This Chinese folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a good year. Folk songs speak to the common person. Hardships and hope abound when we all realize that something as simple as a few
This beautiful melody has been sung for over 600 years, and is often referred to as the national anthem of Korea. The melody is based on the pentatonic scale, which is very common in music from Asian
An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this...
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A wonderful adaptation of the traditional Celtic folk songs The Parting Glass and Tha Mi Sigth (A Fairy's Love Song) for young string orchestra and optional percussion.
This exciting Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms, and low first-finger patterns in every section of the orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and
The ultimate in performance flexibility! Written for a professional Venezuelan-born violist, this work draws inspiration from the passionate dance rhythms of Latin America. Ideal for young orchestras who
The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! This great cultural teaching piece features syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and...
Pronounced "Away Tina," a little bit of syncopation goes a long way in this fun arrangement of the South African folk tune for Grade 2 strings. Students will play pizzicato, clap and tap, lead and follow,
Make your young strings sound like experienced musicians with this high-intensity Spanish-flavored composition. Featuring percussion and a variety of dynamics and articulations, it is exciting and fun to
An ancient Chinese melody dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Feng Yang Song (Flower Drum Song) can help students develop listening skills. Using the G and D major pentatonic scales, this
A light and cheerful arrangement of the popular Chinese children's song. Your bass section will venture briefly into fourth position for their turn at the tune. Players will reinforce arco, pizzicato and
The three songs of the Finnish Folk Song Suite were chosen for their common connection to nature. Everyone gets a chance at the melody in this collection of minor-key folk songs reminiscent of
A fun little piece with some creative effects, including pizzicato, glissandi, accents, harmonics, and a measure of free-for-all sliding.
The well-known Scottish folk song arranged for developing string orchestra. The lovely tune offers melodic lines to every section of the orchestra as it moves through various keys.
This fun arrangement in D major is based on an 18th-century dance tune written by escaped slave Ignatius Sancho. Each section gets a turn with the melody. Skills students will reinforce include string
This classic Russian folk dance in the traditional bottle dance format is carefully crafted for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and tradition from
This best-known Korean folk song takes on a new life in this delightful work! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody is taken through a series of beautiful, reflective and triumphal variations. It will