Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 3

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 short three-movement suite is a fresh addition to string orchestra repertoire. Though all original works, the folk-like melodies provide ample opportunity to explore suite form and the idiomatic style

With pulsing energy from the opening bar, The Knight Errant moves forward with driving precision, building intensity and energy as the piece develops. A carefully crafted tale of a mythical knight

Hauntingly beautiful, soaring melodies are passed to all players, featuring the violas prominently. Solos for all sections make this a great teaching piece for the developing string ensemble, with a rubato

This lively and engaging original work is built on a catchy and heavily syncopated main theme. A fresh harmonic texture and dramatic effects add to the excitement, as does the constant shifting of meters

In the late summer months, the Scottish countryside is covered by heather. Purple in color, the flower makes the otherwise harsh landscape a place of tranquil beauty. This adaptation of the Scottish folk

An absolutely beautiful and enchanting piece. Heavy divisi writing opens up rich harmony and lush scoring that intertwine flawlessly with a gorgeous melody and counterlines. The perfect exercise in

Reminiscent of film scores of old, this wonderfully expressive work contains a lot of teachable material and passionate melodies to inspire your students and audiences.

A beautifully heartfelt work for young musicians, with lush harmonies and suspensions that will stretch the musicianship of the performers. A thoughtful, meditative work, perfect for your concert

Multiple layers, rich harmonies, and cinematic colors will transport your audience to a dark night that is lit only by the full moon behind a thin veil of clouds. Excellent for teaching ensemble playing,