This thoughtful and expressive Aria For String Orchestra is a fine addition to the literature. With divisi string parts and optional higher violin part, your group can sound expansive and rich. The long, cantabile melodic lines give opportunity for rubato and…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the lunar exploration program The Artemis Plan, this string orchestra work with optional percussion imagines the initial exploration phase, the discovery and colonization, and the unknown that lies ahead. With our population ever growing, and the…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Doug Wallace
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
This powerful work based on the greek goddess uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "Allegro con Fuoco" and "giocoso"' as the music moves from a serious minor mode sound to a major key…
Style: Full Orchestra
Composer: Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
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 tenacity and resilience. Composer Ruth Brittin brings us a…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Ruth Brittin
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
A pleasant work for early strings. Slow and reflective, this work utilizes many early string techniques and surprising harmonies.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: String…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Brian Ridley
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Program NotesWritten and dedicated to The Interlochen Intermediate Concert Orchestra Premiered the summer of 2000, conducted by Steven Ward, professor of music, Hope College, Michigan.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 5:00…
Style: Full Orchestra
Composer: Daniel McCarthy
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young full orchestra.Program NotesAustralia's national anthem in a traditional key to accompany singing. 'Waltzing Matilda' is recognised worldwide as beign Australia's song. This setting allows the audience…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Ralph Hultgren
Publisher: Brolga Music
UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation Information
6A
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: RBC Publications Series: Sightreading Series Category: String Orchestra
Sample PDFs
uils50122-autumn-oak-Preview-Score.pdf
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Aaron Fryklund
Publisher: RBC Publications
The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff aims to capture the spirit of that great morning phenomenon.…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bud Woodruff
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
An axiom is a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. Make your orchestra sound mature with this bold piece that includes fanfare gestures, strong themes and contrasting lyrical music. A strong choice…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing