This piece depicts the magic of butterfly migration with only open strings and first finger (using all strings).  The butterflies disappear into the sky with a soft, delicate pizzicato ending.

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2018

This transcription of a best-selling band work comes across very well for strings! The bold parallel harmonies, effective counterpoint and dramatic grand pauses, all come together as powerful string music.

Here's an original that will introduce your young string players to contrasting styles. Elegy is a minor mode section in 3/4 time, while the Dance is a 4/4 movement in D major. There are

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2013

Pack your suitcase and get ready to spend An Evening in Salzburg. Not technically demanding, this piece is a great choice for your first string concert. Correlated with Strictly Strings, Book 1, page

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2016

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2017

This lively piece was composed in the style of Mozart, although the composer's own personality does shine through. There is a strong emphasis on different bowing techniques including spiccato, legato

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2006

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2008

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 3 - 2009

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5

This is the one the audience will be talking about after the concert! This piece is built upon a few simple but very effective musical ideas, then infused with an energy and excitement that sets it apart.

A musical depiction of the dance of the mythical character from the old European legend.  In a rondo-like setting, the recurring first tune, featuring short bow strokes of "sautille" and "spiccato" is

This easy piece for string orchestra builds confidence with many unison rhythms between parts and uncomplicated structure. All sections experience contrasting dynamics, melodic lines in first position, and

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2011

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2015

Sunburst is an apt title for this joyous and upbeat original.  The lyrical melodies and opportunities to shine, will show your players in the best possible light.  The opening' melody offers a

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 - 2014

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2012