Kathryn Griesinger Orchestra Sheet Music

This graceful arrangement elegantly weaves together four classic winter melodies: Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," Skater's Waltz by Emile Waldteufel, In

This rocking piece for beginning strings is based on the interval of a perfect fifth - thus the title! Students can practice easy string crossings on open strings, simple rhythms, and stepwise finger

This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, and fourth finger. Written in B minor with optional piano,

This rollicking ballad tells a tale from the untamed frontier of the historic Wild West. In this easy first-position piece, students can create their own legend for this original tune patterned after

Battle of Doro Passage musically describes a real naval conflict that took place October 16, 1827 on the Aegean Sea. The British brig Comet was attacked by pirates in Doro Passage off the

Inspired by the sight of sunlight sparkling on moving water, a joyous, expansive melody is woven through the sections allowing developing players to shine. Easy eighth-note patterns rise and fall under a

Experience a storybook Christmas with this medley of old English carols. Beginning in 4/4 time, Good King Wenceslas meets 12 Days of Christmas before violas sing O Come, O Come,

A forceful minor theme builds on a repeating motif of rotating eighth notes. Based on the scientific principle of centrifugal force, this piece offers a vortex of expanding and falling energy, with easy

This energetic original work for intermediate string orchestra layers vigorous melodies and rhythms as it builds toward a climactic key change from A minor to B minor. Theme builds upon theme, increasing

Hear the call of ancient ancestors in this exciting tribute to legend and legacy. Bold, heroic themes of fierce warriors and noble rulers rise through subtle pentatonic harmonies that suggest mighty Asian

An exhilarating theme is characterized by an angular melodic motif shaped like a true military echelon, forging ahead with courage and ferocity. Heavy accents, driving momentum, and intricate fugue-like

A bold, exciting work for string orchestra depicting a daring escape and an epic journey. Driving accented 3/4 rhythms in A minor build tension and momentum, developing into soaring themes... view details

Set out to explore the D major scale! This easy piece uses only quarter, half, and whole notes with frequent unison rhythms to help young players build confidence as they venture into independent harmonic

Perfect for combined concerts or blended-level ensembles, this piece provides a celebration of music where all students can participate! The Grade 2.5 piece can be performed alone or with beginning-level

This energetic original work moves at a fast and furious pace, with the all spirit of a hoedown in alternating minor and major modes. A relentless tour de force that reinforces bow skills and

End your first year with three American folk songs about water, each of which is passed around the orchestra. Learning opportunities abound, particularly with the bow and pizzicato. Upper strings use high

In this modern twist on Mendelssohn's epic Hebrides Overture, low strings get to dig into energetic accented bass lines as two prominent themes weave through the orchestra. This arrangement is very

Twist and turn through a labyrinth of shadows to reveal pieces and passages from classical music's most mysterious themes, including In the Hall of the Mountain King; Night on Bald Mountain and

Mix it up for a fun first winter concert! This mash-up of familiar holiday tunes uses only quarter and half notes from the D major scale with no shifting in the bass. Melodies include Joy to the

Feel the intensity and fire of an exciting adventure in this electric work for string orchestra. Written in A minor, the musical journey takes players through a series of unexpected modal shifts using easy

Go undercover for an adventure in secrets and shadows! Edgy syncopation accompanies the minor theme as it sneaks into a pizzicato "stealth mode" section, leading to a wild chase through E minor before

Beginners can play familiar melodies at your holiday concert with this wonderful medley of How Great Our Joy; Joy to the World and Jingle Bells. Easy to play, it uses only D- and G-string

This courageous, forceful melody uses frequent doubling of sections to add strength and volume to the developing string orchestra. Legends of fearless bravery are heard in the determined theme, punctuated

As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory, a sacred moment of reflection gives way to a stormy battle in the cello and bass sections and builds to a victorious key change to A minor. With just a