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Works for Orchestra

String, Chamber, and Full Symphony Orchestra

New Orchestra Consortiums

Help us create new music for the repertoire

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A project to assist El Sistema while creating new music for your ensemble.

Full Orchestra
(New Sheet Music for Chamber/ Symphony Orchestra)

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4 Movement Suite for Symphony Orchestra

(2026)

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - Timp + 2 Perc - Pno. - Strings)

Duration: ca. 4½ min

Four Expressions for Symphony Orchestra presents four contrasting musical reflections on the human experience. Across its four movements, the work explores possibility, instability, compassion, and confidence, tracing an arc that moves from the excitement of discovery, through discomfort and support, toward inner strength and self-assurance.

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Fanfare for Symphony Orchestra

(2026)

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - Timp + 2 Perc - Pno. - Strings)

Duration: ca. 3'30"

A bold, modern fanfare, perfect as a concert opener for orchestras looking for a full tutti sound balanced with a quiet intensity and dramatic build.

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for Symphony Orchestra

(2026)

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - Timp + 2 Perc - Pno. - Strings)

Duration: ca. 3'15"

​A tense, driving work full of rhythmic motion, shifting colors, and uneasy energy. Great for ensembles looking for a shorter contemporary work with bite, momentum, and atmosphere.

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Lyrical Music for Symphony Orchestra

(2026)

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - Timp + 2 Perc - Pno. - Strings)

Duration: ca. 5'45"

​A sweeping, lyrical work that grows from warmth and reflection into a powerful full-orchestra arrival. Ideal for ensembles looking to feature expressive playing, rich harmony, and a broad emotional arc.

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for Symphony Orchestra

(2026)

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - Timp + 2 Perc - Pno. - Strings)

Duration: ca. 5'45"

A confident, energetic closer with forward motion, strong rhythmic pulse, and a sense of lift. A great choice for ensembles needing a short, modern finale with drive and optimism.

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Symphony Orchestra

(2023)

2024 National Second Prize, The American Prize in Composition for Orchestra

Top 50 European Scoring Orchestra- The Film Academy of Europe Call for Scores

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 - Strings)

Duration: ca. 5 min


A short orchestral work with varying styles including an exciting Aggressivo section, light minimalistic influences, and an epic build that showcases the full power of the orchestra.

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Symphony Orchestra/ Chamber Orchestra

(2023)

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 - 2*.2.3*.1 *-timp.1-2perc- Strings)

*Can play with either Tbn. 3 and/or Tba.

*2 or 4 horns

Duration: ca. 5 min


A relentless, energetic work inspired by Beethoven and heavy metal.

Commissioned by the Stratus Chamber Orchestra

String Orchestra
(New Sheet Music for String Orchestra from Grade 2-5)

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String Orchestra

(2026)

Premiered at ASTA National Conference 2026

String Orchestra

Duration: ca. 4½ min

Intermediate-Advanced (Grade 4)


A high energy, colorful, and rhythmic work for string orchestra.

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String Orchestra with Keyboards

(2024)

Full string orchestra with vibraphone/ marimba (can be covered by piano instead)

Duration: ca. 2 min

Intermediate (Grade 2.5-3)


A gripping new work for string orchestra with keyboards, this work can be accomplished with less advanced technical skill and includes exciting, achievable effects like glissandi

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String Orchestra and Percussion (optional piano)

(2023)

String Orchestra- 2 Perc and/or 1 Piano

Duration: ca. 7 min

Intermediate-Advanced (Grade 4)


A lush, lyrical, cinematic string orchestra work with fresh harmonies. Music for ensembles and conductors looking to feature their delicate, nuanced, and expressive playing.

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Full string orchestra/ arr. for chamber strings (as few as 9 players)

Duration: ca. 5 min

Intermediate-Advanced (Grade 4)


With rapidly shifting styles, this work uses motifs, "scratch tones,"and other techniques to create a unique and exciting work on the nature of water and its journey.

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