Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

This original work in E minor is delightfully set to allow each section to play the melody. Ending with the softness of moonlight, this one will develop ensemble performance and dynamics.

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

Liam Ramsey-White is an up-and-coming composer who is writing fresh music for string orchestra. With his knowledge as a string music educator, he is able to give students the opportunity to play dramatic

Spires is written in three voices: first violins, second violins/violas doubled, and cellos/basses doubled. Unison passages allow the teacher to focus on establishing ensemble skills such as

Experience the sounds and celebrations of an ancient festival in this fantastic concert opener. Inspired by Celtic dances and the drones of a medieval stringed instrument called a hurdy-gurdy, this

An E minor driving rock beat and two sets of parts will allow you to combine absolute beginners and second year students with great success. The easier parts are simple rhythms, and use limited range with

In Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often portrayed as an archer. In this exciting original work, students also get to wield their bows as they perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lifts! With

Adventure hides in the shadows of a mysterious island that lies far beyond the horizons of the sea. This simple yet dramatic piece uses only the first six notes of the D and G Major scales along in easy

Featuring a lovely and appropriate use of pizzicato with optional piano under the soloist opening section, Northern Lights is evocative, melodically distinguished, and cleverly scored to help a

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

An exciting piece for beginners that portrays the shaking of the surface or interior of the planet Mars, as recently recorded by NASA. The piece uses an intense minor melody and introduces tremolo technique

As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the

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

Your students will have a great time fiddlin' around with this rollicking original composition. It's also a fantastic way to reinforce eighth-quarter-eighth syncopation and easy part independence. Your

This easy composition for young players uses simply rhythms of half, quarter, and eighth-notes only. Each instrument has an independent line, but with many unison rhythms. Written in D major, the notes

The driving rhythms and powerful harmonies of this dramatic work create a stark image of ferocious, fire-breathing dragons roaming the mountain. From the first note, this epic piece will grab the attention

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

In Greek, the word ethos is used to describe the character and guiding beliefs or ideals that distinguish a community, nation or idea. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music