Grade 1

The genius of Vivaldi in bringing out the best of the string idiom is evident in this piece for young players. They will sound much more mature and skilled because of the solid nature of this music. Baroque music has always...

A set of variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star makes interesting listening and provides variety from the simple yet effective tune that lays well on all string instruments. The piece has a serious symphonic nature which...

Medieval Strings was composed as a way to teach basic sixteenth-note patterns in the context of a piece that is exciting and fun to play. The intensity of the piece is enhanced through dramatic dynamic contrasts. All parts...

Use of the Dorian mode gives this piece a fresh quality; yet the scale patterns are comfortable for all players. The contrast of styles is apparent, yet the careful range and technical considerations make the piece sound...

Cast in a concert march form this piece is scored carefully to draw a strong, full tone from all sections of the orchestra. Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 1.5 | Duration: 3:30 InstrumentationViolin...

Introduce your beginning group to one of the great masterpieces of orchestral literature with this accessible arrangement of Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 1.5...

"Why aren't there more slow pieces in three four time?'' Why indeed. The music is slow and singing in style. Providing musical challenges through the tension and release of the melodic and harmonic lines, it is plaintive and...

Soldier’s March is a rousing concert march designed to flatter young string players. There are melodic lines throughout the orchestra, giving every section equal importance. The piece is designed to reinforce reading...

Darkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! This piece is an ideal tool to introduce your band to the differences between major and minor tonality.Genre: Full Orchestra | # of Players: Standard Level: 1.5 |...

In his setting of the childhood favorite, Gackstatter created an arrangement playable by a variety of string orchestras by offering easy, medium, and advanced parts for each instrument. This would be perfect for combining...