MakeMusic Symphony Strings

The glorious melody of Beethoven's Ode to Joy gets an adrenaline boost as your orchestra rolls down the windows and turns up the volume! Ideal as an opener or closer, this exciting work by Brian Balma...

This well-known and beloved melody has been exquisitely set for strings with beautiful lyrical lines shared by all voices of the orchestra. Originally titled Liebesgruss ("Love's Greeting"), Salut d'A...

This well-known and beloved melody has been exquisitely set for strings with beautiful lyrical lines shared by all voices of the orchestra. Originally titled Liebesgruss ("Love's Greeting"), Salut d'A...

Bring the lighthouse's timeless symbolism to life with this spirited melody that evokes a ship's adventurous journey. A calm, arpeggiated section reflects the beacon's unwavering glow. A triumphant re...

Experience the masterful Finale to Mahler's Symphony No. 3 in a new light! This incredible arrangement by Frank Lestina is quite faithful to the original, capturing the essence of the movement by focu...

Unleash the full power of your orchestra program with A Hundred Horizons, an incredibly versatile festival work by Brian Balmages! Written for grade 2, 3, and 4 orchestras, each grade level can be per...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Experience the high-energy drive of this virtuosic work by Brian Balmages! Relentless is characterized by a constant, driving rhythmic pulse and perpetual motion that will keep everyone on the edge of...

Program the explosive energy that results from Celestial Sparks! Strings soar through dazzling melodies and shimmering harmonies, propelled by bouncing syncopations and rhythmic surprises. This piece...

Experience the crackling energy of an expansive Americana sound, fused with modern, intense jazz. Prairie Fire! includes driving cello and bass lines that ignite a forceful theme that spreads across t...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, Prelude and Fiesta moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. Erik Morales includes a full percussio...

Intrigue, excitement, and intensity radiate from Two Brazilian Tangos, arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Featuring the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, the work begins with the relaxed "C...

Intrigue, excitement, and intensity radiate from Two Brazilian Tangos, arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Featuring the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, the work begins with the relaxed "C...

Intrigue, excitement, and intensity radiate from Two Brazilian Tangos, arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Featuring the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, the work begins with the relaxed "C...

Intrigue, excitement, and intensity radiate from Two Brazilian Tangos, arranged by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Featuring the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, the work begins with the relaxed "C...

La Llorona (The Weeping Woman) is an iconic Mexican song rooted in one of the country's most famous and haunting legends. This arrangement by Chris Thomas features powerful melodies, strumming strings...

La Llorona (The Weeping Woman) is an iconic Mexican song rooted in one of the country's most famous and haunting legends. This arrangement by Chris Thomas features powerful melodies, strumming strings...

La Llorona (The Weeping Woman) is an iconic Mexican song rooted in one of the country's most famous and haunting legends. This arrangement by Chris Thomas features powerful melodies, strumming strings...

La Llorona (The Weeping Woman) is an iconic Mexican song rooted in one of the country's most famous and haunting legends. This arrangement by Chris Thomas features powerful melodies, strumming strings...

This haunting arrangement of the ghostly English folk song My Lady's Coach weaves together elements of suspense, tension, and mystery. Arranger Morgan Denney uses layered effects, including harmonics,...

This haunting arrangement of the ghostly English folk song My Lady's Coach weaves together elements of suspense, tension, and mystery. Arranger Morgan Denney uses layered effects, including harmonics,...

This haunting arrangement of the ghostly English folk song My Lady's Coach weaves together elements of suspense, tension, and mystery. Arranger Morgan Denney uses layered effects, including harmonics,...