Toes will tap, eyes will shine, and smiles will abound when playing Irish Dances! Very accessible, easier than it looks, and fun! This lively piece includes "Kerry Polka" and "John Ryan's Polka," arra...
The Harvest Home, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a traditional hornpipe that is a perfect teaching piece for your young orchestra. All sections get a chance to play the melody, and the students will learn...
Opening in the key of G to make the melody easy for the violas, cellos, and basses, the piece then moves to the key of D for the violin, allowing each section to play the melody on their upper strings...
Everyone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as 'Trumpet Voluntary,' and they are sure to recognize it. This piece will make great ceremonial music for events such as an elemen...
A super simple presentation of a classic Baroque tune! In the key of G, each section plays the melody in very comfortable ranges. The perfect piece to make a young orchestra sound good on classic repe...
A wonderful opportunity for first year string players to work on legato bowing. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual 'Deep River.' Cellos and basses u...
Everyone gets to play Bach's lovely melodies in this very easy piece. In D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions, this piece provides practice in a variety of meters. A great first-time festival p...
Take your young musicians and the audience to the Dark Continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant m...
