Your first-year string students will shine as Baroque meets country in this fun, Grade 1 selection. Based on quotes from Bach's famous Menuet in G and his Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, this is the perfe...
Mozart's 'Early Quartet' collection is recognized as a crown of string chamber music. This accessible arrangement, from an arranger recognized for his careful and creative adaptations, is very true to...
Now your younger string players can experience the contrapuntal delights of this orchestral masterpiece! The difficult string crossings and the chromatic development section have been eliminated, but...
Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando 'meows,' threatening 'hisses,' and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog...
'This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song from Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffman is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos...
The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it mak...
There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. But not for long! Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that us...
As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots - dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra'...
A piece for the beginning orchestra that is guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet! This satisfying arrangement of some of Handel's most beloved melodies from the famous oratorio will provide cu...
Written in the style of an Argentinean tango and featuring strong rhythmic underpinning, violins, violas and cellos each have a turn at playing the original melody while the basses play a tango rhythm...
Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony has been transformed into a delightful tango for your young string orchestra. Everyone will recognize the material here, and all of the instruments get a chance at th...
It's a fiesta for your basses in this colorful section feature that your students will love putting together. Carefully written to make your bass section sound their best, this piece written by Richar...
Fiddles Down Under' presents an opportunity for string students to learn three standard fiddle tunes from the Australian 'bush music' tradition. After a brief introduction, the sea chantey 'Bound for...
Everyone loves to sing around a campfire, and here's a collection of favorite Campfire Songs set in the range of a one-octave D major scale with many parts doubled! This medley of easy, familiar tunes...
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A new and welcome treatment of one of Bach's most memorable works. Sensitively arranged for young orchestra, the gentle essence of Bach's original aria is maintained while all the sections of the orch...
This grade two arrangement of the finale from Beethoven's fifth symphony features the heroic opening theme as well as the lyrical secondary theme. While the key has been changed to G major and the rhy...
This colorful arrangement of the 'Anvil Chorus' from Verdi's Il Trovatore begins with an energetic introduction played by all the strings. It is followed by the rousing main theme, which recalls the o...
The memorable themes and heroic drama of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture are captured in this complete and thoroughly playable arrangement for string orchestra. Optional string divisi sections provide vio...
Using only the notes of the D major scale, Richard Meyer has fashioned a medieval-sounding piece that is sure to fascinate your beginning string students. The minor key, modal harmonies and driving rh...
Among the most popular operettas of the 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance is filled with delightful tunes and memorable musical moments. This arrangement features three of its f...
The rigaudon is a popular French dance of the 17th century that has become a favorite of composers in all time periods. This rigaudon-one of Purcell's most famous melodies-has been arranged for first-...
Few American melodies stir the soul of patriotism like John Philip Sousa's master march, The Stars and Stripes Forever. In this faithful arrangement, the entire intermediate string orchestra can liter...
This arrangement from one of the greatest symphonies of all time captures the rhythmic essence and delightful melodic craftsmanship of Ludwig van Beethoven. All orchestra members will develop cultural...
December Fanfare is a perfect, high-energy opening/closing concert selection! Containing a vigorous rhythmic drive and unexpected appearances of familiar melodic ideas, this work makes for a great cha...
Written in a minor mode, this thrilling piece is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces for young musicians and has been composed to reinforce F and C naturals and give young orchestras more exper...
Join the 'Starfleet' as it explores the far reaches of the musical universe! This fun and playable piece is the perfect way to teach your students a wide variety of musical styles. The piece begins wi...
It was while visiting his sister in 'Little Russia' (an area of Southern Russia known better as the Ukraine) that Tchaikovsky got the idea to compose a new symphony based on songs he heard from the in...
Perfect for first time at contest! A very exciting, high energy piece, 'Concerto in D' blends the beauty of Baroque style with the elegance of the classical guitar repertoire. Though written as a very...
This simple, yet mature-sounding piece is sure to spark your students' imagination, taking them back to the exciting jousting tournaments of medieval times. Driving eighth notes, minor and modal harmo...
These simple, yet clever variants on the Shepherd's Hey use only the notes of the D-Major Scale and are a great way to teach your first year string students about the Theme and Variations form. The th...
String students with only basic skills can experience the rich sounds of the Romantic era in these two contrasting movements from Elgar's delightful work. All sections have a chance to play interestin...
Using only the notes of the D Major scale, this brilliantly simple four-movement 'Symphony' is perfect for beginning string players who are just starting to read. Each movement focuses on a distinct r...
Discover the essence of Tchaikovsky's musical genius while performing a gorgeous Romantic-era classic based upon a G-major scale! The memorable themes of the Nutcracker Ballet are beloved world-wide,...
Listen closely and you'll hear them coming . . . it's the Cello Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all-roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course! ), 'div...
A particularly pleasant pedagogical potpourri! Here's a light-hearted suite of four dances, each exploring a different musical concept. Creatively composed and designed to be played by students in the...
Perfect for students in the first years of study! Sensitively arranged to bring the simple, yet rich, melodies and harmonies of this master of late Romantic music to the string orchestra, this setting...
As the title suggests, this fun grade 1¢ piece features ever-changing time signatures that will intrigue and challenge the young string orchestra. There are four mood shifts in the piece, suggested by...
You and your students will love this contemporary, 'hip' sounding, original gem! The teaching opportunities abound as your students explore low finger patterns (B-flat and F natural), dynamic contrast...
Here's the perfect piece for your 'C-farers!' Written especially for young violists, cellists, and bassists, C-Serpents explores the depths of the lower strings. Simple modes are creatively mixed with...
