Wilfin String Orchestra

This melancholy ballad, in an E minor tonality, is reminiscent of early Australian bush music, based on Irish Folk tradition. It uses dotted rhythms and requires careful counting of rests. The piano p...

A Saltarello is an Italian folk dance, similar to a tarantella. Its main feature is the "leap" step, which comes from the Italian verb "saltare," meaning to jump. This is portrayed in the hooked bowin...

This simple E minor melody will encourage students to listen and develop good intonation. The use of long notes and whole bows is an essential skill for all young string players. Bow divisions need to...

This simple E minor melody will encourage students to listen and develop good intonation. The use of long notes and whole bows is an essential skill for all young string players. Bow divisions need to...

Finally, there is a simple and straightforward string piece in G Major, aimed towards introducing your ensemble to 5/4 time. Almost like a "jazz waltz," this composition will guide your students with...

The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout th...

The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout th...

The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout th...

The use of vibrato and 3rd position are essential in this piece. This piece was inspired by a choral work, using text from the Book of Psalms.

The use of vibrato and 3rd position are essential in this piece. This piece was inspired by a choral work, using text from the Book of Psalms.

The use of vibrato and 3rd position are essential in this piece. This piece was inspired by a choral work, using text from the Book of Psalms.

Although it is in the key of A minor, this piece has a joyful, optimistic feel. The first violins and celli need to have good technique and, whilst the inner parts are not difficult, the intonation ne...

Although it is in the key of A minor, this piece has a joyful, optimistic feel. The first violins and celli need to have good technique and, whilst the inner parts are not difficult, the intonation ne...

Although it is in the key of A minor, this piece has a joyful, optimistic feel. The first violins and celli need to have good technique and, whilst the inner parts are not difficult, the intonation ne...

Thoughtfully simplified and beautifully arranged for youngsters. Both elementary and beginning high school will love it. Three to four parts.

Thoughtfully simplified and beautifully arranged for youngsters. Both elementary and beginning high school will love it. Three to four parts.

Thoughtfully simplified and beautifully arranged for youngsters. Both elementary and beginning high school will love it. Three to four parts.

The title says it all. This is a waltz, with the first, second and third parts played in a round or canon. Therefore the parts can be taught simultaneously. Very pretty melody and easy to play.

The title says it all. This is a waltz, with the first, second and third parts played in a round or canon. Therefore the parts can be taught simultaneously. Very pretty melody and easy to play.

The title says it all. This is a waltz, with the first, second and third parts played in a round or canon. Therefore the parts can be taught simultaneously. Very pretty melody and easy to play.

This piece is a fun exercise in counting notes and, just as importantly, counting rests. The players have to listen carefully, and never stop counting the beat. The notes are very simple, based on the...

This piece is a fun exercise in counting notes and, just as importantly, counting rests. The players have to listen carefully, and never stop counting the beat. The notes are very simple, based on the...

This piece is a fun exercise in counting notes and, just as importantly, counting rests. The players have to listen carefully, and never stop counting the beat. The notes are very simple, based on the...

This piece contains excellent lessons in baroque articulation and bowing styles. Be sure to instruct your ensemble to play detached sixteenth notes and short martelé quarter notes. The first violin pa...

This piece contains excellent lessons in baroque articulation and bowing styles. Be sure to instruct your ensemble to play detached sixteenth notes and short martelé quarter notes. The first violin pa...