Ensemble

Unison sections, contrary motion, and a strong rhythmic drive combine to make this exciting piece a sure winner. Plenty of opportunities for skill building and aural training.

Designed to show two very different aspects of life in the state of Virginia, this programmatic work is a study in musical contrasts. The piece illustrates the contrast between a thriving metropolitan...

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountain area. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. In fact, Appalachi...

An original passacaglia by Gary Fagan with the melody in the bass line, this piece will challenge your basses and provide opportunities for the orchestra to work on balance and listening down. (3:20)

These two contrasting works, Dancing Sunlight and Laser Beams, are perfect for achieving different sounds from your orchestra. Dancing Sunlight is in 6/8 and floats dreamily between major and minor mo...

These two contrasting works, Dancing Sunlight and Laser Beams, are perfect for achieving different sounds from your orchestra. Dancing Sunlight is in 6/8 and floats dreamily between major and minor mo...

This lyrical, flowing tune is a feature for the cello section, but very nice for the entire orchestra. It's a nice reward for the hardworking cello section and a nice interlude in your concert. A vers...

Progression for string orchestra will challenge students with its wide assortment of mixed meter and add rhythmic excitement to the beginning or conclusion of a concert. M.L. Daniels, five-time winner...

This lyrical, flowing tune is a feature for the cello section, but very nice for the entire orchestra. It's a nice reward for the hardworking cello section and a nice interlude in your concert. A vers...

Progression for string orchestra will challenge students with its wide assortment of mixed meter and add rhythmic excitement to the beginning or conclusion of a concert. M.L. Daniels, five-time winner...

Streicherstimmensatz

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Known principally for his solo songs, Armstrong Gibbs also wrote music for the stage, sacred works, three symphonies an...

Orchestration: Group A: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello Group B: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass Known principally for his solo songs, Armstrong Gibbs also wrote music for the stage, sacred wo...

Orchestration: Strings (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Known principally for his solo songs, Armstrong Gibbs also wrote music for the stage, sacred works, three symphonies and a substa...

Sound Innovations: Sound Development emphasizes playing with a characteristic beautiful sound. The components of producing this sound are broken into four levels, consistent with the revolutionary Sou...

An exciting opener for any concert or festival, the educationally appropriate bowings and fingerings in this original literature will save precious rehearsal time and lead to a professional sound. A p...

Sound Innovations: Sound Development for Advanced String Orchestra continues the emphasis on playing with a characteristic, beautiful sound, but also focuses on 3-octave scales, particularly scales th...

This brisk, cheerful Allegro can open any concert in style. The clearly marked bowings and fingerings in this original literature will save precious rehearsal time and lead to a more professional soun...

Sound Innovations: Creative Warm-ups emphasizes four aspects of string performance essential to the refinement of musicianship and skill at the intermediate level. Consistent with the Sound Innovation...

Hear the drama in the overture to Gluck's most popular opera, Iphigenia in Aulis, now abridged for string orchestra by Kirk Moss. The clearly marked bowings and fingerings will save precious rehearsal...

The definitive arrangement by Dan Forrest of this beloved traditional English carol, 'See Amid the Winter's Snow,' is now scored by Kirk Moss for string orchestra with optional percussion. A stunningl...

This arrangement for strings with optional timpani captures the drive and triumphant spirit of the original work but at an accessible level. In its original keys, this great selection for any concert...