Racing the Wind

Take a trip to the Kentucky Derby in this multilevel string orchestra overture written for combined Grades 1, 2, and 3 ensembles. A simple melody built on quarter and eighth notes drives the piece, while upper‑level parts add syncopation, expanded range, and brief sixteenth‑note passages. Solis for each ability level ensure that every student gets a moment in the spotlight. A joyful way to unite elementary, middle, and high school students in one energetic performance that celebrates teamwork and shared music making.