R. Anne Svendsen

An open string/first finger masterpiece, this work focuses on the tango rhythm and stretching that low first finger. Harmonically, there is some lovely, shocking dissonance -- just like a real tango!

An open string/first finger masterpiece, this work focuses on the tango rhythm and stretching that low first finger. Harmonically, there is some lovely, shocking dissonance -- just like a real tango!

This is sure to be a great concert closer! Funky and the Bass Cats does much more than just feature the basses. It explores the world of swing eighth note versus straight eighth notes with a very cool...

This is sure to be a great concert closer! Funky and the Bass Cats does much more than just feature the basses. It explores the world of swing eighth note versus straight eighth notes with a very cool...

Not a jig or a reel, but a very flowing original melody that evokes images of the sea. First violins must play in 3rd and 4th position while lower strings play the wide-spread broken chords which give...

Los Caballos de Andalucia (The Horses of Andalusia) by R. Anne Svendsen is a rhythmic Spanish-flavored piece in 3/4 time that would suit middle school level players. The key is E minor with the notati...

Written in C Major, the 3rd violin and piano parts are included. With a poem about the nocturnal marsupial from Australia and their habits, this work for beginning to developing strings encourages the...

Grade 1 1/2 * This piece in D Major offers easy optional violin/cello parts, and a piano part is included.

Roaches in the Pantry is a fun piece for young players in D Major and D Modal. It is written in ABA form with presto scurrying in the beginning and ending section, with a slower mysterioso middle sect...

This lyrical work will show off your strings expressive side. The music, set in 3/4 time, moves seamlessly between a D major and B minor tonalities, and uses the notes string players learn first and k...

Not a jig or a reel, but a very flowing original melody that evokes images of the sea. First violins must play in 3rd and 4th position while lower strings play the wide-spread broken chords which give...

This bright waltz in G major from south of the border will bring the spirit and fun of a Mexican holiday to your orchestra! This likeable, light work introduces some rhythmic challenges, pizzicato acc...

Explore a rhythmic way to use open strings and 1st finger in this ragtime-inspired original! In G major, students can become corfortable learning half position, or simply the backward extension of the...

Ancient Days creeps in and rises to a crescendo with a driving, primodial melody. The work's Dorian modality is emphasized by arpeggiated lower string accompaniment, while upper voices have an opportu...

This piece depicts the magic of butterfly migration with only open strings and first finger (using all strings).  The butterflies disappear into the sky with a soft, delicate pizzicato ending. &n...

Written in C Major, the 3rd violin and piano parts are included. With a poem about the nocturnal marsupial from Australia and their habits, this work for beginning to developing strings encourages the...

Grade 1 1/2 * This piece in D Major offers easy optional violin/cello parts, and a piano part is included.

Roaches in the Pantry is a fun piece for young players in D Major and D Modal. It is written in ABA form with presto scurrying in the beginning and ending section, with a slower mysterioso middle sect...

This lyrical work will show off your strings' expressive side. The music, set in 3/4 time, moves seamlessly between D major and B minor tonalities and uses the notes string players learn first and kno...

This bright waltz in G major from south of the border will  bring the spirit and fun of a Mexican holiday to your orchestra!  This likeable, light work introduces some rhythmic challenges, p...

Explore a rhythmic way to use open strings and 1st finger in this ragtime-inspired original! In G major, students can become corfortable learning half position, or simply the backward extension of the...

Ancient Days creeps in and rises to a crescendo with a driving, primodial melody. The work's Dorian modality is emphasized by arpeggiated lower string accompaniment, while upper voices have an opportu...

This piece depicts the magic of butterfly migration with only open strings and first finger (using all strings). The butterflies disappear into the sky with a soft, delicate pizzicato ending. Bowing s...