Sheet Music for Orchestra

Moshpit Sabbath! is the ultimate face-melting, string-breaking smash-fest, forever proving that strings rock! Inspired by the great metal bands of the '80s and '90s, Chris Thomas has written a piece f...

This lovely German song offers the opportunity to teach compound meter, isolating excerpts collaterally with rhythmic exercises, and working on smooth string crossings. Extended positions are featured...

The legendary Rolling Stones are celebrating their 50th anniversary, so why not celebrate with them? This arrangement combines the dramatic 'Paint It, Black,' the beautiful 'Ruby Tuesday,' and the roc...

This remarkably beautiful work by Todd Coleman will instantly remind you of the Barber Adagio in style and form. Divisi violin II and cello add to the fullness of the overall texture. A richly rewardi...

This absolutely gorgeous work for string orchestra simply sings with musicality. Incredibly expressive, this piece holds its own with the true classics of string literature. Your orchestra will grow i...

Vir-cello Reality, as the title suggests, is a showcase for the cello section. This fast-paced rondo gives the cello section the opportunity to show off their agility, and allows them to sing out as a...

Violinists will love the opening solo statement of this poignant and distinctively Irish-flavored melody. The pizzicato accompaniment and optional harp part add to the folk texture. This is a fine add...

We can't think of any better way to say it - This piece ROCKS! Loaded with driving rhythms and special effects, you won't believe that a piece sounding this sophisticated could play this easy! Using s...

From the exciting opening statement to the powerful closing, you and your students will be hooked by the energy and exuberance of this one! The driving rhythms and lyrical moments make this piece a wo...

Your orchestra will absolutely love playing this original new "Russian-flavored" work by Michael Reilly. A study in contrasts, this piece includes a lush and expressive melody of extreme beauty, follo...

This gorgeous song, a favorite since the 1940s, hit new popularity when performed by Beyoncé for the touching dance of President and Mrs. Obama at the 2009 inaugural ball. Perfectly scored for strings...

You need a piece to include in cross-curricular teaching? This is it! Your students are studying European history? This is the piece for you! Featuring the beloved themes of Great Britain, France, Ger...

In an animated and spirited showcase, the concertino group is challenged to show what they can do with a number of vividly contrasting styles. Solo parts are provided for violin, viola or violin 2, an...

An intense, up-tempo piece in a power rock style, similar to the Ramones, Green Day, or the Foo Fighters, that students will enjoy performing because it utilizes an aggressive style that is fun to per...

Both joyous and playful as the title indicates, this snappy composition crackles with life and 'what's next?' moments. Get ready to syncopate and play off the string! Inspired by Haydn's brand of musi...

Art Sheinberg has discovered a gem from the late English Baroque keyboard literature and expertly scored it to sound as if it were originally for strings. The violin ll and viola parts are often doubl...

Beautiful, nostalgic, and lush, this intimate arrangement of a traditional Irish tune is an excellent tool for teaching phrasing and legato playing. A beautiful moment for your concert or contest! (3:...

Imagine howling winds and bitter cold as musicians rehearse. Good King Wenceslas arrives with gifts of food and fuel! Spirits are lifted, the music is transformed, and everyone chills out. Blending an...

Following the tradition of humorous and light-hearted themes, this scherzo will delight players and audiences. The swashbuckling pirate-like theme will make this piece a winner at festival and contest...

Nothing says Noel better than a 16th century courtly dance. Also known as 'Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle,' this piece was originally performed for the French nobility. The variations in this new set...

Morton Gould's iconic 1943 set of orchestral variations on the Civil War tune, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' has been recorded and performed by major orchestras around the world. This truly Ameri...

Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a dark, stormy night, wolves circling, while hints of the 'Dies Irae' theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango by Katie O'Hara La Brie, students will explor...

Gaelic Trilogy by Jim Palmer provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: 'Faired Hair Mary,' 'Neil Gow's Lament,' and 'Stray Away Child.' All sections, inclu...