Original Concert Works for String Orchestra

As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory, a sacred moment of reflection gives way to a stormy battle in the cello and bass sections and builds to a victorious key change to A minor. With just a

The title says it all - driving eighth notes, tense melodies, and sudden impacts will have your ensemble and audience believing they are in the middle of an intense and fierce blizzard. All sections have

This exciting original work is accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting and easily taught. It's a must for contest or festival.

Take flight through the soaring melodic lines of this bold work that lets your students' imaginations run wild. Whether on the back of a hawk or on a journey to space, this energetic piece keeps all

For the very youngest musicians, this highly energetic piece does not use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion throughout. Despite these features, the music

Many special experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as flying for the first time, a big sports moment, or the excitement of a first concert. Young musicians should find this both easily accessible and

Waking up on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate. It's a snow day! This warmhearted original work is craftily designed using only the notes of the D major scale. With its bright melodies and jingle

Energize your performers and audience with this powerful, dynamic work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the piece quickly projects blocks of sound and a flurry of rhythmic activity. The musical texture comes

Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space while looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various emotions including the loneliness of watching

Transport your audience to the Emerald Isle with this music inspired by traditional Irish songs and the beauty of Ireland's Gap of Dunloe. The lyrical melodies, call-and-response counterpoint, and a touch

Take on the dynamic spirit of the ancient Vikings in this energetic piece! Open-string double stops, pizzicato, and optional percussion create a dramatic sound that will transport you into a legendary

A driving tempo, energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly playable work for beginning string orchestras. Unison rhythms greatly enhance the intensity.

This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.  Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your