Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 2

This sincerely beautiful piece will give you much to work on with your young musicians. Lots of possibilities with the lyrical lines and lush harmonies.

Just as the title suggests, this piece is all full of fire! An opening theme in 3/4 with driving rhythms, heavy accents, and dramatic dynamic shifts fuels the blaze. A more lyrical B section in 4/4 with the

This heart-warming composition exudes emotion and musical depth. A perfect way to improve the musicianship and sensitivity of young ensembles.

The famous song by William Billings from the American Revolution has been the basis of many settings. In this arrangement, the beginning students get to mix march-like rhythms with a lush and full chorale

This intense composition for the developing string orchestra is both sweeping and catchy. It has a contagious melody that the students will enjoy playing.

In Greek, the word ethos is used to describe the character and guiding beliefs or ideals that distinguish a community, nation or idea. The Greeks also used this word to refer to the power of music

Dedicated to the composer's young son, this piece was written with thoughts of his playful nature which can be heard throughout. The lush, emotional opening depicts the composer's awe at being a parent to a

This modal piece has a dark, otherworldly sound that students love to play. It's as if it is from the past but also very much of the present -the type of music found in movies and video games. It is great

This is a sweeping original composition in a Scottish style from popular composer Alan Lee Silva. Set in a lilting jig form, this is an excellent piece for any contest or festival.

This lovely original ballad for strings has the sound of an American cowboy song. It will stretch the musicianship of your young students.

Rhythmically aggressive and angular, all sections of the orchestra get a chance to shine with some of the melodic material in this enjoyable work.

Think of a magnificent entrance to a city or castle, such as the fictitious Camelot. Based upon strong intervals of fourths and fifths, the main melodic material is strong, yet joyful. It is sophisticated

This composition evokes the spirit of the Old West, when early pioneers traveled across the great prairies. It's a driving new piece that has accented themes with a lyrical contrasting middle section.

Fresh, flowing, and beautiful! Expressing the feeling of joy at the coming of spring, this piece is lush, then light; introspective, then happy, taking the listener on a wonderful journey.

As the title describes, this piece gets the pulse pounding! It contains driving rhythms, simple syncopated melodies and angular harmonies.

This is the one the audience will be talking about after the concert! This piece is built upon a few simple but very effective musical ideas, then infused with an energy and excitement that sets it apart.