Kendor Playground String Orchestra

Weihnachten im 'Wilden Westen' - 'Holiday Fiddlin'' verbindet auf kreative Weise den amerikanischen Folk-Klassiker 'Boil 'Em Cabbage Down' mit dem beliebten Weihnachtslied 'Jingle Bells'. Das Set enth...

Have a yo-ho-ho holiday concert when you program this grade 1 pirate version of the classic Carol Of The Bells. All tricky parts from the original have been adapted into a pirate style that your stude...

This delightful medley takes Up On The Housetop, Jingle Bells and Good King Wenceslas, adds a healthy portion of hoedown elements, then wraps them all together in a rousing finale that audiences and s...

This grade 1+ 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,...

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...

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...

Mit optionaler Klavierbegleitung.

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...

Arranged by one of the most creative educational string writers today, John Caponegro has skillfully adapted two favorite themes from Peter Ilyich Tschaikowsky;s Waltz Of The Flowers, derived from The...

This moderately-paced original in G has singable melody lines, well-articulated accompaniment figures, and interesting material for all. Some simple counterpoint adds depth and dimension, and the opti...

The Zulu title of this popular South African folk hymn translates to We Are Marching. In this clever adaptation for grade 1+ strings, the melody appears in all parts in G major. It is then presented a...

In a time of increased multicultural awareness, this setting of a Kenyan folk-song merges a memorable melody and a simple rhythmic motif with excellent results. Everyone shares the lead material, and...

Grade 1 groups will love playing this creative, programmatic original written in the classical style. Depicting a trip on an airplane, making smooth transitions between thematic sections - leaving the...

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.

Take the age-old favorite Turkey In The Straw, mix in a boogie bass line, add some easy fiddle techniques, and you have the winning recipe for this guaranteed crowd-pleaser for grade 1 strings. Thanks...

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...

Ihre Schüler werden den 'Chinese Dance' aus Peter Ilyich Tschaikowskys 'Nussknacker' lieben. Michael Hopkins arrangierte diesen Klassiker'einfach' herausragend für junges Streichorchester. Das Set ent...

In this adaptation of the well-known Israeli folk dance, all parts share the melodic duties, harmonies are strong, and rhythms solid. The opening marcato should be played with broad, well spaced bow s...

First published in 1972, this fun-loving original in G features a singable melody, clear bowing and articulation indications, and some surprise accents on beat 4 that will keep everyone alert and invo...

This grade 1+ piece contains three separate sections that correspond to the major areas found in a typical castle: The Gate House, an energetic theme in a fanfare style; The Dungeon, featuring special...

This delightful original features a pentatonic A minor scale. The thematic material is highly rhythmic and effectively drives the music from the introduction to the final measure. The tempo, rather th...

The purpose of this fun-loving piece is to develop good posture (standing up and sitting down), lefthand flexibility (tapping on the string and top of the instrument), and righthand dexterity (alterna...

Written in the key of E minor in a Latin style, this piece will excite grade 1 players with a melody that is passed throughout the orchestra. This great teaching piece includes an optional piano part...