Easy Music For String Orchestra

Called a very old, rhythmic shouting song, Tarakihi is a great opportunity to play some fascinating music from another culture. Arranger Steven Frackenpohl brings us this traditional song from the dis...

The beloved, gentle folk ballad has been arranged in a easy, comfortable setting for string ensembles by Keith Christopher. His treatment includes nice melodic opportunities for second violin and viol...

This medley of folk songs came from a recent trip to Russia by arranger Jamin Hoffman. Katyusha, Moscow Evenings, and Kalinka are all rich in tradition, each with a distinctive taste of the land that...

From the powerful stage show Celtic Woman comes this simple song that translates wonderfully for strings. Bob Longfield's skilled setting for younger players features ample opportunities to teach expr...

The Laendler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethov...

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James' excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal teaching and...

Respected writer and educator Lloyd Conley brings us a new teaching piece for beginners. Combining several American folk and fiddle favorites, Lloyd has carefully crafted a fun and performable medley...

Here's an old British fiddling tune that makes a great ensemble piece for younger players. Simple meter changes, diatonic lines, and repeated 16th-note figures make this lively folk dance number a goo...

Once again, James Curnow provides another of his > skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies, this time taken from the rich > musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural > pe...

Two lively Irish/Celtic jigs, one in major and one in modal/minor, are skillfully scored for developing groups in this delightful medley for strings. The tuneful folk melodies are ideal for introducin...

The traditional American folk and bluegrass favorite Angelina Baker is cleverly arranged in an Irish dance style for strings. Great fiddle style melodies accompanied by drone harmony make it fun to te...

Kalinka is a classic Russian folk-dance in the traditional bottle-dance format, carefully crafted here for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and trad...

Arranger James Curnow has combined two traditional English folk dance tunes (Sword Dance and Morris Handkerchief Dance) into an ensemble piece that follows the honored style and tradition of early 20t...

In the spirit of Early American folk tunes, here is an original work for strings that is spirited and fun to play. Another John Moss creation that will appeal to directors who seek well-crafted music...

A low string feature! John Moss has provided a work that will bring those underexposed players to the forefront with his skillful treatment of this favorite folk song.

Three song classics that pay tribute to American women during our country's formative years are combined into this delightful folk medley that plays beautifully with string ensemble. As you'd expect f...

Veteran arranger Lloyd Conley has arranged this beloved folk ballad in a new setting that is ideal for teaching lyrical style, including sections to feature the low strings, all accompanied by a gentl...

The inspiration for this unique composition came from the charming Iroquois folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that the magical webs of the dr...

A matryoshka is a Russian doll carved so that smaller ones fit within larger dolls of various sizes. They generally are beautifully hand painted in brilliant colors representative of the Russian peasa...

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...

A sensitive, expressive piece from the pen of veteran educator and composer Carold Nunez, Déja Vu is an outstanding choice for festival use. Here's an opportunity to add a quality work to your library...

A sensitive, expressive piece from the pen of veteran educator and composer Carold Nunez, Déja Vu is an outstanding choice for festival use. Here's an opportunity to add a quality work to your library...

A sensitive, expressive piece from the pen of veteran educator and composer Carold Nunez, Déja Vu is an outstanding choice for festival use. Here's an opportunity to add a quality work to your library...

From veteran music educator and composer Carold Nunez comes this outstanding teaching piece for ensemble playing. It features solid beginning keys of D and G and gives all players interesting melodic...

This beloved aria heard so often at weddings and other special events has been associated with J. S. Bach due to its inclusion in Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach; however, it was composed by G...