The original chart for jazz ensemble has now been realized for the young string orchestra. This bluesy, swinging piece uses a pizzicato walking bass line throughout, a written violin solo, and lots of tutti

Transport listeners on a musical tour of Italy! Featuring the rich and resonant sound of the viola section, this string orchestra piece is sure to captivate audiences with its flurrying runs and dynamic

In this uplifting piece, your beginning cello section gets a chance to shine! The cello section plays first, introducing the main theme for the other sections, and then introduces changing rhythms as the

Originally set for vocal ensemble, three songs from "A Set of Chinese Folk Songs" have been thoughtfully arranged into a three-movement suite for intermediate string orchestra, bringing this beautiful

This sonorous work has all the lush and beautiful lyrical writing you have come to expect from Yukio Nishimuro. Her sweeping melodies and absolutely gorgeous harmonic palette leave a lasting impression on

In addition to numerous etudes and a virtuosic violin concerto, violinist Joseph (José) White Lafitte composed this habanera for two violins, La Bella Cubana. In this string orchestra arrangement of

Follow the twists and turns of this eerie dance through a dark maze of shadows. In this danse-macabre-style waltz, phantoms and whispers haunt every turn as the E minor melody steps down a creepy chromatic

Reminiscent of Western movie soundtracks, students and audiences will love this jaunty tune. Every section has wonderfully engaging parts, and the foot stomps add a wonderful layer. An excellent study in

A satisfying blend of dynamic contrasts and staccato and tenuto accents create a wonderful way for young musicians to play with independent parts. All sections have the opportunity to play the strong and

Imagine yourself gazing up at the clear sky on a warm, peaceful night. This piece includes a moderately flowing waltz that begins reflectively but then builds in complexity. It escalates to a more joyful

"Perilous" means full of danger or risk. This intense piece sounds perilous, but your youngest string players can handle it! The piece uses only the first six notes of the D major scale yet it is

If you have ever sat by a peaceful river and just allowed the beauty of nature to flow through you, then you have felt the serenity embodied by this work of art. Presented in four movements, this work for

Make every week "sharp week" with your beginning string students. This clever and fun teaching piece helps students remember their sharps! Every sharp is clearly indicated to reinforce how accidentals come

Gentle melodies and unique harmonies are featured in this waltz-style piece to create a tranquil and mysterious mood. Perfect for the developing string orchestra, the simple rhythms are limited to mainly