Youth String Orchestra

Harmonic glimpses of an Irish reel, mixed with a tarantella feel make this piece lots of fun to play. Everybody gets a go at the melody.

An excellent introduction to recognition of syncopated rhythms for young string players. The piece has a good feel and, although it sounds complicated, is quite straightforward to play.

An excellent introduction to recognition of syncopated rhythms for young string players. The piece has a good feel and, although it sounds complicated, is quite straightforward to play.

Middle school or beginning high school. This is a fun rhythmic piece with bowed and pizzicato sections. Foot stomps add to the fun and assist in learning to feel rests. Everyone gets a turn at the mel...

Middle school or beginning high school. This is a fun rhythmic piece with bowed and pizzicato sections. Foot stomps add to the fun and assist in learning to feel rests. Everyone gets a turn at the mel...

It is in Moto Perpetuo style and very uncomplicated. The piece uses left-hand pizzicato.

It is in Moto Perpetuo style and very uncomplicated. The piece uses left-hand pizzicato.

fast down bows alternating with fast up bows and 'zigzag' bowing. It is also played legato in one bow, requiring the players to save the bow and use it evenly. The piano part covers any missing parts,...

fast down bows alternating with fast up bows and 'zigzag' bowing. It is also played legato in one bow, requiring the players to save the bow and use it evenly. The piano part covers any missing parts,...

This is a great, fun way to explore some interesting rhythmic and bowing techniques in major and minor keys. The first violins are required to use low first fingers, while the other parts are very str...

This is a great, fun way to explore some interesting rhythmic and bowing techniques in major and minor keys. The first violins are required to use low first fingers, while the other parts are very str...

This piece is perfect for a 'Grand Entrance' in a school parade, or the opening of a concert. Dynamics should be carefully observed and the melody line well projected as it changes voice. The piano pa...

This piece is perfect for a 'Grand Entrance' in a school parade, or the opening of a concert. Dynamics should be carefully observed and the melody line well projected as it changes voice. The piano pa...

This bright, fun piece features low 2nd fingers and D sharps on the D string for 2nd violins and violas. It also uses pizzicato. The middle section has a contrasted legato melody, using minor tonality...

This bright, fun piece features low 2nd fingers and D sharps on the D string for 2nd violins and violas. It also uses pizzicato. The middle section has a contrasted legato melody, using minor tonality...

Simple rock! The essence of this timeless classic, perfectly set for young players or an easy play-down by a more advanced group. The bass section sets the stage with the familiar haunting descending...

Simple rock! The essence of this timeless classic, perfectly set for young players or an easy play-down by a more advanced group. The bass section sets the stage with the familiar haunting descending...

Hola! A serene, singing original melody with a 'south of the border' accompaniment that's perfect for including cross-cultural themes in the string class! The delicate, flowing sound simulates an even...

Hola! A serene, singing original melody with a 'south of the border' accompaniment that's perfect for including cross-cultural themes in the string class! The delicate, flowing sound simulates an even...

What fun! With typical tongue-in-cheek humor, these two short and easy pieces will become an adorable addition to the school repertoire. Presented here as a two movement piece, the first tune passes t...

What fun! With typical tongue-in-cheek humor, these two short and easy pieces will become an adorable addition to the school repertoire. Presented here as a two movement piece, the first tune passes t...

Deep from the heart of Louisiana bayou country where the food is hot and the music hotter, the Cajun spirit is captured here in this exciting piece for your first concert. Accompanied by fun 'found so...

Deep from the heart of Louisiana bayou country where the food is hot and the music hotter, the Cajun spirit is captured here in this exciting piece for your first concert. Accompanied by fun 'found so...

Conjure images of bagpipes, drums, and parades, and enjoy familiar Scottish music in this lovely arrangement of an ancient tune. All parts remain in 1st position. The optional percussion will add to t...

Conjure images of bagpipes, drums, and parades, and enjoy familiar Scottish music in this lovely arrangement of an ancient tune. All parts remain in 1st position. The optional percussion will add to t...