Youth String Orchestra

Two French Dances is a wonderful introduction to French Baroque music. The Rigaudon was composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1769) and the Gavotte by Espirit-Philippe Rameau (1698-1762). This arrang...

Playfully written, Scherzando employs mostly down and up bowing, includes some two-note slurs, and all instruments are given a chance to play the melody. Although the tempo is marked 88-104, it can be...

A dramatic work with a hint of romance, Conquistador! depicts the life and adventures of the Spanish explorers known as Conquistadors. Repeated note passages in A minor provide a glimpse into life on...

Based on the old-time melody to 'Buffalo Gals,' Bass-ically Bluegrass will showcase your bass section and the orchestra will look their best! In this classical setting reflecting bluegrass influences,...

Imagine the stately bird, the blue heron, in the marshes along Lake Erie. When standing on one leg in the water, the bird is visible to the careful observer, yet their large wingspan makes them majest...

Fast, romantic melodies pass through all the parts, sweeping beneath fiery ostinatos in 'Avatar. ' This piece is designed to give students experience with the extreme ranges of their instruments - ple...

This children's nonsense song is full of fun! Sprinkled with lighthearted silliness, there is much to be explored and learned in this arrangement, including a broad range of articulations and dynamics...

Teaching opportunities abound in this bouncy piece! The first violin part explores third position and all instruments have extended finger patterns. The use of dynamics is important, however, the piec...

Teaching opportunities abound in this bouncy piece! The first violin part explores third position and all instruments have extended finger patterns. The use of dynamics is important, however, the piec...

Using pizzicato and body percussion, Meyer has created an intriguing journey into the realm of sound that is sure to fascinate! Full of unexpected surprises, all sections get a chance to explore a wid...

Using pizzicato and body percussion, Meyer has created an intriguing journey into the realm of sound that is sure to fascinate! Full of unexpected surprises, all sections get a chance to explore a wid...

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Using pizzicato and body percussion, Meyer has created an intriguing journey into the realm of sound that is sure to fascinate! Full of unexpected surprises, all sections get a chance to explore a wid...

This charming original piece contains a myriad of learning opportunities for your young string students. Dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, slurs that cross strings and brief excursions into the mino...

This charming original piece contains a myriad of learning opportunities for your young string students. Dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, slurs that cross strings and brief excursions into the mino...

A lush, contemporary string setting reflecting the essence of Mark Williams' band arrangement of this lovely folk song. Done as a tribute to the well-known composer following his death, the smooth flo...

Always lively and often loud dance music, a polka is truly fun for students to play! Though this setting is perfect for a concert, the boisterous feel of an evening of dancing remains! Correlates with...

A lighthearted piece that works well at many tempos, making it playable by groups of many levels. Correlated to Strictly Strings, Book 2, Page 22.

A lighthearted piece that works well at many tempos, making it playable by groups of many levels. Correlated to Strictly Strings, Book 2, Page 22.

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Listen closely and you'll hear them coming . . . it's the Cello Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all---roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course!), 'di...

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Now your younger string players can experience the contrapuntal delights of this orchestral masterpiece! The difficult string crossings and the chromatic development section have been eliminated, but...