String Orchestra

Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios is a beautiful, haunting, and uplifting string orchestra arrangement of the final work by the Paraguayan virtuoso classical guitarist Agustín Barrios. The title translates to “An...

Unrest is a recital piece at its core, featuring solo trumpet over the accompaniment of piano and a diligent string ensemble. The strings may allow for a rich narrative landscape—if not textural, than one of almost...

This arrangement is fun for everyone! Based on the tune Red River Valley, the melody is passed around the string groups as it transforms in each variation.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 2 |...

The four carols “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” “Jeannette Isabella,” “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” will provide a stirring addition to...

The first movement of Visions of the Anointed, "New Vision," is a dense conversation among the quartet. In a complete musical turn-around from the first movement, the next movement, "Isadora: Dance!" comes bounding on the...

The Watchmaker is a concert march that features use of the lower half of the bow, staccato open fifths, legato melodies, and pizzicato, all while keeping steady time, like the ticking on a clock.Genre: String Orchestra | #...

While the Sun Shines is music that tells a basic, easy-to-imagine story that your audience could find relatable. The simple tune depicts a walk taken by the composer and his dog where the furry friend barked in rhythm as the...

A fun romp for strings based on a traditional tune. Accessible to a young ensemble and enjoyable to all audiences.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 2 | Duration: 1:25 InstrumentationViolin I Violin II...

Winter Wonder is a string orchestra piece that transports listeners to the enchanting winter landscape, capturing the shimmering beauty of frosted mornings and dancing snowflakes. The music evokes childhood memories of...

Wizard’s Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win...

What’s fast and fun? ZIPLINE! This driving piece is bursting with energy while using mainly the pitches D, E, F#, G, A, and B (along with a simple-to-control, 1st-finger glissando technique). This exciting,...