Psalm 27

Written in memory of the composer's grandfather, a Korean War Veteran, this piece is perfect to program as a tribute to all service men and women. The heroic melodies and harmonies, set in D Major, are

Using only paired eighth notes with the notes on the A, D, and G strings, this is an accessible piece that will help any group sound more mature. The easy, fun tune includes dancing for a change of pace and

This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos, diminuendos, and a 3/4 time signature all add to the

This charming piece is a perfect choice for a first festival experience and will help any group sound more mature. Written in first position in the keys of G and D, it is a great piece to work on low and

The perfect Grade 1 piece for beginning string students, this all-pizzicato piece uses only open strings and the pitches of a one-octave D-scale. Remarkably simple but contemporary sounding rhythms,

The famous first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, simplified and shortened for the first-year player, yet retaining all the energy and spirit of the original. It uses only the notes

This sprightly, all-pizzicato tune for beginners uses only the notes of the D major scale. It's a great way to reinforce note reading and listening skills. Students will enjoy the bouncy accompaniments and

In the tradition of great wind band marches like British Eighth and Colonel Bogey, this original British march is intended for beginning orchestra. Students in their first year will find

This original piece, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players: open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students will find bold

Give your hard-working basses the recognition they deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for everyone, but the tune (and the

This flowing waltz depicts the non-stop motion of an old-fashioned carousel, spinning around with horses smoothly gliding up and down. Written in the keys of D Major and G Major, this is a perfect piece for

This stately Grade 1.5 piece features easy rhythms, interesting harmonies, and memorable melodies while reinforcing low 2nd finger on the D and A strings. Imagine a royal procession and celebration, with

The rondo form of this lighthearted work gives students helpful repetition along with fun "detours" to keep them engaged! The piece uses only quarter notes and half notes with both stepwise motion and

A cute, pedagogically based first-year bass section feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all players except basses. Basses

Everyone has the pleasure of an occasional daydream - reality is set aside and happy thoughts or memories are brought to mind. It is in this spirit that Daydreams transports your audience to a

Stir the imagination looking for dinosaur bones with the curious melodies in this kid-friendly piece! A great teaching piece as well, with easy rhythms, lifts, accents, one optional high 3rd finger in the

Students will rise to the challenge of this fun, perpetual-motion-style selection. Using the notes of the D major scale, this piece will improve early readers' finger dexterity and note-reading skills. A

Created with easy notes and rhythms, this regal march in the style of William Walton is playable by beginners for graduation ceremonies. It can also be learned quickly by more advanced ensembles for any

Playing together as a team is the name of the game! This cheery all-pizzicato march uses only the first-pattern notes of the D major scale. Part independence is minimal. Teachers will love the counting and

This piece combines elementary, middle school, and high school string orchestras, each playing age-appropriate material, making for the perfect closer to an all-city multi-level concert. During the course