This arrangement of the bluegrass classic in the key of D major is sure to be a hit with students and audiences alike, and is a perfect selection for concert or contest. Double stops and fun rhythms are

The striking melodies, the simple and meaningful words, and the many ways the music can be interpreted create an immortal song that touches us all. This beautiful setting allows for adjustment of the

Scored in D major, this winning march for first-year strings opens and ends with dramatic pyramid entrances from the bottom up -- cellos and basses first, then violas, then 2nd Violins, and finally 1st

Introduce your students to the galant style of Telemann with this Grade 1+ arrangement. Students will work bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing, and tempo changes.

This setting is a perfect addition to grade 1 literature with terrific teaching tools for simple syncopation and dynamics. The familiarity of the melody will keep students practicing.

Think snow! Here's a great winter concert tune when you are looking for something new. All sections play the melody, which comes from a Hungarian folk song.

Beginning students will respond to this joyful, heroic piece as they work on important technical skills like string crossings, cut time rhythms, repeats, endings, and easy slurs. This approachable string

UIL String Orchestra Sight-Reading Level II (2018).

Your orchestra students will love to groove with the gators with this fun original piece! Based on the 12-bar blues, it may be played either using straight eighths or swing eighths. Each set includes three

The Norse legend of Guldfaxe, Thor's horse with the golden mane, is captured in this dramatic piece for Grade 1 strings. Basic D major finger patterns, "run pony" rhythms, and the mystic Dorian mode are

This fun grade 1+ piece in E minor takes you on a solar journey with a cool groove. The melody is spread throughout all sections of the orchestra, making it very interesting for all players. Each set

With a modern twist on the holiday classic Good King Wenceslas, this arrangement for young string players is perfect for your holiday concert. The traditional tune is passed throughout the

This collection of short arrangements of patriotic tunes will allow your string orchestra to proudly inspire audiences at school patriotic or ceremonial occasions. Titles include America, the Beautiful;

This original work in E minor is delightfully set to allow each section to play the melody. Ending with the softness of moonlight, this one will develop ensemble performance and dynamics.

Featuring simple fiddle-style figures, this winning original in G opens with pyramid entrances by each section and a tutti presentation of the main theme before the canonic portion begins. When the rounds

Your students will find this popular folk song fun to learn and play. The contrasts in dynamics and pizzicato will keep players interested in rehearsal. Even the cellos and basses get to play the

One of the first pieces written exclusively for bands, this movement includes a very lyrical melody reminiscent of British folk music that lends itself perfectly for orchestral use.