A beautiful, joyous melody and driving rhythms create a message of hope in this uplifting original work. Perfect for a developed middle school or high school string orchestra, this piece features simple

Experience the thrill of playing an authentic Mozart opera overture while developing spiccato, tremolo, and hooked bowing technique as well as left-hand extensions through multiple key centers. Optional

Spotlight one of the first known classical composers of African ancestry with this incredible arrangement showcasing the music of Bologne, a Black contemporary of Mozart. Developing string players will be

This spirited Allegro comes from the overture to Handel's 1738 opera "Serse" (Xerxes). Transposed to D major, this approachable arrangement provides students the opportunity to explore basic

Driving rhythms, powerful melodies, light pizzicato, and sharp dynamic contrasts capture both the power and stealth of the anaconda in this great original work! Perfect for practicing scale technique,

All the power and force of the Finale of Bruckner's Eighth Symphony is masterfully captured in this authentic and first-ever arrangement for string orchestra. Mature players will have the

An exciting journey through Atlantis awaits students in this original composition using notes of the B natural minor scale. Using only the notes and rhythms learned in the first year of study, this work is

This heroic original work for young orchestra is a salute to the families affected by the devastating forest fires in the northern regions of Nevada and California. An optional drum set part and minor key

A driving tempo, energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly playable work for beginning string orchestras. Unison rhythms greatly enhance the intensity.

Experience the beauty and power of a Celtic dawn in this accessible yet powerful-sounding work. Driving rhythms and decisive open intervals depict the countryside and rolling hills of Scotland. Optional

Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of African culture, this inspiring original work features melodies built around a four-bar rhythmic motif. Perfect for teaching varying rhythm patterns to the young

This clever version of the classic Christmas carol Up on the Housetop is a brilliant addition to the beginning string orchestra repertoire with opportunities to work on strengthening pizzicato.

Feature your top two violinists (or guest performers) in this wonderful adaptation of the first movement of Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto in C Major. Includes passages for solo cello. An optional but highly

A fast, fun finger excursion! Using only the notes of the one-octave D major scale, this piece is based on the 12-bar blues harmony with mostly stepwise melodic opportunities for all sections. Sure to be a

This excellent original work opens with a slow and ominous melody in the low strings under a veil of soft tremolos that quickly transitions to a fast and fiery ride propelled by driving rhythms, changing

What better way to end a concert than with a joyous and triumphant Beethoven finale! Set in the key of D, this dynamic arrangement enables less-accomplished musicians to experience this classical

String players of any age will have fun playing these four much-loved themes by Giocchino Rossini and Ludwig van Beethoven. Titles include The William Tell Overture (Rossini); Symphony No.

A delicate and beautiful arrangement of the famous Japanese song Furusato, about fondness of one's hometown. Gorgeous harmonies and lush scoring have the listener reflecting on cherished memories

This toe-tapping polka originally for piano solo and has been transposed to the keys of A and E major. The melody is primarily passed between the first and second violins. With its brief duration, simple

Pronounced "GREE-oh's Dance," this exciting work for string orchestra utilizes calypso rhythms to tell its powerful story. Due to the transitional nature of the piece, a key signature is not used. All

This regal and exciting original work is a grand tour of the European court style of music. Scalar passages, legato and spiccato bowings, syncopation, and 6/8 meter and all reinforced. A perfect choice for

The Impressions' classic hit was featured in the Disney/Pixar movie "Soul." This arrangement gives string players the opportunity to do what they are almost never asked to do... swing! There's even an

Your very young beginners will easily "ketchup" to your older students in no time when they master this fun piece. Featuring easy stepwise motion and unison rhythms throughout, it offers an optional repeat

Based on a traditional Lakota melody originally written for flute, this unique arrangement has a haunting melody based on the D pentatonic scale which is passed to all sections. Players will practice simple