Texas UIL String Orchestra Grade 2

A gorgeous arrangement of this traditional Welsh folk song. A variety of orchestration techniques including pizzicato, rich harmonies, sweeping dynamics, tempo and key changes, and beautiful counterlines

Experience a contest of strength, bravery, and determination. With constant momentum and energy, the music explores a range of articulations and dynamics as each section competes for supremacy. Bravado,

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

Images of gypsies in celebratory dance around a campfire are easily conjured up when listening to this delightful work that hearkens to Eastern Europe. Contrasting the dance-like opening, a more serious

A country-dance tune from Playford's English Dancing Master, this is an excellent introduction to simple cut time. The work contains only a few dotted-note rhythms and has interesting parts for all

This sparkling, energetic original work for young players is patterned after the classic compositional style of Mozart. It's perfect for propelling your students up to the next level of difficulty, while

This beautiful Irish folk song arrangement features a wide dynamic range and beautiful sustained phrases. This piece will challenge your students to find their expressive musical voice. The enchanting

Imagine the fire-spewing, eyes-blazing, slimy-scaled mythical creature in this dramatic work! This excellent teaching piece features many techniques, including hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents,

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

A beautiful, singing melody with rich harmonies and lush scoring. Students will greatly enhance their overall musicianship skills including balance, phrasing, tone, dynamics, and legato bowing. So much to

This original work, in a folk style, combines simple bowing and fingering patterns to create a valuable and engaging piece for young strings. With interesting parts for all players, this piece provides

One of several popular dances from the time of the French Renaissance, this setting has a driving pulse with attractive modal harmonies in the friendly key of E natural minor. All instruments have melodic

In the style of medieval dance, this authentic setting transports all to the time of Henry VIII. Though his court was infamous as well as lavish, music and dance were a central part of courtly life. With

Very, very easy and the group will sound great playing this Baroque piece. Mostly short eighth note scale patterns provide perfect practice in a harmonic setting. Just the thing for festival or contest!

These three movements: La Rejouissance, Sarabande, and Gigue, are taken from Telemann’s seven movement Suite in D, originally composed for trumpet and... view details

This original for grade 1 strings allows young players to achieve a sophisticated sound. With its rich, full-bowed lyrical passages and its contrasting pizzicato, koto-like textures, it's a great tool for