Used by the composer himself each fall at his recruiting concerts, 'Guest Soloist' is a fun, interactive piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience playing a two-string violin (or any instrum...
The melodies of Tchaikovsky's celebrated ballets are beloved worldwide, and no more so than this famous waltz. In this Romantic-era masterpiece, young string students will discover beautiful musical f...
What happens when we mix Santa, tradition, and old-time fiddling? Of course, we get Fiddler on the Housetop! In this tongue-in-cheek and thoroughly playable arrangement, young string players will play...
It's a musical conversation between the Chins (violins and violas) and the Pins (cellos and basses)! Your beginning orchestra will love this simple yet fun piece that is perfect for their first 'note-...
Based on one of the most famous themes in classical literature, this arrangement by Andrew Dabczynski captures the essence of the 'Trout Quintet.' This music will fall under the fingers of the entire...
This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written by Émil Waldteufel and arranged by Bob Phillips, the melody moves around to a...
Look no further for the perfect piece to introduce your students to 6/8 meter! This cool-sounding, minor-keyed jig uses only three basic 6/8 rhythms to give your students the confidence they need to n...
In the tradition of great British wind band marches like 'British Eighth' and 'Colonel Bogey,' this original is intended for beginning orchestra. Students in their first year will find this piece abso...
The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, arranged by Richard Meyer, has been simplified and shortened for the first-year player but still retains all the energy and spirit of th...
This piece is an orchestral setting of a popular solo violin composition. Students will have the opportunity to learn rondo form and beginning chromatic alterations. All sections have a chance to shar...
This tender, flowing waltz conveys a sense of peaceful nostalgia, reflecting his family's long association with the pastoral village of Waterford, Maine. This enchanting piece provides an opportunity...
Treat your younger and less-experienced students to this mature-sounding arrangement of one of the most famous themes ever written. Presented in a 4/4 time signature, this arrangement makes Rossini's...
Following up on the hugely successful bass feature, Bass-ically Bluegrass, the composer has written a gorgeous lyric solo for your young bass players! The perfect level to feature the young bass secti...
Looking for a piece that's fun to play but still educationally sound? Try Sword Dance on your next concert. Students will love this high-energy tune from the Renaissance era. The piece starts with a p...
Two French Dances is a wonderful introduction to French Baroque music. The Rigaudon was composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1769) and the Gavotte by Espirit-Philippe Rameau (1698-1762). This arrang...
A refreshing and fun look at a well-known tune, Cabbage Countdown is a set of variations on the American fiddle tune 'Bile Them Cabbage Down. ' Entertain your audience and make the kids feel cool, whi...
Subterranean Dance provides a fun-to-play, exciting tune using the low strings of each instrument - a great teaching piece! The violas and cellos will explore the bottom reaches of the C and G strings...
Music by Antony Holborne, William Brade, Claude Gervaise, Thomas Ravenscroft, and John Dowland / arr. Andrew Dabczynski Through this suite of five English dances from the late Renaissance and early Ba...
An energetic piece that both beginning and more advanced string players will want to play over and over, faster and faster! Based on a Ukrainian dance melody, all sections alternate leading during thi...
A great way to rock the holiday concert! Featuring 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and 'Jingle Bell Rock,' this medley will be fun to play and will go together easily. At the same time, it wi...
What fun! The con-DUCK-tor is summoned to stage by a duck call! Hilarious suggestions are included for costumes, props, corny skits and jokes as each section represents a group of animals in the barny...
Listen closely and you'll hear them coming . . . it's the Cello Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all---roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course!), 'di...
As the title suggests, this fun grade 1.5 piece features ever-changing time signatures that will intrigue and challenge the young string orchestra. There are four mood shifts in the piece, suggested b...
The ever-popular carol 'Joy to the World,' cleverly transformed into a stately march at the perfect level for your second-year players' holiday concert! Refreshing harmonies, dove-tailed phrases and i...
This high-energy holiday medley combines the well-known tunes, 'Up on the Housetop,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' in a 1950s rock and roll style. The open fifth, eighth note accompanim...
Traditional Mexican Christmas tunes in an exciting mariachi setting! Perfect for the young orchestra, using easy rhythms in the keys of D and G. Includes the tunes Campana Sobre Campana, Este Noche Es...
Enjoy a timeless arrangement that incorporates a narrator reading the familiar words while the orchestra provides sound effects and performs traditional and pop holiday songs. Invite your superintende...
Let the earth receive her King! So rings the closing chord of this lovely setting of 'Good King Wenceslas,' 'We Three Kings' and 'Joy to the World. ' Unison parts and varied section features provide i...
Let the earth receive her King! So rings the closing chord of this lovely setting of 'Good King Wenceslas,' 'We Three Kings' and 'Joy to the World.' Unison parts and varied section features provide in...
Made famous by Elvis Presley in the 1950s, this fun and swingin' blues piece is delightfully arranged to feature an individual bass player or the whole section with the strings playing back up. The ba...
Have a jolly, jingly holiday, but bring out the blue jeans and red bandanas for a country Christmas! 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' and 'Jingle Bells' shine in this fun, foot-stompin' piece. Correlates with...
A Suite Of English Carols With Optional Narrator The suite is a setting of many old English Christmas carols in six movements - each can stand alone for holiday concert programming, or when played tog...
Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth - the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged b...
Teaching opportunities abound in this fresh and creative arrangement of the carol 'We Three Kings.' The piece depicts the kings' famous nocturnal trek across the desert and is a great way to introduce...
