This highly recognizable work is a sure bet for success, especially for beginning players' first experience with the textures of a full orchestra. Audiences will love hearing the 'Masterpiece' theme b...
Sibelius' revered theme has been solidly scored for beginning strings. The melody travels through each family. Warm and flowing, this can be the most musical selection on your beginners' first concert...
This is the standard heard for the first time in the motion picture The Wizard of Oz. It has grown to become one of the most popular songs in the world. This easy arrangement is geared for strings aft...
What would December concerts be without those familiar tunes that everyone loves to hear during that time of year? Here's a medley arranged by Douglas E. Wagner of a baker's dozen of some of the most...
Back in print, this fantastic arrangement of this classic piece is perfect for a young string orchestra, yet still retains the feel of the original! An unusual format provides flexibility with parts f...
Jasmine Flower is a setting of the traditional Chinese folk song 'Molihua,' likely originating in the southern China provinces. The tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was also f...
The Irish spirit is a direct reflection of the unique place on earth that is their native land. The rugged landscape speaks of staunch individualism, while the more idyllic settings suggest a deep lov...
A favorite if there ever was one, this melody is perfect for first position playing. All instruments first play the melody in its entirety, followed by a section harmonized in the style of Beethoven....
Make your holiday concert sparkle with this great arrangement by Michael Story of Tchaikovsky's popular classic from The Nutcracker! Though a solid grade 1, this setting of 'Russian Dance' (or 'Trepak...
Liven up your holiday concert with a medley of four familiar Hanukkah tunes that are perfect for beginning to advanced levels. Everyone gets a chance to play the melody in this exciting arrangement. T...
Bring your next concert to a stirring conclusion with this patriotic fantasia featuring four popular themes: 'America the Beautiful,' 'Chester,' 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee),' and 'Battle Hymn o...
Very playable! An introduction to the 'modern sound' of Erik Satie, arranged perfectly for young players. The simple melody and orchestration allow for instruction in the harmonic structure of this en...
Everyone knows this one, and now even first year string players can join in the fun. Simplified for limited playing skills, Bob Cerulli's arrangement is bound to be a big hit with students and audienc...
Rock and roll for the young string orchestra! Australian Andy Firth's tune rocks out in this setting by Bob Phillips. Under the melody, the crocodile lurks - always there! A great piece to use for tea...
Who said guitar players get to have all the fun? This piece lets your orchestra be as bad as they wanna be. With its powerful unisons, pulsating rhythms, and accented syncopations, this is a great int...
Caribbean Delight is an original Latin composition by Victor Lopez that will be very useful for your earliest concert in the year. Carefully scored for the young string ensemble, this lively compositi...
This happy and rhythmic calypso style original includes chances for all sections to play the melody, arco and pizzicato passages, unison sections to challenge the ensemble, as well as opportunities fo...
This catchy, high-spirited, and great-sounding arrangement of the popular Brazilian Carnaval song features bouncy yet repetitive eighth note patterns and contrasting styles. Arranged by Michael Story,...
Give your students the opportunity of playing a piece for beginning strings that is upbeat and full of excitement! Violento, is an original beginning strings composition by veteran composer Victor Lóp...
Selected from the rich heritage of Highland music, this suite presents three of the finest examples of Scottish folk song in musically captivating settings written with developing players in mind. Inc...
Introducing beginners to Chinese string instruments and folk music is a breeze with this arrangement of two contrasting folk melodies. Students will love playing the easy tremolo, glissando and pizzic...
The rich heritage of musical Americana is delightfully presented in three contrasting movements based on traditional folk songs from the Southern Appalachian Mountains. 'At the Foot of Yonder Mountain...
Delight students and audiences alike with this humorous arrangement of the popular nonsense folk song 'I Bought Me A Cat. ' All sections are featured, and the 'adding on' of instruments as the piece b...
Teachable moments abound in the rich scoring of this arrangement, written to instill confidence in young players. The first melody is an ancient tune adapted from a popular Renaissance dance tune and...
A simple folk-style song that works wonderfully for strings and depicts a traveling troubadour and his trained pet entertaining for their food. The broken-chord accompaniment imitates the organ grinde...
Engage the imagination to build expressive playing as the orchestra plays out this old story of a lost ship. Combining original material as well as the sea shanty 'Spanish Ladies,' this piece will be...
