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...
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...
The inspiration for this unique composition came from the charming Iroquois folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that the magical webs of the dr...
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...
From Schubert's familiar Deutsche Messe, this song has been adapted for beginning string players in a solid ensemble setting.
String ensembles can enjoy the uniqueness of this collection of 7 short pieces, none reaching more than a mezzo-forte, but offering plenty of contrast between pianissimo and mezzo-forte. (7 Short Move...
This toe-tapping, light and fanciful tune from composer John Moss features the violin section for your holiday programming. The parts lay well for all players and little rehearsal should be needed. Ad...
Three delightful village songs from the Spanish Renaissance have been combined into this instrumental suite for younger string ensembles. The short movements have stylistic shifts between major and mi...
