String Orchestra Collegiate Repertoire

One of several chamber works in a suite by Villa-Lobos that fuses Baroque influences with the folk music elements of the composer's native Brazil. Consisting of two movements, the Aria

When possible, the included poem is to be read to the audience by a willing individual from the orchestra immediately prior to the performance. All notes are to be played with a legato bow unless otherwise

Highlight your symphony orchestra in any concert or festival with this Leroy Anderson classic. It reached the top of the Billboard charts in the early 1950s and has become a well-loved favorite. Closely

Arranged by Matt Riley as part of his Epic Christmas Series. Beautifully orchestrated with an epic cinematic sound, this highly acclaimed arrangement for advanced violin soloist and string orchestra will

This beautiful, programmatic, contemporary, evocative, and melodic piece follows a dialog between the solo viola and the string ensemble. It is inspired by the Native Americans moon cycles.

There is a distinct unity and a touch of Caribbean color in the four dances: I. Tamborito; II. Mejorana y Socavon; III. Punto; IV. Cumbia y Congo. The first and last are

I had the opportunity to visit my one and only childhood best friend , Jane, for the first time in 10 years. Jane and her mother Mary have both been tremendously influential in my artistic endeavors, and

Here is the original and beloved fantasia that calls for string orchestra, harp, and two soloists-usually flutes but often substituted with violins. This lush arrangement of the English folksong is a

Highly expressive though transparent and comprehensible music with strict compositional technique. A demanding task for advanced string orchestras. I Langsam - II Langsam; Schnell - III Lebhaft - IV Sehr

Hoe Down has become one of Aaron Copland's most recognized orchestral works. Here is the string orchestra version based on the original, for advanced string players.