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This arrangement was designed for Middle School and easy High School use in situations where there are no (or few) color instruments such as oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor and baritone saxophones...

Suitable for year two of study, this lovely pentatonic melody is harmonized in fourths, fifths, and sixths. A few dotted rhythms may require attention, but the focus will be on beautiful tone and deve...

A light and cheerful arrangement in D Major where all sections get the melody. Your bass section will venture briefly into 4th position for their turn at the tune. Everyone else will remain in 1st pos...

This unique arrangement has a haunting melody in the D pentatonic scale, which is passed to all sections. The basses will briefly venture to 4th position for their statement of the tune and fingerings...

British Isles Travelogue features a folksong from each of the four UK countries. "The Ash Grove" from Wales highlights first and second violin harmonies, followed by the lively "English Morris Dance."...

Suitable for year two of study, this lovely pentatonic melody is harmonized in fourths, fifths, and sixths. A few dotted rhythms may require attention, but the focus will be on beautiful tone and deve...

A dramatic, mysterious, descriptive work in E minor, Sighting at Loch Ness is aimed at increasing musicianship in the orchestra. The first violin melody incorporates Scottish-sounding ornamentation an...

This joyful dance contains wonderful stylistic influences from the Xinjiang province of China. From syncopated accompaniment figures to soaring lyric melodies, this arrangement has it all. There is on...

This joyful dance contains wonderful stylistic influences from the Xinjiang province of China. From syncopated accompaniment figures to soaring lyric melodies, this arrangement has it all. There is on...

Days of Our Love and Living Memories. An emotional journey that only a solo cello can deliver! The first tune in G minor with a pulsing 8th-note murmur in the piano. The second tune is a nostalgic wal...

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime are the opening words in the English translation of the hymn known more generally as the Huron Indian Carol or Jesous Ahatonhia. Allan Bevan's thoughtful setting of thi...

Dorian Variations is a composition for string orchestra consisting of a ten measure theme in the Dorian mode followed by eleven variations of varying textures and moods, the last of which features the...

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime are the opening words in the English translation of the hymn known more generally as the Huron Indian Carol or Jesous Ahatonhia. Allan Bevan's thoughtful setting of thi...

This familiar American holiday song is appropriate for either Christmas or Thanksgiving programs. Percy Hall has effectively arranged this beloved melody to be accessible by young performers while use...

This familiar American holiday song is appropriate for either Christmas or Thanksgiving programs. Percy Hall has effectively arranged this beloved melody to be accessible by young performers while use...

Here's an exciting three-part work centering around "giants." Movement one is named for the Titans of Greek mythology. Movement two is called Panda Bear and movement three is T-Rex. Imaginative and fu...

True to its title, this is a foot-stompin', down home fiddlin' tune for young players. Written in G major, it's a great change of pace. Solo lines can be improvised or read from the parts. The solos a...

Imagine a bright, moonlit evening. Suddenly, butterflies flit around, landing on flowers and even your arms! The night is special, with a feeling of magic in the air. This evocative piece for younger...

Just when you thought it was safe to look under the bed, the dust bunnies have returned for their ultimate revenge! Some added percussion and an optional piano make this a real treat for your orchestr...

This is the perfect introduction to folk song for the young string orchestra. A rehearsal piano and optional third violin part afford the ultimate in support and flexibility.

This upbeat piece has it all: an energetic key (G major), simple syncopation, a variety of bow strokes to work on, melodic interest in all parts, and even a passage where you may allow violin 2 and vi...

Learn to speak alien using colorful dissonances and chromaticism. Approach the rhythmic aspects of alien-speak through dotted notes and syncopation. There are opportunities to work on shifting (violin...

The technical skills are well within the demands of first year players in this sophisticated overture for string orchestra. Students can concentrate on ensemble skills and beauty of tone and will be a...

A beautiful, melodic tribute that has a place on any concert, it allows all players ample time in the limelight. Accurate subdivision of the beat is necessary to avoid early entrances, making this an...