Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

Bring fresh energy and musical joy to your ensemble with "More Tunes for My String Orchestra", published by the renowned Boosey & Hawkes. This inspiring collection is the perfect repertoire for school...

Rock-solid work for beginning string groups with just enough 'blue' notes to give it a contemporary sound for younger players.

This nonet is inspired by Fabienne Verdier's White Energy series. Strokes of white paint, like an opposite force, contrast with the smooth, rnidnight blue background of the canvases. From one painting...

This duo for violin and violoncello is with its light- hearted, jazzy refrains very close to the music of Dave Brubeck, but in its middle sections it very often drifts off into more experimental realm...

Poem for violin and string orchestra was composed in 1972. The members of the generation who grew during the great Shostakovich era are of course marked by him. The young composers not only admired hi...

Poem for violin and string orchestra was composed in 1972. The members of the generation who grew during the great Shostakovich era are of course marked by him. The young composers not only admired hi...

Poem for violin and string orchestra was composed in 1972. The members of the generation who grew during the great Shostakovich era are of course marked by him. The young composers not only admired hi...

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

This tranquil piece captures the serenity and wonder of the starry night sky. The legato melody uses both sustained and smooth detache bow strokes as the calm motif develops dynamically and harmonical...

This tranquil piece captures the serenity and wonder of the starry night sky. The legato melody uses both sustained and smooth detache bow strokes as the calm motif develops dynamically and harmonical...

This fiery work showcases the low strings, with driving rhythms and syncopations. Students have the opportunity to practice both forward and backward extensions, as well as accented and off the string...

Moonstone is the composer's favorite gemstone. Though not very bright, it has a unique, elegant sparkle. This composition reflects that understated beauty. The main melody in Moonstone has long, but l...

Feel the wind sweeping across the land beneath a wide open sky. This uplifting theme in G major captures the spirit of adventure as players journey through a melodic and harmonic landscape. Light stac...

Feel the wind sweeping across the land beneath a wide open sky. This uplifting theme in G major captures the spirit of adventure as players journey through a melodic and harmonic landscape. Light stac...

The daughter of a French harpsichord maker, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre first learned to play under her father's tutelage. At a young age, she was brought into the court of King Louis as a musician...

The daughter of a French harpsichord maker, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre first learned to play under her father's tutelage. At a young age, she was brought into the court of King Louis as a musician...

The saga continues with an exciting new adventure featuring the real heroes of the orchestra: viola, cello, and bass! Energetic violin staccato accompanies the dark theme that breaks through the shado...

The saga continues with an exciting new adventure featuring the real heroes of the orchestra: viola, cello, and bass! Energetic violin staccato accompanies the dark theme that breaks through the shado...