Orchestra d'archi giovanile

Long known for his inventive teaching pieces, Lloyd Conley has devised a clever tune to introduce tetrachords to beginning players. The special notation along with the approachable use of meter (3/4 a...

Crosscurrent has all the elements for success with younger players. Set in E minor with bold melody and lots of rhythmic drive, it's a style that students love to play. A cutting edge number to add fu...

The well-known children's prayer Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is the basis of this teaching and performance piece for beginners. Lloyd has also included some vocal effects that reinforce proper dynamics...

From veteran educational writer and teacher Lloyd Conley comes this solid teaching piece for developing strings, using a popular Early music dance form with strong intervals and great ensemble writing...

A solid original work that is set in the minor mode with contrasting sections, Vortex has a bold, edgy style in the main theme that will appeal to younger players. Opportunities to teach important ens...

John Moss has transformed this traditional holiday tune by placing it in a lighthearted duple meter style (not 6/8), making it more playable by younger players. Always a treat, John's holiday arrangem...

Taken from one of Tchaikovsky's string quartets, this edition features primarily tutti scoring and provides an opportunity to teach basic meter changes (2/4 to 3/4).

Finally, here is a version of the national anthem that works for most any string ensemble and should be in your library for all those special occasions. A practical, straight-ahead arrangement (key of...

Spiders have taken over the house! Tiptoe across the floor (pizzicato) so that you don't disturb the skittering spiders (collegno). But watch out for that big one descending from the ceiling (glissand...

Flambeaux were the torchbearers in the annual night parades during Mardi Gras who provided the only illumination for the floats in the days before streetlights. Modern flambeaux carry on the tradition...

Everyone is sure to recognize this tune which gained popularity in the late '50s and early '60s. This stunning arrangement is sure to engage your audience with it's universal message: 'Let There Be Pe...

In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, a...

In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, a...

In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, a...

This song was very popular early in the 20th century. It is spirited and bouncy. Hooked bowing is used, along with other bowing. This occurs when the dotted eighth note is followed by a 16th note. The...

This selection is essentially a set of variations on the 'Pong Lang Dance', one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is a suspended vertical wooden xylophone whose keys are arranged upsi...

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The unique and captivating sounds of three French Canadian fiddle tunes - Gaspe Reel, La Bastringue, and Danse Antique - will have everyone tapping their toes! The driving rhythm of the traditional cl...

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The unique and captivating sounds of three French Canadian fiddle tunes - Gaspe Reel, La Bastringue, and Danse Antique - will have everyone tapping their toes! The driving rhythm of the traditional cl...

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...