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This arrangement is a simple, yet rich presentation of the French carol 'Noel Nouvelet,' often known to English-speaking audiences as 'Sing We Now of Christmas.' Utilizing only the notes of a one-octa...

Here's a grouping of gentle Christmas tunes, all in 3/4 time: Away in a Manger, The Friendly Beasts and Silent Night. The viola doubles the second violin, and the bass doubles the cello, so it can be...

Bass Section Feature - Cute, fun, and a true grade 1 bass feature! What more could you want? Encourage the bass players by showing them off. The bass parts are very simple, but the basses also play ji...

Quest of the Three Magi ist eine malerische Reise der Heiligen Drei Könige über einen Kontinent von der Komponistin Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Im Mittelpunkt steht eine runde Melodie, die von allen Instr...

Quest of the Three Magi ist eine malerische Reise der Heiligen Drei Könige über einen Kontinent von der Komponistin Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Im Mittelpunkt steht eine runde Melodie, die von allen Instr...

Part of the Strictly Strings Orchestra Series, this spirited march reinforces march style and meter. Besides that, it's just plain fun to play. Mark Williams again demonstrates his prowess in creating...

This remarkably simple, yet sophisticated sounding piece from Mark Williams allows for the development of many expressive possibilities in young players. Syncopation and spicatto are explored and deve...

This fresh, contemporary-sounding work by Mark Williams allows your young string players to experience the changing modes and tonalities of 20th-century music within an extremely easy format. Featurin...

Beginning with a slow introduction featuring the viola section (with optional 3rd violin), the pace quickly changes to one of vigorous activity. Your students will love this composition with its stron...

Rosin up the bow, and limber up those fingers as we get ready for a real 'Fiddle Finger Frenzy! ' Within a rip-roarin' fiddle style, a variety of accidentals are explored in first position. Besides be...

What a perfect way to celebrate learning that very first scale! Using only a one-octave D major scale and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as the scale is played both forward and backward i...

This vigorous original work cleverly uses open strings, plus only the first notes learned on the D and A strings, to evoke the sometimes charming, sometimes rough world of the sailor at sea. Open doub...

This delightful work for beginning string orchestra uses only a one-octave D major scale plus open strings to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance. The interplay between forte and piano provides...

This entertaining work provides excellent technical practice by utilizing basic unaltered first-position finger patterns. Written in D major with a modulation to G major (and return to D), all section...

Mark Williams creates a vivid 'Old English' flavor in his modal variations. The nocturne-like 3/4 Andante is nicely complemented by a strongly rhythmic 4/4 Allegro Moderato. Students will love the sty...

This skillful arrangement is based on an American square dance tune: 'Come Dance, Josey.' Mark Williams has simplified the rhythms but preserved the vitality and energy of a good old-fashioned square...

What a perfect way to celebrate learning that very first scale! Using only a one-octave D major scale and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as the scale is played both forward and backward i...

Playing together as a team is the name of the game in Esprit de Corps by Doug Spata! This cheery all-pizzicato march uses only the 1st-pattern notes of the D major scale. Part independence is minimal,...

Playing together as a team is the name of the game in Esprit de Corps by Doug Spata! This cheery all-pizzicato march uses only the 1st-pattern notes of the D major scale. Part independence is minimal,...

Playing together as a team is the name of the game in Esprit de Corps by Doug Spata! This cheery all-pizzicato march uses only the 1st-pattern notes of the D major scale. Part independence is minimal,...

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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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...

This easy, yet energetic piece is sure to become a favorite of young string players. Carefully written for this grade level, all sections of the orchestra get to share in the activity of this fun, mot...