Kendor Cadet String Orchestra

Das lebhafte'Classic Hoedown' von Lorie Gruneisen ist eine Hommage an Aaron Coplands bekannten'Hoedown' aus seinem Ballett'Rodeo' mit treibenden Rhythmen, eingängigen Melodien und kräftigen Akzenten....

This contemporary hoedown combines bold harmonies, lively fiddle rhythms, and some expansive divisi passages to create an exciting presentation for concerts and festivals. Special highlights include a...

This grade 2+ piece is written in D minor and has a fun and playful Latin feel. Full of very playable syncopation that is written in all parts, the violas and 2nd Violins will enjoy being featured. Ea...

We welcome Brendan McBrien to the Kendor family of writers with this creative original inspired by five whimsical rhymes. Text that can be read aloud before each movement is included, and students and...

Opening with a cello and bass introduction, this adaptation of the popular march theme demands a steady tempo, clearly-articulated bowings, and careful attention to accents and dynamics. It affords al...

Featuring simple fiddle-style figures, this winning original in G opens with pyramid entrances by each section and a tutti presentation of the main theme before the canonic portion begins. When the ro...

Franz Joseph Haydn's works are known to contain many musical jokes, and the Surprise Symphony (Symphony No. 94) includes the most famous of all - a sudden loud chord in the theme of the second movemen...

This beautiful melody has been sung for more than 600 years, and is often referred to as the national anthem of Korea. The melody is based on the pentatonic scale, which is very common in music from A...

This arrangement of the Franz von Suppe classic is presented in cut time for the benefit of grade 2 players who have not either been exposed to 6/8 time, or find it problematic to negotiate. All the i...

This grade 2 arrangement of a traditional Canton tune is a vivid, festive allegro that paints a picture of people holding and shaking large lion masks as they dance through the streets to celebrate th...

Sure to bring a welcome breath of fresh air to any concert program, this creative Caribbean-style original features harmonically rich passages and light pizzicato sections that'll make audiences feel...

There are many different Flower Duet folksongs throughout China. The Flower Duet arranged here for grade 2+ string orchestra is from the Hebei Province, a unique geographical area surrounding the Chin...

Now Is The Month Of Maying by Thomas Morley is presented here for grade 2 string orchestras. Written during the Elizabethan era, this madrigal was one of the most popular of its time. High and low ins...

Young string players do not get the opportunity to play Brahms often because much of his greatest music is written for piano, and other works are much to complex. But embedded in the fiery Rhapsody In...

Consisting of an aggressive opening, an expressive middle theme, and a dramatic recap, this sophisticated concert original maintains a vigorous tempo (quarter note = 126) throughout. Del Borgo uses a...

This unique arrangement of the overture to Marriage Of Figaro is accessible to young string students without sacrificing the integrity of the source material. Memorable sections are represented as wel...

This accessible arrangement of the 1st Movement from Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto is very idiomatic and will make grade 2 groups sound sophisticated and authentic. Optional piano and 3rd Violin/Viola T...

This arrangement will bring sparkle to any holiday concert. Based on Deck The Halls, Halferty has applied some real fiddle style figures using lots of open-string double stops, pitch slides, pizzicato...

This lesser known English carol embodies the spirit of the holiday season. Written in the keys of G and C major, interest is sustained through repetition using contrasting styles and accompaniments, t...

We welcome veteran string writer, Steven Frackenpohl to the Kendor family of writers with this new arrangement for grade 2 players. It's a wonderful medley of three traditional Australian songs in con...

This grade 2+ medley of 7 patriotic tunes contains excellent material for concert performances and celebrations. Titles include: America The Beautiful; Marines Hymn; The Caissons Go Rolling Along; Ame...

This fast-paced grade 2 arrangement of a great American favorite will be a terrific addition to your school program. Scored in an authentic fiddle style, students will love the exciting rhythmic drive...