Easy Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Capture the magic with this fantastic medley from the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz. Building on Cerulli's beginning arrangements of these fabulous tunes, this medley provides challenge and fun f...

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Rhythmic energy and exciting harmonies make this fun and spooky tune an instant favorite of young string students. Without using any of the more difficult or complicated finger patterns, this original...

Here's the answer when the orchestra needs to play for birthdays, events at the school or in the community, or to honor someone. Simple Advocacy! Make your program visible with these very easy songs....

The Quakers are historically staunch pacifists but fervent advocates of women's rights, prison reform, humane treatment of the mentally ill and the abolition of slavery. Help introduce students to the...

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True teaching repertoire! Each movement can stand alone or be played as a suite. Opportunities for technical development range from learning positions, to extended position for celli, to chromatic alt...

This one is the real thing! These two reels, 'The Boys of Malin,' and 'The Gravel Walks' from County Donegal, are played often in Ireland and the style is brisk and straight-ahead. All the players get...

Featuring a 'guest soloist' playing smart phone or tablet, this one is beautiful and fun! Gorgeous string parts interact with the simple bell part. Invite an administrator to play 'bells' and be creat...

This arrangement of lovely ballads, vigorous fiddle songs, and simple shaped-note tunes is deeply rooted in early-American folk traditions. The three Christmas tunes 'The Babe of Bethlehem,' 'Jesus, J...

This is the perfect piece to introduce students to some of the unique sounds and basic techniques of Indian music. Authentically written and musically engaging, it features a strong melody and deliber...

The music of Henry Purcell has fascinated musicians and their audiences for centuries. Robert Washburn has chosen three marvelously compatible works from this master: March, from a collection of harps...

A fitting introduction sets the stage for the gorgeous melody that interacts throughout the string ensemble. An intriguing center section develops and brings the listener back to the rich beginning th...

Major or minor? Natural or harmonic? B? or B?? These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8 tune that explores contrasting D Major and D minor modalities. In addition to its musical value, use thi...

Major or minor? Natural or harmonic? B? or B?? These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8 tune that explores contrasting D Major and D minor modalities. In addition to its musical value, use thi...

Based on a French-Canadian carol, this lush, expertly scored work would be perfect to include on a winter holiday concert. Includes an optional hand drum part.

Let your students show off their very best lyrical playing using this gorgeous arrangement of a traditional Scottish love song. Parts for all instruments have melodic interest as the melody flows thro...

This easy fiddling tune is scored to be played entirely in first position. It's an excellent piece to develop some additional technique without leaving the comfort zone. Written in the key of D minor.

Jazz composer and violinist Martin Norgaard offers this exciting new swing composition for your orchestra. Celli and basses get a chance to shine on the melody at the beginning of the piece. Solo shee...

Students explore 6/8 meter and hooked bowing in this delightful arrangement of a Newfoundland folk song. Written in the exotic Dorian mode (E minor with a raised 6th scale degree), the tune is also in...

This bright change-of-pace work evokes the toe-tappin' sounds of the old west as settlers circle the wagons 'round for a Saturday night hoedown. Featuring athletic, yet very playable fiddle-style tune...

This bright change-of-pace work evokes the toe-tappin' sounds of the old west as settlers circle the wagons 'round for a Saturday night hoedown. Featuring athletic, yet very playable fiddle-style tune...

Beach Party! is a sunny blast! This piece depicts the bright sunshine reflecting off the sparkling sand and waves, a scene for the perfect beach party. The syncopated rhythms give developing players a...

Between Shadows and Light is a reflective and evocative piece built around the dialogue between two contrasting sound worlds: one darker, with an ancient and suspended quality; the other brighter and...

Caribbean Flavors will sound best when players pay close alention to articulations. Be sure to keep the eighth notes and staccato quarter notes short and separated but encourage students to use plenty...