Youth String Orchestra

The name says it all - a delectable favorite that's just as accessible as it is yummy! Skips, steps, and jumps are carefully used to ensure this will be a quick put-together for your concert.

A very straightforward piece in triple time, which features easy, legato bowing and attractive melodic lines. A lullaby dedicated to the composer's beautiful granddaughter, born on Mother's Day 2009.

A very straightforward piece in triple time, which features easy, legato bowing and attractive melodic lines. A lullaby dedicated to the composer's beautiful granddaughter, born on Mother's Day 2009.

The opening of this piece requires short, energetic bows. These passages are contrasted with more lyrical melodies and the bass line is essential for maintaining the momentum and vitality. It has a sl...

The opening of this piece requires short, energetic bows. These passages are contrasted with more lyrical melodies and the bass line is essential for maintaining the momentum and vitality. It has a sl...

Written in G Major, this piece features syncopated rhythms and retakes. Violins and violas are required to use low 2nd fingers. 1st violins use high 3rds, while violas need to play low firsts for D#s....

Written in G Major, this piece features syncopated rhythms and retakes. Violins and violas are required to use low 2nd fingers. 1st violins use high 3rds, while violas need to play low firsts for D-sh...

Written in the key of D Major, this piece starts out in unison, using terraced dynamic changes, and is in Rondo form. The theme then breaks into parts, using simple but catchy rhythms, which alternate...

Travel to the tropics, yet be so cool! The cello and bass rhythms used in this piece are repetitive and the beat is solid, while the melodic line is smooth and relaxed in style. The piano part covers...

Travel to the tropics, yet be so cool! The cello and bass rhythms used in this piece are repetitive and the beat is solid, while the melodic line is smooth and relaxed in style. The piano part covers...

Based on the traditional folk tune used in the 2015 Disney film, Cinderella, this simple arrangement is divided into 3 violin, 3 viola, 3 cello, and 2 double bass parts. It would be ideal for an ensem...

Although the key signature of two sharps suggests the key of D major, Dorian Parade begins with a six-measure introduction starting and ending on E-implying the Dorian mode. The piece spends a conside...

In a delightful setting by Patrick Roszell that is incredibly accessible, this arrangement of 'In the Bleak Midwinter' allows young ensembles to play Holst and provides a holiday alternative. (2:40)

In the style of medieval dance, this authentic setting transports all to the time of Henry VIII. Though his court was infamous as well as lavish, music and dance were a central part of courtly life. W...

In the style of medieval dance, this authentic setting transports all to the time of Henry VIII. Though his court was infamous as well as lavish, music and dance were a central part of courtly life. W...

String educator Keith Sharp offers this lighthearted work with a Mexican theme. Dancing Peppers is both fun to play and packed with wonderful teaching opportunities to help encourage both left- and ri...

Originally commissioned for a guest appearance by Soon Hee Newbold, this work for solo violin and beginning strings allows you to feature a guest soloist (playing a grade 4 part) or your own star (pla...

Open your concert with an explosion of energy! This aggressive work will immediately command your audience's attention as it combines bold and powerful lines with moments of delicacy and lyricism. Vio...

Energize your students and audience with this powerful and dynamic work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the piece quickly projects blocks of sound and a flurry of rhythmic activity. The music comes acros...

An imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes game of espionage... The music drifts between episodes of intense dissonance and brief moments of calm, allowing you to catch your breath before the chase conti...

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...

Straight from the mariachi tradition of San Antonio, this original and programmatic piece will become a favorite. The form of this song is a Son Jalisciense and includes opportunities to practice easy...

Enjoy this patriotic classic for any concert or to honor our veterans. Set at a level achievable for young players, this piece will also work for older groups with little rehearsal. (2:10) Correlates...