Modern Classical Music Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Music for String Orchestra (1992) was commissioned by the String Orchestra of the Rockies with funds from the Montana Arts Council. Comprising three movements, the lyrical work invokes artistic storyt...

This standard for beginning strings has a new twist to it. The melody is much easier to teach in 4/4 rather than in 3/4. It is still in D major and contains no altered fingerings. The tempo marking is...

With drive and drumbeat, the basses (and cellos) are on the loose! This fun section feature puts those powerhouse low voices in the spotlight. With the easy key of E minor and minimal note range, even...

Santa may have nine reindeer, but you only need six notes to join this fun ride! This exciting dash from the North Pole uses only quarter notes, quarter rests, and unison rhythms throughout for a succ...

Bacchanale is a frantic dance full of reckless abandon. Taken from the name of the Roman god of wine Bacchus, this work is a festive celebration. It starts with lyrical melodies juxtaposed against sha...

Journey to the southern part of Spain where remnants of Moorish and Middle Eastern culture are found, along with traditional Flamenco music. These sounds, melodies and harmonies are used in an almost...

Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) was considered one of the greatest violinists of all time. Many of his works are known as 'pastiches,' works composed in the styles of other composers. Kreiser wrote Tempo d...

This contemporary work for intermediate string orchestra captures the spirit of pushing boundaries and testing limits with the potential to overcome. A fun and hopeful piece, Spirit of Adventure is fu...

This contemporary work for intermediate string orchestra captures the spirit of pushing boundaries and testing limits with the potential to overcome. A fun and hopeful piece, Spirit of Adventure is fu...

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this straight-forward composition using notes of the B natural-minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study,...

As the name implies, this work portrays a morning run up a mountain and the feeling that comes with the wonderful vistas that surround. Students will experience images of beautiful vegetation and fres...

Searching for Destiny's Diamond is a mysterious, tension-filled work centering around young people searching out their destiny during dark times and journeying towards the diamond that is their bright...

This tranquil piece captures the serenity and wonder of the starry night sky. The legato melody uses both sustained and smooth detache bow strokes as the calm motif develops dynamically and harmonical...

This tranquil piece captures the serenity and wonder of the starry night sky. The legato melody uses both sustained and smooth detache bow strokes as the calm motif develops dynamically and harmonical...

A 13th floor often doesn't exist in ships, hotels, and skyscrapers due to superstition - but you might find the unlucky level in haunted houses! This spooky piece for developing string orchestra explo...

A 13th floor often doesn't exist in ships, hotels, and skyscrapers due to superstition - but you might find the unlucky level in haunted houses! This spooky piece for developing string orchestra explo...

This warm, lush work for early-intermediate string orchestra has simple, playable, yet interesting elements for all performers. Teaching opportunities include legato and pizzicato articulations, dynam...

Get your superstar bass section out of the back row and into the spotlight with Vanguard, an exciting section feature. They'll get to showcase their skills with hooked bowings, dotted rhythms and exci...

This fiery work showcases the low strings, with driving rhythms and syncopations. Students have the opportunity to practice both forward and backward extensions, as well as accented and off the string...

Moonstone is the composer's favorite gemstone. Though not very bright, it has a unique, elegant sparkle. This composition reflects that understated beauty. The main melody in Moonstone has long, but l...

Our world is driven forward by the roar and strength of engines! The driving eighth notes throughout this piece represents the power and intricate workings of these machines. Each instrumental section...

Our world is driven forward by the roar and strength of engines! The driving eighth notes throughout this piece represents the power and intricate workings of these machines. Each instrumental section...

This lyrical piece for string orchestra expresses the wonder and imagination of childhood. The simple melody gently rises and falls with sustained chords and swelling dynamics. Set in C major, this pi...