This original piece, written in the style of an American fiddle tune, features a favorite technique of young players: open-stringed double stops! While exploring bowing levels, students will find bold

An original composition in the style of a dance jig, this work is tuneful, upbeat and fun! Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine and play some melodic material. It is is a great piece for

In her first published work, Wisconsin string teacher Sarah Siegler has created an intriguing and engaging work for young strings. This fun and mysterious minor waltz portrays a sense of taking a chance on

This sparkling, energetic original work for young players is patterned after the classic compositional style of Mozart. It's perfect for propelling your students up to the next level of difficulty, while

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

What a perfect way to celebrate learning that very first scale! Using only a one-octave D major scale and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as the scale is played both forward and backward in the

Transport your audience to the Emerald Isle with this music inspired by traditional Irish songs and the beauty of Ireland's Gap of Dunloe. The lyrical melodies, call-and-response counterpoint, and a touch

This strong and ponderous piece is a musical depiction of Hannibal's epic journey through the Alps with his army of war elephants. The piece serves as a great vehicle to inspire the imaginations of the very

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

For the very youngest musicians, this highly energetic piece does not use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion throughout. Despite these features, the music

A great change of pace at any performance! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody moves from D major to B minor offering colors and textures rarely found in pieces for young orchestras. Written in ABA

For beginning-level orchestra, this work features a single violin part. It focuses on developing bow division and speed with half, quarter, and pairs of eighth notes. Bow lifts are included to help the

Graceful flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian culture, illustrated here with a flowing theme in first position. Beginning ensembles will find this work very playable, with simple rhythms and melodies

This brilliantly simple four-movement "symphony" is perfect for beginning string players who are just starting to read. Using only the notes of the D Major scale, each movement focuses on a distinct reading