Lighter Selections for String Orchestra

Baila Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with me." This stylish tango includes an optional tambourine part which is accessible for a string player to learn.

This up-tempo piece is reminiscent of a hoedown, a popular, high-energy type of American folk dance. It's bound to be a favorite among orchestra members and will be a definite winner during spring concerts,

This piece is much more than just a study for playing F natural and solidifying finger patterns including the 4th finger (upper strings). It sets a definite mood and provides an engaging platform for

Here's a piece that is pure joy and fun to play any time of the year, with interesting parts for everyone in the familiar key of two sharps.

Imagine yourself just strolling down Bourbon Street and taking in all of the nonstop live music. This original tune is a rare opportunity for school string ensembles to explore the jazz idiom. Lots of

Capture the magic of this setting in the mid-1800s as several firefighters bring out their fiddles to honor the Irish spirit, playing and dancing the night away. The fast-paced melodies are electrifying and

Features hooked bowing, smooth two-note slurs, and glissandos. Although centered in C Major, some added E flats and C sharps help teach and reinforce newer finger patterns for intermediate players.

Give your students a shot at this exciting work that lets them imitate rock guitar sounds.  This is a straightforward rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play!  The G minor/modal tonality

Fun is the name of the game! This rhythmic dance piece includes foot stomping, instrument tapping, and col legno. A cute melody propelled by the rhythmic activity will have everyone smiling. 

An entertaining and fun piece for any time of year – especially summer concerts. Parts are included for washboard and spoons, and the violins get the spotlight with some old-fashioned fiddlestick

Part of the String Basics Correlated Series, Steps to Successful Literature, this familiar Caribbean folk song will bring smiles to players and audiences. This catchy arrangement includes claves and cabasa

An unforgettable, jazzy take on a timeless classic, this unique arrangement will work double duty introducing your students to both Vivaldi and swing. The selection includes two versions of the piece,

Part of the String Basics Correlated Series, Steps to Successful Literature, this swashbuckling arrangement features two well-known pirate chanteys, Old English Sea Chantey and Blow the Man