This is a shorter version of a musical piece for string orchestra, based on a longer version for massed strings. The piece is inspired by Samuel Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", which tells the story of a ship at sea that experiences misfortune after an albatross is killed. The work expresses feelings of loss and grace. The faster section of the piece depicts the ship being tossed around by the rough ocean.

For String Orchestra Level 4

Latin-American music is vibrant! This piece is an extended tango that will make musicians sway. The title, "Reminiscences of Buenos Aires," evokes images of non-stop dancing in the Argentinean capital. String effects such as pizzicato, tremolo, glissando, and lifted-down bows add colour to this pulsating score. Invite audience members to dance while you play for a unique experience.

For String Orchestra Grade 3.5

As you journey through a tropical rainforest, you can experience wonderment and awe reflected in these three miniatures. Each piece offers a different mood and tone colour for players to explore. The techniques used in these miniatures, including pizzicato, sustained notes, double quavers, and left-hand pizzicato, are easy to tackle, even for young musicians with limited experience.

1. Leaping Frogs

2. Creeping Vines

3. Fun at the Falls

For String Orchestra Grade 1

This work alludes to Noah's Flood and the rainbow as a symbol of peace. The dream-like opening leads to a turbulent episode with a shared theme. Second orchestra parts are optional but exciting. Great for players of different levels.

For Intermediate and optional Elementary Strings - Grade 2 & 1

The Wars of the Roses was a conflict between Lancaster and York from 1455 to 1487. Composer Walter Frye wrote music during this time, including "Alas, Alas, Alas is my Chief Song," which inspired this Fantasia. The piece depicts the storms of battle and blends antiquity with contemporary style.

Fantasia on a Theme by Walter Frye (d. 1474)

for String Orchestra (Grade 3) by Stephen Chin

The French court of the 17th and 18th centuries was renowned for its grandeur and beauty, envied by all composers in Europe. These three works embody that spirit.

1. Marche pour la Ceremonie des Turcs

2. Les Baricades Misterieuses

3. Tambourin

For String Orchestra Grade 3

"Two pieces, one idea: work hard, play hard. "The Volga Boatmen" has a shared melody and well-crafted counter-melodies. "Two Guitars" is fun and infectious, exploring spiccato quavers."

1. The Volga Boatmen

2. Two Guitars

For String Orchestra Grade 2.5

Genghis Khan, a feared warrior, and his soldiers ride through Mongolia into China. The piece's driving rhythms and accented chords create an atmosphere of strength and awe in battle. A gentler middle section uses the pentatonic scale, perhaps as Khan rests. The work concludes with a surge of energy as he moves towards his next battle.

For String Orchestra Grade 1.5