Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

In this tribute to film music of the spy-movie genre, our Secret Agent 440 tries to keep a low profile while exploring chromatics, dynamics, double stops and diverse articulations. When things get too...

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

A beautiful piece! The flowing of a river is reflected in this wonderful tune that will build slow bows for beginners. An introduction to melodic, sustained playing that is suitable for young players.

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Reminiscent of the music of Ireland, this piece captures the majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Wri...

An excellent teaching and concert piece for 1st year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce...

As soon as your young string players have learned their 'low 2' finger patterns, they are ready for this catchy teaching tune. Written in the attention-grabbing key of A minor, this mystical piece rei...

As the title suggests, this piece offers an opportunity for players to create a rich and elegant sound by using long, full bows with slurred note passages. Written in 3/4 time using the keys of C and...

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! The castanets represent bones rattling and add a scary touch! You can let the string player with the broken arm play the castanet part! Each section of...

Look to Doug Adams to write the best easy arrangements for the stands and pep band year after year! Here is the R&B/Soul hit from Aretha Franklin that was featured in the classic movie The Blues Broth...

This original composition is a study in contrasts fueled by relentless rhythmic propulsion. All sections have a chance to be featured as well as accompany. This piece will sharpen your group's ensembl...

This set of two tunes that engage the imagination and are fun - really fun - to play will teach young players to love music. Easy parts that sound great are featured, and all parts have interesting li...

This high energy, rhythmically driven piece is fun to play for any grade level and any size group. It features easy rhythms and techniques such as detaché bowing, tremolo, accents, pizzicato, and a fe...

Written to recognize the indigenous peoples in this nation, the haunting melody captures the many trials they have encountered. The 'heartbeat' is reminiscent of the American Indian drum, and the enti...

Stir the imagination looking for dinosaur bones with the curious melodies in this kid-friendly piece! A great teaching piece as well, with easy rhythms, lifts, accents, one optional high 3rd finger in...

A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire - whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country - this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the...

Upon hearing the words 'Big Sky Country,' one typically thinks of the western states; Montana in particular. This piece, however, depicts any place where the sky is vast, the view expansive, and the s...

In 3/4, with some pizzicato and a few slurs, the minor melodies and gypsy-like quality make 'A Gypsy's Life' a very appealing selection composed by Susan Day. The perfect piece to introduce B-flat to...

Emerald Spring, written by Erica Donahoe, is perfect for a spring concert. Opening with a melodic air and finishing with a rollicking jig, students and audiences will enjoy the variety offered here. S...

This wonderful book allows Moms and Dads to help develop musical skills in their 2-3-year olds while sharing special time with their children! Lynn Kleiner, master educator, has written about 30 songs...

Award-winning instructor and early childhood music pioneer Lynn Kleiner shares her innovative lesson plans for toddlers through primary age children that capture the magical power and excitement of in...

Christina Aguilera is one of today's hottest starts. Here is one of her biggest hits arranged as a closer by Victor Lopez. Both Alto Saxophone and Trombone have solo opportunities in this solidly scor...

Rhythmic energy and exciting harmonies make this fun and spooky tune an instant favorite of young string students. Without using any of the more difficult or complicated finger patterns, this original...

There is a method book hidden within the context of this concert piece! While floating through the 'Clouds,' 'Rain,' 'Thunder,' and 'Sun,' this multi-movement work focuses students on music literacy....

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...