Sheet Music for Orchestra

This multi-level piece includes a full set of parts for grade 2 as well as a full set for grade 4 ensembles. Mix and match the parts as you need - perfect for mixed-ability ensembles! The traditional...

Compassion, by Rossano Galante, sets the tone for love and loss. Written in memory of Bryan T. Doll Jr., a 14-year-old boy who lost his life. The introduction incorporates a gentle string passage feat...

Harry Alshin has adapted this timeless love song to the accessible key of D major. Cellos start the opening phrase which is then passed to the violins. The counter melodies are carefully interwoven fo...

The edition series Bunt gestrichen presents tried and tested compositions and arrangements for children's string orchestra with an attractive sound, which can be supplemented by (recorder) flutes if r...

The edition series "Bunt gestrichen" presents tried and tested compositions and arrangements for children's string orchestra with an attractive sound, which can be supplemented by (recorder) flutes if...

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 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 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...

Two Composers, Four Hands by Roxanna Panufnik is a 15-minute work for double string orchestra. It was commissioned to celebrate the centenaries of two of Poland's most eminent 20th century composers:...

Variations on a Theme of Benjamin Britten by Sally Beamish is an 18-minute work for string orchestra. The main theme of this work is taken from the second interlude, 'Sunday Morning', from Four Sea In...

Journey to the vast countryside of Scotland as you imagine the sound of bagpipes rolling over a heather moor. Memorable melodies abound in every part, portraying the strength and pride of the Scottish...

Major or minor? Natural or harmonic? B? or B?? These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8 tune that explores contrasting D Major and D minor modalities. In addition to its musical value, use thi...

Major or minor? Natural or harmonic? B? or B?? These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8 tune that explores contrasting D Major and D minor modalities. In addition to its musical value, use thi...

Farewell to Cavendish, composed by Sarah Siegler, is a slow lyrical piece depicting the beautiful scenery of Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, and the feeling of leaving a place you really love. All se...

Island Rhythms, composed by Erica Donahoe, is meant to embody the easy feel of a day at the beach, happily soaking in the Caribbean sunshine! Caribbean music encompasses a large geographic area of ove...

Dusty Bridge Blues was inspired by the common experience every string player has after "Whoops!" putting too much rosin on the bow. Then, the rosin dust flies fast and furious during rehearsal and pil...

The Missing Hour is an energetic piece from start to finish, depicting the feeling of "chasing after time". Many people experience the challenging time changes of jet lag from a trip, or the "spring f...

Above Kitty Hawk depicts the history-making Wright Brothers' first flight, from the intense opening rhythms through the exhilarating finish! In 1903 the Wright Brothers built the powered "Wright Flyer...

The Christmas Tree Ship was inspired by the fascinating historical account of a ship called the Rouse Simmons, nicknamed "The Christmas Tree Ship". It sailed on Lake Michigan delivering Christmas tree...

Ordinary Courage is a quietly stunning work that celebrates the "ordinary courage" of everyday life. The courage it takes to wake up and go to school when you're not feeling well and take the test any...

Star Gazers Suite was inspired by an orchestra teacher, Julie Nolan, who was searching for multi-movement works to play with her first-year students. We had a great conversation about what that might...

Dark Magic is the perfect piece for a spooky fall concert. With simple rhythms and finger patterns, your beginning players can feel confident and sound great on this piece. Encourage your students to...

Short Ride in a Fast Sled is a fun winter concert piece written as a nod to John Adams' well-known "Short Ride in a Fast Machine". It presents a neat opportunity for directors to show Adams' famous wo...