Belwin Beginning String Orchestra Series

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...

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...

Here is a very easy introduction to the Baroque style through the lively and attractive rhythms and melodies of Antonio Vivaldi. Great for beginning level string orchestra. Includes an optional violin...

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...

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...

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...

This animated piece with simple, catchy melodies introduces the tonality of A major without any extended finger patterns. The piece is perfect for working on staccato bowing and cut time. The lighthea...

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...

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...

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...

Open or close your winter concert in style with this tuneful medley of two popular Christmas carols, 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' and 'O Come All Ye Faithful.' The arrangement is scored for full orc...

Open or close your winter concert in style with this tuneful medley of two popular Christmas carols, 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' and 'O Come All Ye Faithful.' The arrangement is scored for full orc...

An unforgettable rendition of 'Good King Wenceslas!' Victor Lopez has added his unique flair in this charming first-year holiday treat. Careful attention has been paid to the marked articulations and...

This lovely combination of three Christmas carols- a French carol, 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'; a Polish carol 'O Come Rejoicing'; and an English carol, 'O Come, All Ye Faithful'- is arranged beautiful...

Open or close your winter concert with this fun collection of bits and pieces of eleven popular carols. Solidly scored for your young orchestra, the arrangement also includes an optional piano accompa...

Imagine spending the Christmas holidays in an old 'wild west' town, with cowboys and Indians, wagon rides, gunfights, and, of course, a visit from Old St. Nick. Based on 'Jingle Bells' with snippets o...

The title of this popular Spanish carol comes not from the Spanish language but rather from the sound of strumming a stringed instrument. This authentic setting for your beginning string orchestra is...

Make your holiday concert sparkle with this terrific new arrangement called Chant de Noël, based on the popular Christmas carol 'Sing We Now of Christmas' and arranged by Michael Story. Varying textur...

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...