2022 Editors' Choice Selections for String and Full Orchestra

The title says it all - driving eighth notes, tense melodies, and sudden impacts will have your ensemble and audience believing they are in the middle of an intense and fierce blizzard. All sections have

Multiple layers, rich harmonies, and cinematic colors will transport your audience to a dark night that is lit only by the full moon behind a thin veil of clouds. Excellent for teaching ensemble playing,

A catchy and mysterious melody is passed around in various settings and textures from a cello section feature under pizzicato high strings to violins soaring in octaves. Creative orchestrations give this

Major or minor? Natural or harmonic? B natural or B flat? These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8 tune that explores contrasting D major and D minor modalities. In addition to its musical value,

Written for the intermediate-level string orchestra, this majestic melody feels medieval and will bring excitement for both young string players and the audience.

Here's some fresh holiday music that's upbeat and cheerful, with march-like variations. Bring out the melody in all voices at all times. The sixteenth-note passages should have a natural and virtuosic sound

This musical tribute honors the grand landscapes of the state of Montana, including stunning mountain views and clear blue skies. Portraying everything from the breathtaking scenery to massive

Written as a metaphor for the hardship and isolation caused by the 2020 pandemic, this dramatic tone poem is a testament to courage and the undaunted nature of the human spirit. The piece follows the voyage

The hit song from the smash Disney movie is available for string orchestra! We absolutely DO talk about Bruno!

This gorgeous original work was inspired by the tender poem of the same name by Sara Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful hope the poet felt as she contemplated the steadfast stars that burn

An aggressive yet catchy melody enhanced by close yet musical dissonances along with heavy impact moments and dramatic dynamic shifts makes this a must-have in your elementary library. Every section enjoys

Named for the West Wind, this original work makes use triplets to depict a sense of swirling motion. A forward-moving theme in B minor is passed between sections, accompanied by a steady staccato pulse that