Sheet Music for Orchestra

Masked dancers swirl about the ballroom in the Duke's Masquerade! This courtly dance set in a regency ballroom has the dancers swaying, twirling, and even exchanging roles! Laughter and intrigue fill...

Top Dog is a whimsical piece targeted at beginning string players. It begins with all players performing in unison to build confidence and create a solid ensemble sound. It then introduces some very b...

Valiant Violas gives your beginning viola section a chance to shine! This uplifting work is a follow-up to the composer’s "Cellos in Charge". It was inspired by a virtual visit with Linnea Bronson's o...

Fury Rising joins Dragon's Revenge and Assemble the Guard as the first three entries of The Dragon Fury Chronicles, a fantasy narrative shared through short stories and music. This grade 1 piece bring...

Prehistoric creatures roar to life in this pulse-pounding work for Grade 1 string orchestra! Violins and violas battle with cellos and basses in an exciting musical showdown. Set in B minor and built...

Eleventh Hour captures the frantic energy of a ticking clock and the pressure of an impending deadline or disaster! Alternating 8th note rhythms create immediate urgency, while moments of dissonance b...

The Dark Web spins a mischievous musical tale, transforming The Itsy Bitsy Spider into a shadowy minor-key adventure. Creeping with suspense and surprise, this clever piece also weaves in the quotes f...

Valor Rising honors veterans and everyday heroes, capturing the full emotional landscape of service. Driving, accented passages convey courage and intensity, while lyrical legato lines offer moments o...

Inspired by the night-blooming flower that unfurls in a single graceful arc, this lyrical grade 1 work is a beautiful introduction to slurs. Though based primarily in stepwise motion, and only using t...

Beach Party! is a sunny blast! This piece depicts the bright sunshine reflecting off the sparkling sand and waves, a scene for the perfect beach party. The syncopated rhythms give developing players a...

Between Shadows and Light is a reflective and evocative piece built around the dialogue between two contrasting sound worlds: one darker, with an ancient and suspended quality; the other brighter and...

Drawbridges Dragons - Journey to a land and time of valiant knights and the castles and kingdoms they've sworn to protect in this fantastical original composition for middle level string orchestras, i...

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...