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Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando 'meows,' threatening 'hisses,' and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog...

Richard Meyer hat den berühmten ersten Satz aus Bachs Brandenburgischem Konzert Nr. 5 in eine leichte und gekürzte Bearbeitung verwandelt, die dem Original klanglich in nichts nachsteht.

Using only the notes of the D major scale, Richard Meyer has fashioned a medieval-sounding piece that is sure to fascinate your beginning string students. The minor key, modal harmonies and driving rh...

Discover the essence of Tchaikovsky's musical genius while performing a gorgeous Romantic-era classic based upon a G-major scale! The memorable themes of the Nutcracker Ballet are beloved world-wide,...

Now your younger string players can experience the contrapuntal delights of this orchestral masterpiece! The difficult string crossings and the chromatic development section have been eliminated, but...

Join the 'Starfleet' as it explores the far reaches of the musical universe! This fun and playable piece is the perfect way to teach your students a wide variety of musical styles. The piece begins wi...

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This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written by Émil Waldteufel and arranged by Bob Phillips, the melody moves around to a...

Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony has been transformed into a delightful tango for your young string orchestra. Everyone will recognize the material here, and all of the instruments get a chance at th...

Your first-year string students will shine as Baroque meets country in this fun, Grade 1 selection. Based on quotes from Bach's famous Menuet in G and his Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, this is the perfe...

Mozart's 'Early Quartet' collection is recognized as a crown of string chamber music. This accessible arrangement, from an arranger recognized for his careful and creative adaptations, is very true to...

'This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song from Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffman is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos...

The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it mak...

As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots - dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra'...

Perfect for first time at contest! A very exciting, high energy piece, 'Concerto in D' blends the beauty of Baroque style with the elegance of the classical guitar repertoire. Though written as a very...

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. But not for long! Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that us...

This piece is an orchestral setting of a popular solo violin composition. Students will have the opportunity to learn rondo form and beginning chromatic alterations. All sections have a chance to shar...

Treat your younger and less-experienced students to this mature-sounding arrangement of one of the most famous themes ever written. Presented in a 4/4 time signature, this arrangement makes Rossini's...

Looking for a piece that's fun to play but still educationally sound? Try Sword Dance on your next concert. Students will love this high-energy tune from the Renaissance era. The piece starts with a p...

Using only the notes of the D Major scale, this brilliantly simple four-movement 'Symphony' is perfect for beginning string players who are just starting to read. Each movement focuses on a distinct r...

As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots - dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra'...

A piece for the beginning orchestra that is guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet! This satisfying arrangement of some of Handel's most beloved melodies from the famous oratorio will provide cu...

A piece for the beginning orchestra that is guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet! This satisfying arrangement of some of Handel's most beloved melodies from the famous oratorio will provide cu...

A piece for the beginning orchestra that is guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet! This satisfying arrangement of some of Handel's most beloved melodies from the famous oratorio will provide cu...

Written in the style of an Argentinean tango and featuring strong rhythmic underpinning, violins, violas and cellos each have a turn at playing the original melody while the basses play a tango rhythm...