Folk Sheet Music for String Orchestra

String educator Keith Sharp offers this lighthearted work with a Mexican theme. Dancing Peppers is both fun to play and packed with wonderful teaching opportunities to help encourage both left- and ri...

The ultimate in performance flexibility and a great way to add some sizzle to your next concert! Written for a professional Venezuelan-born violist, this work draws inspiration from the passionate mel...

Explore alternative styles with this fun work that integrates all sections as the work develops. Written with ultimate flexibility in mind, this piece also works well with just violin 1 and piano; vio...

Explore alternative styles with this fun work that integrates all sections as the work develops. Written with ultimate flexibility in mind, this piece also works well with just violin 1 and piano; vio...

Treat your students to this Latin-flavored piece that uses only six notes! Geared toward the youngest musicians, this melody is a great tool for teaching basic rhythms in an ensemble setting. Optional...

Fiery Spanish-based melodies take center stage in this piece that also features Flamenco hand clapping. A group of students clap authentic Flamenco rhythms while the rest of the ensemble plays with al...

Fiery Spanish-based melodies take center stage in this piece that also features Flamenco hand clapping. A group of students clap authentic Flamenco rhythms while the rest of the ensemble plays with al...

Transform your orchestra into a Latin band with this burnin' jazz samba! Featuring solo violin (electric or acoustic) along with full rhythm section, this chart centers on a blues-like melody with tra...

Transform your orchestra into a Latin band with this burnin' jazz samba! Featuring solo violin (electric or acoustic) along with full rhythm section, this chart centers on a blues-like melody with tra...

Add a touch of Latin flair to your next program with this driving, rhythmic work. Infectious melodies combine with a touch of tango as every section gets a chance to dig in. Not for the faint of heart...

This authentic and vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of Mariachi to the string orchestra! Complete with strumming passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies, the piece also inc...

Feature a guitar soloist or any member of the orchestra (or even a combination of players!). Inspired by the Tango-influenced music of Astor Piazzola, this work paints a portrait of a sleepy, late nig...

Feature a guitar soloist or any member of the orchestra (or even a combination of players!). Inspired by the Tango-influenced music of Astor Piazzola, this work paints a portrait of a sleepy, late nig...

An open string/first finger masterpiece, this work focuses on the tango rhythm and stretching that low first finger. Harmonically, there is some lovely, shocking dissonance -- just like a real tango!

Caribbean Tides features elements of Caribbean music with steel pan traditions. The melody is inspired by the Jamaican folk song Linstead Market. Fusing Afro-Caribbean rhythms with pop music elements,...

Caribbean Tides features elements of Caribbean music with steel pan traditions. The melody is inspired by the Jamaican folk song Linstead Market. Fusing Afro-Caribbean rhythms with pop music elements,...

Our world could use some peace these days, and this traditional Hebrew tune is great for multi-cultural exposure, plus learning augmented 2nds and melodic/countermelody adventures for everyone but the...

Our world could use some peace these days, and this traditional Hebrew tune is great for multi-cultural exposure, plus learning augmented 2nds and melodic/countermelody adventures for everyone but the...

Folk favorite in a version that features each section. Artist Level Dur: 1:25

Folk favorite in a version that features each section. Artist Level Dur: 1:25

The memorable Italian folk tune, ideal for teaching 6/8 meter.

Beautiful rendition of the beloved American song. (Artist Level)

Reel Music for strings uses three old Irish jigs as material for each of the movements. Movement I is based on the Swallowtail Jig. This jig is also known by the alternate title of The Dancing Master,...

Reel Music for strings uses three old Irish jigs as material for each of the movements. Movement I is based on the Swallowtail Jig. This jig is also known by the alternate title of The Dancing Master,...

This setting of the lovely Russian folk song, IN A FOREST GLADE, allows the heautiful and catchy melody to be played by all the upper strings at various times. The melody should never be overpowered a...