Lighter Selections for String Orchestra

Written during a long stay at home, this introspective work for string orchestra is charming and boasts a catchy melody too! Students will enjoy the intrigue in all the blue notes.

This exciting work allows all parts to enjoy the driving force of a rhythmico ostinato. The catchy melodic content of this piece is shared by all. Written as a sequel to the ever-popular Blue

A fresh, creative, fun, educational, and entertaining opportunity to explore this seasonal favorite set in minor mode and five highly stylized variations. The result: holiday fun for both students and

You can add percussionists to your orchestra. Just give them a couple wooden spoons and step back! That's because anyone can play kitchen utensils in this spooky, imaginative offering from Thom Sharp.

Teach your young string orchestra syncopation, dotted rhythms, and the pentatonic scale with this great arrangement of the empowering song from the hit Disney film. Piano and drum set parts are

Leftovers just got better with this Grade 2 piece based upon a 12-bar blues pattern. It offers both pizzicato and arco playing, syncopated jazz rhythms, and a traditional big-band-like "shout chorus" that

A unique composition built on alternating 3/4 and 2/4 measures that will challenge and engage your developing orchestra. Manageable ranges, great rhythmic teaching material, and an edgy sound of danger

Imagine tiptoeing through the forest on a dark, stormy night, wolves circling, while hints of the Dies Irae theme pound in the air! In this spooky tango, students explore an array of bow styles and

Take a trip around the world! Using 22 of the most famous melodies ever written from 17 different countries, this is the ultimate multicultural experience. The melodies travel from section to section, and

Give your students a shot at this exciting work that lets them imitate rock guitar sounds.  This is a straightforward rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play!  The G minor/modal tonality

This piece tells the story of a picnic interrupted by pesky bees. As time goes on, more and more bees can be heard, and every section gets a turn. Listen for the sounds of the bees as they travel around the

Work on shifting technique with a powerhouse rock performance! Driving, accented bass lines and syncopated melodies energize this original piece that follows the form and style of pop song... view details