Classical Music of the Modern Age Sheet Music Downloads

Perilous – full of danger or risk. This describes the type of piece composer Larry Clark has created for the youngest of string players. The piece uses only the first 6 notes of the D major scale but...

Bruce Tippette's music is able to, with a vast number of notes or very few, weave a story of drama and intrigue. Bits of Stardust transports us to the sky, as twinkling cosmic particles light up our w...

This clever arrangement takes the beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns it upside down with a spooky twist. Perfect for introducing your very early players to the minor scale and a fresh new work...

This clever work sounds like it could be played in court right before the kings and queens sit down to feast! A wonderfully scored new work using only the first 6 notes of the D scale, composer Chris...

Have you ever seen a capybara? These semi-aquatic mammals are adorable to behold! Young players can explore varied articulations as they visualize a capybara water ballet in this fun and easy work in...

Take a Breath aims to help players focus on playing the silence of a rest as much as the sounding notes, while keeping time as a group. An excellent teaching piece with a reassuring secret message for...

Cathode Rays is a fun, energetic, and great new addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Composer Matthew Gelfer knows how to write for the String Section and it shows!

Call Sixteen is a perfect teaching piece for orchestras wishing to strengthen their sixteenth note. Composer Amy Riebs Mills brings us another great addition for the string orchestra.

Composer Doug Spata does it again with a tuneful piece reminiscent of western movie soundtracks. It is a jaunty tune which students and audiences will love. Every section of the orchestra gets a chanc...

Resolute is the perfect description for this music by composer Gary Fagan. It has a seriousness yet regal demeanor at the same time. There is a wonderful contrapuntal section that will give students t...

Music for a Night Sky is an introspective composition from composer Jorge L. Vargas. The piece has a moderate flowing waltz that begins reflective but then builds in complexity. It escalates to a more...

Take a ride on a Falcon’s wing with this rhythmic, yet soaring, piece. Composer Christian A. Williams takes us on a musical journey with lots of contrasts in this delightful composition. It will be a...

Embark on an exciting joy ride with composer Doug Spata in this high-wire new work for the developing String Orchestra. True to Doug's writing, Joy Ride is an inspiring work that will have your musici...

Wild stallions are some of the most iconic and majestic animals - embodying the spirit of freedom and joy. Composer Mark Lortz brings us a stellar new work for the String Orchestra that perfectly depi...

Inspired by her popular work Venom - Antidote brings the cure as well as a new level of excitement in this new piece for String Orchestra by Erica Donahoe! Lots of opportunities to work on musicianshi...

Ares, the Greek god of war was a feared and powerful figure in ancient mythology. That awe-inspired power is on full display in this high-wire new work for the String Orchestra. A great opener or clos...

This wonderfully musical ballad by Gary Fagan is a great new work to stretch the musicianship of your players. An accessible moderato helps to keep things moving while still being expressive at this l...

This sunny work depicts all the delightful things that love flittering between the flowers in every garden. Offers a fun, technical melody that students will find rewarding to play!

Inspired by the qualities of shadows-dynamic, ever-changing, and mysterious. This work presents contrasts featuring smooth, lyrical passages and more percussive, fragmented gestures.

This engaging piece is designed to help young musicians develop confidence with accidentals. Through playful melodies and energetic rhythms, performers will encounter a variety of chromatic notes in a...

This piece imagines an idyllic few moments on a lazy Sunday, spent rocking in a chair on the front porch as an impending rain storm looms. Inspired by the composer's experience as an Englishwoman visi...

The Kongamato, whose name translates roughly to "breaker of boats," is a terrifying flying reptile from Central African folklore. Driving rhythms and a brisk tempo are at the center of the work, offer...

Composer Perry Holbrook has penned a stunning and heartfelt composition for advancing students. The piece is profound in its expressive nature, and will ignite the musical passion in your students. Th...

High-wire from start to finish this chart cooks! John Dupuis takes us on a wild and rocky ride with this fast-paced and fun new work for the advancing String Orchestra. Cinematic and full of wonderful...

Based on a 12-bar Blues with Jazz and Classical influences. The title suggests that players first groove along to the pizzicato, then start bowing!