As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s, The Polka Dot Polka, is all about dots - dots over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra'...
A new and welcome treatment of one of Bach's most memorable works. Sensitively arranged for young orchestra, the gentle essence of Bach's original aria is maintained while all the sections of the orch...
Your first-year string students will shine as Baroque meets country in this fun, Grade 1 selection. Based on quotes from Bach's famous Menuet in G and his Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, this is the perfe...
Mozart's 'Early Quartet' collection is recognized as a crown of string chamber music. This accessible arrangement, from an arranger recognized for his careful and creative adaptations, is very true to...
Your students' imaginations will run wild as they rehearse and perform this charming Spanish-flavored salute to cats. Glissando 'meows,' threatening 'hisses,' and even an enthusiastic visit from a dog...
'This easy arrangement of the famous gondola boat song from Offenbach's 1881 opera The Tales of Hoffman is the perfect way to strengthen your young orchestra's legato playing skills. Slurs, crescendos...
The powerful sound of this classic march is now approachable for young players, bringing a spirit of grand excitement to your concert. An effective vehicle for introducing triplets to students, it mak...
There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. But not for long! Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that us...
A piece for the beginning orchestra that is guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet! This satisfying arrangement of some of Handel's most beloved melodies from the famous oratorio will provide cu...
Written in the style of an Argentinean tango and featuring strong rhythmic underpinning, violins, violas and cellos each have a turn at playing the original melody while the basses play a tango rhythm...