Classical Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Flowing in the Wind inspires imagination and memories about a carefree time or place. The legato bow strokes and intricate harmonies, surround the listener with a beauty and sense of well-being. Yukik...

Mimosa Shower was written with a sense of anticipation for spring. The brightness of D Major is perfect for string orchestra, and the yellow color of the mimosa flower reminds me of this key. Mimosa S...

Imagine arriving at Fair Isle between Scotland and Norway, a remote island where shipwrecks and rare birds exist, as you breathe in the tranquility of an older time. Fair Isle Walkabout musically tran...

Blue Hook will stimulate the imaginations of the players and audiences alike. As the music drives through modes, students are practicing their hooked bows without realizing they are working. Blue Hook...

Fantasy and Dance may be performed with either the composer's original wind ensemble accompaniment or in a later version for string orchestra and harp. The performance materials to both versions are a...

Ignatius Sancho wrote Minuet Nos. 9 and 10 for harpsichord as part of a longer published collection of minuets titled Minuets, Cotillions, and Country Dances. This piece explores the classical style o...

Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Memories of the Alhambra) is an arrangement of the famous and popular classical guitar piece by Francisco Tárrega in 1899. The piece evokes the grandeur and mystique of the f...

A Grand Affair is written in the timeless style of the classical tradition and is rich in melodic content and appealing rhythmic figures. Scored at a level 2, it is well-suited for developing orchestr...

Mekanno is an appealing and energetic composition for strings that projects an urban, contemporary vibe. Written at a level 3, it is based on an infectious 8-bar motif, and will appeal to players of a...

Written in memory of Ukrainian composer Stanislav Ludkevych (or Liudkevych).

There is nothing like the beauty of a clear blue sky on a spring or summer day. Lying on a blanket as you look up, whether in soft grass or on a sandy beach, it's a time to take a deep breath and appr...

ENCHANTEN is a magical piece that mystifies and charms at the same time. Its effect is that of being in a magical garden where wondrous things occur to delight the senses. The mood is mysterious and w...

Written between 1732 and 1735, J.S. Bach's COFFEE CANTATA is one of his few secular cantatas. ARIA No. 8, is joyous and uplifting; awonderful example of the mature baroque compositional style. The plo...

This haunted dance in G minor will capture the hearts and souls of your students and their audiences. From its hypnotic opening to its swaying sicilienne rhythms, MYSTERIOUS SHADOWS has the power to t...

Created for string ensembles working at a level 3.5, ADAGIO AND ALLEGRO offers a wonderful opportunity for developing players to discover the brilliant and dramatic composer that is Ludwig Van Beethov...

Starting with an eight-measure violin solo, this simple but elegant melody weaves its way through the orchestra, providing different sections the opportunity to shine, and play expressively. Written e...

This is a programmatic work featuring three distinct sections: “Spring Melt”, “Lake is Open Now” and “Winter Freeze.” Written specifically about Lake Erie, each section tries to paint a picture of tha...

This majestic MARCH is an arrangement for double string orchestra of a work originally composed for harmonium and piano in 1872 by the world-famous French organist, Alexandre Guilmant (1836-1911). Thi...

THE ROCK was composed on guitar and then scored for string orchestra. The ostinato phrase repeats itself multiple times forming the rhythmic section for a blues-like melody. To maximize audience enjoy...

DREAMDANCING opens with an expansive, lyrical introduction. The middle section is more animated as the dance theme unfolds, ultimately driving the piece to a majestic and dramatic conclusion. The scor...

DARK MACHINATIONS is a hauntingly beautiful waltz that tells the story of a villain's nefarious plan to destroy the hero. From the brooding oepning notes that depict the gathering of dark magic, to th...

This selection is taken from Mozart's DIVERTIMENTO K.251, No. 11 in D Major, a 6-movement work composed in Salzburg in the year 1776. The original oboe and horn parts have been redistributed among the...

Written at a level 2 in difficulty, ANOTHER WORLD is highly melodic, underpinned with appealing rhythmic interest. The simple original melody is explored and expanded as the piece progresses. A bright...

Tripartite sinfonias of this era were stylistically akin to the Italian opera overtures first heard in the 17th Century. The typical format was for a lively allegro, followed by a lyrical slow section...

On Edge refers to a feeling of nervousness and suspense, and is the opposite of calm and relaxed. This piece conveys the feeling of urgency and anticipation through rapid 8th note passages in all part...