Youth String Orchestra

Higgins - Grade 3

One of Brahms' most recognized themes in a smart version for developing players. Expert Level

One of Brahms' most recognized themes in a smart version for developing players. Expert Level

The memorable Italian folk tune, ideal for teaching 6/8 meter.

Famous Baroque themes, solidly arranged for young string ensemble. (Expert Level)

Famous Baroque themes, solidly arranged for young string ensemble. (Expert Level)

Features those very important players for their own moment in the spotlight. (Master Level)

Starting with an eight-measure violin solo, this simple but elegant melody weaves its way through the orchestra, providing different sections the opportunity to shine, and play expressively. Written e...

Written at a level 2 in difficulty, ANOTHER WORLD is highly melodic, underpinned with appealing rhythmic interest. The simple original melody is explored and expanded as the piece progresses. A bright...

Written by the father of the great astronomer Galileo Galilei, this 16th century dance movement is superb for teaching material for string groups, exposing them to an influential period of instrumenta...

Taken from early classical guitar music, Allegretto is a sort of period minuet, and clearly demonstrates the Italian style that parallels the work of Beethoven. Lloyd Conley brings us this well-crafte...

String ensembles can enjoy the uniqueness of this collection of 7 short pieces, none reaching more than a mezzo-forte, but offering plenty of contrast between pianissimo and mezzo-forte. (7 Short Move...

With a musical tongue-in-cheek, John Moss gives us an very easy program number based on Up On the Housetop, mixing the familar carol with a foot-stomping barn dance styling. It's a country Christmas a...

One of Saint-Saëns' most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachab...

One of Saint-Saëns' most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachab...

This lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Guitars, carefully crafted for string ensemble by Steven Frackenpohl. In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms...

This Brahms piano piece has been carefully crafted into a wonderful ensemble piece for strings with this attractive setting by Robert Longfield. His approach is perfect for teaching melody versus harm...

Most commonly known for his famous Canon in D, Johann Pachelbel was an organ virtuoso and composed many works, including several toccatas. This toccata has been carefully adapted for strings into the...

Most commonly known for his famous Canon in D, Johann Pachelbel was an organ virtuoso and composed many works, including several toccatas. This toccata has been carefully adapted for strings into the...

Taken from Concerto Großo, Op. 3 (also known as L'estro Armonico, Harmony of the Soul) this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players (two violins and one viola) as a...

Taken from Concerto Großo, Op. 3 (also known as L'estro Armonico, Harmony of the Soul) this unique edition offers the opportunity to feature three of your best players (two violins and one viola) as a...

Here's a short, lyric movement that is rich with a memorable melody and important moving lines within the inner parts. This arrangement is also detailed with musical nuances that give ample opportunit...

Here's a short, lyric movement that is rich with a memorable melody and important moving lines within the inner parts. This arrangement is also detailed with musical nuances that give ample opportunit...

An outstanding teaching piece that can serve as an introduction to many aspects of ensemble playing including cut-time and pizzicato. Robert also gives each section interesting and important melodic p...

An outstanding teaching piece that can serve as an introduction to many aspects of ensemble playing including cut-time and pizzicato. Robert also gives each section interesting and important melodic p...