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

Mozart's effervescent brilliance and perfection of the Classical form are evident in this movement, written in 1775 for wind sextet. The included bowings and fingerings help make this wind piece a natural

This spirited Allegro comes from the overture to Handel's 1738 opera "Serse" (Xerxes). Transposed to D major, this approachable arrangement provides students the opportunity to explore basic

Carefully crafted for string ensemble, this lively movement is adapted from Vivaldi's "Concerto for Two Guitars." In true Vivaldi style, the ensemble is driven by energetic rhythms that make all parts

The bacchanale is a frantic dance full of reckless abandon, and this no exception! This thrilling and highly cinematic original work showcases driving rhythms along with fresh and colorful harmonies. An

This lively piece comes from Bach's "Orchestral Suite No. 2." Upper strings stay in 1st position making it very accessible to grade 3 groups.

This original work explores the dark and rich timbre of the string orchestra. Heavily syncopated rhythms and sharp dynamic contrasts drive the intensity of this work, making it a clear choice for engaging

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

Taken from one of Handel's celebrated keyboard works, this delightful piece is carefully arranged for strings. While offering ample challenges, it is well suited for teaching a variety of bow strokes and

Bring this classic center stage with this great arrangement for string orchestra. An excellent opportunity to teach Baroque playing techniques as well as expand your musicians' knowledge of Baroque

Following the rhythmically captivating yet lyrical Giusto movement comes a boisterous and lively Allegro. Both movements are drawn from Handel's celebrated Op. 6 collection and provide

This arrangement of the second movement of the "Concerto in D" for Trumpet and Two Oboes is arranged here for Grade 3 groups. Encompassing the typical energetic Baroque style, several inventive contrasting

Originally written for handbell choir, this string orchestra setting uses dorian mode, very catchy melodies, and infectious asymmetric rhythms to create a compelling and memorable listening experience. This

One of Vaughan Williams' most revered works for band and orchestra has been tastefully adapted for strings. This edition includes appropriate key and length adjustments to make this charming suite ideal for

Originally written as a concerto for two violins, this impressive final movement is string ensemble writing that will give developing groups confidence, yet create a very musical performance with its

This moving original work paints vivid images of a dark evergreen forest after a winter snowfall. A lyrical main theme in A minor transitions to a contrasting staccato middle section before returning to the

A delightful musical visit to an imaginary pond. In creating this "amphibious" work, the composer used melodic intervals to depict leaping frogs, trills to represent buzzing insects, and the percussive frog

Featuring quartet options within the ensemble and inventive variations, Grand Dances is a superb teaching piece in the Renaissance and Baroque style, carefully crafted for student groups by veteran