This piece is based on a minor version of 'Frère Jacques' as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wi...
In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes 'Mari's Wedding' and 'Finnegan's Wake' in...
This work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music - but no tempo indication or expressive markings (such as dynamics or articulations). Those missing items are the 'music' that you, the teache...
Yes! For the first time, just like the recording and in its entirety, here's The Mash for orchestra. With written-out narration, chorus parts for the string section or a choir, drumset, optional guita...
This easy tune features all sections with clever rhythmic variations. Readily accessible and as easy to put together as any Bob Phillips fiddle tune arrangement, the traditional melody appears in all...
Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured while everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. S...
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...
