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John Moss has transformed this traditional holiday tune by placing it in a lighthearted duple meter style (not 6/8), making it more playable by younger players. Always a treat, John's holiday arrangem...

Artist Level (Book 1, p. 42). Based on Pop Goes the Weasel. Dur: 1:05.

A clever title on a piece that's energetic and real fun for developing student groups - from veteran teacher and composer Jeff Frizzi.

Taken from one of Tchaikovsky's string quartets, this edition features primarily tutti scoring and provides an opportunity to teach basic meter changes (2/4 to 3/4).

Finally, here is a version of the national anthem that works for most any string ensemble and should be in your library for all those special occasions. A practical, straight-ahead arrangement (key of...

Die Spinnen haben das Haus übernommen! Schleiche auf Zehenspitzen über den Boden (pizzicato), um die krabbelnden Spinnen nicht zu stören (collegno). Aber pass auf die große Spinne auf, die von der Dec...

This lively original fiddle tune by Ed Siennicki is sure to be a winner with students and audiences alike. Lots of eighth notes and open double-stops contribute excitement and sonority for a great mot...

This skillful arrangement of themes from Brahms's First Symphony, Sibelius's Finlandia and Mouret's Rondeau ('Masterpiece Theater' theme) is a delightful excursion into some revered musical classics....

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This original by Richard Meyer combines traditional fiddle style with a few rhythmic and harmonic surprises to produce a motivational and educationally sound work for the young string orchestra. Corre...

Based on the hymn 'Tis the Gift to be Simple' (used in Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring), this arrangement is a superb vehicle for exploring Early American music and its links to the present. Skillf...

As the title implies, Wait Your Turn! is full of rhythmic challenges and surprises. Interlocking accompaniments and cadences are designed to help young musicians listen to themselves and each other si...

Flambeaux were the torchbearers in the annual night parades during Mardi Gras who provided the only illumination for the floats in the days before streetlights. Modern flambeaux carry on the tradition...

A refreshing and fun look at a well-known tune, Cabbage Countdown is a set of variations on the American fiddle tune 'Bile Them Cabbage Down. ' Entertain your audience and make the kids feel cool, whi...

This original piece features colors and tonalities seldom found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA form, and very simple note-wise, this piece offers outstanding opportunities for improvem...

Adding Lemon Twist will give any concert a refreshing zing! Students will love the unique retro sound of this 1950s-inspired piece, while teachers will appreciate how the chromatics in each part provi...

Everyone is sure to recognize this tune which gained popularity in the late '50s and early '60s. This stunning arrangement is sure to engage your audience with it's universal message: 'Let There Be Pe...

Catchy rhythms and a memorable melody are joyfully and playfully presented in this traditional children's greeting song from Angola. Set in the key of G, O Desayo requires minimal shifting for violin...

In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, a...

In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, a...

In this fresh arrangement of a traditional, old-time fiddle favorite, every member of the orchestra gets lots of chances to play the up-beat tune. The straight-forward melody is approachable by all, a...

Subterranean Dance provides a fun-to-play, exciting tune using the low strings of each instrument - a great teaching piece! The violas and cellos will explore the bottom reaches of the C and G strings...

Subterranean Dance provides a fun-to-play, exciting tune using the low strings of each instrument - a great teaching piece! The violas and cellos will explore the bottom reaches of the C and G strings...

Subterranean Dance provides a fun-to-play, exciting tune using the low strings of each instrument - a great teaching piece! The violas and cellos will explore the bottom reaches of the C and G strings...