The noble elegance and beauty of Respighi's marvelous work shines in this arrangement of the Balletto Movement from Suite No. 1. The feel of early music carries through in an arrangement that works

An excellent work for string orchestra! Perfect for both rehearsal and performance, this is a superb selection to develop confidence in each section and in each individual player. Recorded by the Michigan

The first movement from this Bach classic is arranged in a very playable manner to allow the young string player to comprehend and perform a Bach masterwork. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra

What could be more inspiring to your young players than playing with an advanced musician? Offer the solo to a local high school or college student, or even a pro in the area, and have them guest star at

Here's a very creative and exciting work with an exotic Far-Eastern sound. First the upper strings create anticipation with an ostinato pattern that continues as the lower strings present the main melody.

This captivating work is a set of variations on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is like a xylophone with its wooden keys suspended vertically on

Inspired by pure joy, this work explores uplifting and lighthearted emotions. The music has a constant rhythmic pulse that gently interacts with graceful melodic lines and countermelodies. Engaging