Sheet Music by Women Composers for String Orchestra: Artistic Excellence

Every teacher knows the dangers of pizzicato and the need to train the internal metronome to resist the temptation to rush. This very simple piece is pizzicato throughout. It begins in unison, so anyo...

Although this dance is energetic, it mustn't begin too quickly, to allow for the accelerando in the final section. However, when the ensemble is confident with the rhythms, a more adventurous tempo co...

Contemporary bowing techniques are explored in this spooky piece. Sul ponticello, Bartók pizzicato, sul tasto, tremolo and Psycho-style glissandi combine to make this work one which is sure to be a st...

This adventurous piece opens with an edgy "at the nut" bow stroke and features syncopated rhythms with a smoother melodic line in the cello and violin parts. (2:23)

A very straightforward piece in triple time, which features easy, legato bowing and attractive melodic lines. A lullaby dedicated to the composer's beautiful granddaughter, born on Mother's Day 2009.

This piece features upbeats, pizzicato, tremolo, and sul ponticello bowing to depict the falling snowflakes and the shivering cold of a Swedish winter.

The opening of this piece requires short, energetic bows. These passages are contrasted with more lyrical melodies and the bass line is essential for maintaining the momentum and vitality. It has a sl...

The opening of this piece requires short, energetic bows. These passages are contrasted with more lyrical melodies and the bass line is essential for maintaining the momentum and vitality. It has a sl...

Written in G Major, this piece features syncopated rhythms and retakes. Violins and violas are required to use low 2nd fingers. 1st violins use high 3rds, while violas need to play low firsts for D#s....

Written in G Major, this piece features syncopated rhythms and retakes. Violins and violas are required to use low 2nd fingers. 1st violins use high 3rds, while violas need to play low firsts for D-sh...

This is a very easy and straightforward piece in D Major, using repeated eighth and quarter notes. All sections of the orchestra are sure to be kept busy. Whole bows should be used for quarter note pa...

This is a very easy and straightforward piece in D Major, using repeated eighth and quarter notes. All sections of the orchestra are sure to be kept busy. Whole bows should be used for quarter note pa...

Written in E natural minor, this simple piece is a lesson in dynamic variations, bow divisions, and minor tonality. It uses mostly quarter notes and half notes, encouraging students to vary the bow sp...

Written in E natural minor, this simple piece is a lesson in dynamic variations, bow divisions, and minor tonality. It uses mostly quarter notes and half notes, encouraging students to vary the bow sp...

Written in the key of D Major, this piece starts out in unison, using terraced dynamic changes, and is in Rondo form. The theme then breaks into parts, using simple but catchy rhythms, which alternate...

This piece commences with a slow introduction in triple time. Its rich harmonies lead to a feeling of expectation, before heralding the Allegro, with an alternating 6/8-3/4 time signature. Students ar...

This fun piece is written in first position for all parts. It is in D Major, with a short section in b minor. It encourages the use of forearm bowing in the quaver passages and is rhythmically and har...

This fun piece is written in first position for all parts. It is in D Major, with a short section in b minor. It encourages the use of forearm bowing in the quaver passages and is rhythmically and har...

A lullaby dedicated to Loreta's new Grandson, Raphael, born 11/12/2012. Written in triple time and the Aeolian Mode, this gentle lullaby uses dotted rhythms and sustained notes in all parts, useful fo...

A lullaby dedicated to Loreta's new Grandson, Raphael, born 11/12/2012. Written in triple time and the Aeolian Mode, this gentle lullaby uses dotted rhythms and sustained notes in all parts, useful fo...

This lively piece encourages good flexibility in the bow arm and wrist. String crossings are used and should be played in the middle of the bow. The melodic line is shared throughout the orchestra, in...

This lively piece encourages good flexibility in the bow arm and wrist. String crossings are used and should be played in the middle of the bow. The melodic line is shared throughout the orchestra, in...

This fun piece is designed to teach bow division and bow speeds. The last eighth note can be lifted and carefully replaced in the half note rest in various measures - a jack in the box! (2:25)

Travel to the tropics, yet be so cool! The cello and bass rhythms used in this piece are repetitive and the beat is solid, while the melodic line is smooth and relaxed in style. The piano part covers...