RWS Beginning Strings Series

Roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and big wheels...oh my! Funfair Day! is an original, beginner-level work depicting the emotions of a young child during a wonderful day at the fair. This piece is a g...

Based on a simple stepwise motive in D Major, this piece is a fun finger workout with irregular phrase lengths, clever use of pizzicato, and a melody that seems to spin out of control while remaining...

Based on a simple stepwise motive in D Major, this piece is a fun finger workout with irregular phrase lengths, clever use of pizzicato, and a melody that seems to spin out of control while remaining...

Lead your students on an awesome adventure with A Ship in a Bottle. Using basic fundamentals, it creates engaging and exciting music that is attainable and within the grasp of your young musicians. Th...

Ping Pong is a lively and lighthearted Grade 1 string orchestra piece that brings the excitement of the game to the concert stage! Playful rhythmic exchanges between sections mimic the back-and-forth...

Heroic vibes and captivating drive create a piece that will leave a lasting impression on your students. Into the Night Sky utilizes basic skills to produce fun, playable music. Each section gets a mo...

Delight your audience with the tranquil beauty of Lullaby for a Starry Night by Alexandre Carlin. This lyrical work, set in graceful 3/4 time, paints a serene portrait of the night sky. An excellent c...

Shaolin Kung Fu is a bold and exhilarating Grade 1.5 string orchestra piece that unleashes the spirit and power of ancient Chinese martial arts. Driving rhythms, strong unison lines, and dramatic dyna...

Take your string players on a thrilling mission into E Minor! Counter Mission: Venturing Into E Minor bursts with rhythmic accents and inventive instrument knocks, while cello and bass players get to...

The forecast is showing a significant accumulation of holiday cheer this season! This creative work for string orchestra features a spritz, a sprinkle, a shower, a flurry, and a drizzle of five tradit...

Ho Ho Haydn! Happy Haydn Holidays combines themes from two Haydn symphonies with several holiday melodies in a marvelous new arrangement for young strings. With few technical challenges, the work prov...

Ho Ho Haydn! Happy Haydn Holidays combines themes from two Haydn symphonies with several holiday melodies in a marvelous new arrangement for young strings. With few technical challenges, the work prov...

Take your string orchestra on a captivating journey to ancient Japan with Ryukyu Folklore. This evocative piece draws on the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Islands, featuring traditional melodie...

Take your string orchestra on a captivating journey to ancient Japan with Ryukyu Folklore. This evocative piece draws on the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Islands, featuring traditional melodie...

Take your string orchestra on a captivating journey to ancient Japan with Ryukyu Folklore. This evocative piece draws on the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Islands, featuring traditional melodie...

Take your string orchestra on a captivating journey to ancient Japan with Ryukyu Folklore. This evocative piece draws on the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Islands, featuring traditional melodie...

Based on a tale from the late 1800’s, The Phantom Coach will take your group on a journey through a cold winter’s night on a midnight mail run that is headed for an unexpected destination. Your studen...

Based on a tale from the late 1800’s, The Phantom Coach will take your group on a journey through a cold winter’s night on a midnight mail run that is headed for an unexpected destination. Your studen...

Based on a tale from the late 1800’s, The Phantom Coach will take your group on a journey through a cold winter’s night on a midnight mail run that is headed for an unexpected destination. Your studen...

Balancing sinister themes with bold harmonies, this impressive work was inspired by a historic figure of the middle ages. Regular doublings between Violin II and Viola, as well as octaves between cell...

Balancing sinister themes with bold harmonies, this impressive work was inspired by a historic figure of the middle ages. Regular doublings between Violin II and Viola, as well as octaves between cell...

Balancing sinister themes with bold harmonies, this impressive work was inspired by a historic figure of the middle ages. Regular doublings between Violin II and Viola, as well as octaves between cell...

Finally! A great arrangement of the famous Irish folk tune that's easily accessible for young players. With unison low strings and a treble clef substitute viola part, Star Of County Down can be perfo...

Finally! A great arrangement of the famous Irish folk tune that's easily accessible for young players. With unison low strings and a treble clef substitute viola part, Star Of County Down can be perfo...

Finally! A great arrangement of the famous Irish folk tune that's easily accessible for young players. With unison low strings and a treble clef substitute viola part, Star Of County Down can be perfo...