This new addition by Mr. Maiello retains his characteristic passion. The medley includes Aura Lee, Home on the Range, My Old Kentucky Home, and Suwannee River . The familiar tunes are combined into a...
Here's a traditional British folk song set in a beautiful ballad style for your beginning strings. The subtitle is 'The Water Is Wide.' Characterized by flowing melodic content, this work is most expr...
Fantastic! Bob Cerulli has programmed and arranged these five lovely selections specifically to show off the young string orchestra. Play them all for a ready-to-go concert, or choose one or two. All...
A beautiful piece! The flowing of a river is reflected in this wonderful tune that will build slow bows for beginners. An introduction to melodic, sustained playing that is suitable for young players.
Lucky 13 is a designed as a beginning string work highlighting the violinist's use of first and third finger, while leaving the second in the air. The main tune (see bar 49) delivers this concept. The...
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) is widely considered one of most important composers of the early 20th century. His Pavane was written in 1899 and orchestrated in 1910. It was dedicated to the Princesses Ed...
Authentic Mozart for young players! Brilliantly arranged, this selection results in a reduced, shortened version of the ever-popular first movement that is very accessible and approachable for young o...
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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...
Traditionally closing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's concert, Johann Strauss' Radetzky March is a musical wish for a happy new year. It's jovial in nature with the pleasant melody shar...
This easy arrangement offers you multiple performance opportunities! Vivaldi's lyrical second movement, now transposed to G major, is simple enough for the violin, viola, or cello soloist of your choi...
A complete concert in one! Wonderful arrangements for young players including Schubert's Ecossaisses with the feel of a contradance, Haydn's lyrical Andantino and concluding with the crisp staccato of...
The instantly identifiable theme from the third concerto of Vivaldi's ground- breaking Opus 8 is a natural for less experienced players. Written to celebrate the joys of harvest, the festive mood crea...
As we follow the course of the Vltava River portrayed musically in The Moldau, we pass the scene of the wedding depicted in this lovely arrangement. We can watch the dance and enjoy one of the most we...
A complete concert in one set or three smaller gems! Kit 5 includes German Song by Tchaikovsky and Adagio and Allegro, both by Mozart. Be sure to check out Kits 1-4!
Themes from three of the suite's seven movements are seamlessly presented in this medley for young players. Material from the following movements is included: Venus, the Bringer of Peace, Mars, the Br...
Inspired by a trip to Beijing and the vast terracotta army of warriors protecting their long dead emperor, Qin Shi Huang, this piece depicts ancient times: the building of a country, the strife, and t...
This beautiful lullaby is a great piece for teaching slurs, bow distribution, bowing variation, grace notes and legato style. A fermata and a ritard near the end are perfect for teaching tempo changes...
Beethoven's resplendent Ode to Joy , from the last movement of his Symphony No. 9 , is brought to life in an exciting arrangement designed to foster instant success for ensembles of less experienced p...
A fantastic and accessible introduction to music written in the late Renaissance period! This lovely transcription of a work for vocal ensemble includes unison and part playing for young string orches...
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...
An aggressive, original composition that explores contemporary harmonies and vigorous rhythms while creating feelings of animation and excitement! Use this fantastic piece to build musicianship with o...
A cool novelty piece with a Latin flavor, sure to express pride in the orchestra! Think 'Guitar Hero,' add optional percussion and piano, some clapping, and have lots of fun. Written at the perfect le...
Such a beloved tune! Perfect for a young ensemble providing fantastic technical practice in a setting that everyone enjoys.
Your students will love playing this fast and energetic new work! Set in E minor, the piece is great for working on dynamic contrasts, staccato, and legato bowing. All parts are playable in first posi...
The history of dragons is universal throughout the cultures of the ancient worlds. Great battles involving dragons are revealed on numerous objects of ancient art. This exciting original composition i...
As soon as your young string players have learned their 'low 2' finger patterns, they are ready for this catchy teaching tune. Written in the attention-grabbing key of A minor, this mystical piece rei...
In the key of a natural minor, with brief forays into the melodic minor, this piece features an especially strong part for the viola section - an often overlooked group - and some third position in th...
This is a great piece for teaching slurs, bow distribution, bowing variation, using 4th finger on violin and viola, hemiola, dynamic contrasts, ritardando, and legato style. All parts have interesting...
Telemann's 'Bourrée' fits perfectly with Rameau's 'Rondino' to form a lovely medley. Each movement can also stand on its own. Plenty of teaching opportunities.
