Free Orchestral Underscore That Actually Works

Need something that works under speaking or between pieces without a full rehearsal?

• 3 short pieces (1–2 minutes each)
• Works with limited or imbalanced instrumentation
• Includes full score + parts
• Won’t compete with speaking
• Little to no rehearsal required
• Sections can be repeated or layered to extend as needed.
• Written for real ensembles in real performance situations.

Download, print, and use immediately. No guesswork.

Watch all 3 pieces (under 5 minutes):

What’s included:
 

Waiting
Approx. 2 minutes in D
Light, reflective underscore for prayer, transitions, or quiet moments
Instrumentation: Piccolo, Flute 1–2, Trombone, Suspended Cymbal, Harp, Strings Includes a lyrical “ahh” line that can be performed by solo soprano, oboe, or omitted entirely
Optional choir “oohs” and “ahhs” are included and may be used or left out.

Luke 2
Approx. 2 minutes in G
Warm, flowing underscore with slightly fuller orchestration
Instrumentation: Flute 1–2, Oboe, Clarinet 1–2, Bassoon, Piano, Strings, Suspended Cymbal

12-Bar Transition
Approx. 1 minute in Eb
Designed for moving between pieces or covering spoken moments
Oboe and harp featured, with strings entering midway using gentle, cinematic swells

All pieces include full score and parts (PDF), formatted for 9x12 printing. Can be scaled to fit 8.5x11 if needed.