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This is an excellent selection for an important concert with your string orchestra! Technical demands are kept well in check. First violins require some third-position work, but all other parts can be

Acis and Galatea are Greek mythological figures. Galatea loves Acis, a shepherd boy. However, envious Polyphemus - a petty god - smashes Acis with a boulder, and the bereaved Galatea turns him into a

Originally composed for organ by African-American composer Florence B. Price in 1951. With its slow, expressive melodies, this piece is a great opportunity for younger orchestras to work on bow distribution

A great teaching piece for bow technique and distribution, as well as expressive playing. First violin uses some third position, but notated divisi with optional lower notes in first position.

Lush scoring, creative harmonies, and beautiful orchestrations come together to make this setting of one of America's most beloved songs one that audiences and players will never forget! Players are given a

Careful attention given to prevent loss of the original “color” of the originally full orchestra piece, despite the key being lowered a half-step to E-flat major for accessibility. The piano or

This ancient Basque Christmas carol originates from the 13th century and tells the story of the Angel Gabriel's Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. This carol is also known by the title Gabriel's

Reinforce listening skills, articulation and style-matching with this energetic call-and-response piece.

At the Fair was conceived as a somewhat light-hearted dance using traditional forms and harmonies. Musicians can play most of the piece in first position. Playing some passages in a higher

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's three masterpiece ballet scores, including Sleeping Beauty, are known for their timeless music. This arrangement for string orchestra captures the enduring

An arrangement of five folk dances from the Balkan Peninsula: Palc Tncok from Hungary; Hora Fetelor from Romania; Hora de la Munte from Moldova; Joc de Leagane from

In this orchestral excerpt from Joseph Bologne's only surviving opera, L'Amant Anonyme (The Anonymous Lover), students will learn how to play in the Classical-era style, 6/8 meter at a

Introduce your string orchestra to the powerful sounds of African-American spirituals. Originally composed for violin and piano in 1918, this four-movement work showcases different characters and styles in

Just try not tapping your toes to this bluesy number in 12/8, featuring extensive pizzicato walking bass lines and jazzy riffs to stretch your string bass section.