Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 1

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

Students will rise to the challenge of this fun, perpetual-motion-style selection. Using the notes of the D major scale, this piece will improve early readers' finger dexterity and note-reading skills. A

Perfect for any concert opener or closer, this wonderful work for beginning orchestra takes musicians and audiences on a mythical journey through the sky. Dramatic scoring and creative harmonies make your

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

The title was taken from a Shakespeare song and represents the spirit of the open seas and the adventurous life of the pirate. The simple rhythmic combinations of two eighth notes and one quarter note offer

Kith and Kin, meaning "friends and family," is a lighthearted piece for developing strings intended to inspire reflection and fond feelings for our loved ones. The piece opens with a warm and lush

A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a

The Terra-Cotta Army that guards the tomb of China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang is nearly 8,000 warriors strong. This new piece for beginning ensembles is set to depict these magnificent stone soldiers. It

Take a musical journey to the end of the rainbow in this upbeat and majestic piece written in the key of G, featuring easy rhythms and satisfying melodies for all sections. Teaching points include dotted

With a stirring melody, driving rhythms and an energetic pulse that just won't quit, this action-packed selection is sure to fire up students and audiences alike.

Beginning orchestras will enjoy this contemporary, rhythmic original work! Simple repeated eighths and a melody that calls for full bow strokes will give your students a chance to practice the basic skills