Douglas Spata Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Sweeping dynamic changes, dark melodies that flow between the sections, and driving ostinatos add to the shadowy allure of the dramatic journey of Harrowland. Teachers will appreciate the technical wo...

Paying tribute to great artists like Dick Dale, The Ventures, and Jan and Dean, here is an exciting, fast-paced piece in the style of classic 1960s surf rock. Easy eighth and quarter note rhythms and...

Paying tribute to great artists like Dick Dale, The Ventures, and Jan and Dean, here is an exciting, fast-paced piece in the style of classic 1960s surf rock. Easy eighth and quarter note rhythms and...

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessib...

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessib...

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...

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...

Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords, give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill...

Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords, give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill...

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...

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...

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...

Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a chall...

Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a chall...

Violas take center stage in this fun and colorful section feature. The funky pizzicato groove laid down by the violins, cellos and basses, combined with rhythmic challenges and chromatic notes, makes...

The dark harmonies and driving tempo of this original overture will surely make this one a favorite with your students. Designed to reinforce B-flats, this piece highlights every section of the orches...

Spanish for "Exotic Butterflies," Las Mariposas Exoticas is an exciting concert tango designed to imitate an Argentinean guitar. Full of interesting yet playable rhythms and beautifully lilting melodi...

The ancient, brooding stone protectors are brought to life with fury and flourish in this dramatic concert piece. Growling melodies are passed between all sections of the orchestra while the modal har...

With a march tempo and dark harmonies, Crusader is sure to conjure images of a muddy, battle-weary soldier from an ancient time. The melody and ardent rhythms are passed around through all sections, e...

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Flambeaux were the torchbearers in the annual night parades during Mardi Gras who provided the only illumination for the floats in the days before streetlights. Modern flambeaux carry on the tradition...

Westward Motion is sure to thrill audiences and students with its majestic and exhilarating sound. Featuring 16th note rhythms, independence in each part, and some basic shifting, the piece is a valua...

Fast, romantic melodies pass through all the parts, sweeping beneath fiery ostinatos in "Avatar."  This piece is designed to give students experience with the extreme ranges of their instruments -- pl...