This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. Traditional Appalachian music is

This beautiful lyric work will give your students an opportunity to develop long legato bowing. The piece features lush romantic harmonies and is great for working on expression, balance, blend, and bow

One of the earliest examples of tone painting, Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" is a staple of the orchestral repertoire. This energetic movement from Autumn depicts a hunt on a crisp fall morning and

The bacchanale is a frantic dance full of reckless abandon, and this no exception! This thrilling and highly cinematic original work showcases driving rhythms along with fresh and colorful harmonies. An

This lively piece comes from Bach's "Orchestral Suite No. 2." Upper strings stay in 1st position making it very accessible to grade 3 groups.

The yearning, Irish-inspired melodies in A Ballad of Inis Mor (pronounced IN-ish more) evoke a sense of quiet reflection. The poignant theme begins in the cello section, rising

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

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

Reminiscent of a crisp, cool autumn day, when the leaves have turned, a handful already fluttering to the ground; the sky a paler blue than usual. There is plenty of independence between the sections in

This concert piece for young orchestra is written to provide dramatic effects and lyrical melodies while encouraging students to develop their skills with contrasting styles of bowing and phrasing. It makes