Makemusic Symphony Strings Sheet Music
About this collection
Makemusic Symphony Strings Sheet Music
MakeMusic Symphony Strings offers 123 string orchestra arrangements spanning grades 2.5 through 5, with the bulk of titles landing in grades 3 and 3.5. You'll find programmatic works, masterwork arrangements, multicultural selections, and pop adaptations, many by prolific arrangers like Chris Thomas, Brian Balmages, and Soon Hee Newbold. Popular selections like Gravitas and Battle by Soon Hee Newbold and Adagio Cantabile by R. Nathaniel Dett reflect the collection's blend of contemporary and classical repertoire.
Who it's for
- String orchestra directors seeking grade 3 to 3.5 core repertoire
- Music teachers programming concert and festival pieces
- Ensembles planning holiday or thematic programs
What's inside
- 123 string orchestra titles across grades 2.5 to 5
- Conductor scores, parts, and PDF downloads available
- Programmatic, masterwork arrangement, multicultural, and pop genres
- Works by Chris Thomas, Brian Balmages, Soon Hee Newbold, and others
Things to consider
Most titles cluster in grades 3 and 3.5, ideal for developing ensembles. Decide upfront Check genre tags (programmatic, masterwork arrangement, pop) to match your concert theme, and note that 9 Christmas titles and 3 Halloween selections are built in if you program seasonally.