique and musicianship skills! Includes three separate pieces: 1. Slingshot Heaven, 2. Carpets in the

This piece celebrates the wonder of every living creature, including humankind. The opening melody, beautiful yet simple, portrays the miracle of birth in all its mystery. The energetic theme that follows

Ignite a musical journey for young string players with a delightful composition crafted specifically for beginning string orchestras. This accessible and engaging piece introduces students to the

This advanced string orchestra work may be played with optional Grade 1 strings, Grade 2 strings, keyboard and percussion. The notion of light pervading the universe is, in the composer's opinion, both

Smoke, flying sparks, crashing embers and burning heat are just some of the images that are brought to mind in this work. Players will enjoy the momentum of the constant 16th notes, the unbridled

Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the warriors from the Gobi Desert were some of the the most feared ever. In this work, one can picture them riding across the plains of Mongolia into China. The driving

The Heavenly Lake is situated in Tianshan Mountain range in Xinjiang Province in China. Myths surround this lake about a beautiful goddess who bathed there. Legend says she overcame a nuisance demon by

A set of especially fun yet imaginative works that explore a wide range of melodic, rhythmic, expressive, and textural elements that will both excite and challenge young string players.