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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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

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.