Youth String Orchestra

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...

Made famous by Elvis Presley in the 1950s, this fun and swingin' blues piece is delightfully arranged to feature an individual bass player or the whole section with the strings playing back up. The ba...

Made famous by Elvis Presley in the 1950s, this fun and swingin' blues piece is delightfully arranged to feature an individual bass player or the whole section with the strings playing back up. The ba...

An original composition, this gentle dream-like piece will provide a good introduction to 3rd position for the first violins and half position for string bass. This is a piece that can easily be alter...

An original composition, this gentle dream-like piece will provide a good introduction to 3rd position for the first violins and half position for string bass. This is a piece that can easily be alter...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

An upbeat, foot-stompin' arrangement of a classic old time fiddle tune that's been passed down for generations. Originally performed at barn raisings, square dances, and other community events through...

Written as a modern take on Antonio Vivaldi's Baroque style for beginner to intermediate players, this piece is a showcase for soloists in each section. Young musicians can take turns trading solos, a...

Written as a modern take on Antonio Vivaldi's Baroque style for beginner to intermediate players, this piece is a showcase for soloists in each section. Young musicians can take turns trading solos, a...

This romantic-style original piece is great for working on dynamics and running passages. Keep it moving, just like a lazy brook!

This romantic-style original piece is great for working on dynamics and running passages. Keep it moving, just like a lazy brook!

As the title suggests, this fun piece adds a Latin flavor to a holiday favorite. The middle section even recalls the folk tune 'La Bamba.' 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' appears in all instrument gro...

As the title suggests, this fun piece adds a Latin flavor to a holiday favorite. The middle section even recalls the folk tune 'La Bamba.' 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' appears in all instrument gro...

Mazel tov' has become a familiar term used for celebrations, making a perfect combination with this popular folk tune often heard at weddings and other special occasions. In this arrangement, all inst...

Mazel tov' has become a familiar term used for celebrations, making a perfect combination with this popular folk tune often heard at weddings and other special occasions. In this arrangement, all inst...

Imagine four soloists playing eight Boomwhackers on the heads of eight brave audience members while being accompanied by string orchestra. That's the scenario of this hilarious show-stopper. Your audi...

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it mak...

A mysterious pizzicato pulse sets the tone in this sly scherzo while shadowy melodies evoke the wood elves. Dynamics ebb and flow throughout before the piece builds to its conclusion. With a technical...

In this sunny, playful piece, the notes and rhythms are basic, but there are great counting challenges and a minor key middle section that offers a nice contrast. Young players will find this accessib...

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, a...

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, a...

Add the thrill and energy of Beethoven to your next concert without having to shift! This simplified setting offers many learning opportunities, including dynamics, bow style, dotted notes, accents, a...

In this sensitive arrangement of one of the world's oldest Christmas carols, the haunting melody is passed throughout the orchestra. Changing textures combine with shifting modes to create a lyric and...

This lovely melody has become one of O'Carolan's most popular pieces. In this arrangement the melody is shared by all instruments giving young students the opportunity to play with expression. An opti...