David Shaffer

A delightful Spanish march for developing strings that is a real confidence builder and a terrific teaching tool. Written in the classic 'paso doble' style, all sections in the ensemble have interesti...

A gentle and expressive piece for intermediate level orchestra that will help teach the fine art of legato playing. The optional piano part adds to its beauty and provides an exquisite change of pace...

David Shaffer provides this excellent teaching tool which focuses entirely on pizzicato technique. Written as a march, this piece is perfect for changing the pace of your concert, and even includes so...

David Shaffer provides this excellent teaching tool which focuses entirely on pizzicato technique. Written as a march, this piece is perfect for changing the pace of your concert, and even includes so...

David Shaffer provides this excellent teaching tool which focuses entirely on pizzicato technique. Written as a march, this piece is perfect for changing the pace of your concert, and even includes so...

As the composers write: "Lighthearted with a hint of macabre, this composition evokes images of ghosts, goblins, and other spirits engaging in a haunting graveyard gavotte." A very clever piece which...

As the composers write: "Lighthearted with a hint of macabre, this composition evokes images of ghosts, goblins, and other spirits engaging in a haunting graveyard gavotte." A very clever piece which...

As the composers write: "Lighthearted with a hint of macabre, this composition evokes images of ghosts, goblins, and other spirits engaging in a haunting graveyard gavotte." A very clever piece which...

As the composers write: "Lighthearted with a hint of macabre, this composition evokes images of ghosts, goblins, and other spirits engaging in a haunting graveyard gavotte." A very clever piece which...

David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbea...

David Shaffer cleverly combines swing and straight playing in this novel arrangement of Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho. Players immediately get into the groove by snapping their fingers on the offbea...

Jingle Bells with a western flair? You bet! The parallel fourths in the first measure immediately signal the beginning of this holiday hoedown. An inventive middle section gives a select group of stud...

Jingle Bells with a western flair? You bet! The parallel fourths in the first measure immediately signal the beginning of this holiday hoedown. An inventive middle section gives a select group of stud...

Drawing inspiration from several famous Hungarian rhapsodies, David Shaffer offers this exciting new addition to the string repertoire. Plenty of countermelodies, tempo changes, and even some solo wor...

Drawing inspiration from several famous Hungarian rhapsodies, David Shaffer offers this exciting new addition to the string repertoire. Plenty of countermelodies, tempo changes, and even some solo wor...

Drawing inspiration from several famous Hungarian rhapsodies, David Shaffer offers this exciting new addition to the string repertoire. Plenty of countermelodies, tempo changes, and even some solo wor...

This novel work opens up with pizzicato in all instruments. The "high tension" atmosphere gives way to an easy-going tune with a syncopated melody to help lighten things up. This one is sure to stick...

This novel work opens up with pizzicato in all instruments. The "high tension" atmosphere gives way to an easy-going tune with a syncopated melody to help lighten things up. This one is sure to stick...

This clever work introduces a melody that is "chased" around various sections of the ensemble using different performance techniques. Easy-to-achieve harmonics add flair as your group tears through a...

This clever work introduces a melody that is "chased" around various sections of the ensemble using different performance techniques. Easy-to-achieve harmonics add flair as your group tears through a...

This clever work introduces a melody that is "chased" around various sections of the ensemble using different performance techniques. Easy-to-achieve harmonics add flair as your group tears through a...

This easy and charming arrangement includes three popular French folk songs: Ton moulin, Chevaliers de la table ronde, and Vive la compagnie. With interesting melodic parts for everyone in the ensembl...

This easy and charming arrangement includes three popular French folk songs: Ton moulin, Chevaliers de la table ronde, and Vive la compagnie. With interesting melodic parts for everyone in the ensembl...

Using a pizzicato ostinato, this delightful composition will introduce your students to minor keys and interesting but simple musical counterpoint. Lighter themes blend with lyrical lines to create an...

Using a pizzicato ostinato, this delightful composition will introduce your students to minor keys and interesting but simple musical counterpoint. Lighter themes blend with lyrical lines to create an...