Sheet Music by Women Composers for String Orchestra: Artistic Excellence

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.

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.

Here is a great way to introduce your young string orchestra to the blues and swing style applied to an American folk song they will already know. The walking bass line really adds to the bluesy flavo...

Here is a great way to introduce your young string orchestra to the blues and swing style applied to an American folk song they will already know. The walking bass line really adds to the bluesy flavo...

Here is a great way to introduce your young string orchestra to the blues and swing style applied to an American folk song they will already know. The walking bass line really adds to the bluesy flavo...

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...

With French-inspired harmonies, this elegant piece is written in the style of the siciliano - a pastoral dance or song in 6/8. Like the delicate and sweet fragrance of the flower that opens in the dar...

Magical Ireland has been the setting for countless captivating adventures in literature, art, film, and music. Isle of Destiny will lead your students to the edge of their musical imagination. From th...

This exiting 6/8 piece conveys the daring adventures of voyages during the Viking Age, sailing aboard Norse longships in the Baltic Sea. This heavy, accented melody uses frequent doubling between sect...

In ancient Mayan ruins, carvings of the jaguar are still visible today. They tell a story of the powerful cat whose eyes reflected in the night, leading it to be named the "god of terrestrial fire." T...

In ancient Mayan ruins, carvings of the jaguar are still visible today. They tell a story of the powerful cat whose eyes reflected in the night, leading it to be named the "god of terrestrial fire." T...

Uplifting and noble, Winged Victory promises to infuse your orchestras and audiences with the joyful spirit of triumph. Engaging rhythms and articulations will provide students an enriching experience...

Uplifting and noble, Winged Victory promises to infuse your orchestras and audiences with the joyful spirit of triumph. Engaging rhythms and articulations will provide students an enriching experience...

This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow-lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, and 4th finger. Written in B minor with optional piano,...