Susan H. Day

A moving tribute by Susan Day to the people we admire - whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country - this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the...

This Irish sounding piece teaches 3/4 time, legato bowing, pizzicato, lifts, and 2-note slurs. Containing interesting melodic lines for all, the piece stays in 1st position throughout and only include...

In 3/4, with some pizzicato and a few slurs, the minor melodies and gypsy-like quality make this a very appealing selection composed by Susan Day. The perfect piece to introduce B-flat to all sections...

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...

This piece offers an opportunity for players to create a rich and elegant sound by using long, full bows with slurred note passages. Written in 34 time using the keys of C and D, there is a short solo...

Winner of the 2006 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, the French title means 'Tango of Love.' From the opening three chords, this piece is set apart by its dramatic quality, in...

Winner of the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, this mysterious-sounding tango is written in the keys of C minor and D minor, with much consideration given to make sure a...

The Portuguese title means 'Tango of Dreams

This clever sea chantey gives young students experience with pizzicato andtremolo. A firm beat supports the melodic themes. All parts stay infirst position. Musical images include a ship tossed by hig...

Feature your best violinist, or let the whole 1st violin section play the beautiful minor melody starting and ending this unique piece. Contrasting sections with a jazzy feel and rich chordal texture...

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...

Wow! All in first position, yet with a variety of techniques for very young players, this piece has a driving, high energy feel. The viola doubles the 2nd violin part. Appealing and educational, this...

Introduce the concept of flats with this catchy minor melody that provides the perfect aural model! All flats are written in for ease of teaching. Other skills included are pizzicato, slurs, lifts and...

Inspired by a trip to Sweden and Norway, this piece captures the drama and excitement of seeing the Viking ships in person. Although written for a large District Elementary Festival, this piece works...

This expressive piece evokes images of a majestic sunset on the western plains. Written entirely in the key of G, using legato bowing and easy rhythms with a few triplets, this gorgeous work features...

Winner of the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Senior Division, this lovely tune captures the feel of Ireland with its lush harmonies and pleasing melodies. Starting with a four-measure violin...

Reminiscent of the music of Ireland, this piece captures the majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Wri...

An excellent teaching and concert piece for 1st year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce...

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! The castanets represent bones rattling and add a scary touch! Each section of the orchestra gets to play melody lines with easy rhythms. Techniques fea...

The clever title combines the word 'quiet' with 'etude,' the French word for a musical study. Inspired by the notion of world peace, the composer communicates this idea through a series of engaging me...

Capture the spirit of the Old West with this exciting new work. Written in the keys of C and G, this piece uses a variety of techniques, including divisi, tremolo, accents, lifts, slurs, pizzicato, ac...

This piece was inspired by a visit to London's Buckingham Palace, with its colorful tradition of the changing of the guards. Set in the key of D Major, the chordal harmonies and dotted quarter rhythms...

This high energy, rhythmically driven piece is fun to play for any grade level and any size group. It features easy rhythms and techniques such as detaché bowing, tremolo, accents, pizzicato, and a fe...

Inspired by the composer's Hungarian ancestry, and reminiscent of Brahms' 'Hungarian Dances,' this major work is very attainable for advanced middle school or high school string orchestra. The violin...