Youth String Orchestra

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James' excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal teaching and...

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James' excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal teaching and...

Here's an old British fiddling tune that makes a great ensemble piece for younger players. Simple meter changes, diatonic lines, and repeated 16th-note figures make this lively folk dance number a goo...

Here's an old British fiddling tune that makes a great ensemble piece for younger players. Simple meter changes, diatonic lines, and repeated 16th-note figures make this lively folk dance number a goo...

Once again, James Curnow provides another of his > skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies, this time taken from the rich > musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural > pe...

Once again, James Curnow provides another of his > skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies, this time taken from the rich > musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural > pe...

Kalinka is a classic Russian folk-dance in the traditional bottle-dance format, carefully crafted here for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and trad...

The inspiration for this unique composition came from the charming Iroquois folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that the magical webs of the dr...

The inspiration for this unique composition came from the charming Iroquois folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that the magical webs of the dr...

A matryoshka is a Russian doll carved so that smaller ones fit within larger dolls of various sizes. They generally are beautifully hand painted in brilliant colors representative of the Russian peasa...

A matryoshka is a Russian doll carved so that smaller ones fit within larger dolls of various sizes. They generally are beautifully hand painted in brilliant colors representative of the Russian peasa...

This long-standing concert band favorite is now available for string orchestra! Michael Sweeney's toe-tapping medley of two traditional Scottish songs ("The Parting Glass" and "Fairy Love Song") will...

This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-nee...

This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-nee...

A gorgeous and lush setting of the Swedish folk song. Teach your developing orchestra tone, phrasing, and legato technique along with dynamics, meter changes and various fingering patterns. Solo oppor...

A gorgeous and lush setting of the Swedish folk song. Teach your developing orchestra tone, phrasing, and legato technique along with dynamics, meter changes and various fingering patterns. Solo oppor...

A bright and cheerful arrangement of the beloved American folk song. The perfect opportunty to teach syncopation and articulations. All sections get an opportunity at the melody.

A bright and cheerful arrangement of the beloved American folk song. The perfect opportunty to teach syncopation and articulations. All sections get an opportunity at the melody.

A bright and cheerful arrangement of the beloved American folk song. The perfect opportunty to teach syncopation and articulations. All sections get an opportunity at the melody. This hybrid edition i...

A gorgeous and lush setting of the Swedish folk song. Teach your developing orchestra tone, phrasing, and legato technique along with dynamics, meter changes and various fingering patterns. Solo oppor...

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The Korean folk song 'Ahrirang' is presented in this exquisite arrangement for strings and orchestra bells by Richard Meyer. The bell part may also be performed by handbell choir, if desired. An excel...

This standard American folk song becomes great fun in the hands of highly creative arranger Carrie Lane Gruselle. All sections have interesting parts in this often 'bluesy' arrangement. Your students...

This very creative settings of the extremely popular Taiwanese folk song has been designed to help the student orchestra develop a sensitive and lyrical style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding har...

Little Liza Jane and 'Dance Josey' are American folk tunes abounding with energy and vitality. In this arrangement, these companion songs give young string players an opportunity to develop pizzicato,...