Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 4

A quiet melody for string orchestra featuring sweeping dynamics, lush melodic themes, and nostalgic tempo variances that gently sing of serenity, innocence, and love. A wonderful opportunity for perfecting

Folk songs have a long and mysterious history. Their origins are unknown; they have come down to us mainly through an oral tradition passed from generation to generation. Many of the folk songs we have come

This powerful, dramatic song portrays a worn Native American trail and the story it tells of the people in its past. Different points of tribal history are depicted through various parts of the work. Every

Opening with a catchy theme, this work explores countermelodies as well as recurrences of the theme. Syncopated rhythms are common and are aided by running eighth notes that help subdivide the pattern. It's

A three movement visit to Germany, featuring three traditional folk songs from the Rhineland.  Accessible and very tuneful material for the developing string ensemble.  Titles: Wedding at

Accessible work in three short movements that offers plenty of opportunities for expressive and pleasant music-making. Includes: Waltz, Ballad and Caprice.

Firmly rooted in the standard violin repertoire, Symphonie Espagnole is a brilliant work that showcases the violin's lyrical beauty and technical virtuosity with a Spanish style. After keeping the

Although the instrumentation has been condensed from full orchestra to string orchestra, most of the original elements have been preserved. Arranged in the key of G Major instead of the original B-flat

This exuberant finale from Symphony No. 104 is Haydn at his best. The memorable theme is given to each section, and edits were made to give high school orchestras the best sound possible. Introduce your

This Haydn symphony movement is a powerful example of the Sturm und Drang ("storm and stress") style favored by the composer in the late 1700s. Arranged in D minor for accessibility, rhythmic and harmonic

Pleyel’s Symphony in D is a delightful yet powerful work. It opens in D minor with a highly dramatic, even operatic overture character, but then moves into a refreshing, spirited D major

Add some Latin style to your next concert! This hypnotic tango includes a solo section with suggested melodies for violin and viola. Advanced shifting is required for first violins and cellos.  It

Written in the traditional tango style, this work gives each section a chance to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing. Students will develop bow control to sustain phrases and practice going