Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

Composed as a festival work for young string orchestra, 'Mysterioso' also provides an outstanding teaching opportunity, introducing the concept of relative minor key signatures. The piano part, althou...

Inspired by his daughters' first dance recital, Mr. Smith has created this beginning string orchestra composition. It is a pleasure to offer great original performance literature for beginning strings...

Sakura is an ancient Japanese children's song. It is traditionally accompanied by a koto (a long 13-stringed instrument) or a shamisen (a 3-stringed lute) and various gongs, drums, and bells. This is...

This original program piece captures the imagination of performers and listeners alike, inspired by the notion that another planet exists on the furthest edge of our solar system. The journey begins w...

A cherished melody that is designed to honor any important person associated with your ensemble - perhaps the school principal or the orchestra parents' president. This lovely melody will be a sentime...

Feature those bass players in Bass in Space and don't worry, the cellos have the cues. This is an outstanding opportunity to feature your beginning bassists and recruit new students for next year. It'...

Fanfare for the Young is a bold opening or closing selection for your beginners. You'll be surprised how big your beginning ensemble will sound. The work begins with a solid statement of the melody an...

Experience the musical journey through these South African caves. Wonderfully imaginative, this work will surely instill pulse in your ensemble while exploring the magic of the Cango Caves. Terrific c...

Agevole is a traditional and classical-sounding original work from the pen of Ralph Ford. This very musical selection for your beginners affords every section a chance with the melody that is reinforc...

The stunning original melodic theme of Dancing Sunrays flows seamlessly through each instrument group. This is a spectacular opportunity to reinforce independence of playing, balance, and blend. (1:48...

A fresh arrangement of a classic melody, the Hymn Festival is built upon a solid rhythmic structure with lush chordal harmonies. Beginning with a single statement of the melody, the work develops thro...

Emotion is evident in this uplifting setting of the familiar melody. Instructional reinforcement of triple meter is joined with a majestically programmatic piece. Each section of the orchestra is feat...