Douglas Spata

Imagine a cheery tune Santa's elves might sing while making Christmas toys! This fun polka for beginners stays on the D and A strings, uses only the first finger pattern, and is aimed at developing de...

Written as a modern take on Antonio Vivaldi's Baroque style for beginner to intermediate players, this piece is a showcase for soloists in each section. Young musicians can take turns trading solos, a...

Written as a modern take on Antonio Vivaldi's Baroque style for beginner to intermediate players, this piece is a showcase for soloists in each section. Young musicians can take turns trading solos, a...

Sixteenth note runs dart across shifting meters, passing between parts before landing firmly in 3/4 time in this exciting piece in G minor for intermediate to advanced groups. As the accompaniment buz...

Sixteenth note runs dart across shifting meters, passing between parts before landing firmly in 3/4 time in this exciting piece in G minor for intermediate to advanced groups. As the accompaniment buz...

Sixteenth note runs dart across shifting meters, passing between parts before landing firmly in 3/4 time in this exciting piece in G minor for intermediate to advanced groups. As the accompaniment buz...

A mysterious pizzicato pulse sets the tone in this sly scherzo while shadowy melodies evoke the wood elves. Dynamics ebb and flow throughout before the piece builds to its conclusion. With a technical...

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessib...

This original piece by Doug Spata, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players - open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students...

This original piece by Doug Spata, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players - open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students...

This original piece by Doug Spata, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players - open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students...

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate...

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate...

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate...

This piece was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive style, app...

This piece was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive style, app...

Written with early advanced orchestras in mind, here is a dramatic selection in fast 3/4 time with some daring rhythms and sweeping, romantic melodies. Teachers can use this one to reinforce basic shi...

Written with early advanced orchestras in mind, here is a dramatic selection in fast 3/4 time with some daring rhythms and sweeping, romantic melodies. Teachers can use this one to reinforce basic shi...

Beginning students will respond to the confident, heroic style of 'Spring at Last' as they work on important technical skills like string crossings, approachable cut time rhythms, repeats, endings,...

Beginning students will respond to the confident, heroic style of 'Spring at Last' as they work on important technical skills like string crossings, approachable cut time rhythms, repeats, endings,...

Beginning students will respond to the confident, heroic style of 'Spring at Last' as they work on important technical skills like string crossings, approachable cut time rhythms, repeats, endings,...

Created with easy notes and rhythms, this regal march in the style of William Walton is playable by beginners for graduation ceremonies. It can also be learned quickly by more advanced ensembles for a...

Hunter's Moon is a dramatic piece for late beginners by Doug Spata. Rhythms and part independence are limited. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and a range that stays on the D and A strings make this an a...

Hunter's Moon is a dramatic piece for late beginners by Doug Spata. Rhythms and part independence are limited. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and a range that stays on the D and A strings make this an a...

Hunter's Moon is a dramatic piece for late beginners by Doug Spata. Rhythms and part independence are limited. Repeated eighth-note rhythms and a range that stays on the D and A strings make this an a...