String Orchestra Sheet Music Downloads

The title of this exciting musical depiction is, of course, the residence of Sherlock Holmes. The three musical motifs depict Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and the arch-villain Professor Moriarity. The...

Marvelous string effects combine with a haunting melody to tell the tale of Louis and Clark's native Indian guide. This piece won the 2009 Texas Orchestra Directors Association composition contest. It...

Young string players always like a swashbuckling adventure - especially one that makes them sound so good! The intriguing minor/modal themes, with lots of unisons and doublings, makes them sound more...

This one has it all: smooth legato playing, spiccato bowing, wonderful dynamic changes, an accelerando into the big finish, and even an optional timpani! Written in a classical, symphonic style, it wi...

This beautiful ballad is going to impress your audiences every time you play it! Deep resonant cello and bass lines provide the foundation for the upper strings to soar above. A true taste of summer a...

Played mostly pizzicato, this spirited arrangement of an Israeli folksong is really fun to play. Even in cut-time, it's still accessible for middle school groups and will add variety to December holid...

This is a real charmer of a piece! The light opening melody with pizzicato accompaniment brings an air of dignity and style that one can't help but appreciate. As the melody grows and is shared by var...

Yes, it has finally happened! After years of toiling away in anonymity, a composition has come along to recognize these unsung heroes! The violas are finally rewarded with a work that features them wi...

Here is a set of three stylistically different pieces that are perfect for your students' first concert. Pizzicato Party utilizes the pizzicato style on open strings with the occasional addition of th...

This lighthearted arrangement, with optional piano, is a true classic and a novel selection for your next pops concert! Played at a brisk tempo, it can be a real crowd pleaser!

This expressive work evokes images of the majestic sunset over Lake Michigan, and the tranquility of the scene. Beginning with a soaring cello solo, the piece builds in intensity as the glow of the da...

Here is a contest-worthy selection from an up-and-coming young composer! An energetic, contemporary overture that builds drama and suspense from the first note! Full of driving rhythms and quartal har...

You'll need a piano and rhythm section for this jazzy rendition of a true holiday classic! The easy, laid-back swing style fits perfectly at the medium-easy level. An open solo section allows your bes...

Open your next concert with a bold statement that is sure to get everyone's immediate attention. The full sound of the dynamic scoring will bring a deep resonance to any ensemble that is impossible to...

A wonderful piece for introducing (or perfecting) the Italian Baroque style. The four movements offer an array of contrasts in dynamics, style, articulation and more. A great selection for contest!

Get ready to ride the rails as this creative original uses harmonic glissandos, tremolos and a brake drum to simulate a train! This haunting, often sinister work is programmatic and sure to be a favor...

Here is a programmatic piece that is sure to conjure up visions of summer as the sun rises over the orchards and you begin to gather the harvest. The contemporary harmonies, lush chords and dissonance...

Dedicated to the troops serving overseas, this highly charged work is heroic, dramatic and full of suspense! The excitement builds as the running sixteenth notes depict the Blackhawks flying overhead....

The Ghosts of Agincourt takes you back to 15th century France where Henry V of England defeated the French despite overwhelming odds at the Battle of Agincourt. Inspired by John Dunstable's Agincourt...

Here is your "taste" of the spicy sequel to the popular original Red Pepper. A lively melody over lower pizzicati gives the impression that we've just eaten chili peppers, and are beginning to feel th...

Showdown! tells a vivid, dramatic story in a way that harkens to the programmatic works of an earlier century. Driving rhythms and intense harmonies depict a standoff between an angry gunfighter and t...

Travel back to a time of golden sunsets over open country with this nostalgic medley of three songs from the American West. This is not the soundtrack of the hoedown or the training of the wild horse....

You'll get everyone's attention from the start with the toe tapping and lively dance-like melody. A beautifully warm and melodic slow section follows before the tempo gradually picks up speed for a ro...

Beethoven's captivating melody that begins this Andante is one of the most famous cello/viola melodies ever written. This "strings-only" edition allows the ensemble to experience even more of Beethove...

Elegant as well as buoyant, this fine setting of a classic masterwork will brighten the concert hall with its grace and good humor. This is the perfect arrangement for bringing a wonderfully classical...