Música clásica moderna para orquesta de cuerda

Akerwis comes from the Latin word acervus meaning to stack. Here it's the stacking of notes to create chords for this swing-style jazz composition.

The Elephants and Fossils are featured in this 2-movement composition. This will be a definite hit with your students!

Valses Poeticos (Poetic Waltzes), originally written for piano, is a suite of seven waltzes.á This arrangement features three.á Very elegant and stylized, this suite will add a charming touch to your...

Finally, a new composition by well-known composer William Hofeldt! This overture-style work is not to be missed.á Mr. Hofeldt's rich scoring and exquisite melodic writing makes The Journey special.á I...

Winner of the 2000 ASTA with NSOA Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Bold Venture captures rhythmic vitality and melodic verve throughout.

Based on an Irish Fiddle tune brought to the U.S., this high-energy piece is fun for all players! It's in A minor and doesn't require shifting except for a few spots in the bass part.

The colors and timbres of this Impressionistic work are incredible. This is a perfect vehicle for students learning about ensemble tone production. It's a beautiful selection for any concert.

The colors and timbres of this Impressionistic work are incredible. This is a perfect vehicle for students learning about ensemble tone production. It's a beautiful selection for any concert.

A miniature form of the concert overture, this energetic opener will be fun for everyone. Great melodies in all sections, too!

Please welcome newcomer Miriam Overholt and her wonderful music to your orchestra! Her original two-movement work features Air and Jig, and both contain gorgeous, soaring melodies that will be unforge...

Written for strings and piano, this beautiful ballad-type composition honors those men, women and children affected by that infamous day: September 11, 2001.á Winning the MENC 2002 National Young Comp...

Set in ternary form, the title gets its name from the 'A' section which features spiccato throughout, 'chattering' along as players give the rhythmic motion to the music.á The majority of this composi...

Here's another winner that will serve well as a concert opener for young orchestras.á Frolic is in D Major and actually features portions of the scale in its opening melody.á Beginning students will f...

First year players will love Crossing Pirates' Cove.á Filled with excitement and drama, students will enjoy creating a story to match the music they play.

From the Sonata in A Major for Two Violins and Keyboard, this arrangement is set in the key of G Major.á All parts are in 1st position with exception of some limited position work in the string bass p...

This fresh and energetic composition blends the sounds of the Irish reel with sounds of Americana, resulting in a uniquely sounding American Reel. Winner: 2004 ASTA with NSOA.

Song of Sedona is a composed piece in the style of mariachi, but does not follow the exact mariachi format. It?s written for string orchestra with additional parts for armon?a, guitarr?n, and trumpets...

Catchy blues with a rock beat that will have feet tapping and fingers snapping!

The first movement of this g minor symphony is superbly arranged for string orchestra, having incorporated the

This arrangement of Dvorak's popular Slavonic Dance in E Minor Op. 46, No. 2 offers a chance to show off three soloists on violin, viola, and cello - while becoming acquainted with the musical style o...

Set in D Major, this lively and jovial work includes just a bit of 3rd position in the 1st violin part and some extension work in the viola and cello parts. Ms. Rich's artistic writing style features...

Beach Spring comes from 'The Sacred Harp', an American tunebook from 1844. The G Major opening theme, presented by the cellos, later modulates to C Major. First ùPosition parts throughout, and simple...

Here's a nice way to feature beautiful music that is often overlooked. The three movements selected for this suite come from the published works of the English Renaissance composer Thomas Ravenscroft....

Ms. Atwell has done it again with this light-hearted and rhythmically vivacious work. The majority of the piece is in 1st position, with a sprinkling of 3rd position for 1st Violin and Cello, plus som...