Lighter Selections for String Orchestra

This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle tunes, set in a totally authentic style, will delight players and audiences. Arkansas Traveler; Fire on the Mountain and Devil's Dream are

A creative set of humorous variants on the familiar Old MacDonald folk song. Perfect for recruitment, each section of the orchestra is featured in a variation, musically imitating a different

The perfect way to delve into masterworks with young players in a fun context! All parts remain in first position in the key of D major, with no extended finger patterns. Melodies are passed to every

The perfect Grade 1 piece for beginning string students, this all-pizzicato piece uses only open strings and the pitches of a one-octave D-scale. Remarkably simple but contemporary sounding rhythms,

A new take on a well-known melody that charges into the traditional tune with a clever rhythmic transition. This captivating and creative arrangement is very fun to play.

Stir the imagination looking for dinosaur bones with the curious melodies in this kid-friendly piece! A great teaching piece as well, with easy rhythms, lifts, accents, one optional high 3rd finger in the

Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions during a performance of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and educational ride as the orchestra

Gaelic Trilogy provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: Fair-Haired Mary; Neil Gow's Lament and Stray Away Child. All sections,

Beginning string students will have a diabolically good time with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister melodies pass between all sections, and simple quarter- and half-note accompaniment

Take a trip around the world! Using 22 of the most famous melodies ever written from 17 different countries, this is the ultimate multicultural experience. The melodies travel from section to section, and

There's a ninja on the loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your students will love making up storylines for what happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece that uses only the notes of the

This arrangement of The Prince of Denmark March, or Trumpet Voluntary, provides the perfect setting for advocacy and striving for excellence since it is so recognizable. Three different

This high-energy 12-bar blues tune includes all sections as it builds momentum. It incorporates a heavy brush spiccato, walking bass lines, and blues finger slides. The optional piano and drum set parts

Special effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will make this piece exciting for young orchestra students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound, and all sections get to play the energetic

The slow, hypnotic rock ballad has lyrical melodies and a high-energy, bluesy rock section that make this piece a great opener or closer. This optimistic and powerful piece with soaring solo/soli violin

This imaginative musical portrait of the school day as viewed by typical students will delight audiences - whether at an assembly, a concert for parents, or a recruiting tour. Narration is included, or have

Here's a fun, jazzy, all-pizzicato selection for early beginners to play at one of their first concerts! Built around a strong, steady beat, it uses only the D and A strings, half, quarter, and eighth

Hotter than a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo never

An intense up-tempo piece in a power rock style, similar to the Ramones, Green Day, or Foo Fighters that students will enjoy performing because it utilizes an aggressive style that is fun to perform and a