Harvey Whistler

String teachers have long turned to the First Album series to fulfill the need for fun, educational first-year solo and ensemble music. Familiar classics and original works are presented, each in elem...

One of Brahms' most recognized themes in a smart version for developing players. Expert Level

One of Brahms' most recognized themes in a smart version for developing players. Expert Level

Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.

Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short - just four measures in most cases - so students hear...

An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short - just four measures in most cases - so students hear...

The Laendler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethov...

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its che...

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its che...

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...

Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the...

Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the...

An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short - just four measures in most cases - so students hear...

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...

Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its che...

Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the...

One of Saint-Saens' most identifiable symphonic themes has been used in countless horror films and gives the listener an instant connection with drama, intrigue, and suspense. This easy and approachab...

One of Brahms' most recognized themes in a smart version for developing players. Expert Level

With piano accompaniment String teachers have long turned to the First Album series to fulfill the need for fun, educational first-year solo and ensemble music. Familiar classics and original works ar...