Belwin Music

Angeline the Baker arranged by Jim Palmer is a well-known American fiddle tune that is perfect for your beginning string orchestra. Students will enjoy the beginning shuffle technique, the interesting...

Written with the beginner in mind, Radiance is a delightful string orchestra piece that is fun for everyone! All parts have basic rhythms and use notes only in the D major scale, with cello and bass l...

It has been called the 'Irish National Anthem,' and has been adopted as a favorite tune by millions beyond the shores of that country. It also has served as the theme song for entertainers, and appear...

Rhythmic energy and exciting harmonies make this fun and spooky tune an instant favorite of young string students. Without using any of the more difficult or complicated finger patterns, this original...

This one is the real thing! These two reels, 'The Boys of Malin,' and 'The Gravel Walks' from County Donegal, are played often in Ireland and the style is brisk and straight-ahead. All the players get...

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes 'The Babe of Bethlehem,' 'Jesus, J...

This is the perfect piece to introduce students to some of the unique sounds and basic techniques of Indian music. Authentically written and musically engaging, it features a strong melody and deliber...

A delightful arrangement of this captivating tune that is easy to play! Teaching opportunities abound, including reinforcing C natural on the A string, F natural on the E string, and contrasting stacc...

An old silly song, this tune should be performed with the feeling of a rowdy party! Every section has great parts that will provide plenty of learning opportunities.

Students will love playing The Ascent by Tanner Otto for its upbeat, driving rhythms and beautiful melodies. This piece begins with a triumphant ostinato pattern that reappears throughout the work. Th...

With its tuneful and contrasting sections, lively tempo, syncopated rhythms in 2/4, and big finish, this is a great piece to close or open a concert. Flexible parts are included allowing this piece to...

Rarely does a work of such exceptional beauty leave such a lasting impression on the classical music world as this one has. Although scored with younger players in mind, this arrangement preserves all...

Fiddle tunes and carols played in fiddle style! In his 1843 masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens describes the Christmas party and the first song the fiddler played after dinner. This medle...

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These two tunes represent the very best of the fiddling tradition! Equally exciting to play and to listen to, they are frequently heard at fiddle-fests. Each instrument plays predominantly in first po...

You need a piece to include in cross-curricular teaching? This is it! Your students are studying European history? This is the piece for you! Featuring the beloved themes of Great Britain, France, Ger...

This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement by Jerry Brubaker, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feeling. Widely used...

Dance of the Imps is a showcase of what is possible with pizzicato. Written by Nathan Jacklin, the work's quick melodic lines are supported by energetic, syncopated rhythms, making the music dance for...

Three charming dances for string orchestra with piano, all with a flavor of the Baroque era. The first, Allamande, is dainty and endearing. Second is the more regal Sarabande. The concluding movement...

Right from the Count Basie book, and taken from the latest CD from the Count Basie Band. This is not a re-arrangement! These are the parts used by Frank Foster and the Basie Band in their nightly enga...

Another classic melody from The Wizard of Oz that fits great in the jazz swing style! This one moves right along, but is very playable at the medium difficulty level. Dave Wolpe writes everything just...

Friends has been one of the most popular television series of all time and the show's theme song is just as popular. This year was the series' final but it is sure to live on in syndication. Make sure...

These books are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Titles

A wonderful standard with Chuck Sayre's approach results in lots of rich harmonies in a '90s arrangement. A fine addition to any pops program.