Folk Sheet Music for String Orchestra

This clever, yet very easy treatment of one of the world's most beloved folk songs uses only a one-octave D major scale (plus open strings) within a simplified rhythmic structure. With only quarter, h...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Introduce students to the four major time periods of music, all in one piece! This work covers Baroque, Classical, Romantic and early twentieth century, while using what is undoubtedly one of the most...

Two contrasting Israeli folk songs have been expertly arranged by Leland Forsblad. The melodic material is distributed throughout the orchestra to keep all the sections involved. A wonderful way to in...

Full of exotic colors and beautiful, modal harmonies, Pagodas is the perfect vehicle to highlight all the sections of the advanced high school string orchestra. An original Asian-flavored theme, intro...

Your students will love this piece with a Celtic flair! You'll love it because you can teach meter changes (6/8 and 2/4) and modes. A great teaching piece and perfect for first- and second-year studen...

Sea Chantey is an original concert rondo in the style of a robust eighteenth century British sailor song. Boisterous melodies are passed between sections in a call-and-response style throughout this b...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

During the Civil War era, the song 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the North. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the...

As part of Tapestry: A New England Suite, Fiddle-Fest pays homage to the fiddlers of the New England style by incorporating three tunes from the fiddle tradition. The set begins with the joyful reel '...

As part of Tapestry: A New England Suite, Fiddle-Fest pays homage to the fiddlers of the New England style by incorporating three tunes from the fiddle tradition. The set begins with the joyful reel '...

A refreshing and fun look at a well-known tune, Cabbage Countdown is a set of variations on the American fiddle tune "Bile Them Cabbage Down." Entertain your audience and make the kids feel cool, whil...

Composed in an 'Old World' style, Peasant Dance attempts to capture the spirit, energy, and spontaneity of folkdance, a celebration of both life and death. This work calls for a cabasa, though if one...

Composed in an 'Old World' style, Peasant Dance attempts to capture the spirit, energy, and spontaneity of folkdance, a celebration of both life and death. This work calls for a cabasa, though if one...

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune 'Brother James's Air.' At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisa...

Variations on an English Pastoral Theme is based on the tune 'Brother James's Air.' At the heart of the piece is the opening violin solo melody, which is rather free-form in a wistful, quasi-improvisa...

This triad of "B's" explores a variety of styles, meters and modalities. "Be-Boppin' Bourée" is a juxtaposition of 17th century bourée and 20th century swing styles, complete with walking bass line. "...

Dakota Fiddle Hymn and Dance is an arrangement of a composition by virtuoso fiddle and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko. The arrangement begins with a lovely 3/4 tune that evokes visions of the Conest...

Dakota Fiddle Hymn and Dance is an arrangement of a composition by virtuoso fiddle and mandolin player Peter Ostroushko. The arrangement begins with a lovely 3/4 tune that evokes visions of the Conest...

This entertaining work provides excellent technical practice by utilizing basic unaltered first-position finger patterns. Written in D major with a modulation to G major (and return to D), all section...