Modern Classical Music Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Exhilaration and daring-this work describes mankind's constant fascination with some of the most powerful forces in nature. As the work opens, the beauty of the water and its sound calms the listener....

In the spirit of classic western songs, this haunting work depicts lonely cowboys on their long journeys across dangerous terrain while facing freezing temperatures, scorching heat, blizzards, rain, a...

A unique and colorful piece for this level, Desert Sands introduces limited low first and second fingers to beginning players. The result is a fun, ethnic sounding piece accessible to young orchestras...

Return to the time of the Roman Empire and Spartacus, one of the most famous gladiators to have lived during that era. The opening of the music signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast, en...

Dedicated to the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect others and serve in the name of freedom, Honor and Glory has bold and majestic themes throughout. The lyrical melody soars over the...

This serious festival work relies heavily on various elements of the tango, set in a more contemporary framework. While the title mainly refers to the way various tangos come and go (through multiple...

Explore the rich and important history of the Underground Railroad in this serious festival work. Opening with a solemn chorale, themes in the cello and bass soon take on the character of traditional...

Riveting! Take a journey with the legendary hero Perseus in this dynamic and stunning symphonic work as he slays the snake-haired Medusa and rescues the princess Andromeda. From the opening rhythmic f...

Premiered at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, this predominately lyrical work draws its inspiration from ice hotels - temporary hotels made entirely of ice and snow. Strong elements of film scor...

Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock 'n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optio...

Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock 'n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optio...

Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock 'n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optio...

Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock 'n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optio...

This short three-movement work is the perfect choice to introduce your students to a multi-movement suite at the developing strings level. Drawn from two of Cornelius Gurlitt's well-known piano works,...

This short three-movement work is the perfect choice to introduce your students to a multi-movement suite at the developing strings level. Drawn from two of Cornelius Gurlitt's well-known piano works,...

Travel to the mountains of Romania in this work that depicts the site of Bran Castle, better known now as Dracula's Castle. The dark harmonic character of the work tells the tale of a forgotten past w...

Travel to the mountains of Romania in this work that depicts the site of Bran Castle, better known now as Dracula's Castle. The dark harmonic character of the work tells the tale of a forgotten past w...

One of the most interesting and inventive novelty pieces in years! This work uses narrator to tell the horrific yet comical story of Willoughbus Wallaby and his encounter with a ghostly house and its...

One of the most interesting and inventive novelty pieces in years! This work uses narrator to tell the horrific yet comical story of Willoughbus Wallaby and his encounter with a ghostly house and its...

One of the most interesting and inventive novelty pieces in years! This work uses narrator to tell the horrific yet comical story of Willoughbus Wallaby and his encounter with a ghostly house and its...

One of the most interesting and inventive novelty pieces in years! This work uses narrator to tell the horrific yet comical story of Willoughbus Wallaby and his encounter with a ghostly house and its...

Truly imaginative! The melancholy yet alluring melody conjures images of an old carousel that is cursed or haunted by spirits. From the eerie harmonies of the opening to the more spirited melodies tha...

With the air of a suspense thriller from beginning to end, this innovative composition highlights a wealth of bowing techniques and effects including tremelo, ponticello, pizzicato, and artificial har...

With the air of a suspense thriller from beginning to end, this innovative composition highlights a wealth of bowing techniques and effects including tremelo, ponticello, pizzicato, and artificial har...

Based on the popular folk song The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, this delightful arrangement adds some fiddle flair as the fox merrily heads off to town. All sections of the orchestra have the oppor...