Easy Music For String Orchestra

Here' s a solid teaching piece with great simple effects, including a infectious rhythm groove (shaker and cowbell) that gives it a contemporary Latin feel.

Veteran music educator and writer Robert Longfield brings a fresh approach to this beginning level overture. The easy, unique string and special effects will give your students wonderful exposure to p...

Music educator and composer Jeff Frizzi brings us this new movement for strings that features bold diatonic themes, easy syncopation, and well-scored interesting parts for all sections. Ideal for deve...

For developing players, this piece is designed to engage all players on interesting melodic parts in a medium tempo, symphonic dance style. Set in solid E minor, your students will love the strong, mo...

A solid original work that is set in the minor mode with contrasting sections, Vortex has a bold, edgy style in the main theme that will appeal to younger players. Opportunities to teach important ens...

John Moss has transformed this traditional holiday tune by placing it in a lighthearted duple meter style (not 6/8), making it more playable by younger players. Always a treat, John's holiday arrangem...

As the nation commemorates 150 years since the Civil War, here is an appealing medley for young players that uses music of the period. The bugle call Taps originated during the Civil War and is used h...

A clever title on a piece that's energetic and real fun for developing student groups - from veteran teacher and composer Jeff Frizzi.

Taken from one of Tchaikovsky's string quartets, this edition features primarily tutti scoring and provides an opportunity to teach basic meter changes (2/4 to 3/4).

Finally, here is a version of the national anthem that works for most any string ensemble and should be in your library for all those special occasions. A practical, straight-ahead arrangement (key of...

Emmanuel Chabrier's masterful composition based on the popular Cuban dance style has been wonderfully arranged for string orchestra. Perfect for teaching dotted rhythms, triplets and Latin style.

In 1848 Robert Shumann composed a collection of 43 short works for his three daughters titled Album for the Young. This arrangement features no. 4 and 41, perecetly scored for beginning level string m...

Adapted for string orchestra from the popular concert band work, this arrangement begins as a soft and majestic statement and builds to a soaring conclusion. The legato melody against staccato harmony...

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage

John Moss' version of this gentle carol demonstates why his writing for young string groups has been a staple for directors who enjoy skilled and creative arranging that makes teaching a pleasure. You...

For the holidays, here is a refreshing, simple treatment of the tradional carol that can give younger players performance success. Lloyd Conley's writing for developing groups is always a solid choice...

Three holiday favorites are combined into this solid ensemble setting for strings by Jon Bauman. Careful part writing makes this medley a solid piece to teach and perform with confidence. Includes: Ha...

Two endearing Christmas melodies have been combined into a gorgeous tableau for strings, piano and simple percussion. Simple to prepare, this will set a mood of quiet wonder for any December service,...

This German carol continues to appeal to all audiences with its melodic simplicity and adaptability to instrumental settings. James Curnow's arrangement is skilled in every way, offering a superb prog...

John Moss' gentle setting (based on melodic sections of Silent Night) is the hallmark of this fresh new piece for holiday programming. As expected, John's scoring for younger players makes his writing...