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The joyous nature of this original work for string orchestra is mainly achieved with an infectious tied rhythm pattern. A contrasting middle section features bright pizzicato against a bass line before catapulting back into the jubilant melody once again. An excellent choice for festival or concert programs any time of year.

This music features strummed rhythms, folk-inspired melodies, syncopation, and an exciting accelerando to the end. In addition to having both marcato and legato passages, every section gets to play the main theme. Evoke colorful images of rural old-time Appalachia for your audience with this lively concert selection!

A dramatic concert overture with a focus on loure bowing, part independence, and approachable syncopation. The ominous D-minor tonality and the sweeping cinematic melodies will enchant orchestras and audiences, while teachers will appreciate the important skills this piece reinforces.

This pair of contrasting melodies depicts the ethereal beauty of Irish legends and landscapes. The Monastery at Kilmacduagh is a plaintive air inspired by the seventh-century ruins in County Galway, while Fort of the Rounded Hills derives its name from Doonagore Castle near the coastal village of Doolin in County Clare. The lively 6/8 jig features a solo violin part that could also be played on the pennywhistle.

Take a musical journey through a deep forest lined with towering trees! This mysterious work for beginning string players evokes feelings of enchantment and intrigue. The melody is passed to every section, and easy notes and rhythms showcase developing playing skills through an exciting theme.

The fast and furious pace of this fiery work never slows down, bringing the energy and spirit of a hoedown that ventures into a few unconventional rhythms and syncopated accompaniments. Exciting!

Ancient Chinese astronomers named the planet Mars "Fire Star" based on its reddish hue. This original work for developing string orchestra explores the enigmatic nature of this planet with a dark minor mode and approachable first-position patterns. An urgent staccato rhythmic motif alternates with mysterious legato themes as the ominous melody is passed to every section. 

A quiet opening hints at a growing storm as a powerful melody rises through driving rhythms and a syncopated motif in B minor. As the intensity grows, icy droplets fall in a pizzicato section, leading to turbulent winds of rising and falling melodic lines between upper and low strings. The forceful melody weaves through every section of the orchestra. Exciting!

This fiery and epic piece for developing string players reinforces strong marcato bowing and features rich harmonies and simple imitation between the high and low strings. For an added cinematic flavor, optional percussion parts are included. The powerful melodic material is given to all sections for a dramatic concert selection. A must-have for any string orchestra library!

Developing players will love this thrilling piece that resembles a video game soundtrack. This fast-moving, courageous piece allows every section to play the exciting melody while learning to navigate the key of D minor. A worthy concert or contest selection!

Sun, sand, and song! Take a trip to Jamaica via this catchy tune with optional Latin percussion. This cheerful piece features melody parts for all, 4/4 time, key of G throughout, and invokes a bright Caribbean feel. Sure to delight players, teachers, and the audience!

Hidden in the mystical Himalayan Mountains is a mysterious world of legend and lore. Mystic Mountain features a cinematic landscape of swirling legato melodies. Every section gets to play the main melody using colorful articulations such as pizzicato, tremolo, and trills.

According to Greek mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often portrayed as an archer. In this original work, students also get to wield their bows as they perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lifts! A great piece to work on counting in 3/4 time with alternating marcato and legato sections for tone development. Scored with doubled violin 2/viola and cello/bass, even young ensembles can create a big, impressive sound.

A stately piece with a Renaissance feel depicting a dark and mysterious castle lost in the shadows of time. Developing orchestra students will explore D minor tonalities, practicing F-natural finger patterns with a regal melody that cleverly avoids any B flats.