Kendor Playground String Orchestra

Your students will be grooving to the sweet, fruit-filled sounds of this 12-bar blues based tune for grade 1+ groups. The easy syncopated rhythms will be fun to play and the piece can be played in eit...

Arranged at the grade 1+ level, this song is one of the best-known early American spirituals. It embodies in word and music the emotion and convictions of the African-American people during the 19rth...

The Norse legend of Guldfaxe, Thor's horse with the golden mane, is captured in this dramatic piece for grade 1 strings. Basic D-major finger patterns, 'run pony' rhythms, and the mystic Dorian mode a...

Scored in D and G major, this adaptation of a piece originally written by Henry Purcell in the 17th century is a marvelous addition to the concert literature for string orchestras of today. Playable e...

This five-part rondo in D and G major showcases the high, middle and low registers of the orchestra in contrasting passages. A mix of majestic and lyrical themes adds to the overall appeal.

In this adaptation of the first movement from Vivaldi's familiar Baroque masterpiece, the two solo parts have been cleverly incorporated into the standard string orchestra parts. Lively canonic melodi...

William Billings illustrious hymn, Chester, is scored at the grade 1 level for string orchestra in a very playable concert setting that allows for a full sound and interesting lines in all parts. The...

This fun grade 1+ piece is designed to help students develop the skill of quickly switching between arco and pizzicato, while also providing experience playing left hand pizzicato and using the 4th fi...

This fun grade 1+ piece is designed to help students develop the skill of quickly switching between arco and pizzicato, while also providing experience playing left hand pizzicato and using the 4th fi...

The dark sound of D minor along with the aggressive feeling created by repeated down-bow strokes will be sure to motivate your grade 1 students to practice. This is a great piece for teaching low 2nd...

The dark sound of D minor along with the aggressive feeling created by repeated down-bow strokes will be sure to motivate your grade 1 students to practice. This is a great piece for teaching low 2nd...

These popular Bach Minuets are perfect for the development of intonation, rhythm, bowing and dynamics. Some easy contrapuntal textures are an excellent introduction to the Baroque style. Great materia...

These popular Bach Minuets are perfect for the development of intonation, rhythm, bowing and dynamics. Some easy contrapuntal textures are an excellent introduction to the Baroque style. Great materia...

Young string players will absolutely love the vocalized cat sounds (meow and hissss!) that punctuate this highly imaginative original! Educational features here include playing F-naturals in a minor k...

This clever original introduces young players to the time-honored tradition of a classic dance suite in a way that will definitely capture their imaginations - using a variety of bowings, pizzicato pa...

This clever original introduces young players to the time-honored tradition of a classic dance suite in a way that will definitely capture their imaginations - using a variety of bowings, pizzicato pa...

Mit optionaler Klavierbegleitung.

This sparkling, energetic original effectively emulates the classic Mozartean style in very playable terms. A vigorous marcato opening, legato midsection, and powerful recap of the first theme will ma...

This inspiring grade 1+ work is a stirring combination of the energized opening, followed by the lyrically expressive mid-section that will provide motivation for players and joy for their audiences....

This energetic and refreshing original is destined to be a highlight of grade 1 repertoire for years to come. From bold, rustic sections to soft and suspensebuilding tremolos and pizzicatos, this piec...

This grade 1+ piece provides an excellent opportunity to feature low strings, while giving all students a fun part to play. A perfect training piece for F naturals and simple 2-note slurs, this will b...

This grade 1+ piece provides an excellent opportunity to feature low strings, while giving all students a fun part to play. A perfect training piece for F naturals and simple 2-note slurs, this will b...

This arrangement in the original key of C major has been masterfully crafted into a grade 1+ composition that allows young string players the chance to experience the power of this great symphony. All...

This arrangement in the original key of C major has been masterfully crafted into a grade 1+ composition that allows young string players the chance to experience the power of this great symphony. All...

This lively piece focuses on three concepts: note-reading on the G string, combined quarter and eighth note rhythm patterns, and dynamic changes. Written in echo style, it's lots of fun to play and he...