Lighter Selections for String Orchestra

This bold Spanish composition includes easy solos for violin and cello. The excitement and color of the bullfight are displayed in the playable music.

Super fun for first year players! Elliot really knows what beginners are capable of and this piece lets them have fun doing what they can, while really making some music. Lots of open string fifths will

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo never

Aliens are attacking... from the attic! Your beginning orchestra will love this fun programmatic work. Violins and violas play tense staccato ostinatos while the cellos and bass play an ominous melody below

Shambling creatures made of metal come to life in this eerie offering for beginning orchestra. This energetic piece utilizes only the first six notes of the D major scale while also carefully introducing F

A great piece for beginning orchestras, both fun and educational. Using only the open strings and simple two repeating eighth-note patterns, beginning players will get an introduction to jazz while learning

The original chart for jazz ensemble has now been realized for the young string orchestra. This bluesy, swinging piece uses a pizzicato walking bass line throughout, a written violin solo, and lots of tutti

Written with only quarter notes throughout, this is an ideal piece to introduce students either to the bow or to new strings. Complete with a bridge and short coda section, the piece includes an optional

The catchy and irresistible YouTube hit is available in this accessible arrangement for young string orchestra. An excellent opportunity to teach syncopation and dotted rhythms. Drum set part is

Featuring simple fiddle-style figures, this winning original in G opens with pyramid entrances by each section and a tutti presentation of the main theme before the canonic portion begins. When the rounds

Imagine cruising down Highway 101 in Southern California, the convertible top down, wind in your hair, radio set to your favorite rock station - this is the vibe of The 101. Carefully crafted using

This 1971 movie was brought to magical heights with the timeless songs of Bricusse and Newley. The film and story have become classic, and even with today's audiences, the music speaks to all ages.

A bright concert selection to showcase developing playing skills! This lighthearted tune sparkles with simple rhythms and easy string crossings using notes of the D and G scales (no low 2). Every section of

The sequel to the popular Rosin Eating Zombies From Outer Space! Students and directors will enjoy giving blood curdling screams, knocking on instruments, and bowing behind the bridge for that

Add some Latin style to your next concert! This hypnotic tango includes a solo section with suggested melodies for violin and viola. Advanced shifting is required for first violins and cellos.  It

Make every week "sharp week" with your beginning string students. This clever and fun teaching piece helps students remember their sharps! Every sharp is clearly indicated to reinforce how accidentals come