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This heroic original work for young orchestra is a salute to the families affected by the devastating forest fires in the northern regions of Nevada and California. An optional drum set part and minor key

This dark and haunting work incorporates a vast pallet of harmonies and colors. A great exercise in balance, tone, ensemble playing, and fingering patterns.

Ever wonder what those noises are at night when you're in the dark? This spooky piece uses minor-scale motifs and pizzicato effects to get your imagination going. Perfect for a fall or Halloween

A clever and unexpected mash-up of Ukrainian Bell Carol and House of the Rising Sun - wait until you hear them played together! A fun addition to your holiday

This delightful waltz gives your performers and audience the feeling of a lovely ride on an old-time carousel. As you circle around, the carousel horse gently moves up and down to the soothing music. The

This short three-movement suite is a fresh addition to string orchestra repertoire. Though all original works, the folk-like melodies provide ample opportunity to explore suite form and the idiomatic style

Perfect for the holidays, this work in the style of a cha-cha has ample teaching opportunities. Using only the first six notes of the D-major scale, students can work on important string crossings and

Hopeful, triumphant, and absolutely pleasing to listen to! This wonderful work offers an inspiring melody with beautiful scoring while remaining highly accessible. The low third finger (C natural) adds

Intertwining folk songs and Christmas carols gives this piece a unique voice! Great for expressive playing. Also reinforces dotted quarter-note/eighth-note rhythms as well as low second finger. Perfect for

How many times have you had the experience of a random cell phone disrupting a performance? Well, now you can make it part of the performance! This Christmas arrangement is not only a solid fundamental

Imagine, if you will, that Bach decided to infuse the popular Christmas carols Angels We Have Heard on High; Jingle Bells and Joy to the World into the fabric of his famous Brandenburg

Using only the first six notes of the D scale, this arrangement cleverly combines four classic carols into a delightful setting for the youngest of orchestra musicians. Your first-year students will shine

Fly through the clouds in all of their various forms - flowing melodic lines, rich harmonies and expressive dynamics paint this majestic picture. An excellent teaching tool for dynamics, expressive playing

This clever version of the classic Christmas carol Up on the Housetop is a brilliant addition to the beginning string orchestra repertoire with opportunities to work on strengthening pizzicato.

This lush and gorgeous work is every bit as warm as the title suggests and offers young musicians a chance to explore the harmonic intrigue that Nishimura is known for, allowing them to grow musically while

A loving portrait of life growing up in the pastoral foothills of Northern California, Colors of Home conveys a warm Americana feeling, featuring beautifully nuanced melodic themes and carefully

This beautiful original work employs a wide array of musical techniques including dramatic dynamic contrasts, varying bowing techniques, and tempo changes along with rich harmonies and scoring to create an

This work for string orchestra in overture form is perfect for all concert occasions or festival adjudications. Expressive playing and delicate articulations will stretch the dynamic range of your

Based on a true adventure story from New Zealand, this piece is ideal for historical lesson plans as well as for contest and festival performance. Young players will learn 3/4 time, dynamics, and slurred

This charming work for developing string orchestra showcases every instrument in the orchestra. Each section has a feature in this lighthearted tune, making it both a wonderful teaching piece and an ideal

Using only the first six notes of the D-major scale, this fun and engaging piece features optional guiro. Great for introducing staccato and accented articulations to your ensemble.

During the 17th century, Tortuga was a veritable headquarters and hideout for pirates! This drama is brought to life in a mysterious and fast-paced piece for string orchestra. Young musicians and audiences

Sprites are imaginary creatures such as elves, pixies, imps, or fairies. Imagine these tiny little creatures having a joyous time frolicking and dancing about. The opening is a lively, reel-like dance that

This piece evokes beautiful imagery of flowing water in a setting like a film score that features lyrical lines for viola, cello, and bass sections.