Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 2

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. Students will be challenged to perform with various emotional styles, including both intense and legato melodies.

Students and audiences will be enthralled by the dark tone and passionate style of Avatar (not related to the movie). Fast, romantic melodies reminiscent of video game themes pass through

The first movement from this Bach classic is arranged in a very playable manner to allow the young string player to comprehend and perform a Bach masterwork. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra

This bold Spanish composition includes easy solos for violin and cello. The excitement and color of the bullfight are displayed in the playable music.

This original work, in a folk style, combines simple bowing and fingering patterns to create a valuable and engaging piece for young strings. With interesting parts for all players, this piece provides

This Baroque masterpiece is one of the most popular and recognizable pieces of its time! Richard Meyer's skillful arrangement retains the flavor of Handel's original in a very easy-to-play format, and is

In the style of medieval dance, this authentic setting transports all to the time of Henry VIII. Though his court was infamous as well as lavish, music and dance were a central part of courtly life. With

Very, very easy and the group will sound great playing this Baroque piece. Mostly short eighth note scale patterns provide perfect practice in a harmonic setting. Just the thing for festival or contest!

Not to be confused with J.S. Bach's Little Fugue, Handel's Little Fugue in C major is a great introduction to the form. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD "Teaching