Douglas Spata

Fast, romantic melodies pass through all the parts, sweeping beneath fiery ostinatos in "Avatar."  This piece is designed to give students experience with the extreme ranges of their instruments -- pl...

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessib...

Driving ostinatos beat a steady 3/4 rhythm under the steadfast melodies in this vivid musical adventure. Cellos and violas are featured. A wide dynamic range and the extreme ranges of the instruments...

Driving ostinatos beat a steady 3/4 rhythm under the steadfast melodies in this vivid musical adventure. Cellos and violas are featured. A wide dynamic range and the extreme ranges of the instruments...

Bring a bit of Mediterranean cheer to your next concert! Bouncy hooked syncopations, peppered with short 16th note runs, set the pace while broad, elegant themes glide through each section and are a g...

Bring a bit of Mediterranean cheer to your next concert! Bouncy hooked syncopations, peppered with short 16th note runs, set the pace while broad, elegant themes glide through each section and are a g...

Students will love the creepy melodies, the dazzling special effects, and the spine-tingling style of such a colorful and expressive selection. This spooky, whirling waltz by Doug Spata is full of app...

This stylish all-pizzicato dance written by Doug Spata for late beginner orchestras will delight students and audiences. The notes and rhythms may be simple, but the bubbly melodies in each part provi...

Archaic Voices' by Doug Spata 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 ag...

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...

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...

Add some sizzle to your next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums while...

Westward Motion is sure to thrill audiences and students with its majestic and exhilarating sound. Featuring 16th note rhythms, independence in each part, and some basic shifting, the piece is a valua...

Ostinatos gallop beneath bold melodies in "Unbridled," an exciting concert overture in 12/8 time. Audiences are sure to enjoy the inspiring melodies while teachers will appreciate the experience their...

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Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords, give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill...

Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords, give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill...

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...