In this adaptation, the wonderful ballet music of Leo Delibes comes alive at the perfect level for young players. Originally presented as the opening of Act II of his Sylvia, ou La nymphe de Diane, it...
Rustic themes from Mozart's 'Country Dance in C,' K. 535, brilliantly come together in this charming arrangement written especially with younger players in mind. All parts are in first position, with...
And they're off! This quick-sprint rondo challenges students with constantly changing meters, but uses only the simplest rhythms, fingerings, and bowings - all within a D-major framework. By varying a...
Perform this rhythmic piece from the mindset of taking a wandering but brisk walk, perhaps on a crisp fall day. The sense of forward motion in the piece will delight young players. All parts get the o...
The theme from this famous ballet has become one of the most beloved melodies that Tchaikovsky composed, with its running melody and unusual harmonic structure. While lovely when played by strings alo...
The delightful, beautiful melodies and harmonies are the stars in this Jan Farrar-Royce arrangement of two wonderful lullabies, 'All Through the Night' and 'Evening Prayer.' To be performed softly and...
This exciting new work by Michael Story is based on the style of the lively 19th century Bohemian dance of the same name. It is full of contemporary sounds, stylistic contrasts, and some easy quartal...
Transcribed from the original piano version for string orchestra by the composer himself, this suite is a staple of string ensemble repertoire. Perfectly set for young players, this will become a clas...
In a delightful setting by Patrick Roszell that is incredibly accessible, this arrangement of In the Bleak Midwinter allows young ensembles to play Holst and provides a holiday alternative. (2:40)
Perfect for concerts and festivals, Dayspring is an ideal piece for reinforcing both dotted-quarter/eighth note and syncopation rhythms with your beginning string orchestra. In this driving new work b...
Brilliantly balancing lyrical and rhythmic playing at a fast tempo, this piece is fun and will bring a smile to all. The bouncing accompaniments and lyrical melodies will remind students of playing wi...
Themes from the brilliant 4th movement of L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very profes...
There is a method book hidden within the context of this concert piece! While floating through the 'Clouds,' 'Rain,' 'Thunder,' and 'Sun,' this multi-movement work focuses students on music literacy....
Perfect for beginner and early intermediate orchestras, Temple Raider by Mark Hillegass, Jr. features driving, heart-pounding, mystical, and adventure-like melodies. This piece is great for introducin...
The majesty of this geographic landmark is evident in Gibraltar: The Rock by Victor López. Fabled in Greek lore to be one of the two pillars of Hercules, the bold music presented provides a fitting re...
This beautiful setting for beginning string students offers an opportunity to work on expressive playing with limited technical demands. The melody is passed around the ensemble and includes optional...
Doug Adams' arrangement of themes from Symphony No. 9 in E minor by Antonín Dvorák will introduce your beginning strings to selections from this well-known symphony. While technical obstacles have bee...
This suite by Douglas E. Wagner for young string players is drawn from Terpsichore, a major compilation of 312 primarily French dance tunes published in 1612, compiled and arranged by Michael Praetori...
Petite Suite Française by Douglas E. Wagner is an original work of three short movements, each of which is cast in the style of a French folk song, though no specific tunes are quoted. The music is ea...
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of lik...
Fight the Resistance! by Tanner Otto is an exciting and dynamic march-style piece and was written to highlight the skill of playing closer to the bridge. In order to play the sustained melodic lines f...
The 31st Day of Oktober, by Rob Grice, is intended to be a spooky musical journey through the early tale of Halloween. The ancient Celts believed that on this day spirits of the dead would cross over...
Many special experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as flying for the first time, a big sports moment, or the excitement of a first concert. Whatever it might be, Cooper Ford's Exhilaration is a mu...
Chi non ama un'esilarante melodia in Mi bemolle sui draghi?! In Dragon Chase, di Katie O'Hara LaBrie, ritmi incalzanti e melodie che riecheggiano da una sezione all'altra coinvolgeranno i vostri stude...
Seguito del suo precedente lavoro Sunchasers, Starchasers di Tanner Otto è un brano cupo e trascinante che rende il si minore accessibile agli esecutori più giovani evitando accuratamente qualsiasi es...
I parchi giochi sono pieni di bambini che si divertono insieme. Indipendentemente dalla loro provenienza, le risate e le grida di gioia sono le stesse mentre corrono e giocano. Playground Games di Coo...