Kendor Cadet String Orchestra

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...

Grade 2+ groups will enjoy this well-arranged material from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet in D Minor, K421. Mozart's musical output seems amazing when one considers his short life span (175...

This movement from Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 1 is joyful in character and lies well for grade 2+ strings. Composed in the minuet and trio form, the music will rehearse and come together easily.

This well known piano piece by Jean-Philippe Rameau is tastefully arranged here in the key of E minor and is playable exclusively in 1st position. Serving as a wonderful introduction to Baroque orname...

Scored in D, this masterful adaptation of Pachelbel's famous theme assigns all 16th-note passages to 1st Violins so the other sections can focus on providing solid support with good intonation and a s...

In this rousing version of Bizet's classic Carmen theme, all sections present lead material to deliver a dazzling performance. Scored in the key of D throughout, Frost uses well-placed divisi and doub...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

The 'Emperor' is probably the most grand of all the Strauss waltzes. All of the themes are represented in this grade 2 arrangement. Students will enjoy sharing the melodies and helping to create a daz...

The 'Emperor' is probably the most grand of all the Strauss waltzes. All of the themes are represented in this grade 2 arrangement. Students will enjoy sharing the melodies and helping to create a daz...

Where energy, humor, dance, a tinge of sorrow, and the joy to be alivemeet -- that's where you'll find Klemzer music. This soulful melody with its spirited rhythms will animate your orchestra and brin...

This tune from The Fairy Queen Suite (No. 2) represents the finest of Henry Purcell's work and is delightful with its emphasis on a light marcato stroke that flows easily and naturally at an allegrett...

This tune from The Fairy Queen Suite (No. 2) represents the finest of Henry Purcell's work and is delightful with its emphasis on a light marcato stroke that flows easily and naturally at an allegrett...

Bursting with spirited exuberance and joy, this arrangement combines the traditional English A Gallery Carol with the famous medieval German carol In Dulci Jubilo. Special features include buoyant hoo...

The Shaker hymn, Simple Gifts, is an arranger's delight because the tune lends itself so well to a wide variety of musical presentations. In this new version for student strings, an expressive middle...

With the rolling hills of the high plateau and the stunning Himalayas, Tibet is the highest region on earth with an average elevation of 4,900 meters. This lesser known Tibetan folk song praises the s...

With the rolling hills of the high plateau and the stunning Himalayas, Tibet is the highest region on earth with an average elevation of 4,900 meters. This lesser known Tibetan folk song praises the s...

In diesem dramatischen Stück übernimmt die Violastimme die Führung. Das energische Thema in H-Moll wechselt sich mit einer aufsteigenden Melodie in D-Dur ab. Jedes Set enthält 3 Exemplare der 3. Violi...

Supplemented by an optional part for snare drum, bass drum and triangle, this artistic rendering of three Hebrew songs gives everyone a chance to play melodic material. Moods range from expressively r...