Youth String Orchestra

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

As the title indicates, this work is designed to encompass vigor and passion. Written to demonstrate musically the never-ending energy of our beginning musicians at the earliest stage of their musical...

Beginning with a revival-esque introduction, this down-home, foot-stompin', toe-tappin' original will be the hit of your concert. Premiered at the 2004 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, 'Tap Roots' f...

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...

Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata in G minor, K.315 is a simple and elegant work from the Baroque period, featuring a characteristically short two-measure motif. Originally composed for keyboard, this arran...

Zarabanda by Enrique Granados comes from his set of "12 Spanish Dances," most often performed on guitar. This third dance, also called a fandango, is particularly well-suited for string orchestra with...

Fossils and Finale combines two of the better-known movements from the humorous "Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saëns. The quirky Fossils with optional xylophone is written to be more acces...

This creative arrangement develops the iconic rhythmic motif from first movement of Vivaldi's Winter from his set of concerti, "The Four Seasons." Arpeggiated patterns in the lower strings realize the...

Feel the wind sweeping across the land beneath a wide open sky. This uplifting theme in G major captures the spirit of adventure as players journey through a melodic and harmonic landscape. Light stac...

Feel the wind sweeping across the land beneath a wide open sky. This uplifting theme in G major captures the spirit of adventure as players journey through a melodic and harmonic landscape. Light stac...

The daughter of a French harpsichord maker, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre first learned to play under her father's tutelage. At a young age, she was brought into the court of King Louis as a musician...

The daughter of a French harpsichord maker, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre first learned to play under her father's tutelage. At a young age, she was brought into the court of King Louis as a musician...

What if your yuletide celebrations were a Tim Burton movie, complete with a quirky, creepy soundtrack? This clever reimagining of the classic "Jingle Bells" tune takes a ghoulish turn into the curious...

What if your yuletide celebrations were a Tim Burton movie, complete with a quirky, creepy soundtrack? This clever reimagining of the classic "Jingle Bells" tune takes a ghoulish turn into the curious...

The saga continues with an exciting new adventure featuring the real heroes of the orchestra: viola, cello, and bass! Energetic violin staccato accompanies the dark theme that breaks through the shado...

The saga continues with an exciting new adventure featuring the real heroes of the orchestra: viola, cello, and bass! Energetic violin staccato accompanies the dark theme that breaks through the shado...

This valuable though seldom played early work from his Salzburg period contains the entire youthful charme of Mozart. It can be played without wind instruments whose parts are in-cluded in the strings...

This valuable though seldom played early work from his Salzburg period contains the entire youthful charme of Mozart. It can be played without wind instruments whose parts are in-cluded in the strings...