One of the best known of all Beethoven piano works, this is an excellent addition to string orchestra literature.  This masterfully done arrangement by Carrie Lane Gruselle is on the easy side of this

This Chinese folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a good year. Folk songs speak to the common person. Hardships and hope abound when we all realize that something as simple as a few

This spirited Allegro comes from the overture to Handel's 1738 opera "Serse" (Xerxes). Transposed to D major, this approachable arrangement provides students the opportunity to explore basic

Inspired by train rides through the countryside, this full orchestra work depicts our diverse landscape - from vast plains to majestic mountains; from forests and streams to towns and cities. Rich in

Expansive harmonies and soaring tunes combine to present an imaginative musical landscape that explores the tonal facets of the orchestra. This dynamic and colorfully scored original is playable by strings

Acknowledge the Scottish and Irish pioneers of Appalachia with a musical walk through the woods and mountains of the Cumberland Gap. This lovely composition allows for a moment of reflection and lyrical

This beautiful lyric work will give your students an opportunity to develop long legato bowing. The piece features lush romantic harmonies and is great for working on expression, balance, blend, and bow

In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north wind, making this piece a great addition to any winter concert. The mysterious opening leads to an exciting finale. Students will experience spiccato and legato

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