Jugendstreichorchester

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This song was very popular early in the 20th century. It is spirited and bouncy. Hooked bowing is used, along with other bowing. This occurs when the dotted eighth note is followed by a 16th note. The...

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...

Music by Antony Holborne, William Brade, Claude Gervaise, Thomas Ravenscroft, and John Dowland / arr. Andrew Dabczynski Through this suite of five English dances from the late Renaissance and early Ba...

Music by Antony Holborne, William Brade, Claude Gervaise, Thomas Ravenscroft, and John Dowland / arr. Andrew Dabczynski Through this suite of five English dances from the late Renaissance and early Ba...

Music by Antony Holborne, William Brade, Claude Gervaise, Thomas Ravenscroft, and John Dowland / arr. Andrew Dabczynski Through this suite of five English dances from the late Renaissance and early Ba...

This selection is essentially a set of variations on the 'Pong Lang Dance', one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is a suspended vertical wooden xylophone whose keys are arranged upsi...

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Hot Potato is a 'perpetual motion' for beginning orchestras. Simple eighth-note melodies pass seamlessly between parts over a simple, pizzicato accompaniment. Designed to build part independence, impr...