Youth String Orchestra

Driving ostinatos beat a steady 3/4 rhythm under the steadfast melodies in this vivid musical adventure. Cellos and violas are featured. A wide dynamic range and the extreme ranges of the instruments...

Bring a bit of Mediterranean cheer to your next concert! Bouncy hooked syncopations, peppered with short 16th note runs, set the pace while broad, elegant themes glide through each section and are a g...

Students will love the creepy melodies, the dazzling special effects, and the spine-tingling style of such a colorful and expressive selection. This spooky, whirling waltz by Doug Spata is full of app...

Archaic Voices' by Doug Spata was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the ag...

Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! 'Showtime Rag' is built around a strong, steady beat. This original by Doug Spata uses only the...

Perfect for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, this work features simple eighth-note ostinatos; dramatic melodies; and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is limited, and the...

Perfect for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, this work features simple eighth-note ostinatos; dramatic melodies; and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is limited, and the...

Take your young musicians and the audience on a trip to Africa with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant mom...

Originally for SATB chorus and piano, Ave Verum has been reworked for string orchestra. It is mature and beautiful music. In G major, it requires the upper strings to mix high and low 2s with the use...

Originally for SATB chorus and piano, Ave Verum has been reworked for string orchestra. It is mature and beautiful music. In G major, it requires the upper strings to mix high and low 2s with the use...

A tasty new arrangement of this timeless classic by Andrew Balent that gives all of the sections a chance to shine.

Representing the transition from the Baroque to Classical period, Johann Stamitz's (1717-1757) Symphony No. 8 reflects the composer's involvement in the Mannheim School where he was one of the primary...

A fun novelty piece that, without the script, becomes a perfect concert or festival selection! Two for one! This parody of a virtual rehearsal/concert can be performed live or virtually and is equally...

Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions during a performance of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and educational ride as the orchestra follows...

Straight from the spectacular Cirque du Soleil stage production, 'O,' comes this haunting and beautiful song. Both primitive and sophisticated, this dramatic arrangement will be a welcome addition to...

Open or close your winter concert with this fun collection of bits and pieces of eleven popular carols. Solidly scored for your young orchestra, the arrangement also includes an optional piano accompa...

The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England was the inspiration for this mysterious new work. A great opportunity for cross-curricular study and, like the monument, this piece is big and bold!

Varying styles and an exciting accelerando at the end make this piece a solid choice for concert or festivals. 'Korobushka' (The Peddler) is a Russian folk song and dance. It is based on a poem writte...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is for you and your string orchestra to enjoy this colorful work. Although not specifically programmatic, The Chase, by Michael Story, is a distinctive pi...

This solidly scored arrangement will help beginners learn to play lyrically without the need for advanced skills! You can also connect your curriculum with other subjects, as several rich integrated l...

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