Music for Student String Orchestras
Musically compelling. Pedagogically sound.
Music for Student String Orchestras
Musically compelling. Pedagogically sound.
Tim Isham is well-known in his community and nationally for composing and arranging works for student string orchestra. A teacher himself, Mr. Isham regularly composes for his own students to perform as well as collaborating with other teachers to write music for their ensembles. Mr. Isham’s compositions are performed internationally and appear on a number of state festival and competition lists.
A professional educator, Tim is accessible and easy to work with. He is happy to interact with teachers and students at any level – whether you simply have a question about a piece, would like to do a question and answer session with your class, or are interested in commissioning a work. Connecting with the composer is just a click away!
Listening
Hear examples of pieces in different styles and at different levels. Includes performance videos and page-turner score videos.
News
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Commissions / Visits
Explore the possibility of commissioning a work. Check out options for a composer visit ranging from a formal in-person workshop to an online discord chat.
What People Are Saying
News
Creating a SUPERSTAR!
This was a unique project for me. Usually I begin a composition with some kind of a musical idea – this was more of a concept. When I was teaching elementary orchestra, children would often ask, “why don’t we play (insert name of popular tune)”? I...
Hero’s Quest
Hero's Quest is my latest Kendor release, commissioned in 2015 by the 8th grade orchestra of Willink Middle School in Webster, NY. The group's director, Kathleen Biscaro, asked for a piece that was in 6/8 time that had challenging parts for all...
Flag Day Survival Kit
I have been teaching in my position for almost 11 years, and in that time I and my string colleagues have been called upon with increasing frequency to provide music for Flag Day festivities at our various schools. In the past I have relied on Soon...
Available to Connect With Orchestras
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