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...