Youth String Orchestra

Written as the grand finale for a combined school string festival, this piece is dedicated to the Junior String players of Somerville House Girls' School, Queenwood School for Girls, Sydney and Brisba...

Catchy from the opening bars, the piano part adds interest in this piece and will cover the bass if not available. It is rhythmically interesting, using syncopation and accents. The bowing and rhythms...

Catchy from the opening bars, the piano part adds interest in this piece and will cover the bass if not available. It is rhythmically interesting, using syncopation and accents. The bowing and rhythms...

The Quakers are historically staunch pacifists but fervent advocates of women's rights, prison reform, humane treatment of the mentally ill and the abolition of slavery. Help introduce students to the...

The Quakers are historically staunch pacifists but fervent advocates of women's rights, prison reform, humane treatment of the mentally ill and the abolition of slavery. Help introduce students to the...

Although this dance is energetic, it mustn't begin too quickly, to allow for the accelerando in the final section. However, when the ensemble is confident with the rhythms, a more adventurous tempo co...

Although this dance is energetic, it mustn't begin too quickly, to allow for the accelerando in the final section. However, when the ensemble is confident with the rhythms, a more adventurous tempo co...

Get a 'kick' out of this one! The 'double stomp' sound effect accents an infectious melody. Each section shares the melody and remains in 1st position, though the violins have the option of moving to...

Get a 'kick' out of this one! The 'double stomp' sound effect accents an infectious melody. Each section shares the melody and remains in 1st position, though the violins have the option of moving to...

The Morris dance has been performed throughout the English countryside since the time of William Shakespeare. Grainger was so taken by the form that he wrote his own melodies for the dance to great su...

The Morris dance has been performed throughout the English countryside since the time of William Shakespeare. Grainger was so taken by the form that he wrote his own melodies for the dance to great su...

This one is the real thing! These two reels, 'The Boys of Malin,' and 'The Gravel Walks' from County Donegal, are played often in Ireland and the style is brisk and straight-ahead. All the players get...

This one is the real thing! These two reels, 'The Boys of Malin,' and 'The Gravel Walks' from County Donegal, are played often in Ireland and the style is brisk and straight-ahead. All the players get...

This unabridged arrangement remains very true to the original while making this beautiful music playable by string orchestra. The key has been changed from B minor to E minor so all parts remain in fi...

This unabridged arrangement remains very true to the original while making this beautiful music playable by string orchestra. The key has been changed from B minor to E minor so all parts remain in fi...

An easier alternative to 'Pomp and Circumstance!' Perfect for graduations and special events with a hopeful, inspirational feel and a catchy melody, this one will make everyone feel upbeat. Premiered...

An easier alternative to 'Pomp and Circumstance!' Perfect for graduations and special events with a hopeful, inspirational feel and a catchy melody, this one will make everyone feel upbeat. Premiered...

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...

This beautiful Scottish melody, written about the island of Benbecula off the west coast of Scotland, will captivate both performer and audience. This arrangement allows all instruments to portions of...

This beautiful Scottish melody, written about the island of Benbecula off the west coast of Scotland, will captivate both performer and audience. This arrangement allows all instruments to portions of...

This stirring title features a majestic main theme and pesante accompanying figures which are catchy and attractive to play. The piece tells a story: its varied musical ideas portray the determination...

This stirring title features a majestic main theme and pesante accompanying figures which are catchy and attractive to play. The piece tells a story: its varied musical ideas portray the determination...

Each section plays the melody in this spooky D minor composition. With great opportunities for rhythmic skills, the piece includes hand percussion and the space for haunted castle sounds. (2:00)

Each section plays the melody in this spooky D minor composition. With great opportunities for rhythmic skills, the piece includes hand percussion and the space for haunted castle sounds. (2:00)