This piece is based on a minor version of 'Frère Jacques' as heard in Gustav Mahler's first symphony. The haunting melody and creative variations will capture the students' interest right away. The wi...
In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes 'Mari's Wedding' and 'Finnegan's Wake' in...
This work contains notes and rhythms in the printed music - but no tempo indication or expressive markings (such as dynamics or articulations). Those missing items are the 'music' that you, the teache...
Yes! For the first time, just like the recording and in its entirety, here's The Mash for orchestra. With written-out narration, chorus parts for the string section or a choir, drumset, optional guita...
This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...
A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece by Bob Phillips uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central America, and South A...
Cet air facile présente toutes les sections avec des variations rythmiques astucieuses. Facilement accessible et aussi facile à assembler que n'importe quel arrangement d'air de violon de Bob Phillips...
Sparks by Chris M. Bernotas will light up the concert hall with energy and excitement. A variety of textures and techniques are featured while everyone in the string orchestra has an important role. S...
Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make Robot Factory by Chris M. Bernotas exciting for your beginning orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sec...
Opening in the key of G to make the melody easy for the violas, cellos, and basses, the piece then moves to the key of D for the violin, allowing each section to play the melody on their upper strings...
Everyone gets to enjoy the melody in this piece, more commonly known as 'Trumpet Voluntary,' and they are sure to recognize it. This piece will make great ceremonial music for events such as an elemen...
A super simple presentation of a classic Baroque tune! In the key of G, each section plays the melody in very comfortable ranges. The perfect piece to make a young orchestra sound good on classic repe...
A wonderful opportunity for first year string players to work on legato bowing. After an original introduction, the full ensemble plays the African-American spiritual 'Deep River.' Cellos and basses u...
Everyone gets to play Bach's lovely melodies in this very easy piece. In D Major with no hi 3s or forward extensions, this piece provides practice in a variety of meters. A great first-time festival p...
Take your young musicians and the audience to the Dark Continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies will provide a colorful and vibrant m...
This stunning, minimalist piece is extremely playable with the melody in all sections. With an emphasis on slow bows, the easy rhythms and notes are very true to the original. The first violins play F...
Everyone has the pleasure of an occasional daydream where reality is set aside and happy thoughts or memories are brought to mind. It is in this spirit that this piece transports your audience to a lo...
This joyful, fast-paced composition by Robert Sheldon gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic te...
A bright, sparkling setting of 'O, Come Little Children,' arranged by Michael Kamuf, that will delight audiences and players; this arrangement will become a classic. Includes optional sleigh bells. (1...
The poem and original hymn-like music of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' by James and J. Rosamond Johnson, reverberate through the decades of the civil rights movement. Originally performed for Booker T....
This contemporary work paints a musical picture of a late night outdoor escapade, using flowing melodies soaring over rich harmonies and driving rhythmic figures. Perfect as an opening or closing sele...
A stunning lyrical work, this is the perfect selection to introduce expressive playing to your beginning string students. All students have an opportunity to play melodic material in this harmonically...
This gentle piece will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, Dancing Kites, an original composition by Chris Bernotas, will expose your students to mus...