Sheet Music by Women Composers for String Orchestra: Artistic Excellence

It can be played in the second year of learning. There is a lovely melody in the 1st violins with a straightforward accompaniment in the other parts.

It can be played in the second year of learning. There is a lovely melody in the 1st violins with a straightforward accompaniment in the other parts.

A gentle, pretty waltz in D Major which would captivate students and audiences alike. There are interesting melodic parts for all. The piano is needed for the arrangement.

A gentle, pretty waltz in D Major which would captivate students and audiences alike. There are interesting melodic parts for all. The piano is needed for the arrangement.

A gentle, pretty waltz in D Major which would captivate students and audiences alike. There are interesting melodic parts for all. The piano is needed for the arrangement.

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

Inspired by a drive through Shenandoah National Park in late autumn, River Valley Waltz, by Katie O'Hara LaBrie, is the perfect piece to help your ensembles grow musically. The flowing, memorable melo...

This waltz-style piece features a gentle melody with unique harmonies to create a tranquil and mysterious mood. Perfect for the developing string orchestra, the simple rhythms are limited to mainly ha...

Whole Bow Waltz by Ingrid Koller is a fun way to teach orchestra students some much-needed bow management skills. In this level 1.5 piece in G major, the waltz melody includes plenty of long notes so...

Whole Bow Waltz by Ingrid Koller is a fun way to teach orchestra students some much-needed bow management skills. In this level 1.5 piece in G major, the waltz melody includes plenty of long notes so...

This expertly written and educationally sound programmatic work incorporates spooky themes, chromatic harmony, and special effects to create a fun and playfully macabre setting that is reminiscent of...

This expertly written and educationally sound programmatic work incorporates spooky themes, chromatic harmony, and special effects to create a fun and playfully macabre setting that is reminiscent of...

This expertly written and educationally sound programmatic work incorporates spooky themes, chromatic harmony, and special effects to create a fun and playfully macabre setting that is reminiscent of...

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Lauren Bernofsky wants young string players to love playing music, from the very beginning of their studies. Therefore, she likes writing early-level pieces that are fun, yet pedagogically helpful. 'O...

Imagine strolling down a busy downtown boulevard in the middle of the 20th century. Streetlights shining. Car horns honking. This is exactly the feel of Katie's new work Play that Swing.

Written in the key of D major and entirely in first position, The bo-Man bl can be used to introduce young string players to swing, "walking" bass and the 12-bar bl form. There are a few slurs and a h...

Very laid back in style, this blues tune can be played with swung or straight eighth notes. With chromatic passages and syncopated sections that repeat, this piece will go together well in rehearsal....

Written during a long stay at home, this introspective work for string orchestras is charming and boasts a catchy melody too! Students will enjoy the intrigue in all the 'blue' notes.