Sound Innovations for Orchestra: Performance Music

Who it's for

• String orchestra directors working with beginning and early intermediate ensembles
• Music teachers building accessible performance repertoire at Grades 0.5 to 2
• Conductors seeking flexible instrumentation options and quick-to-learn arrangements

What's inside

• String orchestra scores and parts from Grade 0.5 through Grade 2
• Arrangements spanning folk, jazz, swing, multicultural, and programmatic styles
• Conductor scores paired with individual parts, available in print and digital formats
• Works by Bernotas, Phillips, Meyer, and other Sound Innovations series composers

Things to consider

Start with titles at or slightly below your ensemble's current level; pieces like The Wellerman and Ghosts and Goblins are particularly approachable entry points. If you're unsure about instrumentation needs, flexible string ensemble options reduce the complexity of doubling parts across your group. Digital downloads let you pull scores immediately for assessment without waiting for shipping, ideal if you're selecting music close to a performance date.