Easy Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34).

The De Haske String Orchestra Series offers attractive pieces especially composed and arranged for string orchestras. Students and teachers are treated to a great variety of musical styles. Each part...

Recorded by such diverse artists as Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi and Justin Timberlake, Hallelujah was also heard in the movie Shrek and most recently during the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancou...

A timeless song from the Oscar-winning film Romeo and Juliet (and also recorded by the legendary Henry Mancini), A Time for Us adapts beautifully for string orchestra. A classic song for your performa...

Very playable! An introduction to the 'modern sound' of Erik Satie, arranged perfectly for young players. The simple melody and orchestration allow for instruction in the harmonic structure of this en...

Now even the youngest beginners can play this thrilling movie theme. John Higgins captures as much of the original intensity as possible while still keeping all parts at a very playable level for begi...

Wake up to a brilliant stream of sunshine as portrayed by a wave of sound that instantly hits your audience. Scored to help your group project a massive sound regardless of its size, this accessible w...

Kids love to play the energetic fiddling style of Celtic music that continues to be a hit with the incredible success of both the "Lord of the Dance" and "Riverdance" stage productions. With this new...

One of the all-time beloved melodies from the revered Sir Elgar, Nimrod is skillfully arranged for developing groups with this new arrangement from Lloyd Conley. As always, Lloyd's skilled writing bri...

This spontaneously happy work will be familiar to many who have heard it as the opening to the Overture to Stravinsky's ballet, Pulcinella. The music virtually dances off the page and is perfect for s...

Journey into a place where shapes constantly shift as the light moves, and nothing is quite as it seems. While very approachable for intermediate orchestras, Into the Shadows pushes harmonic boundarie...

This catchy little tune is groovy, man! Austin Powers thought so and it became his trademark song. Now it's heard everywhere, including as a popular ringtone.

The Oscar-nominated song from Disney's mega-hit film is carefully crafted here for younger players, with minimal syncopation and solid tutti scoring for confident performances. Your students will be t...

With over 300 million views, this South African song is one of the most popular videos on YouTube! This D major string orchestra arrangement by Larry Moore perfectly captures the infectious ostinato r...

Custer - Grades 2-3. Arranged for string ensemble.

Here's a carefully crafted version of this jazz standard that treats syncopation and melody in a practical, teachable way for younger players. A very accessible edition for your pops programming.

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 30)

Every student wants to play the exciting music from this mega-hit film, and Larry's approachable version for strings is certain to be a concert favorite. Solid writing with rhythms, keys and tutti sco...

Embark on a thrilling musical journey with this accessible string orchestra arrangement by Robert Longfield. This captivating medley of themes will bring the magic of dragons to life! With captivating...

Josh Groban's powerful performance at the 2004 Super Bowl made this one of the most memorable songs of the year. Larry Moore has captured the dramatic music with this arrangment for strings.

This hit recorded by Katy Perry is arranged here in a very effective setting for young strings by Robert Longfield. The piece builds intensity throughout to the familiar anthem-like chorus played by t...

This lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Guitars, carefully crafted for string ensemble by Steven Frackenpohl. In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms...

From the Renaissance, John Leavitt brings this terrific ensemble work that is filled with teaching opportunities and performance options. In G major, it features a bit of chromaticism, just right for...

Two of the most memorable themes from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are scored for beginning strings with the colorful textures and flowing melodies intact. The chromatic nature of the harmony...

Bold anthem in a minor key from the group Queen. (Performer Level)