This piece uses a trumpet-like motive which is tossed among instrument sections. The source of this tune comes from Shaker history and can be performed as a holiday piece or any other time of year. Written

This lovely arrangement of the traditional Irish tune features a beautiful melody, rich harmonies, and interesting accompaniment that will help your young orchestra sound mature. The long phrases are

Three beautiful tunes in an easy medley! This collection is a set of three traditional Mexican folk songs arranged for beginning string orchestra. The entire piece can be played on the D and A strings for

A gorgeous arrangement of this traditional Welsh folk song. A variety of orchestration techniques including pizzicato, rich harmonies, sweeping dynamics, tempo and key changes, and beautiful counterlines

A warm and embracing low string sound throughout provides support to this ageless ballad. The individual parts are easy to learn, with no subdivision of the beat and careful attention given to the needs of

This beautiful Irish folk song arrangement features a wide dynamic range and beautiful sustained phrases. This piece will challenge your students to find their expressive musical voice. The enchanting

Using only paired eighth notes with the notes on the A, D, and G strings, this is an accessible piece that will help any group sound more mature. The easy, fun tune includes dancing for a change of pace and

Based on the two well-known folk songs, Lighty Row and Song of the Wind, and using only the notes on the D and A strings, this fun and playful arrangement is the perfect

As a poem, Lift Every Voice and Sing was originally performed for Booker T. Washington in 1900. Later set to music, it is sometimes called the "African-American National Anthem." This setting

Perfectly scored for young players in the keys of G and A Dorian, this fun and energetic piece is comprised of two original fiddle tunes. "Middletown Reel" is an old-time style reel while "Orange County

This may be the quintessential arrangement of this popular tune for string orchestra. In his first published string work, Vargas has given all parts interesting material in a quasi-contrapuntal sound

Influenced by the music of Appalachia, this setting of a lullaby feels like a love ballad and evokes feelings of home and country. Visions of a beautiful spring or summer evening come to mind. This piece is

This beautiful string arrangement brings to life a snapshot of the piano work written in the late 1800's by the American pianist and composer, Edward McDowell. It's easy for beginners to sound really nice

This easy tune features all sections with clever rhythmic variations. Readily accessible and easy to put together, the traditional melody appears in all sections and may be taught aurally. Though its origin

This vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to the string orchestra! Feature principal players accompanied by strummed passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies. The piece

Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style of Riverdance and traditional Celtic music! Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a