String Orchestra Sheet Music Downloads

You will absolutely love the smooth, rolling lines that ebb and flow throughout this wonderfully lyric work. The rise and fall throughout creates a mesmerizing and tranquil effect that brings the shim...

Hearken back to the days of brave knights and noble ladies with this brisk musical tale of chivalry and valor. The lilting nature of the opening melody will ring out throughout the concert hall as thi...

Here's a wonderfully useful setting that will allow you to feature and encourage student soloists or showcase guest soloists. The string orchestra accompaniment has all the style and flair of the orig...

Named for their commander, Simon Fraser, 14th Lord Lovat, this company of Scottish marksmen was formed in 1899 and served honorably as sharpshooters and gatherers of intelligence through the end of Wo...

One of the many works by Vivaldi intended for use in the church sanctuary, this Sinfonia was composed in two contrasting sections for Passion or Holy Week observances. Chain suspensions and dissonant...

As with all folk songs, this haunting English melody is difficult to trace, but it is most commonly used with a Christmas text. This arrangement exquisitely enhances the beauty of the melody, adorning...

Originally scored for five voices, Thomas Morley's My Bonnie Lass translates beautifully to string orchestra, and Deborah Baker Monday adds her own touch by sharing the melody through all sections of...

The spirit of the dance along with the style and color of the eighteenth century is brought vividly to life in this delightful original "Danse" for more capable string ensembles. Set in a rondeau form...

Spanish for "elated joy and happiness," Alegria is propelled by accented, syncopated eighth-note patterns. Each section takes its turn playing the accented accompaniment underneath a lively melody. Af...

From the hard-driving rhythms to the almost comical pizzicato section, this work has a buoyancy and playful character reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons. The powerful main theme will motivate yo...

Taken from one of Handel's celebrated keyboard works, this delightful piece is carefully arranged for strings. While offering ample challenges, it is well-suited for teaching a variety of bow strokes...

From the writer of the famous "Bacchanale" comes this exotic dance for full orchestra. It is sure to inspire students with its mysterious start and exuberant melody. Ample doubling allows it to be pla...

This inspired holiday medley begins with a fiddle tune and quickly introduces the familiar songs of I Saw Three Ships, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and eventually Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming. Tunes a...

Featuring lovely melodic lines, beautiful harmonies, easy rhythms, and interesting parts for all sections, this piece is a sure winner! It will be a great addition to the standard graduation ceremony...

With a completely unique take on this classic, Inverno transforms the beauty of the second movement of Vivaldi's famous Winter Concerto and weaves it into the excitement of the first movement. The per...

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms. Dest...

Ready for some music from the masters? Try this delightful medley of three classics: Beethoven's Ode to Joy, Brahms' famous theme from Symphony No. 1, and Verdi's triumphal march from "Aida." Pieces a...

No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum after dark. This macabre work provides the sounds, atmosphere and impressions that might accompany a visit to a mausoleum in the dead of night. Perfec...

This jubilant overture is bristling with energetic ostinatos and heroic melodies for each section. Students and audiences will be inspired by its triumphant, romantic style. This is among Doug Spata's...

Written with the second-year string player in mind, this work shares the majestic theme throughout the orchestra. Students will reinforce basic articulations using only quarter and eighth notes. An ex...

Geared to beginners, it uses only quarter note and quarter rest rhythms in D Major. The use of thematic repetition along with contrasting dynamics and articulations make this piece easy to learn yet i...

This powerful, dramatic song portrays a worn Native American trail and the story it tells of the people in its past. Different points of tribal history are depicted through various parts of the work....

Not just for the viola section! Both violins and violas get the exuberant melody in this very playable Baroque classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to showcase the beauty and power of the...

Just like clouds moving overhead, this light, airy piece moves with effortless fluidity. Parts are interconnected and of equal importance, allowing students to work on ensemble balance and listening.

This sunny Latin dance lets young players imitate woodpeckers by tapping their instruments with their bows! Audiences will be delighted by the carefree style and playful melodies. Students will enjoy...