String Orchestra

A high spirited march for strings with modern elements. Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 4 | Duration: 3:00 InstrumentationViolin I Violin II Viola Violoncello Contrabass Percussion 1 [2 players]...

Subtitled "A Journey of the Soul," each movement of this concertino for solo marimba and ensemble reflects the movement of the soul into the portal of heaven. From Remission to Reflection to Redemption, Gillingham paints a...

A fantastic work for developing strings. With a regal bearing, your students will delight their audience with this performance.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 2:20 InstrumentationViolin...

The Ghost of Tom is from England and has a creepy story. It's from a children's rhyme from the Dark Ages when a man named Tom was hung for murdering children and the villagers left his body hanging in the tree refusing to...

Here is a very fine example of Bach's work; pleasing to the ear and not too difficult. Marked Smooth and Flowing, it distributes the melody gracefully between sections. It's a great way to teach hooked bowing, ensemble...

Elysium—the fabled eternal resting place of Greek demigods and heroes—is here represented by a lush, epicurean setting for string orchestra. Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3.5 |...

This fantasia on the traditional English Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen takes listeners on a journey through a wide range of styles and moods, giving ample opportunity for each section of the string orchestra...

These simple melodies and gentle rhythms have been combined into a delightful and refreshing piece for young musicians from the pen of a young musician.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 1.5 | Duration:...

This strong, tuneful piece with a distinctly Russian flavor in D major is an ideal selection for young players. The adagio section provides the opportunity to develop legato playing in an expressive manner. The Viola part is...

Not only does your violin soloist get to shine in this set of fiddle tunes, but the orchestra has some great moments, too! It moves through several keys with the orchestra part ranging from easy to medium easy and the...

The Grasshopper Chomp encourages students at this level to produce a full tone through the confident use of fast bow strokes.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 1 | Duration: 1:10 InstrumentationViolin...

A stately concert march that will encourage solid bowing and a firm tone, this piece gives all sections lead material. Therefore, all players will feel they are making an important contribution to the overall impact of the...

Gulpy the Goldfish is designed for training beginner string ensembles to develop rhythmic cohesiveness. Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 1 | Duration: 1:55 InstrumentationViolin 1 Violin 2 Violin 3...

Blue notes and fiddle tunes abound in this Americana showpiece. Like a runaway train, "Hallelujah starts fast and ends fast in a pentatonic explosion. Along the way you’ll find broad themes, energetic rhythmic...

Published in 1854, just seven years before the start of the Civil War, Stephen Foster’s Hard Times Come Again No More asked us to consider the plight of those less fortunate than ourselves. Indeed, this timeless...

A Hero’s Quest portrays the excitement of a great story through engaging melodies and colorful harmonies. Students will feel like they are playing the soundtrack to their favorite movie or video game! The cinematic...