Easy Instrumental Play-Along

A matryoshka is a Russian doll carved so that smaller ones fit within larger dolls of various sizes. They generally are beautifully hand painted in brilliant colors representative of the Russian peasa...

Based on the charming Japanese folk song Yuki. Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a tuneful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginnin...

Der Blasorchester-Klassiker ist jetzt auch für Streichorchester erhältlich! Michael Sweeneys mitreißendes Medley aus zwei traditionellen schottischen Songs ("The Parting Glass" und "Fairy Love Song")...

Der Blasorchester-Klassiker ist jetzt auch für Streichorchester erhältlich! Michael Sweeneys mitreißendes Medley aus zwei traditionellen schottischen Songs ("The Parting Glass" und "Fairy Love Song")...

This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-nee...

This carol is often heard at the holidays with its Renaissance-like tune and simple harmony. Lloyd Conley's version for young strings brings interesting lines that work with the melody, changing dynam...

Here's a new version of the novelty song from the 1800s, featuring a clock player throughout. Lloyd's clever arrangement musically depicts the folklore behind this song, which is provided in the progr...

Carefully written for developing players, this traditional folk tune offers the opportunity to teach several rhythmic combinations of quarter and half notes and rests. A solid grade 1 teaching piece.

This popular folk song Chiapanecas (Mexican Hat Dance) is the centerpiece of this energetic and festive work that adds a new approach to the familiar tune. Use your imagination to present and stage th...

Called a very old, rhythmic shouting song, Tarakihi is a great opportunity to play some fascinating music from another culture. Arranger Steven Frackenpohl brings us this traditional song from the dis...

The beloved, gentle folk ballad has been arranged in a easy, comfortable setting for string ensembles by Keith Christopher. His treatment includes nice melodic opportunities for second violin and viol...

This medley of folk songs came from a recent trip to Russia by arranger Jamin Hoffman. Katyusha, Moscow Evenings, and Kalinka are all rich in tradition, each with a distinctive taste of the land that...

The Laendler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethov...

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James' excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal teaching and...

Respected writer and educator Lloyd Conley brings us a new teaching piece for beginners. Combining several American folk and fiddle favorites, Lloyd has carefully crafted a fun and performable medley...

Here's an old British fiddling tune that makes a great ensemble piece for younger players. Simple meter changes, diatonic lines, and repeated 16th-note figures make this lively folk dance number a goo...

Once again, James Curnow provides another of his > skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies, this time taken from the rich > musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural > pe...

Two lively Irish/Celtic jigs, one in major and one in modal/minor, are skillfully scored for developing groups in this delightful medley for strings. The tuneful folk melodies are ideal for introducin...

The traditional American folk and bluegrass favorite Angelina Baker is cleverly arranged in an Irish dance style for strings. Great fiddle style melodies accompanied by drone harmony make it fun to te...

Kalinka is a classic Russian folk-dance in the traditional bottle-dance format, carefully crafted here for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and trad...

Arranger James Curnow has combined two traditional English folk dance tunes (Sword Dance and Morris Handkerchief Dance) into an ensemble piece that follows the honored style and tradition of early 20t...

In the spirit of Early American folk tunes, here is an original work for strings that is spirited and fun to play. Another John Moss creation that will appeal to directors who seek well-crafted music...

A low string feature! John Moss has provided a work that will bring those underexposed players to the forefront with his skillful treatment of this favorite folk song.

Three song classics that pay tribute to American women during our country's formative years are combined into this delightful folk medley that plays beautifully with string ensemble. As you'd expect f...

Veteran arranger Lloyd Conley has arranged this beloved folk ballad in a new setting that is ideal for teaching lyrical style, including sections to feature the low strings, all accompanied by a gentl...