Jugendstreichorchester

In this adaptation of the first movement from Vivaldi's familiar Baroque masterpiece, the two solo parts have been cleverly incorporated into the standard string orchestra parts. Lively canonic melodi...

William Billings illustrious hymn, Chester, is scored at the grade 1 level for string orchestra in a very playable concert setting that allows for a full sound and interesting lines in all parts. The...

This fun grade 1+ piece is designed to help students develop the skill of quickly switching between arco and pizzicato, while also providing experience playing left hand pizzicato and using the 4th fi...

This epic 'battle' between great classical themes features the famous opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Beethoven's jubilant Ode To Joy. As tension mounts and m...

This grade 1+ piece provides an excellent opportunity to feature low strings, while giving all students a fun part to play. A perfect training piece for F naturals and simple 2-note slurs, this will b...

This novel setting of the classic fairy tale for string orchestra and narrator can be presented in two ways - by using the conventional narration of the story, or by creating a customized narration fe...

This lively piece focuses on three concepts: note-reading on the G string, combined quarter and eighth note rhythm patterns, and dynamic changes. Written in echo style, it's lots of fun to play and he...

This exciting original work is so accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting but easily taught, and is a must for contest or festival.

This piece is based on a song written by Margaret Embers McGee in 1918 called My Paddle's Keen And Bright, which became a popular song sung by scouts around the campfire. The strong beat depicts the s...

This exciting arrangement of the traditional Hebrew song, Lo Yisa Goy, will energize any concert program. The E minor melody is played by all instruments with colorful accompaniments throughout, from...

standard string orchestra (88555) with opt. 3rd Violin/Viola TC (3 copies) and piano Presented here for grade 1+ players, this well-known tune from Franz Schubert's song Die Forelle (The Trout) was al...

This energetic overture featuring driving rhythms and a fresh harmonic approach should be played boldly with confidence. Some violin and cello double stops add dramatic emphasis at key moments, and th...

This triumphal selection was composed by a string music educator who knows what works! This winning composition belongs in all elementary and middle school orchestra libraries.

Two sets of string parts make this work accessible to first- and second-year students. There are even two piano parts, one for rehearsal and one for performance, as well as some light percussion.

Cedar Hollow is a small valley in the Ozarks. This work captures the essence and tranquility of the area. The optional harp part will enhance the ensemble wonderfully if used, while skillful writing m...

Cedar Hollow is a small valley (or hollow) in the Ozarks. This work attempts to capture the essence and tranquility of the area. The harp is not essential for performance but will enhance the ensemble...

This engaging piece for string orchestra is appropriate for any time of the year but would be especially fun for a summer orchestra concert. Arco Polo is the musical depiction of the well-known swimmi...

This grade 1.5 work may conjure images of a time and place Samuel Clemens wrote about. Easy to play and richly orchestrated, this piece will become a favorite of your beginning orchestra and their par...

This grade 1.5 work may conjure images of a time and place Samuel Clemens wrote about. Easy to play and richly orchestrated, this piece will become a favorite of your beginning orchestra and their par...