Youth String Orchestra

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,...

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...

Eighth notes and quarter notes are used in different rhythmic combinations. Re-takes and hand coordination are developed. The tempo can be taken very steadily until the rhythms are able to be recogniz...

This piece features upbeats, pizzicato, tremolo, and sul ponticello bowing to depict the falling snowflakes and the shivering cold of a Swedish winter.

This piece commences with a slow introduction in triple time. Its rich harmonies lead to a feeling of expectation, before heralding the Allegro, with an alternating 6/8-3/4 time signature. Students ar...

A lullaby dedicated to Loreta's new Grandson, Raphael, born 11/12/2012. Written in triple time and the Aeolian Mode, this gentle lullaby uses dotted rhythms and sustained notes in all parts, useful fo...

A lullaby dedicated to Loreta's new Grandson, Raphael, born 11/12/2012. Written in triple time and the Aeolian Mode, this gentle lullaby uses dotted rhythms and sustained notes in all parts, useful fo...

Who doesn't love that feeling of the final concert of the term, anticipating the long Summer break? This simple work is written with Junior String players all over the world in mind. It features swung...

Smooth legato and accurate counting are important in this delightful, lyrical work. Some extension work is required in the violins. Bow speeds and divisions should be carefully considered in all parts...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth legato bows and sustained long notes---ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some finger exten...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandson, this uncomplicated, gentle lullaby requires smooth legato bows and sustained long notes---ideal for practicing developing vibrato technique. Some finger exten...

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as pla...

Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time, while also accomp...

In 3/4, this moving piece provides a great opportunity for the use of slow bow strokes and cross-curricular study. The victory over the British forces at Yorktown, Virginia by the American Continental...

As far as authentic American fiddle tunes go, it doesn't get much better than 'Sally Goodin.' This arrangement by Todd Parrish takes the listener through many standard variations in both major and min...

This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.