All Editors' Choice Selections for String and Full Orchestra

This graceful arrangement elegantly weaves together four classic winter melodies: Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," Skater's Waltz by Emile Waldteufel, In

Two Christmas classics have been masterfully rearranged into a harmonic minor mode providing a new twist on these holiday favorites for string orchestra. Joy to the World; Deck the

What are those footprints in the snow? Join the expedition in search of the legendary Abominable Snowman in this original string orchestra work. The piece features a cinematic introduction that erupts into

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

Capture that exhilaration you feel at the start of something new! Appropriately challenging for the developing string orchestra, this concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies,

Experience the allure of enchantment as this mesmerizing composition blooms like a delicate flower, filling the air with its tender melodies and graceful harmonies. Immerse your audience in rich emotion as

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

Using just six notes, this work explores G major in first position using only easy quarter- and half-note rhythms. A smooth detache call and response between upper and lower string sections will help young

Dance with the stars! Perfect for concerts and contests, this very melodic and engaging original work has a warm dance feel. It often highlights both the upper and the lower strings through similar and

The Bow-barians are attacking! This fun and quirky title is the perfect descriptor of this original work for string orchestra. Raucous and fun-filled, each section has a turn playing the strong melody.

A humorous and creative holiday selection combining Up on the Housetop and Good King Wenceslas, this clever arrangement uses only the first six notes of the D major scale. Fun and

Bold and dynamic, this is an excellent choice for the beginning string orchestra's first concert. The title is derived from the use of only the first six notes of the E minor scale. This work showcases a

American composer Basile Bares (1845-1902) began life as a slave child in New Orleans. He lived and worked for a piano shop owner who gave him opportunities to study music and tune pianos. Bares became

Inspired by the adventurous spirit of pioneers, this intermediate string orchestra piece set in C major and structured in ternary form portrays the excitement of embarking on a new journey through fast