This easy introduction to the blues scale features a quintessential walking bass line in low strings and piano. With a theme that reinforces F-natural, C-natural, and B-flat finger patterns, every
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
The original chart for jazz ensemble has now been realized for the young string orchestra. This bluesy, swinging piece uses a pizzicato walking bass line throughout, a written violin solo, and lots of tutti
Using just six notes, this work explores G major in first position using only easy quarter- and half-note rhythms. A smooth detache call and response between upper and lower string sections will help young
The mighty army of Attila the Hun is once again on the move with this aggressive yet masterfully crafted work! Melodies both powerful and tender come together to create a memorable musical experience. Fun
This driving and heroic piece is nonstop action from beginning to end. A bold main theme with pulsating eighth notes and biting rhythms and sharp accents creates a vivid image of heroes called to action.
Here is a fun piece for young orchestras that emulates the light character of carousel music. A great piece for introducing left-hand pizzicato as well as eighth- and sixteenth-note rhythms. High strings
Against time and hope, the RMS Carpathia's historic rescue of survivors of the Titanic disaster is illustrated in this daring work by William Owens. Players craft the dramatic odyssey with
The composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor achieved such success in his life that he was called "the African Mahler" by his contemporaries. This arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield uses music
Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of African culture, this inspiring original work features melodies built around a four-bar rhythmic motif. Perfect for teaching varying rhythm patterns to the young
For the very youngest musicians, this is a very playful piece that adds a percussive element to their playing. The tongue clicks throughout the music act as a second hand on the clock. Based on a one-octave
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The artistic turning point of English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's career happened in his twenties when he met the African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar influenced the young composer to
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was extraordinary in his use of themes from African American folk music, and his success contributed to the empowerment of African American musicians and composers who came after
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
This warm, lush work for early-intermediate string orchestra has simple, playable yet interesting elements for all performers. Teaching opportunities include legato and pizzicato articulations, dynamics
A dark and energetic waltz in A minor. Your low string section will love the opportunity to flex their muscles with great moving eighth-note lines and a good share of the melody. The entire orchestra will