Grade 3 (Emerald Series)

The Broom O’ the Cowdenknowes, also known as “Bonny May,” is a traditional Scottish ballad who’s origin is unknown, but is traced to the seventeenth century. This vibrant arrangement can be played by...

Chaconne may start slow, but this is no dirge! In a span of four minutes, a simple ground bass transforms into a vibrant showpiece that would make Vivaldi proud.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Series:...

This brisk, toe-tapping arrangement of the holiday favorite Deck the Halls is a jocular romp with hints of Ragtime throughout. Every section of the orchestra gets a chance to shine!Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players:...

Introduce a new style to your high school or advanced middle school string ensemble with The Devil's Tango. Presented beautifully through heart-pounding grooves in the low basses, with devilish contours in the melody...

Fairly Fugal is loosely based around a fugue and has a distinctly Baroque character. This is a wonderful work for developing cohesiveness and awareness for interplay between sections within a string ensemble.Genre: String...

The composer presents in this piece a musical farewell to two late family members (his father and grandmother), both of whom died when he was a child. Farewell contains dynamic contrasts from pianissimo to fortissimo, ritard...

This light-hearted and syncopated piece has a lively ragtime feel to it. It's a good learning and performing piece that audiences will enjoy.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 1:50...

A fun, programatic work for strings; utilizing many techniques essential to developing string orchestra. Imagine the ensemble guarding the Fortress!Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 2:45...

A fantastic work for developing strings. With a regal bearing, your students will delight their audience with this performance.Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3 | Duration: 2:20 InstrumentationViolin...

Here is a very fine example of Bach's work; pleasing to the ear and not too difficult. Marked Smooth and Flowing, it distributes the melody gracefully between sections. It's a great way to teach hooked bowing, ensemble...

Elysium—the fabled eternal resting place of Greek demigods and heroes—is here represented by a lush, epicurean setting for string orchestra. Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Level: 3.5 |...

Not only does your violin soloist get to shine in this set of fiddle tunes, but the orchestra has some great moments, too! It moves through several keys with the orchestra part ranging from easy to medium easy and the...

Published in 1854, just seven years before the start of the Civil War, Stephen Foster’s Hard Times Come Again No More asked us to consider the plight of those less fortunate than ourselves. Indeed, this timeless...

A Hero’s Quest portrays the excitement of a great story through engaging melodies and colorful harmonies. Students will feel like they are playing the soundtrack to their favorite movie or video game! The cinematic...

This medley of three tunes from O'Carolan provides a great concert piece for any time of year. Opening with a march (Planxty George Brabazon) then followed up by a jig, and lastly finishing off in 2/4 with col legno bows and...

Written after enjoying a relaxed, carefree afternoon of sitting under a shady palm tree at a south Florida beach, Just Chillin' is a laid back, jazz-inspired piece to be played in a playful, joyful manner.Genre: String...