Orchestra

This touching piece pays tribute to the unconditional love only a mother can give her child. It was inspired by the composer’s mom, whose passion for the piano and music of Beethoven she gratefully passed on to him, so...

Originally composed for 6-part mixed choir, Josef Rheinberger's popular Abendlied (Evening Song) has been masterfully scored for string orchestra by Leonard Ingrande, featuring phrasing with combined legato and...

Rediscover the epic story of the mighty – and nearly invincible – Greek hero Achilles in this stunning new work for intermediate string orchestra. Exciting motifs and rhythmic patterns representing his legendary...

The spirit of the American pioneer is exemplified by the great Westward expansion of the 19th century. Crossing the treacherous high plains in pursuit of a new life in the West was an arduous and perilous journey. Across the...

Adagietto for String Orchestra is a musical tribute to the composer’s late mother, who instilled in him a deep love of music as a child. Since this relatively slow piece is melodically and rhythmically simple, as well...

This muted, expressive adagio divides the strings into nine voices: 4 violin, 2 viola, 2 cello and one bass. It is a brief but powerful work that honors the memories of those who lost their lives on 9/11. This is ideal for...

Journey across the high seas in this exciting and challenging piece for young string orchestras! It will give your students a chance to work on different bowing styles and articulations, performing interlocking parts and...

In a musical sense, Agita can be expressed in several ways. That uneasy feeling of angst, anxiety, or stress is effectuated through accents, dissonances, and driving, syncopated rhythms. Punctuated by the...

Ain’t Got No Penguin Blues is a fun jazzy introduction to the blues form for grade 2 string orchestra. Each section plays the melody and there are opportunities for students to try improvisation and swinging eighth...

American Dance Music celebrates uniquely American music popularized by American dance crazes. A sophisticated hoe-down leads into a Latin dance combined with a Baroque cannon! The slow Serenade recalls the 40s style slow...

Celebrating the rhythmic drive, intensity and fun of fiddle music, American Fiddle Fanfare a great concert opener or festival choice with each section getting a piece of the action. Inspired by the bow technique and...

Celebrating the rhythmic drive, intensity and fun of fiddle music, American Fiddle Fanfare a great concert opener or festival choice with each section getting a piece of the action. Inspired by the bow technique and...

Inspired by the American Girl dolls and magazines, this work was written for the composer's two daughters. Filled with the rhythm of young girls, this work represents girls who are filled with imagination and consumed with...

Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting...

Acting on a plea from his three string-player sons, Graeme Young embarked several years ago on a set of arrangements for string quartet. The three volumes featured melodies from Light Opera, Popular Classics, and music for...

Acting on a plea from his three string-player sons, Graeme Young embarked several years ago on a set of arrangements for string quartet. The three volumes featured melodies from Light Opera, Popular Classics, and music for...