Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

Hurricane Heroes tells a tale of brave sailors against the backdrop of a treacherous hurricane. We begin as they encounter lightning and waves swelling in the dark sea. The theme at m. 9 represents th...

Two sets of string parts make this work accessible to first- and second-year students. There are even two piano parts, one for rehearsal and one for performance, as well as some light percussion.

A Sertaneja: "To Her, from the Hinterlands," originally composed for voice and piano, musically paints a picture of Chiquinha's love of the hinterland - the land behind the body of water - Rio de Jane...

Recurring, asymmetric ostinato figures drive this hypnotic piece, punctuated by harmonically lush cadences. Program this exciting Shirl Jae Atwell work as a concert opener or pre-intermission cliffhan...

Island of Stars is a captivating early ensemble experience for your young orchestra. The students feel supported yet part of an orchestra experience with music written in two and three parts. The midd...

Shake, Shake, Shake is a delightful level 1 string orchestra piece by Ingrid Koller that will keep everyone on their toes! Every section gets a turn to play the simple D major melody, and everyone get...

This engaging piece for string orchestra is appropriate for any time of the year but would be especially fun for a summer orchestra concert. Arco Polo is the musical depiction of the well-known swimmi...

This clever intermediate level string orchestra piece will have your students on the edge of their seats as they count carefully so as not to "fall into" the rests. Everyone gets a chance to play the...

Grab your beret and take a walk along the Seine River or perhaps enjoy an espresso at a Parisian café! In this delightful level 2.5 piece in G Major, the string bass section shines as the jazzy chords...

Buckle up for a fun ride! As its name implies in Roundabout, the sections of the orchestra play in three and four-part rounds giving every section the melody. Listen for the circular nature of the beg...

A Sertaneja: "To Her, from the Hinterlands," originally composed for voice and piano, musically paints a picture of Chiquinha's love of the hinterland --- the land behind the body of water --- Rio de...

Recurring, asymmetric ostinato figures drive this hypnotic piece, punctuated by harmonically lush cadences. Program this exciting Shirl Jae Atwell work as a concert opener or pre-intermission cliffhan...

Shake, Shake, Shake is a delightful level 1 string orchestra piece by Ingrid Koller that will keep everyone on their toes! Every section gets a turn to play the simple D major melody, and everyone get...

This engaging piece for string orchestra is appropriate for any time of the year but would be especially fun for a summer orchestra concert. Arco Polo is the musical depiction of the well-known swimmi...

Rhythmania by Ingrid Koller is a piece that will have young string orchestra students on the edge of their seats as they focus on counting to stay on track in this mixed meter piece. This D major leve...

Grab your beret and take a walk along the Seine River or perhaps enjoy an espresso at a Parisian café! In this delightful level 2.5 piece in G Major, the string bass section shines as the jazzy chords...

Buckle up for a fun ride! As its name implies in Roundabout, the sections of the orchestra play in three and four-part rounds giving every section the melody. Listen for the circular nature of the beg...

Six masterpieces from the Romantic era are beautifully arranged in a variety of styles for the grade four to five string quartet, a versatile collection for any string ensemble's library! Titles inclu...

A beautiful and fun selection for intermediate string orchestra! This syncopated, rhythmically intense, Celtic-flavored piece in D modal/minor offers position work for all.

This breezy swing piece for string orchestra is a sure crowd-pleaser. No improvisation is required but chord changes are provided for those who are ready to try.

This gentle and reverent work is heartfelt and ideal for special memorial services or a quiet moment in your concert.

This creative multi-movement original for strings offers the opportunity for your group to perform something really different at your next concert! Each of the four separate dances let your strings ex...

With ancestors of Ireland as the inspiration, this work is a case of jig meets the modern string orchestra. - Interesting harmonies and rugged rhythms propel this music forward. - Your students will l...

This is sure to be a great concert closer! Funky and the Bass Cats does much more than just feature the basses. It explores the world of swing eighth note versus straight eighth notes with a very cool...