Sheet Music by Women Composers for String Orchestra: Artistic Excellence

A relentless 6/8 accompaniment drives this piece forward with exciting momentum. Two-against-three rhythm patterns add urgency to the theme, requiring precision in counting and maintaining an even tem...

Describing the playful cascading of a waterfall, this light-hearted work gives students multiple opportunities to work on both style and technique. Alternating between energetic ostinatos and lyrical...

This exciting piece starts with a treacherous storm motif that acts as the undercurrent as quotes from famous water-themed compositions are heard. Some shifting is required in first violin, cello, and...

The title refers to the Latin word for 'rhythm' as well as to the ancient Greek term meaning symmetry, harmony, and rhythm in music or speech. This original work for string orchestra explores a variet...

Water Reflections is a stunningly beautiful new piece for the more advanced ensemble by composer Yukiko Nishimura. The melodies are gorgeous, the harmonies are thick and lush, and there is nice interp...

Instrumentation: Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola TC), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano Based upon the classic Christmas carol Good King Wenceslas, composer Deborah Baker Monday takes us on a historica...

A rare transcription of the extraordinary music of German composer Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). While most of her compositions remained unpublished at the time of her death, Mayer's works were acclaimed...

Fresh, flowing, and beautiful best describe this new composition from Yukiko Nishimura. She sets out to express the feeling of joy at the coming of spring. The piece is lush, then light, introspective...

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...

This Grade 2 original work was inspired by the tender poem of the same name by Sara Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful hope the poet felt as she contemplated the steadfast stars that "burn s...

Nymphea Reflection is a work by renowned composer Kaija Saariaho, arranged for String Orchestra. Commissioned by the Schleswig Holstein Festival, it was first performed on the 16th of August 2001 in E...

Patchwork, das 3. Streichquartett von Barbara Heller (Schott ED 20775), gibt es jetzt auch in der Version für Streichorchester. 'Patchwork' macht Freude mit seinem heiteren, luftigen und leichten Char...

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In this composition Barbara Heller uses the song Lalai created in Tehran in 1973. It is a song of resistance against the Shah regime and is about a mother who sings a lullaby to her child and tells th...

Sinfonietta in three movements was written in 2009. In terms of style, the work makes reference to minimal music , using means of expression and compositional techniques associated with that trend. It...

Weronika Ratusinska wrote Divertimento in the first years of her studies, demonstrating compositional creativity and an ease in working with a large string ensemble. In this piece, echoes can be heard...

This Far-Eastern style work is sure to become a bestseller this year! An ostinato figure is presented in the violins before the lower voices introduce the melody. A pizzicato section gives the work a...

In the spirit of classic western songs, this haunting work depicts lonely cowboys on their long journeys across dangerous terrain while facing freezing temperatures, scorching heat, blizzards, rain, a...

Enjoy this comical depiction of a seaside car ride complete with honking horns and passing bicyclists. A wealth of special effects makes this one of a kind! In addition to the comic relief, students g...

Take on the spirit of the ancient Vikings in this dynamic and energetic piece! Open string double stops, pizzicato, and optional percussion create a dramatic sound that will transport you into a legen...

This all-pizzicato work uses easy aleatoric devices to create the gentle sound of rainfall. Out of the rain emerges a simple accompaniment line that is soon joined by an endearing melody. A wonderful...