Sheet Music for String Orchestra

A lighthearted winter or holiday tune that's quick and easy to learn. Dur: 2:00

Two famous strains from the memorable Gilbert and Sullivan classic form the basis for this light-hearted medley, arranged for developing groups by James Curnow.

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV),...

One of the most popular pieces from Alan Hovhaness, Prayer of St. Gregory is taken from the opera Etchmiadzin and is described as u201ca prayer in darkness.u201d The original edition for trumpet and o...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates...

Another skilled adaptation of a Beethoven scherzo comes from notable music educator and conductor, Jamin Hoffman. Once again, you can share the power and artistry of a Beethoven symphony with your int...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giant...

Here's a terrific showpiece for your students to enjoy many of the great musical effects that only string instruments can achieve. A delightful, slightly sinister sound in a dance-like movement makes...

Featuring quartet options within the ensemble and inventive variations, Grand Dances is a superb teaching piece in the Renaissance and Baroque style, carefully crafted for student groups by veteran ar...

Here's an effective work for beginning level players that features solid teaching material in a setting that is also terrific concert programming. Skilled part writing for all players, bold modal harm...

An ideal fun and learning piece for beginners with simple diatonic parts that are interesting for all players. Add the vocals for extra spice. (Correlates with Essential Elements Expert Level)

A medley including excerpts from: Piano Concerto No. 22; Piano Concerto No. 20; Confutatis (from Requiem, K. 626); Symphony No. 25.

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most not...

This arrangement has been adapted for string orchestra.

As heard in the Disney classic Fantasia where it served as accompaniment for ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators, Dance of the Hours continues as a staple of the of light classical repertoire...

The contemporary music of Paul Creston continues to be important repertoire, particularly his famous concerti for marimba and saxophone. Robert has adapted Creston's only piano work, this delightfully...

Jamin Hoffman brings a unique format to this iconic work, allowing multiple groups to be combined for a powerful concert finale. Parts for both intermediate and developing groups are carefully arrange...