Youth String Orchestra

In the style of moto perpetuo. Enjoyable and well written for elementary school level. Simple ideas that are fun to play.

The rhythms used in this piece are repetitive, so will be easily learned and recognized in the future. The feel of a canon is utilized in each four-bar phrase and the melody is shared right around the...

The rhythms used in this piece are repetitive, so will be easily learned and recognized in the future. The feel of a canon is utilized in each four-bar phrase and the melody is shared right around the...

This piece features pretty melodies, using slurs and dotted rhythms, while teaching bow division between half notes and quarter notes. The music is not difficult, but students should be encouraged to...

This piece features pretty melodies, using slurs and dotted rhythms, while teaching bow division between half notes and quarter notes. The music is not difficult, but students should be encouraged to...

For the past 15 years, Junior and Training Strings at Somerville House School rehearse on a Wednesday morning. Hence, the name. This piece features string crossing and block rhythms with nice harmonie...

For the past 15 years, Junior and Training Strings at Somerville House School rehearse on a Wednesday morning. Hence, the name. This piece features string crossing and block rhythms with nice harmonie...

The energy of this piece is inspired by and matches the energy level of beginning players! Imagine the whirling, spinning excitement that occurs among children stuck in the house on a rainy day or cel...

The energy of this piece is inspired by and matches the energy level of beginning players! Imagine the whirling, spinning excitement that occurs among children stuck in the house on a rainy day or cel...

With the essence of a French lullaby, yet possessing a distinct character, this simple lullaby has all the charm of concert music. Arranged perfectly for a first ensemble experience, the tempo is easi...

With the essence of a French lullaby, yet possessing a distinct character, this simple lullaby has all the charm of concert music. Arranged perfectly for a first ensemble experience, the tempo is easi...

The familiar German song, also known as 'O Tannenbaum,' is a favorite during the holiday season because of the stately melody and the message of the lyrics, 'O Christmas Tree, You stand in verdant bea...

The familiar German song, also known as 'O Tannenbaum,' is a favorite during the holiday season because of the stately melody and the message of the lyrics, 'O Christmas Tree, You stand in verdant bea...

Sweeping dynamic changes, dark melodies that flow between the sections, and driving ostinatos add to the shadowy allure of the dramatic journey of Harrowland. Teachers will appreciate the technical wo...

Sweeping dynamic changes, dark melodies that flow between the sections, and driving ostinatos add to the shadowy allure of the dramatic journey of Harrowland. Teachers will appreciate the technical wo...

Using the first few notes presented in most beginning string methods and no eighth notes, this original piece will make your beginning ensemble sound very advanced. Solid scoring and doubling througho...

Using the first few notes presented in most beginning string methods and no eighth notes, this original piece will make your beginning ensemble sound very advanced. Solid scoring and doubling througho...

A light-hearted piece for introducing, recruiting, or simply featuring string players, every section is highlighted - even the second violins! This arrangement of an old favorite Austrian round is per...

A light-hearted piece for introducing, recruiting, or simply featuring string players, every section is highlighted - even the second violins! This arrangement of an old favorite Austrian round is per...

Bring a fiddle flavor to your orchestra with this simplified arrangement. Perfect for young players. Add hats, bandanas, and square dancing for a fun concert event. (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovati...

Bring a fiddle flavor to your orchestra with this simplified arrangement. Perfect for young players. Add hats, bandanas, and square dancing for a fun concert event. (1:55) Correlates to Sound Innovati...

'For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and reinforces F-natural on the D string for all instruments. Add skits and theatrics...

'For Halloween or any scary time, this eerie, yet easy piece remains on the G, D, and A strings in first position and reinforces F-natural on the D string for all instruments. Add skits and theatrics...

Paying tribute to great artists like Dick Dale, The Ventures, and Jan and Dean, here is an exciting, fast-paced piece in the style of classic 1960s surf rock. Easy eighth and quarter note rhythms and...

Paying tribute to great artists like Dick Dale, The Ventures, and Jan and Dean, here is an exciting, fast-paced piece in the style of classic 1960s surf rock. Easy eighth and quarter note rhythms and...