Lauren Bernofsky

Just add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic that will make your audience want to get up and dance! The basses get the spotlight at the beginning, but all sections of the orchestra pass around t...

Just add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic that will make your audience want to get up and dance! The basses get the spotlight at the beginning, but all sections of the orchestra pass around t...

This spirited work, in 3/4, maintains a quick tempo throughout. The opening, rhythmic motif builds steadily before the full band states the main theme. A lightly scored middle section leads into a res...

This spirited work, in 3/4, maintains a quick tempo throughout. The opening, rhythmic motif builds steadily before the full band states the main theme. A lightly scored middle section leads into a res...

This spirited work, in 3/4, maintains a quick tempo throughout. The opening, rhythmic motif builds steadily before the full band states the main theme. A lightly scored middle section leads into a res...

This spirited work, in 3/4, maintains a quick tempo throughout. The opening, rhythmic motif builds steadily before the full band states the main theme. A lightly scored middle section leads into a res...

Add a unique programming twist with this fantastic piece that blends humor with darkness. The "spooky" opening uses playable chromatics to set the stage for the "thing," which comes across as potentia...

Add a unique programming twist with this fantastic piece that blends humor with darkness. The "spooky" opening uses playable chromatics to set the stage for the "thing," which comes across as potentia...

Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance fle...

Showcase your beginning strings with this easy pizzicato piece in the classic Leroy Anderson style. Lauren Bernofsky uses a cuckoo clock motive presented in just three-part harmony for performance fle...

Even the most humbug-y of audience members will have to laugh at this new take on the traditional birthday song. After the melody is presented in a minor key, it works its way through a series of tong...

Even the most humbug-y of audience members will have to laugh at this new take on the traditional birthday song. After the melody is presented in a minor key, it works its way through a series of tong...

Looking for a fun, yet stimulating piece for your group? Then how about some music from Mars? This fantastic original contains all the notes from traditional minor and major scales, but you have never...

Looking for a fun, yet stimulating piece for your group? Then how about some music from Mars? This fantastic original contains all the notes from traditional minor and major scales, but you have never...

Take your orchestra in a new direction with this infectiously catchy tune. Written by a seasoned composer of pedagogical music for strings, the piece features extremely playable chromatic passages. Th...

Take your orchestra in a new direction with this infectiously catchy tune. Written by a seasoned composer of pedagogical music for strings, the piece features extremely playable chromatic passages. Th...

Lauren Bernofsky wants young string players to love playing music, from the very beginning of their studies. Therefore, she likes writing early-level pieces that are fun, yet pedagogically helpful. 'O...

This two-movement work is sure to be a hit at your next concert! The first movement, Tropanka (pronounced "tro-PAHN-kuh"), translates as "stomping dance" and originated in Bulgaria. One can hear two r...

Heart of Fire celebrates exemplary people who seem almost superhuman in not only their passion for a certain purpose, but also their perseverance in accomplishing their goal ? a cause they feel so str...

This set of two tunes that engage the imagination and are fun - really fun - to play will teach young players to love music. Easy parts that sound great are featured, and all parts have interesting li...

This set of two tunes that engage the imagination and are fun - really fun - to play will teach young players to love music. Easy parts that sound great are featured, and all parts have interesting li...

This classical style arrangement from Lauren Bernofsky works well as a concert opener. Everyone in the ensemble has interesting parts, and students can listen for slight variances in the melody as the...

The nonstop movement of a millipede takes center stage in this piece that focuses on eighth notes and bow arm technique. Using simple finger patterns, this piece shares a humorous take on the misunder...