Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 4

Written to simultaneously depict the journey of graduating seniors with the composer’s own journey to the other side of the world without his family, the music pulls at every emotional string it can

Written to celebrate an amazing orchestra teacher's retirement, this piece strives to capture the joyful things, the emotional, loving, and supportive things – literally All the Things.

The second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 has enormous popularity with performers and audiences. This thoughtful version goes beyond a cursory repeat of the famous theme by including developmental

This movement of the famous "Organ Symphony" includes two of the most memorable themes ever penned by Saint-Saens. This arrangement includes the highly energetic string theme and the beautiful fugue based

Here's a thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and evokes images of the One Thousand and One Nights! Set as one continuous work, the music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery sunrise to

Autumn is a glorious time of year! The air is crisp and cool, smelling of fireplaces, and the trees burst into a display of amber and gold before disappearing into winter's silence. Several variations of

This two movement work contrasts lyrical beauty with rhythmic precision. The opening "Grave" features sweeping lines with gorgeous suspensions, while the melodic lines weave their way throughout the entire

Originally a piano showpiece, this rhapsody is a progression of folk melodies in the form of a czardas, a traditional folk dance that begins slowly and moves toward a fiery conclusion. Students focus on

Originally written as a concerto for two violins, cello and strings, the piece was later arranged by Bach as a concerto for solo organ. This thoughtful arrangement draws on both versions and showcases the

The brilliant harmonic and textural scope of this masterpiece is captured in this exquisite arrangement featuring the last two movements of his orchestrated version. With opportunities to feature your

This powerful, heartfelt work pays tribute to a student gone too soon who left behind a melody he composed as part of a class project. This setting takes that melody and expands into a beautiful and highly

This arrangement embodies the full sound and spirit of the original overture yet is orchestrated to take full advantage of the string orchestra palette. A fabulous choice as an opener, closer, or

Relive the opera overture begins one of Wagner's earliest successes! Orchestrated to stay true to the vast scope and dimension of the original setting, this exciting work will compliment any program as an

Allowing students to explore a full range of expression, this arrangement further develops musicality as individuals and as an ensemble. The beautiful yet plaintive melody weaves seamlessly through several

Inspired by the rich history of Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, this fantasy on civil war songs pays tribute to the remnants of Fort Lincoln, which served as a Civil War fortification. Songs used in

Drawn from Dvorak's famous Czech Suite, this delightful arrangement perfectly captures the personality of the original while making the piece accessible to medium-level orchestras.

Based on Alexander Dumas’s tragic work, the prelude to Verdi’s opera La Traviata is a gut-wrenchingly powerful piece. While rather brief, the work demands a full range of emotions from

The opening movement of Haydn's first symphony demonstrates his substantial range of invention, organization of thought, musical ideas, and inventive compositional prowess. Full of rhythmic and harmonic

Unleash your orchestra with this wild dance that includes moments of lightheartedness, unabashed lyricism, and intense rhythmic outbursts. A riveting performance will take an audience on an emotional roller