Douglas Spata

Designed to give students experience reading G and C string notes, this electrifying rock-style piece uses simple rhythms, accents, staccato, and changing dynamics for an exciting effect. Every sectio...

Designed to help students practice playing accidentals and chromatic notes, Mambo Incognito employs attractive Latin rhythms and sly melodies that both students and audiences will enjoy. Each section...

Ghost stories often tell of spirits communicating through knocks and noises - but what if a phantom has a more rhythmic sensibility? The Syncopated Specter is a creepy-fun selection that uses snaps an...

This piece was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive style, app...

A Matter of Time by Doug Spata is a dynamic piece in E minor that will challenge your middle-level students with mixed time signatures. Simple accompaniments that emphasize a steady beat are subverted...

A Matter of Time by Doug Spata is a dynamic piece in E minor that will challenge your middle-level students with mixed time signatures. Simple accompaniments that emphasize a steady beat are subverted...

Beginners will enjoy the dashing style of Set a Course by Doug Spata while exploring new playing techniques! Familiar notes and rhythms keep the music approachable, and an optional piano part adds add...

Get your superstar bass section out of the back row and into the spotlight with Vanguard, an exciting section feature. They'll get to showcase their skills with hooked bowings, dotted rhythms and exci...

Embark on an exciting joy ride with composer Doug Spata in this high-wire new work for the developing String Orchestra. True to Doug's writing, Joy Ride is an inspiring work that will have your musici...

This original piece is written in the style of a cheery Victorian carol! Using only simple rhythms and first-finger patterns the D and A strings (G in Bass), this bright winter tune is perfect for stu...

The yearning, Irish-inspired melodies in A Ballad of Inis M r evoke a sense of quiet reflection. The poignant theme beings in the cello section, rising through the sections amid flowing accompaniments...

The yearning, Irish-inspired melodies in A Ballad of Inis M r evoke a sense of quiet reflection. The poignant theme beings in the cello section, rising through the sections amid flowing accompaniments...

Boundless features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence playing in 3/4 time. With a spirited, yet playable...

Boundless features a soaring theme, uplifting harmonies, and simple rhythms. Limited part independence will help developing students gain confidence playing in 3/4 time. With a spirited, yet playable...

Students will love the contemporary style of Dark Journey as they explore a variety of articulations, dotted rhythms, and off-beat eighth notes. Every section gets a turn at playing the melody, with s...

Beginning students will respond to the confident, heroic style of 'Spring at Last' as they work on important technical skills like string crossings, approachable cut time rhythms, repeats, endings,...

The Pizzicato Performance Collection by Doug Spata is a new supplementary resource for the beginning string orchestra. Beginning with only the open strings and progressively increasing in difficulty,...

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate...

Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a chall...

From its bold opening to its driving conclusion, Shadow of the Raven is an engaging concert selection for intermediate orchestras. Designed to introduce 16th-note rhythms and basic syncopation, the pi...

Crafted by talented composer Doug Spata, Wind Rhythms is an ideal choice for a first concert. It is very playable and has a unique "pop" flair that your students will enjoy and audiences will apprecia...

Crafted by talented composer Doug Spata, Wind Rhythms is an ideal choice for a first concert. It is very playable and has a unique "pop" flair that your students will enjoy and audiences will apprecia...

Spanish for 'Exotic Butterflies,' Las Mariposas Exoticas is an exciting concert tango designed to imitate an Argentinean guitar. Full of interesting yet playable rhythms and beautifully lilting melodi...

Spanish for 'Exotic Butterflies,' Las Mariposas Exoticas is an exciting concert tango designed to imitate an Argentinean guitar. Full of interesting yet playable rhythms and beautifully lilting melodi...

Spanish for 'Exotic Butterflies,' Las Mariposas Exoticas is an exciting concert tango designed to imitate an Argentinean guitar. Full of interesting yet playable rhythms and beautifully lilting melodi...