Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

An energetic work for young string orchestra, in which interesting melodic and accompaniment passages will keep all players engaged. Using flowing melodies with strong harmonies and bold rhythmic figures,

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level VI (2018).

Try assigning the first 32 digits of pi to a scale degree to create five melodies that flow together, and you'll have a start to this awesome composition. With a light jazzy feel, driving accompaniments,

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in Bollywood movie soundtracks, this work has a strong Indian folk influence. It also contains a variety of other world music, which makes the piece fresh and

A fun and engaging piece for the upper beginning string orchestra. Driving staccato eighth notes along with successive down-bows at the frog create a bold and intense atmosphere. Easy rhythms and ranges

Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make this piece exciting for young orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sections get to play the energetic

Presented beautifully through heart-pounding grooves in the low basses and devilish contours in the melody with the movement of a tango. A variety of rhythms are reinforced along with sweeping

This work is a metaphor likening the mining and refining of silver to the rehearsal process, where the "raw material" is gradually honed into a sparkling, refined performance. The music starts with a murky

This unique work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music, but no tempo or expressive markings such as dynamics or articulations. The teacher and students get to select and pencil those missing items

This tender, flowing waltz conveys a sense of peaceful nostalgia, reflecting the beauty of the pastoral village of Waterford, Maine. This piece provides an opportunity for young string players to master

This original work is accessible for beginners and is designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal, real or imaginary.

Proving just how timeless and versatile Bach's music can be, themes and motifs from "Minuet in G Major" have been turned into a swashbuckling pirate adventure. Get ready to set sail with Captain Johann

Ahoy seafaring mates! Hop aboard this upbeat and lively sailors' tale of the high seas. Written in A minor, all parts have memorable melodic lines, with some pizzicato and hooked bowings. The piano part

Happy Birthday Theme and Variations is a novelty arrangement that incorporates traditional melodic variation techniques along with familiar classical music themes to entertain your audience.

A fun arrangement of the popular round sung by children at Halloween time. Tremolos, pizzicatos, knocks and stomps add to the spooky aura. A viola part in treble clef is included as a violin 3 part for

Go on an adventure through the jungle in this evocative two-part work. Golden Dawn begins with a sunrise over the mountains and then evokes the exciting and cheerful enthusiasm of hiking