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Take a journey back in time to the land of the dinosaurs! Students will
  enjoy mastering the notes of the G string as they perform this grade 2 waltz.
  Teachers have flexibility with instrumentation as both the 2nd violin and
  viola parts and the cello and bass parts are doubled throughout. All sections
  get a chance to play the melody. Fourth fingers are marked clearly for the
  upper string players. Make Uncle T-Rex proud with your groups awesome
  performance!

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Looking for a fresh piece to reinforce shifting and third position
  techniques with your orchestra? Look no further! With spooky harmonies,
  Graveyard Shift,  is great for
  Halloween concerts and can also serve as a solid teaching piece for any time
  of year. 
    
    The violin, viola and cello sections have passages in third position, with
  the basses focused on  and II position. All sections perform the melody. The
  violas and cellos perform in third position on the D and A strings, while the
  violins reinforce third position on the D, A and E strings. 
    
    Your orchestra will enjoy making this graveyard come alive!

Graveyard Shift

Dracanfyr (Dragonfire) is an exciting grade 2 composition inspired by the story of St. George and the Dragon. The violin, viola and cello parts are all in first position, while the bass uses first and second positions. Eighth note triplets, both slurred and detached, drive the rhythm throughout. The second violin/viola and cello/bass parts are doubled, allowing directors flexibility to distribute the parts according to the strength of their ensemble. Don't miss this exciting work which is sure to be a hit with your orchestra!

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A new method book that uses the concept of finger patterns to teach
  positions and shifting in the intermediate orchestra classroom.
    
    Graphics clearly show the finger patterns, as they are used in each
  position.
    
    Separate pages are dedicated to shifting exercises on each string and
  color-coded for easy access.
    
    Theory worksheets are included in each book to supplement
  performance.
    
    The following positions are covered for each instrument:
    
    Violin &amp; Viola: III position
    
    Cello: II, II 1/2, III, III ex., &amp; IV
    
    Bass: II, II 1/2, III, III 1/2, IV &amp; V

Understanding Positions: A Method for Teaching Shifting & Positions
  in the Orchestra Classroom

Viola Method Book

The excitement of knights, jousting tournaments and Medieval England
  abound in this grade 1 composition. Set in the key of G Major, students can
  work on C-naturals and mastering varying finger patterns on the D and A
  strings. The rhythms are kept simple, with the cello and bass parts being
  doubled throughout. To aid with flexible instrumentation, the second violin
  and viola parts are also doubled. All sections get a chance at the melody.
  Young string players will enjoy this journey to the past!

Castles and Kings

The tale of the shepherd boy, David, leading his people in victory over
  the Philistine army is brought to life in this grade 2 work. The opening
  section, in  time, represents the young hero, as he is preparing to go into
  battle. At measure 39, the Philistine army enters with an accented line in
  the cello and bass part. The violins and violas follow with the theme of the
  Israelite soldiers. The battle begins at 51, with the sixteenth note figures
  of the upper strings and the entrance of Goliath in the cellos and basses.
  Finally, at measure 65 our hero enters, winding up his sling shot and
  delivering the fatal blow to Goliath - defeating the Philistines - signaling
  the triumphant conclusion.
    
    With strong melodic lines and energetic rhythmic figures, this piece is
  sure to be a hit with your young orchestra.

David and Goliath

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Graveyard Shift

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Understanding Positions: A Method for Teaching Shifting & Positions in the Orchestra Classroom

Castles and Kings

David and Goliath