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 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

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

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

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

The ever-elegant La Rejouissance is one of the best-known movements from Handel's "Music for the Royal Fireworks." This accessible Grade 1 arrangement stays within the range of the D major scale,

Fun and exciting, this piece uses familiar notes, finger patterns, and rhythms in E minor to explore the murky darkness. A mysterious introduction abruptly explodes into a thrilling segment that takes

This charming suite for beginning orchestra brings the magical joy of snowy scenes to life. In three short movements, players will experience the delicate lightness of Snowflakes, an all-pizzicato

The iconic Carol of the Bells is a favorite winter melody, and this easy arrangement puts the spirited theme within reach of young string players. Simple rhythms, ranges, and finger patterns in E

This original piece is written in the style of a cheery Victorian carol! Using only simple rhythms and first-finger patterns the D and A strings (G in bass), this bright winter tune is perfect for students