Youth String Orchestra

Symphony Concertante No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a beautiful example of a classical work from an underrepresented composer. Detailed dynamics, bowings,...

Symphony Concertante No. 1 by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St. George, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a beautiful example of a classical work from an underrepresented composer. Detailed dynamics, bowings,...

Like the original, this highly playable arrangement of Bedrich Smetana's masterwork The Moldau starts simply and builds gradually to a grand finish. Todd Parrish has taken great care to avoid any adva...

Unleash the full power of your orchestra program with A Hundred Horizons, an incredibly versatile festival work by Brian Balmages! Written for grade 2, 3, and 4 orchestras, each grade level can be per...

Partitur = Cembalo/Klavier

Here is a very easy introduction to the Baroque style through the lively and attractive rhythms and melodies of Antonio Vivaldi. Great for beginning level string orchestra. Includes an optional violin...

This fiery work showcases the low strings, with driving rhythms and syncopations. Students have the opportunity to practice both forward and backward extensions, as well as accented and off the string...

Moonstone is the composer's favorite gemstone. Though not very bright, it has a unique, elegant sparkle. This composition reflects that understated beauty. The main melody in Moonstone has long, but l...

This lively Rondeau from Bologne's Six String Quartets, Op. 1 is a classic seven-part rondo in G Major, D Major, and G minor. As was typical of the Classical style, the melody is heard mainly in first...

Published in 1911, Viking Song is a spirited sea-faring song. It is speculated that Coleridge-Taylor composed the song for students during his tenure at the Crystal Palace School of Music in London. T...

Published in 1911, Viking Song is a spirited sea-faring song. It is speculated that Coleridge-Taylor composed the song for students during his tenure at the Crystal Palace School of Music in London. T...

At the 1813 premiere of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, the audience was so enthralled with the mysterious second movement, they clamored for an immediate encore at the concert's conclusion. This now wide...

At the 1813 premiere of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, the audience was so enthralled with the mysterious second movement, they clamored for an immediate encore at the concert's conclusion. This now wide...

It's time to show off your instrument! Whether highlighting accomplishments at the end-of-year concert, or introducing each string instrument in a recruitment performance, A String Showcase features t...

It's time to show off your instrument! Whether highlighting accomplishments at the end-of-year concert, or introducing each string instrument in a recruitment performance, A String Showcase features t...

A double concerto which musicians can really enjoy playing, written by a distinguished composer, presenting soloists with rewarding material well suited to their instruments.

A double concerto which musicians can really enjoy playing, written by a distinguished composer, presenting soloists with rewarding material well suited to their instruments.For inclusion in a concert...

Harald Genzmer has done a lot for the work with young musicians, and many a string player can recall school orchestra days when Sinfonietta was on the programme quite often. But the probably best-know...

Ten varied pieces for young string players: stylistically diverse, easily accessible and ideal for ensembles and lessons. The variations are based on a short sequence of notes and range from groove to...

The four movements of the Yougoslavian composer and pupil of Fortner are easy but demand an elegant leggiero manner of bowing from the violinists. A cheerful and very instructive piece.

Composed at the beginning of the 20th century, Érik Satie's Gnossienne No. 1 is one of the most emblematic works by this unique French composer. With its floating and hypnotic melody, it creates a mys...