Matthew Gelfer

The Crooked Pine is heavily influenced by Bluegrass music and American folk fiddling. Fun rhythmic patterns and interesting harmonies will captivate musicians as you journey together towards concert p...

The Crooked Pine is heavily influenced by Bluegrass music and American folk fiddling. Fun rhythmic patterns and interesting harmonies will captivate musicians as you journey together towards concert p...

This rock-inspired work for the string orchestra is challenging but so very rewarding. Students will practice this one with intent!

This rock-inspired work for the string orchestra is challenging but so very rewarding. Students will practice this one with intent!

According to Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often portrayed as an archer. In this original work, students also get to wield their bows as they perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lift...

According to Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often portrayed as an archer. In this original work, students also get to wield their bows as they perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lift...

According to Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often portrayed as an archer. In this original work, students also get to wield their bows as they perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lift...

A quiet opening hints at a growing storm as a powerful melody rises through driving rhythms and a syncopated motif in B minor. As the intensity grows, icy droplets fall in a pizzicato section, leading...

A quiet opening hints at a growing storm as a powerful melody rises through driving rhythms and a syncopated motif in B minor. As the intensity grows, icy droplets fall in a pizzicato section, leading...

A quiet opening hints at a growing storm as a powerful melody rises through driving rhythms and a syncopated motif in B minor. As the intensity grows, icy droplets fall in a pizzicato section, leading...

Cathode Rays is a fun, energetic, and great new addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Composer Matthew Gelfer knows how to write for the String Section and it shows!

Cathode Rays is a fun, energetic, and great new addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Composer Matthew Gelfer knows how to write for the String Section and it shows!

The Crooked Pine is heavily influenced by Bluegrass music and American folk fiddling. Fun rhythmic patterns and interesting harmonies will captivate musicians as you journey together towards concert p...

Matthew Gelfer brings us a refreshingly rhythmic work for the string orchestra in "Voyage of the Sunchasers." Syncopated rhythmic figures dot the page and provide great opportunities for teachers to w...

Matthew Gelfer brings us a refreshingly rhythmic work for the string orchestra in "Voyage of the Sunchasers." Syncopated rhythmic figures dot the page and provide great opportunities for teachers to w...

Matthew Gelfer brings us a refreshingly rhythmic work for the string orchestra in "Voyage of the Sunchasers." Syncopated rhythmic figures dot the page and provide great opportunities for teachers to w...

This rock-inspired work for the string orchestra is challenging but so very rewarding. Students will practice this one with intent!

Cathode Rays is a fun, energetic, and great new addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Composer Matthew Gelfer knows how to write for the String Section and it shows!