Belwin Beginning String Orchestra

This piece is a cute, fun, and easy medley of French music that uses four (quatre) well-known songs and builds to an exciting finish with the famous 'Can Can.' It will also provide the opportunity for...

You'll think you're in 'good ole' Ireland' with this simple Irish lullaby as the thoughts of the Irish homeland come to mind. The simplicity of the melody combined with an interesting harmonic structu...

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Swinging has been a favorite pastime for children forever. Just close your eyes and remember the cool breeze in your hair as you soar through the air. Feel the soothing sense of contentment as the swi...

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Using the first few notes presented in most beginning string methods and no eighth notes, this original piece will make your beginning ensemble sound very advanced. Solid scoring and doubling througho...

This piece is a vibrant composition that will make your developing string orchestra sound mature. The accented quarter notes provide a great opportunity to teach the marcato bow stroke to all sections...

Un morceau magnifique ! L'écoulement d'une rivière se reflète dans cette merveilleuse mélodie qui permettra aux débutants de développer des archets lents. Une introduction au jeu mélodique et soutenu...

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Back in print, this fantastic arrangement of this classic piece is perfect for a young string orchestra, yet still retains the feel of the original! An unusual format provides flexibility with parts f...

Leroy Anderson created some of America's best loved music, especially during his tenure with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Here is a very easy arrangement of his beloved The Syncopated Clock written by B...

L'excitation et l'exaltation des premiers instants de vol sont mises en scène par le compositeur Michael Kamuf pour les cordes débutantes. Climbing Above the Clouds est en ré majeur et permet à toutes...

Especially well suited for first-year students, this dark-sounding piece gives students a mature, full sound. Written in B natural minor, it utilizes only the notes of the D major scale with easy fing...

A cherished Gustav Holst melody for your beginning strings begins with the traditional flourish from The Planets. The warm melody is thickly scored for the entire ensemble. A solid choice for your beg...

The energy of this piece is inspired by and matches the energy level of beginning players! Imagine the whirling, spinning excitement that occurs among children stuck in the house on a rainy day or cel...

The energy of this piece is inspired by and matches the energy level of beginning players! Imagine the whirling, spinning excitement that occurs among children stuck in the house on a rainy day or cel...

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A complete concert in one! Wonderful arrangements for young players including Schubert's Ecossaisses with the feel of a contradance, Haydn's lyrical Andantino and concluding with the crisp staccato of...

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Hola! A serene, singing original melody with a 'south of the border' accompaniment that's perfect for including cross-cultural themes in the string class! The delicate, flowing sound simulates an even...

Hola! A serene, singing original melody with a 'south of the border' accompaniment that's perfect for including cross-cultural themes in the string class! The delicate, flowing sound simulates an even...

True teaching repertoire! Each movement can stand alone or be played as a suite. Opportunities for technical development range from learning positions, to extended position for celli, to chromatic alt...

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The Morris dance has been performed throughout the English countryside since the time of William Shakespeare. Grainger was so taken by the form that he wrote his own melodies for the dance to great su...

Themes from the brilliant 4th movement of L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very profes...