Bud Woodruff

Arkansas Otter is a hornpipe imitative of the graceful swim moves of an otter. The bowing challenges aren't onerous but will be your principal focus. You might even recognize a familiar fiddle tune.

Eine temperamentvolle, fast fiedelartige Melodie beginnt unsere Reise den Fluss hinunter, mit kaskadenartigen Achtelnoten in jedem Abschnitt. Die Dramatik steigert sich mit einer Modulation nach D, wo...

Arachnids is written by Bud Woodruff in the spirit of a tarantella (Italian for Tarantula). This piece is intended to be a cello section feature focusing on third position technique, with a couple for...

The word "Catawampus" is often used to indicate something out of alignment or askew. Bud Woodruff's Catawampus, attempts to capture both meanings, with each variation quite opposite the ones closest t...

A delightful opportunity to feature your outstanding bass player, this work has a little of everything for everyone. The solo stays mostly in fourth position with lots of bow work, quick scales, and e...

A delightful opportunity to feature your outstanding bass player, this work has a little of everything for everyone. The solo stays mostly in fourth position with lots of bow work, quick scales, and e...

Der Komponist Bud Woodruff hat ein schönes neues Werk für das sich entwickelnde Orchester geschrieben, das mit einer raffinierten kontrapunktischen Komposition aufwartet. Das morgendliche Aufwachen mi...

Der Komponist Bud Woodruff hat ein schönes neues Werk für das sich entwickelnde Orchester geschrieben, das mit einer raffinierten kontrapunktischen Komposition aufwartet. Das morgendliche Aufwachen mi...

Wer schwingt den krummen Stock und wozu ist er da? Der Komponist Bud Woodruff nimmt uns in diesem skurrilen neuen Werk für Streichorchester auf eine musikalische Reise mit.

Wer schwingt den krummen Stock und wozu ist er da? Der Komponist Bud Woodruff nimmt uns in diesem skurrilen neuen Werk für Streichorchester auf eine musikalische Reise mit.

Composer Bud Woodruff continues to present compositions that students will love to perform and will learn from playing. The title, Dorian's Barn has a unique double meaning in that it is dedicated to...

Annie's Gone Home, composed in the style of a spiritual, was written as a tribute to composer Bud Woodruff's mother. The tune is built on phrases of easily understandable material, but the poignant na...

Bud Woodruff presents The Cat Is in the Kitchen, a tongue-in-cheek style piece with jazz influences that students enjoy playing. This quirky piece is designed to help students successfully navigate pl...

Blue Hook will stimulate the imaginations of the players and audiences alike. As the music drives through modes, students are practicing their hooked bows without realizing they are working. Blue Hook...

The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff ai...

This charming new work for developing string orchestra is great for showcasing your sections. Each section has a feature in this light-hearted new tune, making it not only a wonderful teaching piece b...

This charming new work for developing string orchestra is great for showcasing your sections. Each section has a feature in this light-hearted new tune, making it not only a wonderful teaching piece b...

Composer Bud Woodruff writes, "To me, Beyond the Horizon is as much a philosophy as it is a title. No matter what you have accomplished today, there is always a new adventure awaiting you 'beyond the...

In an attempt to musically capture that creepy feeling of walking in the Dark, Composer Bud Woodruff brings us a spooky new work for String Orchestra. Perfect for that first Fall Concert!

This light and Bounding work by composer Bud Woodruff is going to be one your students ask to play again and again. Wonderful for working on technique at this level, this accessible work is perfect fo...