Susan H. Day

A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire - whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country - this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the...

County Kerry is a fun and lively jig written by Susan H. Day, inspired by and paying tribute to County Kerry, a popular area of western Ireland. Written in 6/8 time and D minor, the piece features mel...

This lovely piece creates a relaxing mood, and although not technically hard, provides an opportunity to practice 3rd position for upper strings and vibrato on the longer notes. Students will get to r...

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This piece offers an opportunity for players to create a rich and elegant sound by using long, full bows with slurred note passages. Written in 34 time using the keys of C and D, there is a short solo...

Winner of the 2006 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, the French title means 'Tango of Love.' From the opening three chords, this piece is set apart by its dramatic quality, in...

Winner of the 2006 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, the French title means 'Tango of Love.' From the opening three chords, this piece is set apart by its dramatic quality, in...

Winner of the 2006 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, the French title means 'Tango of Love.' From the opening three chords, this piece is set apart by its dramatic quality, in...

Winner of the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, this mysterious-sounding tango is written in the keys of C minor and D minor, with much consideration given to make sure a...

Winner of the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, this mysterious-sounding tango is written in the keys of C minor and D minor, with much consideration given to make sure a...

Winner of the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, this mysterious-sounding tango is written in the keys of C minor and D minor, with much consideration given to make sure a...

The Portuguese title means 'Tango of Dreams

This clever sea chantey gives young students experience with pizzicato andtremolo. A firm beat supports the melodic themes. All parts stay infirst position. Musical images include a ship tossed by hig...

Feature your best violinist, or let the whole 1st violin section play the beautiful minor melody starting and ending this unique piece. Contrasting sections with a jazzy feel and rich chordal texture...

Feature your best violinist, or let the whole 1st violin section play the beautiful minor melody starting and ending this unique piece. Contrasting sections with a jazzy feel and rich chordal texture...

Treat your orchestra to an exotically different sound palette, featuring an electric violin soloist on this bluesy/jazzy composition. This work may be performed any of three ways: orchestra with solo...

Starting with an eight-measure violin solo, this simple but elegant melody weaves its way through the orchestra, providing different sections the opportunity to shine, and play expressively. Written e...

This is a programmatic work featuring three distinct sections: “Spring Melt,” “Lake Is Open Now” and “Winter Freeze.” Written specifically about Lake Erie, each section tries to paint a picture of tha...

On Edge refers to a feeling of nervousness and suspense, and is the opposite of calm and relaxed. This piece conveys the feeling of urgency and anticipation through rapid 8th note passages in all part...

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...