Driving eighth notes and dark low-string themes depict the mythical warrior rising from the mist, then soaring, triumphant high strings show the hero in victory. Young players will have the opportunity to

A fresh, vivid, exciting, and very accessible original work that captures the wonders of the heavens! Bell tones and harmonic effects paint a vivid picture of the night sky, and a beautiful lyrical melody

As the name implies, this work portrays a morning run up a mountain and the feeling that comes with the wonderful vistas at the summit. With a very pleasing melody using only the notes of the D major scale

This original work for beginning string orchestra is a powerful, aggressive, and intense tour de force from beginning to end and is sure to be a favorite of both players and audiences. Every section gets a

Expertly arranged to sound remarkably authentic while remaining extremely playable, this setting offers the opportunity to explore one of the most well-known pieces in the repertoire.

This lyric work is a shining presentation of Price's signature style. The opening G major theme modulates to A major, featuring brief solos for violin and cello. Although short, the piece requires mature

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 lively and engaging original work is built on a catchy and heavily syncopated main theme. A fresh harmonic texture and dramatic effects add to the excitement, as does the constant shifting of meters

This fun and accessible arrangement based on a traditional Hebrew tune is great for multicultural exposure as well as learning augmented seconds and melodic countermelody. Basses provide rhythmic drive, and

A series of driving and interlocking rhythms under a flowing and dramatic minor melody create an exciting and intense musical experience that will be a favorite of both players and concertgoers. Spiccato

This educationally sound programmatic work incorporates chromatic harmony and special effects to create a fun and spooky setting that is reminiscent of the orchestrations of Berlioz and Saint-Saens. This

This beautiful original work will warm the audience and players with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring will make the developing orchestra sound full. A

An absolutely beautiful work that pays tribute to one of the first songs every musician learns to play, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. With rich harmonies and lush scoring with flowing

This Copeland-esque work paints a vivid picture of a lush and flourishing Florida garden and provides many wonderful opportunities to teach and reinforce expressive playing. The piano part, while

Sure to be a favorite, this exciting original reel lies well in the key of D major. Surprising harmonies add to the originality of this piece. All of the instruments get a chance to play the melody, and

Driving rhythms, contrasting styles, heavy articulations, dramatic dynamic shifts, and even a quote of the famous "snake charmer" melody make this fun and engaging work a guaranteed favorite for both

A beautiful and descriptive piece that uses contrasts between soaring and gentle lines as well as long and dramatic swells to paint a vivid picture of the beautiful forests of Oregon. This work reinforces

The title says it all! This lovely and creative original work gives your viola section a time to shine! This piece also emphasizes expressive legato playing, hooked bowing, pizzicato, and the G minor scale.

This excellent and authentic transcription of Khachaturian's famous incidental music to a play of the same name is a fantastic showcase for the well-developed string orchestra. 

This whimsical theme is perfect for teaching intervals and chromatic fingerings. Violas use half position, and first violins will shift to third position. Cellos and violas are featured in the second theme,

Written in the style of the French Impressionist composers, this gorgeous and descriptive yet highly accessible work is a must-have for your string orchestra library. A beautiful flowing melody set with an