Youth String Orchestra

The dark, minor sound of this piece, coupled with the pizzicato effects depicting rain, make this an interesting programmatic work for strings! All sections have a chance at the melody. It is easy to...

Marvelous string effects combine with a haunting melody to tell the tale of Louis and Clark's native Indian guide. This piece won the 2009 Texas Orchestra Directors Association composition contest. It...

Marvelous string effects combine with a haunting melody to tell the tale of Louis and Clark's native Indian guide. This piece won the 2009 Texas Orchestra Directors Association composition contest. It...

This folksong from Quebec is remarkably similar to the famous Can-Can. Played at a lively tempo, this tune takes all your players up and down the D scale, gives each section a chance to shine, and eve...

This folksong from Quebec is remarkably similar to the famous Can-Can. Played at a lively tempo, this tune takes all your players up and down the D scale, gives each section a chance to shine, and eve...

This lyrical piece is a nice way to show how far your group has come. With a foundation of both pizzicato and arco accompaniment from the low strings, the violins share a simple and beautiful melody....

This lyrical piece is a nice way to show how far your group has come. With a foundation of both pizzicato and arco accompaniment from the low strings, the violins share a simple and beautiful melody....

This one has it all: smooth legato playing, spiccato bowing, wonderful dynamic changes, an accelerando into the big finish, and even an optional timpani! Written in a classical, symphonic style, it wi...

This one has it all: smooth legato playing, spiccato bowing, wonderful dynamic changes, an accelerando into the big finish, and even an optional timpani! Written in a classical, symphonic style, it wi...

Yes, it has finally happened! After years of toiling away in anonymity, a composition has come along to recognize these unsung heroes! The violas are finally rewarded with a work that features them wi...

Yes, it has finally happened! After years of toiling away in anonymity, a composition has come along to recognize these unsung heroes! The violas are finally rewarded with a work that features them wi...

This lighthearted arrangement, with optional piano, is a true classic and a novel selection for your next pops concert! Played at a brisk tempo, it can be a real crowd pleaser!

Originally scored for five voices, Thomas Morley's My Bonnie Lass translates beautifully to string orchestra, and Deborah Baker Monday adds her own touch by sharing the melody through all sections of...

Originally scored for five voices, Thomas Morley's My Bonnie Lass translates beautifully to string orchestra, and Deborah Baker Monday adds her own touch by sharing the melody through all sections of...

Spanish for "elated joy and happiness," Alegria is propelled by accented, syncopated eighth-note patterns. Each section takes its turn playing the accented accompaniment underneath a lively melody. Af...

Spanish for "elated joy and happiness," Alegria is propelled by accented, syncopated eighth-note patterns. Each section takes its turn playing the accented accompaniment underneath a lively melody. Af...

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms. Dest...

Full of energy and motion, this exciting piece requires a strong rhythmic sense and beat. An excellent, accessible teaching piece for syncopation, students will enjoy playing the driving rhythms. Dest...

Ready for some music from the masters? Try this delightful medley of three classics: Beethoven's Ode to Joy, Brahms' famous theme from Symphony No. 1, and Verdi's triumphal march from "Aida." Pieces a...

Ready for some music from the masters? Try this delightful medley of three classics: Beethoven's Ode to Joy, Brahms' famous theme from Symphony No. 1, and Verdi's triumphal march from "Aida." Pieces a...

The memorable main melody and countermelody are shared by all sections. Adding the optional floor tom can help maintain a steady tempo and enhance the Native American style. Students will enjoy playin...

The memorable main melody and countermelody are shared by all sections. Adding the optional floor tom can help maintain a steady tempo and enhance the Native American style. Students will enjoy playin...

This Irish tune is at the top of most fiddle players' favorites lists. It has lots of musical interest because of the two contrasting sections. The first section, in E dorian, has exciting string cros...

This Irish tune is at the top of most fiddle players' favorites lists. It has lots of musical interest because of the two contrasting sections. The first section, in E dorian, has exciting string cros...

The first movement of the Pastoral Symphony depicts the composer's “awakening of cheerful feelings upon arrival in the countryside.” This arrangement, intended for the second-year student,...