Broad, noble melodies soar over brisk eighth-note ostinatos in this animated adventure in time. With melodic material spread throughout the orchestra, the uplifting G major theme brings opportunities to

This dramatic piece cranks right from the start! The work is set in E minor (but without any C naturals on the A string) with simple rhythms no more difficult than two repeated eighth notes. You will hear

As the title implies, the piece uses echo effects throughout. Based on the interval of a descending perfect fifth, it begins with a lush statement of the subtle "angel" theme, which is used throughout the

This Grade 1.5 piece uses staccato articulations to depict the celestial twinkling of stars in the night sky. In bright D major, players get to explore the dance-like feeling of 3/4 time with a few new

This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, and fourth finger. Written in B minor with optional piano,

Take your orchestra on a soaring journey with upward-rising phrases in this original work for young players. All sections explore the key of B minor with no extended finger patterns in this exciting theme.

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this original composition using notes of the B natural minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study, this work is

Take your young musicians are on a quest to play in the best part the bow! Whether slurring easy quarter notes, sustaining half and whole notes, or digging into the exciting eighth-note melody, players will

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can be performed with strings only, with

The title, Dorian's Barn, has a unique double meaning in that it is dedicated to a man named Dorian, and the music is set in Dorian mode. The addition of the word "barn" in the title also adds to

This piece depicts the tail of the mythical dragon as it swings around to fend off its enemies. The main themes are pointed and angular with lots of rhythmic drive.

This easy-to-learn rock-style tune will energize your orchestra and introduce improvisation in a fun setting! With a flexible score including optional violin 2, piano, and drum set, your students can

A fresh, exhilarating piece for beginning string groups, Effervescence contains rich harmonies and melodic gestures reminiscent of the American School of composers such as Aaron Copland. Though it

The "endgame" is the final stage of a game such as chess, when only a few pieces remain. This spirited piece describes the intensity of the last moments of an epic game. A mysterious-sounding opening builds

This intense composition for the developing string orchestra is both sweeping and catchy. It has a contagious melody that the students will enjoy playing.

In Greek, the word ethos is used to describe the character and guiding beliefs or ideals that distinguish a community, nation or idea. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music

Dedicated to the composer's young son, this piece was written with thoughts of his playful nature which can be heard throughout. The lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a

Set out to explore the D major scale! This easy piece uses only quarter, half, and whole notes with frequent unison rhythms to help young players build confidence as they venture into independent harmonic

This accessible introduction to 3/4 time offers young ensembles the opportunity to explore basic rhythms, easy voice independence, and notes on the D, G, and A strings with no low-two finger patterns.