Youth String Orchestra

In 3/4, with some pizzicato and a few slurs, the minor melodies and gypsy-like quality make 'A Gypsy's Life' a very appealing selection composed by Susan Day. The perfect piece to introduce B-flat to...

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of th...

A Kwanzaa Celebration combines "African Noel" and "Kum Ba Yah" with easy-to-play and fun percussion parts that will have your audience tapping their toes. A novel way to introduce multicultural music...

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...

This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...

Ignite the stage with Strings of Fire by Chris M. Bernotas! This exhilarating piece for string orchestra is a nonstop inferno, fueled by relentless eighth notes that propel the ensemble forward. A fie...

Swinging has been a favorite pastime for children forever. Just close your eyes and remember the cool breeze in your hair as you soar through the air. Feel the soothing sense of contentment as the swi...

The feel of traditional African dance brought to the string orchestra will provide an exciting, rhythmic treat for your students. Written specifically with young players in mind, the piece includes a...

With a very catchy melody and repetitive rhythms that make it easy to rehearse, this is one of those current pieces which students can relate to that still allows for teaching musicality. From the vid...

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...

The Maya kingdom was a rich and amazing culture with very advanced artistic skills. This composition embraces the rich tradition of the Maya in a very playable and artistic form, and is written in a w...

This high intensity Spanish-flavored composition, 'Fandango Festival,' by Victor López will make your young strings sound like experienced musicians. Featuring percussion and a variety of dynamics and...

This piece is a vibrant composition that will make your developing string orchestra sound mature. The accented quarter notes provide a great opportunity to teach the marcato bow stroke to all sections...

The perfect level for very young players, this arrangement is designed to sound great at almost any tempo. Enjoy! (2:00)

Used by the composer himself each fall at his recruiting concerts, Guest Soloist is a fun, interactive piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience playing a two-string violin (or any instrumen...

Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando 'meows,' threatening 'hisses,' and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog...

Your orchestra will have a blast working on this fun selection that introduces the time periods of music and the playing styles that go with them. As students climb aboard the time machine, they will...

This work features all of your school district's string orchestras at once and was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Freeport, Illinois orchestra program. The piece combines elementary...

As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, 'The Polka Dot Polka,' is all about dots---dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestr...

Fanfare and Celebration was composed in 2000 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Michigan ASTA Junior High String Camp, founded by Elizabeth Green in 1970. The piece is set in D major and conta...

Avalanche is an expressive and energetic original composition for beginning orchestra that is also a wonderful teaching piece for bow distribution, lifts, retakes, and string crossing. The 'avalanche'...

This energetic and interesting composition uses the C major/A minor fingering patterns and provides great practice in subdivision. It is a fun one to play and includes a solo/section violin feature an...

Think snow! Here's a great winter concert tune when you are looking for something new! The melody comes from a Hungarian folk song. All sections play the melody! (2:10)