Douglas Spata

Written with early advanced orchestras in mind, here is a dramatic selection in fast 3/4 time with some daring rhythms and sweeping, romantic melodies. Teachers can use 'Rogue Rider' by Doug Spata to...

Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! 'Showtime Rag' is built around a strong, steady beat. This original by Doug Spata uses only the...

Written in the style of a Russian folk song, this piece is perfect for beginning orchestras that are ready to show off their skills! Simple rhythms, an all-pizzicato texture, and a supporting piano pa...

Perfect for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, this work features simple eighth-note ostinatos; dramatic melodies; and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is limited, and the...

Perfect for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, this work features simple eighth-note ostinatos; dramatic melodies; and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is limited, and the...

Written with beginners in mind, A Winter Hymnal uses easy rhythms and only first finger pattern notes on the D and A strings to create a rich, warm sound - a perfect contrasting piece for your next pr...

Written with beginners in mind, A Winter Hymnal uses easy rhythms and only first finger pattern notes on the D and A strings to create a rich, warm sound - a perfect contrasting piece for your next pr...

New Guardians is a bold overture in D minor, designed as a way for students to show off a variety of intermediate-level skills, such as backward extensions, simple syncopated rhythms, and a variety of...

New Guardians is a bold overture in D minor, designed as a way for students to show off a variety of intermediate-level skills, such as backward extensions, simple syncopated rhythms, and a variety of...

Written in the style of a Russian folk song, this piece is perfect for beginning orchestras that are ready to show off their skills! Simple rhythms, an all-pizzicato texture, and a supporting piano pa...

Written in the style of a Russian folk song, this piece is perfect for beginning orchestras that are ready to show off their skills! Simple rhythms, an all-pizzicato texture, and a supporting piano pa...

Written in the style of a Russian folk song, this piece is perfect for beginning orchestras that are ready to show off their skills! Simple rhythms, an all-pizzicato texture, and a supporting piano pa...

With jubilant melodies and a light, festive style, this wonderful new composition is the perfect selection for your holiday concert! Students and audiences alike will thrill to the brisk, joyful style...

With jubilant melodies and a light, festive style, this wonderful new composition is the perfect selection for your holiday concert! Students and audiences alike will thrill to the brisk, joyful style...

With jubilant melodies and a light, festive style, this wonderful new composition is the perfect selection for your holiday concert! Students and audiences alike will thrill to the brisk, joyful style...

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...

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...