Rim of the City is an exciting driving work for string orchestra inspired by an overlook of vast hills in western Wisconsin called Rim of the City. The forward momentum in the eight notes depicts the climb upward on a beautiful day, moving fast to get to the…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Sarah Siegler
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Written to reflect the surface of water and its various changes, composer Yukiko Nishimura has created an effectual new work for string orchestra. Utilizing common *optional percussion instruments, this work is flowing and expressive. A brisk section in mixed…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
The bows will be shuddering in this piece as the students dig into aggressive sixteenth rhythms in this piece. Composer Doug Spata does it again with a dramatic composition that will get the students excited as his pieces do. We are honored to have Doug’s…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Doug Spata
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Simmons Island is an exciting piece that will challenge intermediate string players to play fast, syncopated rhythms as well as beautiful legato phrases in the slower lyrical section. It depicts the waves of Lake Michigan crashing along the shore of Simmons…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Sarah Siegler
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Introduce your students to possibly one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces they have ever performed. Intricate and delicate, this ethereal and almost hypnotic composition exemplifies being overcome with a sense of awe, peace, and wonder while gazing at…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bryan Sanguinito
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Strollin’ is a charming new work for String Orchestra, utilizing syncopation in 6/8 time. Written as a contemporary jazz piece, every voice is balanced with the other making this a great piece to reinforce tutti play and blend. We know you and your audiences…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Shirl Jae Atwell
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Such Small Things was a gift to the composer’s baby daughter. The sweeping ballad simultaneously celebrates the anticipation of life and the joy that her life has brought into the world. Sparkling melodies and rich, lush harmonies make this 3-minute piece for…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
All of the things you love about Yukiko’s writing come together to create a wonderufl new work for String Orchestra. Your students will sound mature and be successful with this lush new piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Series: Rhapsody String Orchestra…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
A patriotic classic transforms into a dystopian musical representation of the inaccessibility of the American Dream for too many of our young people and their families. Setting “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” in a minor key and adding original foreboding thematic…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bryan Sanguinito
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
“It’s been said that your wish will come true when you make it under the new moon.” Composer Yukiko Nishimura has crafted a beautifully heartfelt work for young musicians. Lush harmonies and suspensions will stretch the musicianship of the performers. Great…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing