Youth String Orchestra

A happy and playful melody in G major sets the tone for this fun, original work that reinforces staccato, dynamics and pizzicato. All sections get a turn at the joyful tune.

With the a title meaning Spanish Romance this great arrangement captures the beauty and romance of the melody originally written for classical guitar.

The popular, high energy concert band work has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. With a driving and infectious melody it is excellent for teaching a wide variety of musical concepts.

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...

This new arrangement of a Chopin classic is ideal for string teaching and performance. Robert Longfield's setting is carefully crafted for younger players and gives a wonderful opportunity to teach ex...

Composer Keith Christopher has penned an ideal teaching piece that's also a delightful performance work. Centered around scale-based melodies and diatonic harmony, it also features tasteful pizzicato...

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

Who says Beethoven can't be fun? Here's a clever spin on classical music's most famous four-note motif, done up right in a current techno-dance treatment.

The colorful, tuneful march from Tchaikovsky's second symphony, considered to be one of his most joyous works, makes an ideal teaching piece with its distinctive dotted 8th-16th note figure throughout...

From the rich treasury of orchestral ballet music comes this delightful light program piece by Leo Delibes. The familiar waltz from the sentimental comic ballet remains a favorite on concert stages ar...

Here's a delightful movement based on a theme from French composer Saint-Saens, originally written for violin and orchestra. Featuring the familiar habanera rhythm throughout, Robert's superb new arra...

Students love great adventure music, and Treasure Quest is sure to please. A seafaring, swashbuckling tune in 3/4 with bold statements for all parts, this mini-overture by composer/string educator Tom...

Heres a bold modal-based mini-overture for younger players that has great appeal with its 'adventure' sound and energy, driven by easy syncopation. With a contrasting dolce center section, it's all in...

Mit dem weltberühmten A-capella-Chorwerk 'Locus Iste' von Anton Bruckner kann Ihr Ensemble wunderbar seine Ausdrucksfähigkeit zur Geltung bringen.

In the style of a lively hoedown, here is an entertaining fast-paced number thats fun to perform and will sound great with string ensembles. There is plenty of built in contrasts and easy fiddle styli...

Strong modal melodies and harmonies, clear tempo changes, and melodic sections for all players, The Great Wall is teaching and program material at its best for developing groups. Your students will lo...

From the skilled pen of Brahms comes this tuneful, European styled waltz that makes wonderful holiday programming. Included are simple bell percussion parts (opt.) to add to the charm of this delightf...

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

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...

Two famous strains from the memorable Gilbert and Sullivan classic form the basis for this light-hearted medley, arranged for developing groups by James Curnow.

The Adagio movement of Rachmaninoff's second symphony is considered by many to be one of most beautiful melodies ever written. A continuing favorite in today's concert halls (as well as film and TV),...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...