As far as authentic American fiddle tunes go, it doesn't get much better than this. This arrangement takes the listener through many standard variations in both major and minor keys. All sections get a turn

This beautiful work, arranged from the original cello solo, features lush orchestrations that showcase the sensitivity and precision of every member of the ensemble. Extensive use of vibrato, espressivo bow

Following the tradition of humorous and light-hearted themes, this scherzo will delight players and audiences. The swashbuckling pirate-like theme will make this piece a winner at festival and contest.

This imaginative musical portrait of the school day as viewed by typical students will delight audiences - whether at an assembly, a concert for parents, or a recruiting tour. Narration is included, or have

Written to give young orchestras a full sound, this original piece features all the notes and bowings learned in the first year of study. Each section gets to play both melody and harmony while working on

Have the cookies left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanished? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved by themselves overnight? Are you experiencing strange visions of

He knows when you are sleeping, and he's sneaking in the shadows of your Christmas tree! This easy piece for young string orchestras features classic holiday tunes that transform into a top-secret mission

This fine setting of Handel's masterpiece is an exciting two-movement arrangement perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together yet are also effective played on their own.

Very faithful to the original but arranged with the younger player in mind, this setting of an orchestral staple is sure to challenge every section of your orchestra. The lyrical opening section will

Full of dark energy and mystery, with contemporary harmonies and moving melodic lines, this piece provides opportunities to teach contrasting styles, dynamics, and varied articulations in an easy and

Based on the hymn "Tis the Gift to be Simple" (used in Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring), this arrangement is a superb vehicle for exploring Early American music and its links to the present. Skillfuly

Teach shifting with this beautiful melody perfectly suited for the concert stage. The moderate, lyric tempo provides students the time to make successful shifts. Musically, this piece is very accessible so

Students will love this dark and stormy original piece! Cello and string bass players will enjoy digging into the opening melody, and all members of the orchestra will be challenged with an exciting

Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! Built around a strong, steady beat, it uses only the D and A strings, half, quarter, and eighth

This exciting arrangement from the classical era features a wide range of dynamics and articulations. Detailed fingerings and bowings will help students achieve that distinct classical sound and style of

Reflecting the beauty and grace of clouds passing by, this very easy work gives young students a chance to explore the full range of the key of G major. This Grade 1 piece includes staccato quarter notes

Lively and full of character, this arrangement will be an exciting opener or closer to any concert. Featuring traditional rhythms of Slavic folk music, the piece will give all players a chance to play

The melodies of Tchaikovsky's celebrated ballets are beloved worldwide, and none more so than this famous waltz. Students will discover beautiful musical figures, with rhythms, bowings, and fingerings

Delight your audience with three up-tempo Scottish dance tunes. Everyone plays the melody and the rollicking accompaniments using idiomatic Celtic bowings, accents, and rhythms. The first tune is

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols. The simple modal melodies of Star of

Directors, students, and audiences alike will enjoy this cherished, well-known piano melody arranged for string orchestra. This setting in G Major is perfect to develop tone, string crossings, and dotted