Youth String Orchestra

Hawaiian Echoes, composed by Jirka Kadlec and inspired by the well-known traditional theme "Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai", is a poetic and evocative work that transports the listener to the enchanting landscapes o...

Hawaiian Echoes, composed by Jirka Kadlec and inspired by the well-known traditional theme "Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai", is a poetic and evocative work that transports the listener to the enchanting landscapes o...

Reinforce simple sixteenth note rhythms with this infectious Latin style piece from Katie O’Hara LaBrie. The title of course is a play on the Kodály counting system for sixteenth notes and Katie has i...

An easy calypso beat sets the mood for this lively Caribbean folk carol. The piano is important at the beginning and in transition while giving support to the rhythmic pulse throughout. Optional auxil...

An easy calypso beat sets the mood for this lively Caribbean folk carol. The piano is important at the beginning and in transition while giving support to the rhythmic pulse throughout. Optional auxil...

Explore alternative styles with this fun work that integrates all sections as the work develops. Written with ultimate flexibility in mind, this piece also works well with just violin 1 and piano; vio...

Explore alternative styles with this fun work that integrates all sections as the work develops. Written with ultimate flexibility in mind, this piece also works well with just violin 1 and piano; vio...

The infectious, Latin-styled rhythms of Fiesta make it a fun way to teach the familiar mix of 6/8 and 3/4. The scoring is very practical for learning rhythmic ensemble playing and your students will l...

This grade 2+ piece is written in D minor and has a fun and playful Latin feel. Full of very playable syncopation that is written in all parts, the violas and 2nd Violins will enjoy being featured. Ea...

This grade 2+ piece is written in D minor and has a fun and playful Latin feel. Full of very playable syncopation that is written in all parts, the violas and 2nd Violins will enjoy being featured. Ea...

An open string/first finger masterpiece, this work focuses on the tango rhythm and stretching that low first finger. Harmonically, there is some lovely, shocking dissonance -- just like a real tango!

An open string/first finger masterpiece, this work focuses on the tango rhythm and stretching that low first finger. Harmonically, there is some lovely, shocking dissonance -- just like a real tango!

On the inspiration for Midnight (A Slow Mambo), Steven Rosenhaus, the composer writes: "Growing up in New York City, as with any major city, presents a wide variety of opportunities to experience aspe...

Latino Violino is an easy Latin jazz intro to the classic samba style set in A minor. It includes optional written solos, or flexibility for improv. There's also an optional rhythm section of piano/gu...

Latino Violino is an easy Latin jazz intro to the classic samba style set in A minor. It includes optional written solos, or flexibility for improv. There's also an optional rhythm section of piano/gu...

There's more to this piece than meets the eye! Violet's Tango is a dark and whimsical dance for string orchestra featuring syncopated rhythms, chromatic notes and hooked bowings. Students are sure to...

This creative version of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the best of both worlds by bringing classical and popular elements together in one great work! Easily accessible in the key of D m...

Reel Music for strings uses three old Irish jigs as material for each of the movements. Movement I is based on the Swallowtail Jig. This jig is also known by the alternate title of The Dancing Master,...

This setting of the lovely Russian folk song, IN A FOREST GLADE, allows the heautiful and catchy melody to be played by all the upper strings at various times. The melody should never be overpowered a...

Here's the ideal patriotic selection for every string orchestra's library. Two traditional favorites, America, the Beautiful and America are combined with the lively This Land Is Your Land for an insp...

This medley of folk songs came from a recent trip to Russia by arranger Jamin Hoffman. Katyusha, Moscow Evenings, and Kalinka are all rich in tradition, each with a distinctive taste of the land that...

This medley of folk songs came from a recent trip to Russia by arranger Jamin Hoffman. Katyusha, Moscow Evenings, and Kalinka are all rich in tradition, each with a distinctive taste of the land that...