Youth String Orchestra

Whole Bow Waltz by Ingrid Koller is a fun way to teach orchestra students some much-needed bow management skills. In this level 1.5 piece in G major, the waltz melody includes plenty of long notes so...

This favorite children's song has been cleverly arranged in some different styles in this easy arrangement for string orchestra. The melody is first in the violins, then a waltz section then finally a...

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Lauren Bernofsky wants young string players to love playing music, from the very beginning of their studies. Therefore, she likes writing early-level pieces that are fun, yet pedagogically helpful. 'O...

This bluesy all-pizzicato piece is a great introduction to simple ties, slight syncopation, and optional swing-style playing. Students also get to practice easy alternating F- and C-natural and sharp...

This bluesy all-pizzicato piece is a great introduction to simple ties, slight syncopation, and optional swing-style playing. Students also get to practice easy alternating F- and C-natural and sharp...

Here's a great way to teach easy syncopation. Students will love the fun, rhythmic flavor and will want to play the tune over and over. Each section is featured in this classic fiddle tune.

Here's a great way to teach easy syncopation. Students will love the fun, rhythmic flavor and will want to play the tune over and over. Each section is featured in this classic fiddle tune.

Here's a great way to teach easy syncopation. Students will love the fun, rhythmic flavor and will want to play the tune over and over. Each section is featured in this classic fiddle tune.

Here's a great way to teach easy syncopation. Students will love the fun, rhythmic flavor and will want to play the tune over and over. Each section is featured in this classic fiddle tune.

Have some toe-tapping fun with this rocking arrangement of Jolly Old St. Nicholas for young string orchestra. All sections get to play the melody, and students have the opportunity to practice easy ch...

Take your orchestra on a soaring journey with upward rising phrases in this original work for young players. All sections explore the key of B minor with no extended finger patterns in this exciting t...

Written as an accessible introduction to 3/4 time, this Grade 1 work offers young ensembles the opportunity to explore basic rhythms, easy voice independence, and notes on the D, G, and A strings with...

An adventurous concert experience for developing orchestras, Mystic Fire uses familiar notes on the D and G string, doubling violin 2 with viola and cello with bass. Easy whole notes and staccato patt...

At night, there are many possible dangers that lurk in the dark. With intense energy, this piece depicts the daring determination of protectors who keep watch in the night. The music is energetic and...

Set out exploring the D major scale! This easy piece uses only quarter, half, and whole notes with frequent unison rhythms to help young players build confidence as they venture into independent harmo...