FJH Beginning Strings

Treat your students to this Latin-flavored piece that uses only six notes! Geared toward the youngest musicians, this melody is a great tool for teaching basic rhythms in an ensemble setting. Optional...

Treat your students to this Latin-flavored piece that uses only six notes! Geared toward the youngest musicians, this melody is a great tool for teaching basic rhythms in an ensemble setting. Optional...

Australian composer and violinist Keith Sharp has written this celtic-sounding melody in a piece that has a great deal of performance flexibility. The piece is divided into three main lines - a melody...

Australian composer and violinist Keith Sharp has written this celtic-sounding melody in a piece that has a great deal of performance flexibility. The piece is divided into three main lines - a melody...

Violinist and composer Soon Hee Newbold offers this delightful new work based on the sounds of Russia. You'll be amazed at how interesting this work can sound using note values no smaller than a quart...

Two familiar tunes, Polly Wolly Doodle and Yankee Doodle, face off in this light-hearted adventure. Your students will develop confidence in their bow strokes and will refine accents, pizzicato, dynam...

Two familiar tunes, Polly Wolly Doodle and Yankee Doodle, face off in this light-hearted adventure. Your students will develop confidence in their bow strokes and will refine accents, pizzicato, dynam...

Your young orchestra will sound rich and mature with this new lyrical work by Soon Hee Newbold. Reminiscent of traditional hymns and popular folk tunes, this work uses legato and staccato passages to...

Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrica...

Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrica...

Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrica...

This easy and charming arrangement includes three popular French folk songs: Ton moulin, Chevaliers de la table ronde, and Vive la compagnie. With interesting melodic parts for everyone in the ensembl...

This easy and charming arrangement includes three popular French folk songs: Ton moulin, Chevaliers de la table ronde, and Vive la compagnie. With interesting melodic parts for everyone in the ensembl...

With past commissions by groups such as the Baltimore and Miami Symphony Orchestras, Brian Balmages now turns to a lighter side with this fun-spirited fiddle tune. Your students and audience will feel...

A fun arrangement that will showcase your young players! Melodic fragments are passed around the ensemble to keep everyone in the action as they explore this folk song of the Appalachians. Rich in mus...

A fun arrangement that will showcase your young players! Melodic fragments are passed around the ensemble to keep everyone in the action as they explore this folk song of the Appalachians. Rich in mus...

Intense and driving rhythms conjure images of ancient tribal rituals in this thrilling new work for beginning string orchestra. The bold opening statements immediately grab your audience before a more...

Finally, an accessible piece for young string students with options to teach improvisation! Written by jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard, Calypso is based on rhythms and singable melodies in...

Finally, an accessible piece for young string students with options to teach improvisation! Written by jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard, Calypso is based on rhythms and singable melodies in...

Opening with the powerful sound of open 5ths, this work transports the listener back to ancient times and life in a magnificent castle. Experience the festivals and celebrations that would often occur...

Based on the popular folk song The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, this delightful arrangement adds some fiddle flair as the fox merrily heads off to town. All sections of the orchestra have the oppor...

Based on the popular folk song The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, this delightful arrangement adds some fiddle flair as the fox merrily heads off to town. All sections of the orchestra have the oppor...

Extensive harmonies and soaring melodic lines contribute to this sensitive setting of the ever-popular song Scarborough Fair. The opening lines hint at the melancholy nature of the music, which eventu...

Get ready for a real knee slappin' hayride hoedown! Great energy and infectious melodies characterize this fun work that is a welcome change of pace for any program. Open string double stops and optio...

Get ready for a real knee slappin' hayride hoedown! Great energy and infectious melodies characterize this fun work that is a welcome change of pace for any program. Open string double stops and optio...