Youth String Orchestra

Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the...

Easy yet tasteful writing is a feature of this new teaching piece from Stephen Bulla. Set in a gentle 3/4 waltz style, it has a good blend of music detail and accessibility for your developing string...

Based on the famous Canon in D by Pachelbel, March and Canon for Strings helps students to reinforce basic rhythms that use half, quarter, and eighth notes in well-designed ensemble setting.

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34)

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 20).

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates...

Here's a terrific showpiece for your students to enjoy many of the great musical effects that only string instruments can achieve. A delightful, slightly sinister sound in a dance-like movement makes...

Here's an effective work for beginning level players that features solid teaching material in a setting that is also terrific concert programming. Skilled part writing for all players, bold modal harm...

Composer Steven L. Rosenhaus has crafted a charming new work for young String players! The title is both captivating and a little puzzling, but just like the music itself - will keep them coming back...

Composer Steven L. Rosenhaus has crafted a charming new work for young String players! The title is both captivating and a little puzzling, but just like the music itself - will keep them coming back...

Composer Matt Arnett is known for vivid fantasy storytelling in his music. In this piece, treasure-seeking adventurers clash with a fearsome dragon! Who will emerge victorious? Students can draw their...

Composer Matt Arnett is known for vivid fantasy storytelling in his music. In this piece, treasure-seeking adventurers clash with a fearsome dragon! Who will emerge victorious? Students can draw their...

Composer Matt Arnett is known for vivid fantasy storytelling in his music. In this piece, treasure-seeking adventurers clash with a fearsome dragon! Who will emerge victorious? Students can draw their...

Composer Matt Arnett is known for vivid fantasy storytelling in his music. In this piece, treasure-seeking adventurers clash with a fearsome dragon! Who will emerge victorious? Students can draw their...

Composer Matt Arnett is known for vivid fantasy storytelling in his music. In this piece, treasure-seeking adventurers clash with a fearsome dragon! Who will emerge victorious? Students can draw their...

While easy from a technical standpoint, "Topaz Dawn" offers students a challenge in the form of musicality and emotive playing. This piece is about connecting with audiences and each other through hea...

While easy from a technical standpoint, "Topaz Dawn" offers students a challenge in the form of musicality and emotive playing. This piece is about connecting with audiences and each other through hea...

While easy from a technical standpoint, "Topaz Dawn" offers students a challenge in the form of musicality and emotive playing. This piece is about connecting with audiences and each other through hea...

While easy from a technical standpoint, "Topaz Dawn" offers students a challenge in the form of musicality and emotive playing. This piece is about connecting with audiences and each other through hea...

While easy from a technical standpoint, "Topaz Dawn" offers students a challenge in the form of musicality and emotive playing. This piece is about connecting with audiences and each other through hea...

This piece by Deborah Baker Monday offers some technical rigor that is still appropriate for younger musicians. A fun and educationally beneficial work for spring concerts or instant success back-to-s...

This piece by Deborah Baker Monday offers some technical rigor that is still appropriate for younger musicians. A fun and educationally beneficial work for spring concerts or instant success back-to-s...

This piece by Deborah Baker Monday offers some technical rigor that is still appropriate for younger musicians. A fun and educationally beneficial work for spring concerts or instant success back-to-s...

This piece by Deborah Baker Monday offers some technical rigor that is still appropriate for younger musicians. A fun and educationally beneficial work for spring concerts or instant success back-to-s...