Sinfonia for String Orchestra

Adapted from Two Movements for String Quartet.

Adapted in 2002; revised in 2004, 2016, and 2026.

Sinfonia has a light, energetic, and playful sound. This is a great work to introduce non-traditional harmonies to your orchestra as it utilizes quartal and triadic chords constructed from traditional major and minor scales. Additionally, using a conventional sonata-allegro form, Sinfonia explores the use of ostinato figures, thematic variation, and musical texture. Players will also develop their skills using multiple bowing techniques, shifting through seventh position, and a few passages in tenor clef for the cellos. This is truly an engaging work for advanced high school players!

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Jubilee: Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra

Written in 2017, revised in 2026.

Celebratory, energetic, and persistent best describe Jubilee, a one-movement concerto grosso for string orchestra and solo string quartet.  Using a conventional ABA form and non-traditional harmonies, Jubilee teaches students about marcato bowings, extensions for cellos, and sharp third fingers for shoulder instruments.  Upper strings and cellos remain in first position (with suggestions for more advanced shifting), whereas basses shift through fourth.  Additionally, you can program Jubilee to challenge your top players while providing an accessible piece for your whole program.

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