Ensemble

Fiery Dash is a driving, high-energy work for string orchestra, fueled by razor-sharp staccato rhythms and electrifying syncopations that keep the music in constant motion. Amid the fiery momentum, my...

Good Days is an exciting new piece based on a very catchy tune that students will surely leave class whistling or singing. You can probably hear the words "good days, good days, we're gonna have, good...

Land of the Cyclops is inspired by Homer's "The Odyssey" and the timeless "hero's journey," "Land of the Cyclops" takes young musicians and audiences alike on an epic adventure. Listeners will imagine...

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Easy as 1-2-3 is a collection of 123 daily exercises divided into three sections: 1. Rhythms, 2. Etudes, and 3. Chorales. Designed with the limited time of the modern classroom in mind, Easy as 1-2-3...

La Mia Forza (my strength) is a delicate and tender original song in ¾ time, written to honor those who support us with unending love. Melodies are passed around and intertwined with flowing eighth no...

Defenders of the Shore captures the spirit of bravery with bold melodies, dynamic contrasts, and driving rhythms. This adventurous, march-like piece challenges students to build ensemble skills while...

Following her hit tune Cellos on the Rooftop, Katie O'Hara LaBrie comes in swinging with a jazzy version of Jolly Old St. Nick, this time featuring the violas. Part of The Jingle Strings Collection, t...

Your cello and bass players will love being featured in this powerful, cinematic piece. The melody highlights the rich, low sounds of the orchestra with energetic 16th-note passages that drive the mus...

Into the Hornet's Nest will have your students buzzing with excitement! Chromatic lines dive at high speed while biting dissonances create nonstop tension and intensity. Trills and sliding glissandi b...

What would an elf do with a full day of no responsibilities? The Elf's Day Off is a fun, sparkly piece that celebrates everyone's need for some R&R. Students will enjoy the off the string 8th note...

Mysteries of Pompeii is a thrilling, dark journey to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The piece was inspired by a recent news story of "stunning artwork" that archeologists recovered, including colo...

A foot-stomping romp of rustic Russian energy, Siberian Stomp features the driving rhythms and pentatonic scales of the music of the southern Siberian Republics of Altai, Khakassia, Tuva, and Buryatia...

Hang Glider is all about the freedom of sailing through the sky, climbing and falling with the wind. This is an exploration of syncopation and soaring melodies that your ensemble won't soon forget. Th...

Cuerdas del Corazón (Heart Strings) by Nubia Jaime-Donjuan invites performers to play from the heart, blending the elegance of danzón with the structure of sonata form. After a reflective opening, the...

Experience the thrill and terrifying exhilaration of skydiving with Ripcord! Set in 7/8, this piece will keep students on the edge of their seats through intense, driving rhythmic figures and a tight,...

Inspired by the legendary phoenix, original material blended with themes from Stravinsky's "Firebird" creates a powerful and accessible chapter in The unBroken Project, a program that seeks to engage...

Set sail on a voyage to uncharted frontiers! The Cartographer's Voyage is a rhythmic adventure set in E-minor and A-minor. Syncopations and sixteenth note figures drive the cartographer and his crew a...