String Orchestra

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...

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...

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...

A pleasant work for early strings. Slow and reflective, this work utilizes many early string techniques and surprising harmonies.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 1 | Duration: 3:20...

Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young full orchestra.Genre: Full Orchestra | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 2:20 InstrumentationFlute Oboe Bassoon Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3 Bass Clarinet Bb Trumpet...

If you're looking for a contemporary original work that shows the expressive capabilities of your strings, look no further. Each section of the strings adds something special in its own range. Its beauty is simple and...

A fun and energetic piece using pizzicato technique in the strings and a triangle to imitate the bell on your favorite bicycle. Keep your audience smiling with this lively work by Ryan Ross.Genre: String Orchestra | # of...

Big Sur: Suite for Marimba and String Orchestra is generally about the natural beauty of Big Sur, California, but also pays homage to three of the main performers who made the area famous for folk music with their...

Gackstatter cleverly combines three popular fiddle tunes into one toe-tapping feature for solo violin (fiddle) and string orchestra.Genre: Solo Violin with String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 + 1 Level: 4 | Duration:...