Youth String Orchestra

This visually evocative music by Chris Thomas is set against the wild, untamed west coast of Ireland. Ancient Lore on Rocky Shore paints tender scenes of the country's mythical past with breathtaking...

This visually evocative music by Chris Thomas is set against the wild, untamed west coast of Ireland. Ancient Lore on Rocky Shore paints tender scenes of the country's mythical past with breathtaking...

This incredibly powerful lyrical work by Brian Balmages draws its DNA from a series of suspended harmonies that constantly flow throughout the ensemble. Designed to expand the artistic norms often ass...

This incredibly powerful lyrical work by Brian Balmages draws its DNA from a series of suspended harmonies that constantly flow throughout the ensemble. Designed to expand the artistic norms often ass...

This incredibly powerful lyrical work by Brian Balmages draws its DNA from a series of suspended harmonies that constantly flow throughout the ensemble. Designed to expand the artistic norms often ass...

This incredibly powerful lyrical work by Brian Balmages draws its DNA from a series of suspended harmonies that constantly flow throughout the ensemble. Designed to expand the artistic norms often ass...

Popcorn Party by Loreta Fin is a delightful work that uses pizzicato throughout. Bows can be put down if desired, giving the ensemble the opportunity to talk about where the right-hand finger should b...

The energetic drive of this composition is just one of the magical ingredients that will excite your students. No detail has been spared in crafting a piece that is well suited for beginning orchestra...

An imaginative work for young string ensembles. A heroic opening fanfare introduces a memorable, flowing melodic theme reminiscent of medieval times. Varied styles and textures enhance interest and of...

Exciting, anticipatory, exotic and mysterious - students and directors alike will appreciate how easily 'Exotic Dance' comes together during rehearsals as young musicians groove the riffs and sail the...

Rowing to Aunt Rhody cleverly weaves together two famous folk songs, 'Lightly Row' and 'Go Tell Aunt Rhody.' Each melody is introduced separately, then joined together as the two melodies are played s...

Ein Stück für eine aus Kindern bestehende Streichergruppe, das diese an die Neue Musik heranführen kann. Der Komponistin gelingt es, die Klang- und Geräuschebene der Instrumente mit dem Sprachelement...

This standard for beginning strings has a new twist to it. The melody is much easier to teach in 4/4 rather than in 3/4. It is still in D major and contains no altered fingerings. The tempo marking is...

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this straight-forward composition using notes of the B natural-minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study,...

As the name implies, this work portrays a morning run up a mountain and the feeling that comes with the wonderful vistas that surround. Students will experience images of beautiful vegetation and fres...

Searching for Destiny's Diamond is a mysterious, tension-filled work centering around young people searching out their destiny during dark times and journeying towards the diamond that is their bright...

The ever-elegant La Rejouissance is one of the best-known movements from Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks." This accessible Grade 1 arrangement stays within the range of the D major scale, with...

The ever-elegant La Rejouissance is one of the best-known movements from Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks." This accessible Grade 1 arrangement stays within the range of the D major scale, with...

This tranquil piece captures the serenity and wonder of the starry night sky. The legato melody uses both sustained and smooth detache bow strokes as the calm motif develops dynamically and harmonical...

This tranquil piece captures the serenity and wonder of the starry night sky. The legato melody uses both sustained and smooth detache bow strokes as the calm motif develops dynamically and harmonical...

Lights flash across the sky each year as the Draconid Meteor shower dazzles all who witness it. Composer Sean O'Loughlin musically depicts this awe-inspiring natural occurrence with "Draconids."

Lights flash across the sky each year as the Draconid Meteor shower dazzles all who witness it. Composer Sean O'Loughlin musically depicts this awe-inspiring natural occurrence with "Draconids."(Inclu...

Lights flash across the sky each year as the Draconid Meteor shower dazzles all who witness it. Composer Sean O'Loughlin musically depicts this awe-inspiring natural occurrence with "Draconids." (Incl...

Lights flash across the sky each year as the Draconid Meteor shower dazzles all who witness it. Composer Sean O'Loughlin musically depicts this awe-inspiring natural occurrence with "Draconids."

Lights flash across the sky each year as the Draconid Meteor shower dazzles all who witness it. Composer Sean O'Loughlin musically depicts this awe-inspiring natural occurrence with "Draconids." (Incl...