Grade 3 (Emerald Series)

This lush pastorale primarily set in 3/4 time offers opportunities to all players to shine. A contrasting pizzicato B section in 4/4 will keep students and audience members on their toes.Genre: String Orchestra | # of...

Prometheus: The Greek God of Fire. Unmatched in the ability to amaze through beauty of hot gradients and unapologetic enough to enable widespread conflagration; these are the gifts of the Greek God known for bringing fire to...

Don’t let the rhythmic simplicity of this piece fool you! This lighthearted work uses group dynamics to help tell its story. From multi-measure swells to one beat dynamic ‘rips’ the use of dynamic textures...

Composed in the style of Celtic fiddle music, A Queensland Set incorporates The Horseshoe Bay Hornpipe, Gentle Annie's Waltz and The Ironpot Jig.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 5:50...

A challenging piece that will have your ensemble sounding its best. Heavily scored themes and harmonies give the work a very mature sound.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 4:45...

A follow-up to Gackstatter’s wildly successful “The Black Sea,” The Red Sea is equally mesmerizing and energetic, with its driving syncopation, soaring melodies and percussive effects on the instruments...

Give your string group an opportunity to dream a bit with this lyric original work that develops expression and the give-and-take of a more sophisticated composition.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3...

Rim of the City is an exciting driving work for string orchestra inspired by an overlook of vast hills in western Wisconsin called Rim of the City. The forward momentum in the eight notes depicts the climb upward on a...

Venture back in time to the mighty Roman Empire in this sweeping new epic for string orchestra. Every section of the orchestra is featured as grandiose main themes are juxtaposed against soaring backgrounds to create...

Everybody’s favorite fictional enigmatic evildoers come to life in this exhilarating new work for intermediate string orchestra. As if Vivaldi composed the score for a Hollywood blockbuster, this pulse-pounding,...

The symbol Σ (Sigma) means "sum up" or "total." This piece features a driving, steady rhythm with energetic syncopation, creating an intense and dynamic atmosphere throughout. It is a captivating work that combines...

Simmons Island is an exciting piece that will challenge intermediate string players to play fast, syncopated rhythms as well as beautiful legato phrases in the slower lyrical section. It depicts the waves of Lake Michigan...

Written for the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Soulprints is a dynamic three-movement work that explores concepts of the human soul and spirituality.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Series: Sapphire Orchestra...

Spunk is a lighthearted and “spunky” romp. Syncopated rhythms and a strong backbeat compel the listener and performers alike to move to the music. It doesn’t require lots of spunk to add the necessary flair...

Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us...

Introduce your students to possibly one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces they have ever performed. Intricate and delicate, this ethereal and almost hypnotic composition exemplifies being overcome with a sense of awe,...