Orquesta juvenil

This original by one of the industry's top writers begins as a leisurely chorale that tunefully moves into a march. Extensive doubling of the 2nd Violin and viola parts allows directors to move more p...

This lively piece focuses on three concepts: note-reading on the G string, combined quarter and eighth note rhythm patterns, and dynamic changes. Written in echo style, it's lots of fun to play and he...

Bring the creepy monsters into the moonlight! Set in 3/4 meter in E minor, all violin, viola and cello parts are playable in first position, with basses shifting to 2nd position. This is a great piece...

The purpose of this fun-loving piece is to develop good posture (standing up and sitting down), left hand flexibility (tapping on the string and top of the instrument), and right hand dexterity (alter...

An excellent example of Baroque literature in a non-contrapuntal style, the parts in this setting are technically simple so directors can focus on concepts of musicality and interpretation during rehe...

Scored in G and D, this simplified version of Beethoven's 9th Symphony theme features dramatic crescendos, clear bowing indications, and some pizzicato work for cellos and basses. It also assigns some...

This exciting original work is so accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting but easily taught, and is a must for contest or festival. Duration 2:20. Available in SmartMusic.

This exciting arrangement of the traditional Hebrew song, Lo Yisa Goy, will energize any concert program. The E minor melody is played by all instruments with colorful accompaniments throughout, from...

This energetic overture featuring driving rhythms and a fresh harmonic approach should be played boldly with confidence. Some violin and cello double stops add dramatic emphasis at key moments, and th...

This fast, fun, finger excursion is based on the 12-bar blues harmony. Using only the notes of the one octave D major scale, it provides a mostly stepwise melodic opportunity for all sections. Duratio...

An excellent example of Baroque literature in a non-contrapuntal style, the parts in this setting are technically simple, thereby allowing directors ample time to work on concepts of musicality and in...

The Müller- Rusch String Series has helped create successful string programs for over 45 years! The complete, thorough, and sequential course of study ensures the succesful, simultaneous development o...

Designed as a teaching piece, this 5-movement work increases in difficulty, with additional techniques added to each movement.á Piano is required.á Fun interdisciplinary teaching tools are included in...

The title says it all! Robert Frost has composed another winner and students are guaranteed to enjoy playing it while boosting all of their basic playing and counting skills.á It's set in C Major and...

Composed in B minor, it contains just a few basic note values and rhythm combinations. Designed for first year students for an end-of-the-year concert. The topic of heroes is presented in the score an...

Composed in B minor, it contains just a few basic note values and rhythm combinations. Designed for first year students for an end-of-the-year concert. The topic of heroes is presented in the score an...

The study of our galaxy and beyond is something we are all fascinated by, especially as students. This dynamic work capitalizes on that subject matter by featuring a captivating opening and atmospheri...

The study of our galaxy and beyond is something we are all fascinated by, especially as students. This dynamic work capitalizes on that subject matter by featuring a captivating opening and atmospheri...

Vaclav Nelhybel brings the flavor of his homeland's folk music to this four-movement suite for string orchestra. He utilizes a wide array of styles, dynamics, tempos and moods to great effect. The ori...

In this original work, Nelhybel provides six separate variations on this famous William Billings hymn. Using only the key of D major, the selection reinforces all the basic first year rhythmic reading...

A contemporary American work for medium-easy strings. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 Pepper #5973728.