Halloween Music for String Orchestra

From Disney and Tim Burton's hit film "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Danny Elfman's quirky, spooky tune is a terrific program choice for both Halloween and holiday-themed concerts. Students  will be

This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.  Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your

Two solo violins and a solo viola introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical theme, which is subsequently taken up by the entire orchestra. It expands, gradually morphing into a fast and frenetic

Written for the true beginner, this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that can best be described as an unsettling experience with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and optional celesta

You can't go wrong with this one! Music from a hit movie, composed by John Williams and arranged for your orchestra by Michael Story! The main themes have been wrapped up into one dynamic medley for your

It's great for year-round use, but would be especially scary at Halloween.  The composer describes it as "a dark and sinister night full of strange happenings and ghoulish encounters."  Opening

This educationally sound programmatic work incorporates chromatic harmony and special effects to create a fun and spooky setting that is reminiscent of the orchestrations of Berlioz and Saint-Saens. This

The movie series returned in the summer of 2016. Here is the timeless theme in a rockin' new arrangement for your young string orchestra. Who ya gonna call? ... Ghostbusters!

This melancholy yet alluring melody conjures images of an old carousel haunted by spirits. From the eerie harmonies of the opening to the more spirited melodies that follow, this work takes listeners on a

Especially well suited for first-year students, this dark-sounding piece will give students a mature, full sound. Written in B natural minor, it utilizes only the notes of the D major scale with easy finger

Your young string players will love playing this arrangement from the long-awaited movie! From the pen of John Williams, Hedwig's Theme and Harry's Wondrous World combine to make this a

Inspired by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy echo of the past. This 6/8 piece features two solo cellos, melodramatic melodies,... view details

Written for the true beginner, this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that can best be described as an unsettling experience with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and optional celesta

A fourth addition to the popular "Mystical" series, and this one is the easiest of them all - perfect for developing string orchestras. A "mage" is another word for magician or sorcerer, and this shadowy

The shimmering opening sets the scene in a mythical forest covered in snow.  Here knights ride wildly through the forest wielding their swords and fighting against dark forces.   Your

The clock strikes midnight, a ghostly fiddler plays eerie tones, and skeletons dance until the rooster crows at dawn. Perfect for Halloween or as a change of pace for any time of year!

Zombies are everywhere these days - at least in songs, movies, and on TV! This original piece is a tip of the hat to the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written for first year orchestra students, Zombie

Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass section playing riffs and walking bass lines. The piece is written in first position for violins, violas, and cellos, but

Give your students the opportunity to rock this Halloween with three classic pop tunes in one easy medley! Everyone will remember Ghostbusters; Monster Mash and Scooby Doo, Where are You?