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Introduce your students to the gallant style of Georg Philipp Telemann with this grade 1+ arrangement. This is an excellent piece to develop bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing and tempo cha...

Young string players will absolutely love the vocalized cat sounds (meow and hissss!) that punctuate this highly imaginative original! Educational features here include playing F-naturals in a minor k...

This clever original introduces young players to the time-honored tradition of a classic dance suite in a way that will definitely capture their imaginations -- using a variety of bowings, pizzicato p...

Scored in a non-traditional style with fresh harmonies and a strong rhythmic underpinning, this Christmas setting gives all sections a chance to carry the melody in one place or another. While use of...

This sparkling, energetic original effectively emulates the classic Mozartean style in very playable terms. A vigorous marcato opening, legato midsection, and powerful recap of the first theme will ma...

This epic "battle" between great classical themes features the famous opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Beethoven's jubilant Ode To Joy. As tension mounts and m...

Featuring lead material and simple doublestops in all parts, the eighth notes in this vigorous original occur in groups of four on a repeating pitch. Both arco and pizzicato techniques are used, and t...

This exciting original will make grade 1+ groups sound well beyond their years of experience. With its dramatic accented sections, smooth flowing passages and energy-building dynamics, this piece that...

This inspiring grade 1+ work is a stirring combination of the energized opening, followed by the lyrically expressive mid-section that will provide motivation for players and joy for their audiences....

This energetic and refreshing original is destined to be a highlight of beginning-level repertoire for years to come. From bold, rustic sections to soft and suspense-building tremolos and pizzicatos,...

This clever original provides an excellent opportunity to feature low strings, while giving all students a fun part to play. A perfect training piece for F-naturals and simple 2-note slurs, it also in...

This original by one of the industry's top writers begins as a leisurely chorale that tunefully moves into a march. Extensive doubling of the 2nd Violin and viola parts allows directors to move more p...

This arrangement in the original key has been masterfully crafted into a grade 1+ setting that allows young string players the chance to experience the power of this great symphonic theme. All instrum...

This novel setting of the classic fairy tale for string orchestra and narrator can be presented in two ways -- by using the conventional narration of the story, or by creating a customized narration f...

This lively piece focuses on three concepts: note-reading on the G string, combined quarter and eighth note rhythm patterns, and dynamic changes. Written in echo style, it's lots of fun to play and he...

The Norse legend of Guldfaxe, Thor's horse with the golden mane, is captured in this dramatic piece for grade 1 strings. Basic D-major finger patterns, 'run pony' rhythms, and the mystic Dorian mode a...

From Bizet's Carmen Suite #2, this setting of the familiar dance theme is scored so that the chromatic melody lies exceedingly well for young strings. A mix of legato and staccato bow strokes typify t...

This regal selection from the oratorio Judas Maccabeus by Handel is playable entirely in first position. Accidentals are few, phrasing patterns and rhythms are customary, and melodic duties are not li...

Bring the creepy monsters into the moonlight! Set in 3/4 meter in E minor, all violin, viola and cello parts are playable in first position, with basses shifting to 2nd position. This is a great piece...

The purpose of this fun-loving piece is to develop good posture (standing up and sitting down), left hand flexibility (tapping on the string and top of the instrument), and right hand dexterity (alter...

An excellent example of Baroque literature in a non-contrapuntal style, the parts in this setting are technically simple so directors can focus on concepts of musicality and interpretation during rehe...

Scored in G and D, this simplified version of Beethoven's 9th Symphony theme features dramatic crescendos, clear bowing indications, and some pizzicato work for cellos and basses. It also assigns some...

In this setting of Borodin's most famous theme from Prince Igor, all violins play some divisi passages that may require extra attention. Bowings and fingerings are clearly marked in all parts, the key...

Dedicated to his daughters, this lively concert original (quarter note = 126) features arco and pizzicato techniques, double stops for violins, violas and cellos, and a mix of tutti and contrapuntal p...

This exciting original work is so accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting but easily taught, and is a must for contest or festival. Duration 2:20. Available in SmartMusic.