Youth String Orchestra

Representing the transition from the Baroque to Classical period, Johann Stamitz's (1717-1757) Symphony No. 8 reflects the composer's involvement in the Mannheim School where he was one of the primary...

A fun novelty piece that, without the script, becomes a perfect concert or festival selection! Two for one! This parody of a virtual rehearsal/concert can be performed live or virtually and is equally...

Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions during a performance of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and educational ride as the orchestra follows...

Straight from the spectacular Cirque du Soleil stage production, 'O,' comes this haunting and beautiful song. Both primitive and sophisticated, this dramatic arrangement will be a welcome addition to...

Open or close your winter concert with this fun collection of bits and pieces of eleven popular carols. Solidly scored for your young orchestra, the arrangement also includes an optional piano accompa...

The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England was the inspiration for this mysterious new work. A great opportunity for cross-curricular study and, like the monument, this piece is big and bold!

Varying styles and an exciting accelerando at the end make this piece a solid choice for concert or festivals. 'Korobushka' (The Peddler) is a Russian folk song and dance. It is based on a poem writte...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is for you and your string orchestra to enjoy this colorful work. Although not specifically programmatic, The Chase, by Michael Story, is a distinctive pi...

This solidly scored arrangement will help beginners learn to play lyrically without the need for advanced skills! You can also connect your curriculum with other subjects, as several rich integrated l...

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Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras, carefully structured in two levels. The 'Easy' level does not normally exceed Grade 2...

Unison sections, contrary motion, and a strong rhythmic drive combine to make this exciting piece a sure winner. Plenty of opportunities for skill building and aural training.

Alternating between G and D major, this light dance incorporates dotted rhythms. All players use hooked bowings and gets to play the melody all except bass stay in 1st position. Upper strings alternat...

This clever work is an E minor romp using two-note slurs with a variety of other articulations. It also highlights use of the fourth finger and uses some second position for the cello section.

Arkansas Otter is a hornpipe imitative of the graceful swim moves of an otter. The bowing challenges aren't onerous but will be your principal focus. You might even recognize a familiar fiddle tune.

Alternating between G and D major, this light dance incorporates dotted rhythms. All players use hooked bowings and gets to play the melody all except bass stay in 1st position. Upper strings alternat...

This clever work is an E minor romp using two-note slurs with a variety of other articulations. It also highlights use of the fourth finger and uses some second position for the cello section.