This fun-loving original is guaranteed to motivate beginning string players by highlighting the strengths of every section. Unison cellos and basses start off with an 8-bar groove in A minor before upper

Your students will have a great time fiddlin' around with this rollicking original composition. It's also a fantastic way to reinforce eighth-quarter-eighth syncopation and easy part independence. Your

This exciting Grade 4 arrangement of Joseph Achron's Hebrew Dance reflects the Jewish elements of his roots. The haunting, sorrowful Song features cello (or viola) and violin soloists, and

This charming work for young string players features simple rhythms, solid scoring, and a variety of dynamics. The title is both captivating and a little puzzling, but just like the music itself, it will

This fun Grade 1+ piece is designed to help students develop the skill of quickly switching between arco and pizzicato, while also providing experience playing left-hand pizzicato and using the fourth

Beautiful melodic lines, rich harmonies, and dramatic contrasts abound in this original work. Its intensely expressive nature will captivate audiences and provide wonderful programming material for any

This lush ballad rich in jazz harmonies harkens back to the beautiful string orchestrations from the classic albums of Sinatra and Nat King Cole. A rare opportunity for your musicians to explore this side

 Bold E minor harmony and driving rhythms paired with a flowing B section make this an ideal choice for opening a concert.

Throughout history, many cultures have celebrated this season when life advances toward the winter solstice and nature prepares for its long sleep. This grade 2+ original seeks to capture that anticipation

Through the jungles of southern Mexico, the Aztec warrior's journey is full of adventure and danger. This exciting work for young string orchestra is set in B minor using only notes on the D and A

The bass section takes center stage in this catchy march for beginning string orchestra. Bass players will reinforce shifting from first to third position while the rest of the orchestra reinforces

This exciting original work is accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting and easily taught. It's a must for contest or festival.

Young string players will absolutely love the vocalized cat sounds (meow and hissss!) that punctuate this highly imaginative original! Educational features include playing F-naturals in a minor key,

Driving grooves and asymmetrical melodic patterns break and turn to spin a festive, celebratory string dance in the Indian style that's all the rage! This piece takes advantage of every possible medium to

Your orchestra students will love to groove with the gators with this fun original piece! Based on the 12-bar blues, it may be played either using straight eighths or swing eighths. Each set includes three

Scored in D major, this winning march for first-year strings opens and ends with dramatic pyramid entrances from the bottom up -- cellos and basses first, then violas, then 2nd Violins, and finally 1st

Your strings will enjoy the chance to paint this musical picture! Composer and arranger John Caponegro is well known for his fine writing for young string players. Recorded by Michigan State University