Easy Music For String Orchestra

From the skilled pen of Brahms comes this tuneful, European styled waltz that makes wonderful holiday programming. Included are simple bell percussion parts (opt.) to add to the charm of this delightf...

Here's an effective work for beginning level players that features solid teaching material in a setting that is also terrific concert programming. Skilled part writing for all players, bold modal harm...

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

Here's a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the struc...

A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. The musical style is geared toward yo...

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giant...

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering, majestic pillars of these ancient giant...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are j...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

Freedom Rhapsody is a set of brief variations, based on the spiritual Follow the Drinking Gourd. There are four sections to the composition, marked The yearning to be free; Anticipation; Reflection; a...

This simplified arrangement of the overture to Apollo et Hyacinthus (possibly Mozart's first real opera) works very well for young orchestras, with lots of juicy, fun passages for all the instruments.

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...

Robert Buckley's clever tune is filled with imagination and great orchestration effects for younger players. As expected, Finn McCool has an infectious groove and melodic hooks that make it a sure-fir...

Featuring quartet options within the ensemble and inventive variations, Grand Dances is a superb teaching piece in the Renaissance and Baroque style, carefully crafted for student groups by veteran ar...

Featuring quartet options within the ensemble and inventive variations, Grand Dances is a superb teaching piece in the Renaissance and Baroque style, carefully crafted for student groups by veteran ar...

Based on the charming Japanese folk song Yuki. Robert has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a tuneful, winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to shine in this beginnin...

From the Renaissance, John Leavitt brings this terrific ensemble work that is filled with teaching opportunities and performance options. In G major, it features a bit of chromaticism, just right for...

Une œuvre originale amusante et entraînante en sol mineur qui utilise une notation facile, une mélodie simple et accrocheuse et un bon mélange d'unisson et d'harmonie pour créer une œuvre accessible q...

Une œuvre originale amusante et entraînante en sol mineur qui utilise une notation facile, une mélodie simple et accrocheuse et un bon mélange d'unisson et d'harmonie pour créer une œuvre accessible q...