Originally composed for organ by African-American composer Florence B. Price in 1951. With its slow, expressive melodies, this piece is a great opportunity for younger orchestras to work on bow distribution

Introduce your string orchestra to the powerful sounds of African-American spirituals. Originally composed for violin and piano in 1918, this four-movement work showcases different characters and styles in

Get ready to hit the target! From the opening notes played by the upper strings, this piece keeps you on your toes with a catchy melody passed around the orchestra. You'll love the call and response between

Get ready to hop, slither, and crawl! A new spin on the classic "Carnival of the Animals," this work features all five types of amphibians in movements such as Frogs & Toads;

Originally written for solo piano, this captivating piece has become one of Coleridge-Taylor's most beloved works. With this arrangement, Grade 4 string orchestras can experience the beauty and warmth of

Get your audience's toes tapping! This Grade 3 arrangement of Scott Joplin's famous ragtime tune is perfect for introducing your orchestra to syncopated rhythms and exploring easy double stops. Originally

Embark on An Epic Journey! This engaging Grade 3 piece takes students on a musical adventure full of mystery, danger, and triumph. As students encounter many orchestral bowings and musical motives,

Exciting and mysterious, the opening theme allows for expressive playing from the cellos before the entire orchestra embarks on a musical journey filled with a variety of styles and bow strokes. Shifting is

Take a musical journey to the land down under - this medley of Australian folk songs including Wyndham Drovers; Wallaby Stew; Bound for South Australia and Waltzing

Inspire your students to look toward a brighter future. This uplifting piece celebrates the good in our lives and encourages us to remain optimistic in the face of adversity. With opportunities for every

Take your students on a nostalgic journey to the state fair! Capture the excitement and energy of the carnival midway with this fun, upbeat piece complete with meter changes, dynamic shifts, and melody

Get ready to take your string orchestra to the next level! This bold and contemporary piece will challenge your players with aggressive rhythms and striking harmonies. Its pugnacious energy and constantly

Transport your school string orchestra to 19th-century Paris with this dynamic composition featuring a range of expressive techniques, including bowing styles, pizzicato, and solo passages. With fingering

Encourages exploration and self-discovery with this beautiful and contemplative piece. Written in D major and perfect for young ensembles, it features a smooth, connected bow throughout and opportunities

Capturing the essence of the sea with its lively and evocative maritime flavor, this nautical composition begins with a cheerful violin figure and builds up to a rousing finale that will delight audiences

Take your students on a musical journey to Italy! This exhilarating piece combines the jumping saltarello with the spinning tarantella to create a breathtaking showcase of light spiccato bow strokes. With

Ask any conductor or teacher for their all-time favorite works of standard string literature, and Tchaikovsky's "Serenade" will be among the top picks. Written in 1880, the four-movement piece shows

In a kind of Swedish neoclassical style, this work in four movements is retro, with easily-hummed tunes presented with grace and good humor. There are high passages for violins reaching high G and A, but

Take your school string orchestra on a journey back in time with this arrangement of a 17th-century composition. This piece brings the Renaissance era to life with lush harmonies and a contrapuntal texture

Get ready to be swept away by the timeless elegance of Swan Lake. Featuring the most iconic movements including Hungarian Dance; Dance of the Swans and Dance Napolitaine,

Take a step back in time and discover the early works of Haydn. While keeping true to the original score, this edition is carefully edited for musical style and playability. With an exciting Mannheim

A hauntingly beautiful piece of music that captures the emotions of love, loss, and redemption like few others. Now your advanced orchestra can experience this masterpiece in a whole new way. Featuring

Transport your young ensemble to a peaceful forest of pine trees with this gentle and uplifting work. With its use of quarters, halves, and dotted halves, this piece serves as a perfect introduction to time