Sheet Music for String Orchestra

The title doesn't lie: there is no doubt about whether the note should be sharp or natural. The piano part is essential so that the students can hear the changing harmonies from major tonality to mino...

Just like the piece says: it's all about counting beats, rhythms, and rests. Students can fall into the trap of forgetting to count. This piece makes it easy to teach the young ensemble all at the sam...

Just like the piece says: it's all about counting beats, rhythms, and rests. Students can fall into the trap of forgetting to count. This piece makes it easy to teach the young ensemble all at the sam...

This piece, in simple triple time, is designed to teach students to plan their bow speeds with alternating fast and slow bow speeds. It is also useful for reinforcing slurs and the first two finger pa...

This piece, in simple triple time, is designed to teach students to plan their bow speeds with alternating fast and slow bow speeds. It is also useful for reinforcing slurs and the first two finger pa...

Based on the traditional folk tune used in the 2015 Disney film, Cinderella, this simple arrangement is divided into 3 violin, 3 viola, 3 cello, and 2 double bass parts. It would be ideal for an ensem...

Carnival of Venice Variations by Loreta Fin evokes the joyful atmosphere of the famous Carnivale di Venezia, with its colorful characters and beautifully painted masks. The melody is instantly recogni...

Opens with a slow D minor introduction, which leads into a moderately fast melody, featuring string crossings and is shared around the ensemble. The celli take the melody, accompanied by pizzicato in...

Who doesn't love that feeling of the final concert of the term, anticipating the long Summer break? This simple work is written with Junior String players all over the world in mind. It features swung...

Using unison rhythms and simple part work, One Step at a Time by Loreta Fin moves mostly by steps and skips, reinforcing scale and arpeggio preparation and basic string crossing. There are some slurs...

Using unison rhythms and simple part work, One Step at a Time by Loreta Fin moves mostly by steps and skips, reinforcing scale and arpeggio preparation and basic string crossing. There are some slurs...

Smooth legato and accurate counting are important in this delightful, lyrical work. Some extension work is required in the violins. Bow speeds and divisions should be carefully considered in all parts...

Inspired by the events of 2020, Viral starts out with one long note and then begins to grow and sweep through the entire orchestra. The music increases in intensity and drama as the virus spreads. Dyn...

Inspired by the events of 2020, Viral starts out with one long note and then begins to grow and sweep through the entire orchestra. The music increases in intensity and drama as the virus spreads. Dyn...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth legato bows and sustained long notes---ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some finger exten...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth legato bows and sustained long notes---ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some finger exten...

With a nod to the composer's Irish lineage on her mother's side, this work encompasses the characteristics of a jig, emphasizing the strong sense of pulse required for this lively dance. The bowing is...

Directors, students, and audiences alike will enjoy this cherished and well-recognized piano melody arranged in G Major for string orchestra. Perfect for working on tone, string crossings, and dotted...

Everyone remembers the first time they played Beethoven. Let it be in this sparkling, playable arrangement for string orchestra by John O'Neill! From the slow, plaintive Adagio to the fast-paced Alleg...

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as pla...

This piece is the confluence of J.S. Bach and South America. A lively, Brazilian-influenced tune in C minor uses a chord progression, suggested by Bach, in jazz form. Confluence begins with a passiona...

Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time, while also accomp...

Written to give young orchestras a full sound, this original piece features all the notes and bowings learned in the first year of study. Each section gets to play both melody and harmony while workin...