String 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...

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...

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...

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...

Ardor is a word for enthusiasm and passion. True to its name, this composition will have your students excited about performing! The piece also allows opportunities to teach double down bows and balance and blend as the...

This thoughtful and expressive Aria For String Orchestra is a fine addition to the literature. With divisi string parts and optional higher violin part, your group can sound expansive and rich. The long, cantabile melodic...

Inspired by the lunar exploration program The Artemis Plan, this string orchestra work with optional percussion imagines the initial exploration phase, the discovery and colonization, and the unknown that lies ahead. With...

This powerful work based on the greek goddess uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "Allegro con Fuoco" and "giocoso"' as the music moves from a...

Although As the Sun Rises is not strictly programmatic, the composer was inspired watching a stunningly beautiful sunrise on the Atlantic ocean’s horizon while sitting on a beach in South Florida. The opening bars...