Celebrate the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with this hit single from the Broadway show, Seussical! While providing harmonic structure that will allow work on intonation, this is also a perfect tune to embellish with skits and costumes for young...
The instantly identifiable theme from the third concerto of Vivaldi’s ground- breaking Opus 8 is a natural for less experienced players. Written to celebrate the joys of harvest, the festive mood created by the composer is undiminished in this...
A complete concert in one! Wonderful arrangements for young players including Schubert’s Ecossaisses with the feel of a contradance, Haydn’s lyrical Andantino and concluding with the crisp staccato of Schumann’s Soldier’s March. Play any or all of...
A complete concert in one set or three smaller gems! Kit 5 includes “German Song” by Tchaikovsky and “Adagio” and “Allegro,” both by Mozart. Be sure to check out Kits 1–4!
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UPC: 038081342283
By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky & Wolfgang Amadeus...
This beautiful lullaby is a great piece for teaching slurs, bow distribution, bowing variation, grace notes and legato style. A fermata and a ritard near the end are perfect for teaching tempo changes. All parts are playable in first position. An...
Back in print, this fantastic arrangement of this classic piece is perfect for a young string orchestra, yet still retains the feel of the original! An unusual format provides flexibility with parts for violin, treble clef viola, viola, cello, bass...
As we follow the course of the Vltava River portrayed musically in “The Moldau,” we pass the scene of the wedding depicted in this lovely arrangement. We can watch the dance and enjoy one of the most well-known works of the 19th century. This...
Critter Crawl - String Orchestra
By Carol J. Johnson
Rhythmic energy and exciting harmonies make this fun and spooky tune an instant favorite of young string students. Without using any of the more difficult or complicated finger patterns,...
The energy of this piece is inspired by and matches the energy level of beginning players! Imagine the whirling, spinning excitement that occurs among children stuck in the house on a rainy day or celebrating a holiday with family and you have the...
From the very popular Harry Potter motion picture series, this lovely piece is a Scottish style melody—mournful and characteristic. Its plaintive melody reminds one of the peaceful countryside in the hills of Scotland. Simple, but musical and...
Open or close your winter concert with this fun collection of bits and pieces of eleven popular carols. Solidly scored for your young orchestra, the arrangement also includes an optional piano accompaniment for either rehearsal or performance. This...
Listen for the surprise after the initial brief introductory statement of “O Tannenbaum.” The groove is set and the melody flows freely throughout the ensemble. This tune is so hot, your students will want to be playing it in the summer!...
What fun! With typical tongue-in-cheek humor, these two short and easy pieces will become an adorable addition to the school repertoire. Presented here as a two-movement piece, the first tune passes the simple two-note melody between sections, all...
A fantastic and accessible introduction to music written in the late Renaissance period! This lovely transcription of a work for vocal ensemble includes unison and part playing for young string orchestra.
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UPC: 038081376776
By Orlando...
The Quakers are historically staunch pacifists but fervent advocates of women’s rights, prison reform, humane treatment of the mentally ill and the abolition of slavery. Help introduce students to these important people in history through this...