Youth String Orchestra

Take your young string students way back in time in this lumbering tribute to the massive reptiles that roamed the earth in the cretaceous period. Built melodically and harmonically on a minor third,...

This all-pizzicato work for young strings imitates an African instrument called the kalimba (also known as an mbira or thumb piano.) This lovely-sounding instrument consists of a series of metal tines...

This piece depicts the magic of butterfly migration with only open strings and first finger (using all strings).  The butterflies disappear into the sky with a soft, delicate pizzicato ending. &n...

This piece depicts the magic of butterfly migration with only open strings and first finger (using all strings). The butterflies disappear into the sky with a soft, delicate pizzicato ending. Bowing s...

This popular Southern folk song includes a few "blue notes" and is great fun for young string players. A variety of bowing patterns are explored and developed in this excellent arrangement by Carrie L...

The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this...

The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this...

Fun in the sun in G major! This is a great special feature for your young group's concert! The strings' dotted rhythms and pizzicato play above maracas and clave percussion for a lilting Caribbean fee...

This sophisticated-sounding arrangement is a welcome addition to the multicultural holiday repertoire. Cello and bass parts are simple, using only six notes, and the violins and violas are given equal...

This familiar instrumental excerpt from Campra's opera, Idoménée, is a natural confidence builder for young players. Beginning with a simple ostinato in the low strings, the arrangement flows graceful...

A brisk but fun and playable piece, this catchy Dutch folk song is arranged with easy rhythms and basic fingering positions. In Holland, the tune has many verses and lends itself to variations. Perfec...

The perfect code, or blueprint, for an enjoyable, playable, musical work! Everyone plays the tune, as well as the recurring motif. Add a touch of percussion to this calypso and you'll be able to repli...

All in first position with straightforward rhythms and thematic parts for everyone, this poignant song arranged by Sandra Dackow will be a wonderful addition to any concert. 'The Girl I Left Behind Me...

What would December concerts be without those familiar tunes that everyone loves to hear during that time of year? Here's a medley arranged by Douglas E. Wagner of a baker's dozen of some of the most...

Botany Bay,' arranged by Sandra Dackow, is a wonderful piece that is correlated with Orchestra Expressions, Book 1. Your students will enjoy the opportunity to play and sing! Everyone gets to experien...

A (Very) Short History of Music' is an amazing grade 1 medley of a representative example from each major period of Western music using mostly half and quarter notes. Seamlessly presented by Douglas E...

King Dorian's Court by Jim Palmer will transport your beginning orchestra to the days of kings, knights and the Round Table! All sections will enjoy playing these original melodies which create a musi...

Now boarding: Flight of the Dynamic Drone, by Jim Palmer! Your first-year orchestra will soar with this exciting piece based on a D drone! Students get to practice intonation while experiencing a wide...

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...

Enjoy the legend of King Arthur with this lively dance tune from days of yore! Great parts are featured for all sections.

Enjoy the legend of King Arthur with this lively dance tune from days of yore! Great parts are featured for all sections.

This animated piece with simple, catchy melodies introduces the tonality of A major without any extended finger patterns. The piece is perfect for working on staccato bowing and cut time. The lighthea...

Angeline the Baker arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will enjoy the beginning shuffle technique, the interesting...