Youth String Orchestra

This string orchestra arrangement by Lauren Keiser of the second movement 'allegretto' from Franck's Symphony in d minor. It is an ideal study in pizzicato for beginning to intermediate ensembles.

The Swan by Saint Saens is one of the most recognizable themes of the Romantic period. This arrangement for string orchestra by Lauren Keiser captures the essence of this beautiful melody while adapti...

Scarlatti's Sonata in B Minor, K. 87, L. 33 is a plaintive work originally written for keyboard. This beautiful transcription by Yukiko Nishimura presents the piece in the key of a minor, making the m...

This piece is a musical depiction of an excursion through the countryside while being drawn by a favored and trusted horse. The choice of conveyance depends on the time of the year. If the piece is pe...

This piece is a musical depiction of an excursion through the countryside while being drawn by a favored and trusted horse. The choice of conveyance depends on the time of the year. If the piece is pe...

Henry Purcell's Canon in G major is reminiscent of the more famous Pachelbel Canon. A gently flowing triple meter allows for your musicians to really dig in and enjoy the many layered melodies shared...

Henry Purcell's Canon in G major is reminiscent of the more famous Pachelbel Canon. A gently flowing triple meter allows for your musicians to really dig in and enjoy the many layered melodies shared...

This fiddler's tune captures the spirit and tradition of the country fiddler for today's young string players. This is a toe-tapper, and will be a popular hit on any young orchestra concert. (1:20)

This fiddler's tune captures the spirit and tradition of the country fiddler for today's young string players. This is a toe-tapper, and will be a popular hit on any young orchestra concert. (1:20)

Set in a yet accessible fiddle style, this piece is a wonderful introduction to the rondo form. It explores the tonal centers of D, G, and C without going out of first position. (4:55)

Set in a yet accessible fiddle style, this piece is a wonderful introduction to the rondo form. It explores the tonal centers of D, G, and C without going out of first position. (4:55)

This original work uses "blue" notes, jazzy riffs, and an ostinato bass line (lower strings) to build to a nice full sound. A conductors' favorite, newly revised for 2015.

This original work uses "blue" notes, jazzy riffs, and an ostinato bass line (lower strings) to build to a nice full sound. A conductors' favorite, newly revised for 2015.

This fun viola section feature turns London Bridge is Falling Down into a theme and variations that will be an orchestra favorite. It's sure to make your violas proud as well as a stronger, more confi...

This fun viola section feature turns London Bridge is Falling Down into a theme and variations that will be an orchestra favorite. It's sure to make your violas proud as well as a stronger, more confi...

This fugue, from the master of fugues, will show what your players are capable of! All sections are integral to the success of the performance, so your group will be working together like never before...

This fugue, from the master of fugues, will show what your players are capable of! All sections are integral to the success of the performance, so your group will be working together like never before...

This is surely one of the most unique and original pieces around in years! Show your students and audience that the brass, winds, strings, and percussion "departments" are all cool! Soloists from each...

This beautiful ballad is going to impress your audiences every time you play it! Deep resonant cello and bass lines provide the foundation for the upper strings to soar above. A true taste of summer a...

This beautiful ballad is going to impress your audiences every time you play it! Deep resonant cello and bass lines provide the foundation for the upper strings to soar above. A true taste of summer a...

Played mostly pizzicato, this spirited arrangement of an Israeli folksong is really fun to play. Even in cut-time, it's still accessible for middle school groups and will add variety to December holid...

Played mostly pizzicato, this spirited arrangement of an Israeli folksong is really fun to play. Even in cut-time, it's still accessible for middle school groups and will add variety to December holid...

In Steve Laven's original Cello Boogie, the cellos take the lead with a cool chromatic bass line. Violins are in first position, but incorporate third-finger string-crossing technique. The bouncy fuga...

In Steve Laven's original Cello Boogie, the cellos take the lead with a cool chromatic bass line. Violins are in first position, but incorporate third-finger string-crossing technique. The bouncy fuga...

This is an excellent showcase for string players! The Grave (about 1:20) lets your players show their slow, esspresivo side in a doleful D minor. The F major Finale is a lilting 3/8 jig that is easy t...