Youth String Orchestra

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,...

After introducing the theme, the orchestra then performs "variations" of it: a version with 85% of the notes correct; 93% correct; 100% but with poor musicianship; and finally "as perfect as possible....

After introducing the theme, the orchestra then performs "variations" of it: a version with 85% of the notes correct; 93% correct; 100% but with poor musicianship; and finally "as perfect as possible....

Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks" was performed in 1749 for the King of England's firework display in London. This approachable arrangement of Bourree in first position will provide opportuniti...

Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks" was performed in 1749 for the King of England's firework display in London. This approachable arrangement of Bourree in first position will provide opportuniti...

Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, Neon Beat is a fun selection with a modern sound that will rock your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation...

Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, Neon Beat is a fun selection with a modern sound that will rock your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation...

Introduce your young orchestra to a new frontier of performance with A Million Miles Away! It takes advantage of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer space. Every...

Introduce your young orchestra to a new frontier of performance with A Million Miles Away! It takes advantage of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer space. Every...

This compelling work captures the grandeur and imagery of Sequoia National Park. The hymnlike theme is powerful and yet relatively simple, nicely suited to beginning to intermediate students. It provi...

This compelling work captures the grandeur and imagery of Sequoia National Park. The hymnlike theme is powerful and yet relatively simple, nicely suited to beginning to intermediate students. It provi...

Windchasers depicts the soaring flight of starling flocks twisting in the winds of a growing storm. As relentless staccato rhythms drive the melody forward, the whirlwind dies down for some pizzicato...

Windchasers depicts the soaring flight of starling flocks twisting in the winds of a growing storm. As relentless staccato rhythms drive the melody forward, the whirlwind dies down for some pizzicato...

An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece also rein...

An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece also rein...

This Grade 2 work arranged from Verdi’s opera Falstaff will enhance your students’ musicality and expression. The lyrical melody is featured in upper and lower strings, allowing for mature phrasing in...

This Grade 2 work arranged from Verdi’s opera Falstaff will enhance your students’ musicality and expression. The lyrical melody is featured in upper and lower strings, allowing for mature phrasing in...

The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! A great cultural teaching piece featuring syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and easy accidentals in first...

The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! A great cultural teaching piece featuring syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and easy accidentals in first...

This original fiddle tune evokes epic winter vistas of majestic snowy mountain peaks beneath vast blue skies. The Irish-flavored melody weaves energetic rhythms, power chords, and interesting harmonie...

This original fiddle tune evokes epic winter vistas of majestic snowy mountain peaks beneath vast blue skies. The Irish-flavored melody weaves energetic rhythms, power chords, and interesting harmonie...

Students will enjoy discovering the familiar carols Angels We Have Heard on High and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing hidden in this clever arrangement for developing orchestras. While building student co...

Students will enjoy discovering the familiar carols Angels We Have Heard on High and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing hidden in this clever arrangement for developing orchestras. While building student co...

The joyous nature of this original work for string orchestra is mainly achieved with an infectious tied rhythm pattern. A contrasting middle section features bright pizzicato against a bass line befor...

The joyous nature of this original work for string orchestra is mainly achieved with an infectious tied rhythm pattern. A contrasting middle section features bright pizzicato against a bass line befor...