Youth String Orchestra

Explore a rhythmic way to use open strings and 1st finger in this ragtime-inspired original! In G major, students can become corfortable learning half position, or simply the backward extension of the...

Die Ausgaben der Reihe Beliebte Melodien enthalten eine bunte Mischung von gern gespielten Streicherklassikern, populären Melodien und modernen Rhythmen. Die Sammlungen in vier Schwierigkeitsstufen (1...

Themes from the brilliant 4th movement of L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very profes...

The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this...

The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this...

This piece correlates with Orchestra Expressions Book One. Most listeners, young and old, are familiar with "There Stands a Little Man in the Woods Alone," a charming folk song quoted by Engelbert Hum...

Jasmine Flower is a setting of the traditional Chinese folk song "Molihua," likely originating in the southern China provinces. The tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was also f...

An original tune in the style of Mexico, celebrating true love, and very easy - what's not to like? Optional, very simple guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included. This one will be fun for all...

The perfect first orchestra experience, this tune is straightforward and beautifully simple. All parts remain in 1st position and include only the most basic rhythms. (1:45)

The perfect first orchestra experience, this tune is straightforward and beautifully simple. All parts remain in 1st position and include only the most basic rhythms. (1:45)

Brilliantly balancing lyrical and rhythmic playing at a fast tempo, this piece is fun and will bring a smile to all. The bouncing accompaniments and lyrical melodies will remind students of playing wi...

This multi-level piece includes a full set of parts for grade 1 as well as a full set for grade 2 ensembles. Mix and match the parts as you need - perfect for mixed-ability ensembles! Hunters of Avata...

Mohanam Hop, by Cooper Ford and Manjula Ramachandran, is a light and fun Indian piece for young orchestras, based on Raaga Mohanam, which uses the pitches of a G pentatonic scale. The quarter-note rhy...

Emerald Spring, written by Erica Donahoe, is perfect for a spring concert. Opening with a melodic air and finishing with a rollicking jig, students and audiences will enjoy the variety offered here. S...

If you are looking for a fun, exciting selection for your beginning orchestra, look no further! Rustic Warriors, by Rodney Lamar Page, highlights each string orchestra instrument with a very catchy me...

The ranges, keys, rhythms and other technical demands are well within the grade level and provide an inviting way to introduce these well-known Irish melodies and a significant American composer. - Th...

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The rich heritage of musical Americana is delightfully presented in three contrasting movements based on traditional folk songs from the Southern Appalachian Mountains. 'At the Foot of Yonder Mountain...

Originally the pentatonic air 'I fee'd a lad at Michaelmas,' Auld Lang Syne, a folk song from Scotland, is a favorite for ringing in the New Year. Recognized around the world, this well-loved folk son...

Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of four familiar Hanukkah tunes that are perfect for beginning to advanced levels. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody in this exciting arrangement. T...

This exciting work for younger orchestras evokes the point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. Students will have an opportunity to learn contrasting bow strokes includ...

There is a method book hidden within the context of this concert piece! While floating through the 'Clouds,' 'Rain,' 'Thunder,' and 'Sun,' this multi-movement work focuses students on music literacy....

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...

A traditional carol with a distinctly non-traditional approach! Some old-time fiddling figures combine with the carol in a comfortable key of D major. Easy parts for violin, viola, and violoncello all...

Your young string players will love performing this easy arrangement of the famous old tune. Includes a tom-tom part which is necessary and an optional piano part. Lots of fun!