Susan H. Day

The essence of the American West is captured in this sweeping, cinematic musical tableaux by one of the country's top writers for young string orchestra.

Written to evoke images of a radiant fall in the high country, this key of G work features interesting melodic lines in all parts, a relaxing tempo, a variety of articulations, and 3/4 time.

As the title hints, this gorgeous new work is reminiscent of the fresh, crystal clear air present after a storm passes. Ms. Day's fans will enjoy the rich tapestry of interwoven inner parts that is he...

This piece brings us back to the days of the traveling circus! Picture the trapeze artists, performing elephants, the organ grinders with their monkeys, and the excitement on the children's faces! Wri...

This gorgeous piece is introspective, thought provoking, and truly representative of its title. Written in the key of d minor, using 4/4 time throughout, it features haunting melodies shared by all pa...

This light and entertaining piece is written in D Major and is played pizzicato in its entirety. Although a grade 1 piece, 'Popcorn Pizzicato' can be performed and enjoyed by players of any age becaus...

Written in memory of a beloved orchestra conductor, this gorgeous piece is perfect for any occasion. The piece opens with the theme simply stated in upper strings with a soft accompanying pizzicato os...

Ahoy sea-faring mates! Hop aboard this upbeat and lively sailors' tale of the high seas. Written in 'a' minor, all parts have memorable melodic lines, with some pizzicato and hooked bowings. The piano...

Every Olympian dreams of achieving their best performance by setting a goal and working hard toward it. This stately piece evokes a feeling of pride and accomplishment, and is perfect for reinforcing...

Imagine the fire-spewing, eyes-blazing, slimy-scaled mythical creature in this dramatic new work! This excellent teaching piece features many techniques including hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents...

Written in a neo-Romantic style, this grade 3 string work is legato throughout. In the key of g minor and d minor, the melody line dovetails between parts, giving all players melodic interest. Beautif...

This flowing string work was written to honor the career of a Silver Star World War I veteran and education icon in Colorado. Images conveyed are that of a generally peaceful and happy retirement, but...

Floating in a Dream: Close your eyes and imagine you are floating while you are dreaming, best accomplished with the help of a beautiful melody accompanying the dream. This piece uses legato style bow...

Spiders on the Loose: Students will love this easy piece which portrays spiders insidiously creeping and crawling up their arms, represented by eighth notes. Each section gets to play the exciting mel...

Blue Horizon beginnt stimmungsvoll und melodisch mit einem Abschnitt in C-Dur und moduliert später nach F. Alle Teile des Ensembles haben die Chance zu glänzen, während das melodische Material im Lauf...

Blue Horizon beginnt stimmungsvoll und melodisch mit einem Abschnitt in C-Dur und moduliert später nach F. Alle Teile des Ensembles haben die Chance zu glänzen, während das melodische Material im Lauf...

Blue Horizon beginnt stimmungsvoll und melodisch mit einem Abschnitt in C-Dur und moduliert später nach F. Alle Teile des Ensembles haben die Chance zu glänzen, während das melodische Material im Lauf...

Geschrieben, um den Stolz der Schule und den aufstrebenden Geist zu feiern, wird dieses glänzende Werk mit optionalem Klavier jedem feierlichen Anlass Glanz verleihen.

This Irish sounding piece teaches 3/4 time, legato bowing, pizzicato, lifts, and 2-note slurs. Containing interesting melodic lines for all, the piece stays in 1st position throughout and only include...

This Irish sounding piece teaches 3/4 time, legato bowing, pizzicato, lifts, and 2-note slurs. Containing interesting melodic lines for all, the piece stays in 1st position throughout and only include...

A wonderfully charming work for the developing string orchestra, Penguins on Parade evokes all the imagery of jolly and chunky penguins walking (or wobbling) in single-file across the snow! Students w...

This is a fun novelty piece meant to inspire a visual of rows of penguins marching along! Written in G Major, there are a few accidentals, some pizzicato and tenuto markings, easy rhythms, double stop...

Violas take center stage in this lovely piece, which emphasizes expressive legato playing in the key of G minor. Violas have the melody throughout!

Violas take center stage in this lovely piece, which emphasizes expressive legato playing in the key of G minor. Violas have the melody throughout! Duration 3:10.

Interessante Harmonien und Melodien machen dieses eindringlich schöne Werk zu etwas Besonderem. Cellisten werden herausgefordert, während die 2. Geigen und Bratschen im Mittelteil mit einer Melodie au...