Psalm 40

Immerse yourself in the tapestry of Mexico's rich musical heritage with this captivating piece for string orchestra. The opening adagio will pull at your heartstrings, while the contrasting dance-like

This pastoral composition joyously captures the splendor of Acadia National Park in Maine during the summer season. Embracing this piece will provide you and your students with a chance to refine aspects of

Great for contest, this driving piece is sure to keep your students motivated. Cinematic orchestra hits and biting rhythms make for a fun experience, while lyrical contrast in the B section is perfect for

This original work for beginning string orchestra is an excellent introduction to simple syncopation. Using only notes of the D scale, it passes the melody to all sections and is a great opportunity to

This fun-loving original is guaranteed to motivate beginning string players by highlighting the strengths of every section. Unison cellos and basses start off with an 8-bar groove in A minor before upper

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

Journey across the high seas in this exciting and challenging piece for young string orchestra. It will give your students a chance to work on different bowing styles and articulations, performing

Aliens are attacking... from the attic! Your beginning orchestra will love this fun programmatic work. Violins and violas play tense staccato ostinatos while the cellos and bass play an ominous melody below

Written as a follow-up to the widely popular Acidic, this work adds more cinematic flair while remaining accessible to young string orchestras. The introduction features a clever ostinato pattern

The original chart for jazz ensemble has now been realized for the young string orchestra. This bluesy, swinging piece uses a pizzicato walking bass line throughout, a written violin solo, and lots of tutti

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 delightful work that brings to mind fond childhood memories of playing in the creek. Lush harmonies and beautiful legato melodies create a delightful setting, and lots of independent lines open up the

Capturing the picturesque beauty of the Swiss Alps, this lush, beautiful piece will help your young players develop a mature sound. With lots of opportunities to practice legato bowing and perhaps some

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

This exciting Grade 4 arrangement of Joseph Achron's Hebrew Dance reflects the Jewish elements of his roots. The haunting, sorrowful Song features cello (or viola) and violin soloists, and

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

"Apricity" is a beautiful old-fashioned word meaning "warmth of the sun during winter." Equally beautiful, this piece perfectly captures this feeling of warmth. Opening with the quiet of winter, students