Partituras de música clásica moderna para orquesta de cuerda

The butterfly is a powerful metaphor of second chances, rebirth, and metamorphosis. The butterfly, seemingly so delicate and fragile, actually migrates thousands of miles, and is thus a symbol of tena...

In an attempt to musically capture that creepy feeling of walking in the Dark, Composer Bud Woodruff brings us a spooky new work for String Orchestra. Perfect for that first Fall Concert!

As the title suggests, the lyrical thematic material effortlessly dovetails from one section of the piece to the other. The melodic material is lush and flowing while the pizzicato accompaniment gives...

Sprites are imaginary creatures such as elves, pixies, imps, or fairies. Imagine these tiny little creatures having a joyous time frolicking and dancing about. This is the type of feel composer Larry...

Zig Zag is an exciting composition for the young string orchestra. Full of flare and the rhythmic motifs that we have come to love, composer Sean O’Loughlin has created a piece your students will want...

Based on a true story from New Zealand, composer Laura Estes presents an ideal piece for historical lesson plans, as well as for contest and festival performance. Students will learn from – and love –...

The Bow-barians are attacking! This fun and quirky title is the perfect descriptor of this new work for String Orchestra by composer Tyler Arcari. Each section has a chance to shine with the melody in...

Sean O'Loughlin cobbles together a tapestry of sounds for this new work for the developing String Orchestra. Written in 3/4 with rhythmic accents, this is a great introduction to both 3/4 and triple m...

Larry Clark's skill at writing for the String Orchestra is on full display with this wonderful new work for the developing String Ensemble. Great form writing and orchestration will have them sounding...

What a fun way to start or end your next concert! Caryn's arrangement of John Ryan's Polka has everything from stomping to clapping, and loads of great string parts in between! Each section gets a pas...

This joyful piece depicting falling water has something for everyone. The composer describes the piece like a fountain from the famed Versailles.

Written in three sections in G major, Barrington is an exuberant piece in an Americana style. There are moments for each section of the orchestra to shine, two solo features and sections of the compos...

Reminiscent of film-scores of old, this wonderfully expressive work will be a hit at your next concert. Perfect for any program or festival adjudication, Summer Solstice has a lot of teachable materia...

You have run out of time, this tense new work for String Orchestra is an exhilarating piece of music. Moments of lush tutti playing are pierced by brilliantly fresh sounding rhythmic interplay between...

You have run out of time, this tense new work for String Orchestra is an exhilarating piece of music. Moments of lush tutti playing are pierced by brilliantly fresh sounding rhythmic interplay between...

Beethoven has never seemed so fresh! Composer Sean O'Loughlin shows off his "chops" in this homage to the illustrious composer of old. Experience Ode to Joy like never before!

Composer Bruce W. Tippette gives us movie cinema vibes in this dark and brooding new work for string orchestra. Big, dramatic sections are positioned between fresh rhythmic passages. This one is a fun...

Newcomer Erica Donahoe gives us a piece that could easily fit on any contest and festival program. Full of opportunities for advanced playing by each section of the string orchestra, this piece fits o...

Imagine this: a dark, spooky night with the wind howling, there is an old mysterious house. That is what this piece brings to mind! Spooky and perfect for that early Fall Concert!

String of Dolphins is going to be a piece that stands the test of time. Based on such a simple bit of imagery, composer Yukiko Nishimura crafts a new work that can only be described as masterful!

Beyond the Veil is an exciting and intense new work for String Orchestra. Full of all the Drama and Intrigue we have come to expect from Tyler. Perfect as an opener or concert closer!

This piece is a tour de force from composer Yukiko Nishimura for the advanced string orchestra. It has all of the hallmark features of her works in an epic suite of three contrasting movements. Lush h...

Spirit is a rousing piece in 6/8 time. It opens with a lush harmonic presentation of thematic material to set the mood before flying into a jaunty Celtic-style romp. Dedicated to his wife Heather, com...

Yukiko's musical sensibility is on full display in this lovely new work for the String Orchestra. Wonderful scoring and beautiful lines make this an enjoyable work for both the musicians and a captiva...

Anthem of Triumph is for all of the students who have made it to their first spring concert! Utilizing only the first 6 notes of the D-major scale, composer Tyler Arcari has crafted an exciting anthem...