Sheet Music Downloads for Strings

In the final three years of Mozart's life he suffered many disappointments, and had, in his final year, fallen gravely ill. So, the success of this comedic opera brought him not only substantial happi...

Trailblazing is an exciting ride across the frontier plains! Set in first position and using only notes of the D and G scales, this catchy tune gallops forward with a steady eighth-note ostinato. A qu...

This straightforward Baroque march works as either a processional or concert work for beginning to intermediate strings. It's a pleasing arrangement that reinforces many concepts such as dotted quarte...

This compelling work captures the grandeur and imagery of Sequoia National Park. The hymnlike theme is powerful and yet relatively simple, nicely suited to beginning to intermediate students. It provi...

Windchasers depicts the soaring flight of starling flocks twisting in the winds of a growing storm. As relentless staccato rhythms drive the melody forward, the whirlwind dies down for some pizzicato...

Imagine living in the 1920s and hearing an airplane flying closely over your home for the first time. Many folks would be very curious by such an event and delighted by the aerial spectacle that follo...

Diversify your concert program with this captivating arrangement based on the 1913 Peruvian melody and inspired by Andean mountain music. This arrangement will interest your students as it contains gr...

In this modern twist on Mendelssohn's epic Hebrides Overture, low strings get to dig into energetic accented bass lines as two prominent themes weave through the orchestra. This arrangement is very pl...

This finale was originally scored in F major for strings, oboe and continuo. The edition moves the key to D Major, adds a unique second violin part and provides added articulations to make the work mo...

Take a trip back to Ancient Greece with this fun and energetic work! It contains many educational features to help improve technique. Students will encounter two-note to six-note slurs, pizzicato, sta...

Composed in 1772 for two oboes, two horns, and strings, this string orchestra arrangement has maintained the composition's original spirit while making it more approachable for students. It's a wonder...

This arrangement condenses the instrumentation from full orchestra to string orchestra, but many of the original elements have been preserved. Although arranged in the key of G Major instead of the or...

Written in celebration of the 2014 World Cup Final, this epic duel is staged between the German national anthem (Haydn’s Emperor’s Hymn) and Argentina’s most famous tango (Carlos Gardel’s Por una cabe...

Ventus is the Latin word for wind. This work depicts the beauty and fury of the wind through both E minor and G Major tonalities. Bow articulations range from powerful staccato and lyrical legato to e...

This fiery overture in 6/8 time features bold, cinematic melodies that transform into passionate arias and back again. Seasoned string orchestras will be excited for the chance to show off part indepe...

The eerie sounds of loons can be heard under the night moon. This original work in 3/4 echoes their bizarre calls into the night. When all the people are asleep, these lake birds have their own party,...

Folk songs have a long and mysterious history. Their origins are unknown; they have come down to us mainly through an oral tradition passed from generation to generation. Many of the folk songs we hav...

Firmly rooted in the standard violin repertoire, Symphonie Espagnole is a brilliant work that showcases the violin's lyrical beauty and technical virtuosity with a Spanish style. After keeping the ope...

Pleyel’s Symphony in D is a delightful work. It opens with in D minor with a highly dramatic, even operatic overture character, but then moves into a refreshing, spirited D major presto. Primary mater...

This programmatic work depicts a bullfight, beginning with the matador's fanfare entrance. After the various stages of the fight, the music comes to a rousing end. The many doublings of this intermedi...

Experience the grit and barbarity of the Viking’s life. Heavy, marcato melodies are passed to every section, using only notes of the G and D major scales in first position (all but string bass). Warri...

A bluegrass carol for the holidays! Based on the spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, this lively carol combines Appalachian folk style with the joy of the season. Students will learn call-and-res...

One of Mozart’s best-known string quartets, arranged for beginning orchestra! Set in easy first position with no slurs, this clever arrangement has been transposed to the key of G and arranged in 3/4...

An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece also rein...

This Grade 2 work arranged from Verdi’s opera Falstaff will enhance your students’ musicality and expression. The lyrical melody is featured in upper and lower strings, allowing for mature phrasing in...