Youth String Orchestra

This charming dance from Tchaikovsky's best-loved ballet, is a great way to introduce your young orchestra to staccato bow style and simple accidentals (C#, D# and Bb). All new concepts are very clear...

Each section will enjoy a turn playing the lively melody in this fun and spirited arrangement from one of today's master writers for young orchestra, Carrie Lane Gruselle. 'Kid tested' by the arranger...

Written in the key of D major and entirely in first position, The Boogie-Man Blues can be used to introduce young string players to swing, 'walking' bass and the 12-bar blues form. There are a few slu...

Three of Beethoven's most well-known compositions are combined in this wonderful arrangement by John O'Reilly. The opening features the powerful beginning section of the fifth symphony followed by the...

You may not recognize the title, but you're sure to recognize the tune! This delightful music by one of the most successful French ballet composers has been carefully re-scored for young strings. Your...

Rich harmonies set in the Mixolydian mode establish the fresh style of this delightful fantasy for strings. After the lyrical introduction, a light pizzicato accompaniment supports the more rhythmical...

This grade two arrangement of the finale from Beethoven's fifth symphony features the heroic opening theme as well as the lyrical secondary theme. While the key has been changed to G major and the rhy...

This grade two arrangement of the finale from Beethoven's fifth symphony features the heroic opening theme as well as the lyrical secondary theme. While the key has been changed to G major and the rhy...

This colorful arrangement of the 'Anvil Chorus' from Verdi's Il Trovatore begins with an energetic introduction played by all the strings. It is followed by the rousing main theme, which recalls the o...

This colorful arrangement of the "Anvil Chorus" from Verdi's Il Trovatore begins with an energetic introduction played by all the strings. It is followed by the rousing main theme, which recalls the o...

This original piece features three soloists and the use of only one bow throughout! Your audience will be captivated as they watch the violin, viola, and cello soloists pass a bow amongst themselves w...

This delightful Alleluia by Mozart was originally written for soprano soloist accompanied by orchestra. In this authentic sounding arrangement, both the soprano and accompaniment parts are distributed...

December Fanfare is a perfect, high-energy opening/closing concert selection! Containing a vigorous rhythmic drive and unexpected appearances of familiar melodic ideas, this work makes for a great cha...

Representing the transition from the Baroque to Classical period, Johann Stamitz's (1717-1757) Symphony No. 8 reflects the composer's involvement in the Mannheim School where he was one of the primary...

Perfect for first time at contest! A very exciting, high-energy piece, "Concerto in D" blends the beauty of the Baroque style with the elegance of the classical guitar repertoire. Though written as a...

Inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, the composer uses interesting harmonies, easy rhythms, and a minor melodic line passed around to different sections to make this grade 2 composition...

Fantastic! Bob Cerulli has programmed and arranged these five lovely selections specifically to show off the young string orchestra. Play them all for a ready-to-go concert, or choose one or two. All...

Grand River Serenade was commissioned for the Lowell Valley Middle School Red Arrow Orchestra in Lowell, Michigan. The town of Lowell sits on the Grand River. The main theme and two variations are pre...

Grand River Serenade was commissioned for the Lowell Valley Middle School Red Arrow Orchestra in Lowell, Michigan. The town of Lowell sits on the Grand River. The main theme and two variations are pre...

Rockport Images is a contemporary overture in the classic ABA form inspired by the beautiful seacoast town in northern Massachusetts. áOriginally a small fishing village, Rockport is known for its bea...

Rockport Images is a contemporary overture in the classic ABA form inspired by the beautiful seacoast town in northern Massachusetts. áOriginally a small fishing village, Rockport is known for its bea...

Rockport Images is a contemporary overture in the classic ABA form inspired by the beautiful seacoast town in northern Massachusetts. áOriginally a small fishing village, Rockport is known for its bea...

String students with only basic skills can experience the rich sounds of the Romantic era in these two contrasting movements from Elgar's delightful work. All sections have a chance to play interestin...

String students with only basic skills can experience the rich sounds of the Romantic era in these two contrasting movements from Elgar's delightful work. All sections have a chance to play interestin...

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