String Orchestra Sheet Music Downloads

The memorable main melody and countermelody are shared by all sections. Adding the optional floor tom can help maintain a steady tempo and enhance the Native American style. Students will enjoy playin...

This Irish tune is at the top of most fiddle players' favorites lists. It has lots of musical interest because of the two contrasting sections. The first section, in E dorian, has exciting string cros...

The first movement of the Pastoral Symphony depicts the composer's “awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the countryside.” This arrangement, intended for the second-year student,...

After introducing the theme, the orchestra then performs "variations" of it: a version with 85% of the notes correct; 93% correct; 100% but with poor musicianship; and finally "as perfect as possible....

This carefree yet majestic-sounding work was likely written to be enjoyed at an evening party in Vienna. It's been arranged with optional timpani to be played seamlessly by a string orchestra. It's a...

Following the rhythmically captivating yet lyrical Giusto movement comes a boisterous and lively Allegro. Both movements are drawn from Handel's celebrated Op. 6 collection and provide opportunities f...

Painting the image of an adventure by a Pony Express rider, a galloping rhythm persists, together with exciting harmonies, to make this adventure come to life. It is important that this piece maintain...

Opening with a catchy theme, this work explores countermelodies as well as recurrences of the theme. Syncopated rhythms are common and are aided by running eighth notes that help subdivide the pattern...

Written in the tango style, this work gives each section a chance to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing. Students will develop bow control to sustain phrases and practice going from a...

This resetting for string orchestra has successfully kept the composer's intent, and to a great extent, the sounds and colors of the original orchestration. While requiring some substantial string for...

Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks" was performed in 1749 for the King of England's firework display in London. This approachable arrangement of Bourree in first position will provide opportuniti...

Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, Neon Beat is a fun selection with a modern sound that will rock your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation...

Introduce your young orchestra to a new frontier of performance with A Million Miles Away! It takes advantage of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer space. Every...

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik was written near the end of Mozart's short life (1787) as a four-movement serenade for chamber strings. It has become one of his most-performed works, and this easy arrangement...

Legends of Glory features a majestic theme that weaves through contrasting sections in the key of E minor. As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory, a sacred moment of reflection gives way to...

Fleetwing is a soaring concert overture featuring shimmering ostinatos, chromatic harmonies, bold accents, and bracing grace note runs. Melodies pass fluidly between sections of the orchestra before t...

Full of energetic rhythms, exciting melodies, and lots of dynamic contrast, this piece will challenge your intermediate orchestra to play with intensity and control. A great addition to any program, S...

The driving beat of this work suggests the journey and struggle to overcome as the violins come in with the main theme. The bass and cello pick up an augmented version of this theme to keep the pulse...

Momentium is a powerful original work utilizing driving rhythms and harmonies laced with irresistible suspensions and includes an emotional solo for violin in the middle section. Add driving orchestra...

This piece is specifically designed for a combined concert with ensembles from the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The Three Knight's Quest is intended to have flexibility and creativity f...

This exuberant finale from Symphony No. 104 is Haydn at his best. The memorable theme is given to each section, and edits were made to give high school orchestras the best sound possible. Introduce yo...

This three-movement suite of Bizet's megahit "Carmen" is carefully arranged to work well with your high school string orchestra. Each movement is musically interesting and preserves the passion of the...

Beethoven's Romance in G Major was originally penned as a solo violin work with orchestra. In this arrangement, Robert McCashin has craftily reworked it for two violins and string orchestra. It mainta...

This exciting work for string orchestra features thematic material taken from songs of the 12th -14th century Pilgrim Road to Jerusalem. Technically demanding, the driving thematic materials of the op...

Inspired by Dvorak's visit to the New World, original melodies are found throughout the work and are masterfully crafted to create a powerful portrayal of the region. This arrangement of the first mov...