In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes 'Mari's Wedding' and 'Finnegan's Wake' in...
This piece is based on a minor version of 'Frère Jacques' as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wi...
Yes! For the first time, just like the recording and in its entirety, here's The Mash for orchestra. With written-out narration, chorus parts for the string section or a choir, drumset, optional guita...
This work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music - but no tempo indication or expressive markings (such as dynamics or articulations). Those missing items are the 'music' that you, the teache...
Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured while everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. S...
King Dorian's Court by Jim Palmer will transport your beginning orchestra to the days of kings, knights and the Round Table! All sections will enjoy playing these original melodies which create a musi...
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...
Le sezioni di violoncello e basso d'archi sono al centro della scena in questo pezzo rock di Chris M. Bernotas. Heavy Lifting è una selezione hard-rock che dà a tutti i componenti dell'orchestra l'opp...
All sections are featured, including the cellos and basses, in this bouncy tango. With romantic tension building in the middle section, you can make this one romantic and dramatic, or comedic by envis...
A wonderful opportunity for first year string players to work on legato bowing. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual 'Deep River.' Cellos and basses u...
A fabulous, tuneful practice of the G Major scale, this piece is the perfect first orchestra piece. It also provides the chance to learn or practice lo 2. All instruments get a chance to play the love...
Beautiful, original melodies abound in all sections, but the violas and cellos really get a chance to shine in this suite comprised of three movements: 'River Hymn,' 'Waltz of the Hills,' and 'Barn Da...
One of the most enduring Chinese melodies dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this arrangement of Feng Yang Song, or 'Flower Drum Song,' will provide technical development, listening skills, and is just...
Take your orchestra on a trip around the world with this fun medley of some of the most famous melodies ever written. Using 22 tunes from 17 different countries, this is the ultimate multi-cultural ex...
The Last Rose of Summer is a traditional Irish tune arranged by Jim Palmer. The beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long ph...
Le dita dei piedi battono, gli occhi brillano e i sorrisi abbondano quando si suonano le danze irlandesi! Molto accessibile, più facile di quanto sembri e divertente! Questo vivace brano include "Kerr...
The Harvest Home, arrangiata da Jim Palmer, è una tradizionale hornpipe che rappresenta un brano didattico perfetto per la vostra giovane orchestra. Tutte le sezioni hanno la possibilità di suonare la...
Opening in the key of G to make the melody easy for the violas, cellos, and basses, the piece then moves to the key of D for the violin, allowing each section to play the melody on their upper strings...
Everyone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as 'Trumpet Voluntary,' and they are sure to recognize it. This piece will make great ceremonial music for events such as an elemen...
A super simple presentation of a classic Baroque tune! In the key of G, each section plays the melody in very comfortable ranges. The perfect piece to make a young orchestra sound good on classic repe...
Everyone gets to play Bach's lovely melodies in this very easy piece. In D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions, this piece provides practice in a variety of meters. A great first-time festival p...
Take your young musicians and the audience to the Dark Continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant m...
This stunning, minimalist piece is extremely playable with the melody in all sections. With an emphasis on slow bows, the easy rhythms and notes are very true to the original. The first violins play F...
Everyone has the pleasure of an occasional daydream where reality is set aside and happy thoughts or memories are brought to mind. It is in this spirit that this piece transports your audience to a lo...
This joyful, fast-paced composition by Robert Sheldon gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic te...
A bright, sparkling setting of 'O, Come Little Children,' arranged by Michael Kamuf, that will delight audiences and players; this arrangement will become a classic. Includes optional sleigh bells. (1...
The poem and original hymn-like music of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T....
This contemporary work paints a musical picture of a late night outdoor escapade, using flowing melodies soaring over rich harmonies and driving rhythmic figures. Perfect as an opening or closing sele...
A stunning lyrical work, this is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning string students. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this harmonically...
This gentle piece will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, Dancing Kites, an original composition by Chris Bernotas, will expose your students to mus...
Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make Robot Factory by Chris M. Bernotas exciting for your beginning orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sec...
Tongue-in-cheek and beautiful, Bottom of the Ninths is the perfect way to delve into these masterworks with young players in a fun context! All sections remain in 1st position, in the key of D major,...
Teach shifting with this beautiful melody by Bob Phillips. Shifting Sands is also perfectly suited for the concert stage. The moderate, lyric tempo provides students in the early stages of practicing...
Sound Differentiation is a motivational, time-saving supplemental resource that provides differentiated parts for 15 well-known tunes - perfect for a variety of teaching situations, including odd or i...
A fun novelty piece that, without the script, becomes a perfect concert or festival selection! Two for one! This parody of a virtual rehearsal/concert can be performed live or virtually and is equally...
If there is one thing music educators are it is resilient! Resilience, by Chris M. Bernotas, is dedicated to all music educators in recognition of how they always adapt to the unknown and rise to ever...
A cute, pedagogically-based (get it?), first-year bass section feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all players except...