Loreta Fin

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

The ensemble should be encouraged to use whole bows for each note, regardless of whether it is a dotted minim, a minim or a crotchet. Therefore, the students need to 'plan' their bow speed, so that it...

Sehr gut spielbar. Pädagogischer Wert für die Erweiterung der Bogentechnik.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Sehr gut spielbar. Pädagogischer Wert für die Erweiterung der Bogentechnik.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Diese Blues-Melodie ist sehr entspannt und kann mit geswungenen oder geraden Achtelnoten gespielt werden. Mit chromatischen Passagen und synkopischen Abschnitten, die sich wiederholen, lässt sich dies...

There are not many opportunities for young string orchestras to perform repertoire in 5/8. Often, it is not encountered until much later. This piece introduces a 3+2, as well as a 2+3 feel, with splas...

A Christmas medley for combined primary and middle school ensembles of mixed ability. Does your school have several ensembles that combine for a big Christmas bash in December? Finally, here is an arr...

Who doesn't love a catchy rhythm, with a South American feel? This fun-filled piece is all about getting that bow moving, while the audience gets their toes tapping. Interspersed with playful pizzicat...

Dedicated to the composer's new grandchild (due in 2018), this gentle lullaby is in simple triple time is perfectly suited to a young orchestra - as a first step to playing in parts.

Dedicated to the composer's new grandchild (due in 2018), this gentle lullaby is in simple triple time is perfectly suited to a young orchestra - as a first step to playing in parts.

In the style of moto perpetuo. Enjoyable and well written for elementary school level. Simple ideas that are fun to play.

In the style of moto perpetuo. Enjoyable and well written for elementary school level. Simple ideas that are fun to play.

Vivo - Hooked bows, piano needed. Most of the festivity is in the first violin part, but the other parts get a bit of the action too. Perfect for young players.

Vivo - Hooked bows, piano needed. Most of the festivity is in the first violin part, but the other parts get a bit of the action too. Perfect for young players.

Innocent, delightful and original tunes; melodious and well written for this standard; piano optional but adds interest and is recommended if there is no bass player.

Innocent, delightful and original tunes; melodious and well written for this standard; piano optional but adds interest and is recommended if there is no bass player.

From the well known cello suite, this piece has the first violins playing the melody throughout, with all other parts interesting, but playable. Suitable for advanced elementary or early high school.