Capture the thrill and excitement of flight with this dramatic work! Written in the keys of B minor and E minor, in 4/4 time, the music's essential features are rich chordal textures and the use of
A moving tribute to the people we admire, whether it be family members, role models, or those serving our country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms, pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a
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,
Legato bowings, pizzicato, lifts, bow doubling, and some marcato bowing express the pirate's determination in his quest. All sections share the minor melodies. The viola part doubles the 2nd violin
Take a musical journey to the end of the rainbow in this upbeat and majestic piece written in the key of G, featuring easy rhythms and satisfying melodies for all sections. Teaching points include dotted
Students will love this easy piece - it portrays insidious spiders creeping and crawling up their arms, represented by eighth notes. Each section gets to play the exciting melody and develop their skills in
This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra will make you feel like you are sitting around the campfire having a yuletide
This beautiful ballad is going to impress your audiences every time you play it! Deep resonant cello and bass lines provide the foundation for the upper strings to soar above. A true taste of summer any
Here is a set of three stylistically different pieces that are perfect for your students' first concert. Pizzicato Party utilizes pizzicato on open strings. Noah's Arco again uses open
A unique Hanukkah selection, this piece embodies traditional Jewish music with its haunting melodies in 4/4 time. This arrangement uses easy rhythms, lifts, tremolo, and two-note slurs and ties along with
Based on the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, this arrangement features easy rhythms, melodic lines in all parts, a pizzicato section, divisi double stops in cello, and an optional
Seafaring voyagers are always looking for their next adventure on the open seas! This sea chantey is written in E minor, 4/4 time, and features a spirited, memorable melody, detache bowing, easy rhythms,