Rarely is the work of Elgar available for young string players, but here are two very nice selections! String students with just basic skills can perform these two contrasting movements from Elgar's Six

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2017

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

Here's an original that will introduce your young string players to contrasting styles. Elegy is a minor mode section in 3/4 time, while the Dance is a 4/4 movement in D major. There are

Shirley Strohm-Mullins.  A bold original work that will have your players producing sounds that range from strong and aggressive to sweet and lyrical.  It's filled with contemporary harmonies and

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2013

This string orchestra piece features slurred melodies contrasted with staccato articulations for contrasting effects. The piece remains in first position for all instruments, and the key changes from D

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2006

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2015

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level VI (2018).

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

Here's a majestic Texas waltz with beautiful American harmonies.  In D major, all instruments stay in first position.  The arrangement gives every section a turn playing the tune as well as the

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2014

A three movement visit to Germany, featuring three traditional folk songs from the Rhineland.  Accessible and very tuneful material for the developing string ensemble.  Titles: Wedding at

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

Playfully written, Scherzando employs mostly down and up bowing, includes some two-note slurs, and all instruments are given a chance to play the melody.  It sounds just as good at a medium tempo as it

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6

UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 6 - 2010

These three contrasting movements represent ideal literature for the intermediate orchestra. Very accessible, yet highly musical, this work will be one that you will enjoy coming back to year after