Loreta Fin

Charming tunes for celli and violas; very attractive, works very well; piano needed if no bass player.

Charming tunes for celli and violas; very attractive, works very well; piano needed if no bass player.

It can be played in the second year of learning. There is a lovely melody in the 1st violins with a straightforward accompaniment in the other parts.

It can be played in the second year of learning. There is a lovely melody in the 1st violins with a straightforward accompaniment in the other parts.

It can be played in the second year of learning. There is a lovely melody in the 1st violins with a straightforward accompaniment in the other parts.

A gentle, pretty waltz in D Major which would captivate students and audiences alike. There are interesting melodic parts for all. The piano is needed for the arrangement.

A gentle, pretty waltz in D Major which would captivate students and audiences alike. There are interesting melodic parts for all. The piano is needed for the arrangement.

A gentle, pretty waltz in D Major which would captivate students and audiences alike. There are interesting melodic parts for all. The piano is needed for the arrangement.

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Very laid back in style, this blues tune can be played with swung or straight eighth notes. With chromatic passages and syncopated sections that repeat, this piece will go together well in rehearsal....

There are not many opportunities for young string orchestras to perform repertoire in 5/8. Often, it is not encountered until much later. This piece introduces a 3+2, as well as a 2+3 feel, with splas...

A Christmas medley for combined primary and middle school ensembles of mixed ability. Does your school have several ensembles that combine for a big Christmas bash in December? Finally, here is an arr...

Who doesn't love a catchy rhythm, with a South American feel? This fun-filled piece is all about getting that bow moving, while the audience gets their toes tapping. Interspersed with playful pizzicat...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandchild (due in 2018), this gentle lullaby is in simple triple time is perfectly suited to a young orchestra - as a first step to playing in parts.

Dedicated to the composer's new grandchild (due in 2018), this gentle lullaby is in simple triple time is perfectly suited to a young orchestra - as a first step to playing in parts.

In the style of moto perpetuo. Enjoyable and well written for elementary school level. Simple ideas that are fun to play.

In the style of moto perpetuo. Enjoyable and well written for elementary school level. Simple ideas that are fun to play.