Susan H. Day

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...

This stately piece uses open string double stops and pizzicato to achieve its regal sound. The use of low second finger is reinforced for violins and violas. Though suitable for advanced elementary or...

Wow! All in first position, yet with a variety of techniques for very young players, this piece has a driving, high energy feel. The viola doubles the 2nd violin part. Appealing and educational, this...

Wow! All in first position, yet with a variety of techniques for very young players, this piece has a driving, high energy feel. The viola doubles the 2nd violin part. Appealing and educational, this...

Wow! All in first position, yet with a variety of techniques for very young players, this piece has a driving, high energy feel. The viola doubles the 2nd violin part. Appealing and educational, this...

Introduce the concept of flats with this catchy minor melody that provides the perfect aural model! All flats are written in for ease of teaching. Other skills included are pizzicato, slurs, lifts and...

Introduce the concept of flats with this catchy minor melody that provides the perfect aural model! All flats are written in for ease of teaching. Other skills included are pizzicato, slurs, lifts and...

Introduce the concept of flats with this catchy minor melody that provides the perfect aural model! All flats are written in for ease of teaching. Other skills included are pizzicato, slurs, lifts and...

Inspired by a trip to Sweden and Norway, this piece captures the drama and excitement of seeing the Viking ships in person. Although written for a large District Elementary Festival, this piece works...

Inspired by a trip to Sweden and Norway, this piece captures the drama and excitement of seeing the Viking ships in person. Although written for a large District Elementary Festival, this piece works...

Inspired by a trip to Sweden and Norway, this piece captures the drama and excitement of seeing the Viking ships in person. Although written for a large District Elementary Festival, this piece works...

This expressive piece evokes images of a majestic sunset on the western plains. Written entirely in the key of G, using legato bowing and easy rhythms with a few triplets, this gorgeous work features...

This expressive piece evokes images of a majestic sunset on the western plains. Written entirely in the key of G, using legato bowing and easy rhythms with a few triplets, this gorgeous work features...

This expressive piece evokes images of a majestic sunset on the western plains. Written entirely in the key of G, using legato bowing and easy rhythms with a few triplets, this gorgeous work features...

Winner of the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Senior Division, this lovely tune captures the feel of Ireland with its lush harmonies and pleasing melodies. Starting with a four-measure violin...

Winner of the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Senior Division, this lovely tune captures the feel of Ireland with its lush harmonies and pleasing melodies. Starting with a four-measure violin...

Winner of the 2008 Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest, Senior Division, this lovely tune captures the feel of Ireland with its lush harmonies and pleasing melodies. Starting with a four-measure violin...

Reminiscent of the music of Ireland, this piece captures the majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Wri...

Reminiscent of the music of Ireland, this piece captures the majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Wri...

Reminiscent of the music of Ireland, this piece captures the majestic beauty of one of Ireland's most visited natural wonders, the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, which tower over the Atlantic Ocean. Wri...

An excellent teaching and concert piece for 1st year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce...

An excellent teaching and concert piece for 1st year string players! Using only the notes of the D Major scale with all parts staying in first position, this is a lovely setting in which to reinforce...

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! The castanets represent bones rattling and add a scary touch! Each section of the orchestra gets to play melody lines with easy rhythms. Techniques fea...

A perfect addition for your spooky fall concert! The castanets represent bones rattling and add a scary touch! Each section of the orchestra gets to play melody lines with easy rhythms. Techniques fea...