Intermediate Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Quick and lively, Moorish Dance (originally titled 'Dance of the Moorish Slaves') comes at the beginning of Act II of Aida. This well-constructed arrangement would work well as a snappy opener or an e...

Arranger LaPlante has taken two traditional melodies from the Catalonian (northeastern) region of Spain: Carol of the Birds and On Christmas Eve. Catalonia boasts a long and varied history of music an...

Having taught in the New York City area for most of his career, much of Bobrowitz' writing is indelibly marked by his experiences in the great city. The composer opens this work with a quiet principal...

After a brief introduction, this charming new work for string orchestra features a spritely original tune which hops along through a series of variations before incorporating Beethoven's famous 'Ode t...

Borodin's original work for full orchestra idyllically depicts an interaction of Russians and Asians in the Steppe Lands of the Russian Caucasus. Stevens' skillful setting of this classic work capture...

This work for advanced string orchestra begins with a haunting refrain in the violas and cellos which becomes the accompaniment for a plaintive melody featuring the 1st violins. Following this opening...

An intrada is defined as a musical introduction, and this specific intrada is an exceptional way to start off your concert. Modern harmonies highlight a bold melodic idea that appears as a thread thro...

Inishowen' is a piece inspired by the beautiful scenery of Inishowen, a peninsula in Co. Donegal Ireland. The first movement is slow and lyrical, depicting the beauty of standing on the shore looking...

Sometimes what is important is not obvious. Sometimes even the most important things are 'hidden in plain sight' until you finally notice them. This piece is an illustration of that effect, containing...

Here is a versatile work that you can use as a stirring opener. It is also a perfect fit for any ceremony as a processional or recessional. Put those drums and wind instruments away and utilize your s...

Surge is a rhythmically high-powered piece for string orchestra, full of syncopated rhythms that keep it perpetually driving forward. Surprising and frequent abrupt dynamic changes will also keep your...

Written in a neo-Romantic style, this grade 3 string work is legato throughout. In the key of g minor and d minor, the melody line dovetails between parts, giving all players melodic interest. Beautif...

This set of variations from Colorado composer Latchaw evokes a walk up a mountain road. From its simple-sounding opening with hints of folk music and a Coplandesque harmonic style, the piece progresse...

This gorgeous string work would be appropriate for any concert, but would be especially fitting in a memorial concert. Starting with a haunting piano chord progression the solo piano leads to a melanc...

In this wonderfully evocative piece of music, Bobrowitz describes a deep water dive to find a long lost city. This compelling musical journey conveys a sense of ever-deepening awe at the magical under...

From its opening chords to its strong finish, Drive races forward, alternating between syncopated rhythms and soaring melodies. Beginning in the key of A minor, two opposing melodic patterns emerge. T...

Pat-a-pan is a French Carol that tells the Christmas story from the perspective of shepherds out in the field playing simple instruments. This creative arrangement captures the feel of a flute and dru...

Sonatina in D is an arrangement of the first movement from Franz Schubert's original composition for violin and piano (op. 137, D. 384). Schubert composed the small sonata in March 1816, when he was j...

The 'Spitfire' was a single-seat fighter airplane successfully used by the Allies in World War II against the German Luftwaffe. With its rhythmically-charged parts for every member of the orchestra an...

Summer is a season of renewal for many as they seek peaceful places to get a break from their daily routines. The tranquil setting of this piece attempts to capture the welcomed isolation that allows...

Andiamo! (“Let’s Go!”) This piece was written to feature the viola section, they start the frenzied melody and we’re off! After a trip to Italy, the composer fondly remembered one phrase the tour guid...

Ballad and Jig opens with singingly expressive melodies in G major, allowing the orchestra to focus on playing in a connected ballad style. The lively jig section of the piece features energetic and m...

Battle Cry is meant to embody the warrior spirit! With heavy articulations and driving rhythms, the piece should be played mostly in the lower half of the bow with strong accents and attention to arti...

Big Sky Overture: Sweeping melodies punctuated by energetic rhythmic motives make this original overture perfect for concert and contest. Observing traditional overture form, the main theme is set fir...

The Mountain City Fiddlers is titled after the Fiddlers Convention of 1925, which was held in Mountain City, Tennessee. The piece opens with violin and cello solos in A major, with stomping feet and c...