Highland String Orchestra

This trio shines as transcribed for string orchestra and makes possible the inclusion of a viola part, both as an equal player in the primary melodic material and in fulfilling harmonic realizations....

A fabulous string orchestra setting of a great symphony, this piece will provide opportunities to develop spiccato bowing technique and will please audiences. Perfect for contest or any concert. (6:35...

Each section of the orchestra will have a chance to glide and soar with this beautiful melody! Contrasting sections include easy key changes and harmonics to help expand technique, and the cellos use...

Explore the pirate's code! Set in G major, this piece is full of driving, staccato, dark melodies while including sections of beautiful, legato melodies that will challenge students to change gears. Y...

A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire - whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country - this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the...

This work features all of your school district's string orchestras at once and was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Freeport, Illinois orchestra program. The piece combines elementary...

This piece 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 aggressive style, app...

Vivid imagery, colorful orchestrations, and a variety of styles all combine to make this one-of-a-kind selection a journey that your students and audience will never forget! In the form of a five-part...

Students will love Shipwreck Coast - a dark and stormy piece by Erica Donahoe! Cello and string bass players will enjoy digging into the opening melody, and all members of the orchestra will be challe...

Students will love Shipwreck Coast - a dark and stormy piece by Erica Donahoe! Cello and string bass players will enjoy digging into the opening melody, and all members of the orchestra will be challe...

Jim Palmer's arrangement of Music for the Royal Fireworks is an exciting two-movement work that is perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together or are effective played on their...

Beginners will enjoy the dashing style of Set a Course by Doug Spata while exploring new playing techniques! Familiar notes and rhythms keep the music approachable, and an optional piano part adds add...

The great composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) composed the Academic Festival Overture Op. 80, during the summer of 1880 for the University of Breslau, which was awarding him an honorary doctora...

The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to perfect sixteenth notes across the ensemble! With sixteenth-note passages and rhythmic variations throughout, Mission Sixteen, by Erica Donahoe, is p...

Written specifically with intermediate students in mind, Waterfalls by Kathryn Griesinger offers a joyful major melody that captures the carefree cascading of a sparkling waterfall. With a cheerful D...

Alpine Adventure is a majestic fanfare by Michael Hopkins written to showcase all sections of the orchestra. The crisp rhythmic motives of the opening measures combine with a soaring melody, depicting...

This lovely piece creates a relaxing mood, and although not technically hard, provides an opportunity to practice 3rd position for upper strings and vibrato on the longer notes. Students will get to r...

This concert overture is full of teaching opportunities and challenges for all of your students and is the perfect opener or closer for any occasion. Written in ABA form (fast-slow-fast) , it is fille...

Robert Burns' 1791 poem "Ae Fond Kiss" is considered by many to be among the greatest love songs ever penned and is performed by singers worldwide, usually with a poignant traditional Scots melody tha...

Inspired by the comforting poem "Footprints in the Sand," this piece explores the universal theme of support during struggle. It beautifully encapsulates the sorrow of loss and the joy of reflection,...

Despite its title, A.I. Recomposes J.S. is a fully original work for string orchestra composed by a Richard Meyer. The piece serves as a creative "what-if" scenario, using the third movement of Bach's...

Danza Fuoco is an exciting "fiery" dance that was inspired by the use of 7/8 rhythms and multi-meters. This piece was commissioned by Peter Lipari to commemorate Joliet Township's celebration of 120 y...

Symphony Concertante No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a beautiful example of a classical work from an underrepresented composer. Detailed dynamics, bowings,...

Symphony Concertante No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a beautiful example of a classical work from an underrepresented composer. Detailed dynamics, bowings,...

Symphony Concertante No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a beautiful example of a classical work from an underrepresented composer. Detailed dynamics, bowings,...