Partituras de Clásico fácil para principiantes y aficionados

In this adaptation of the first movement from Vivaldi's familiar Baroque masterpiece, the two solo parts have been cleverly incorporated into the standard string orchestra parts. Lively canonic melodi...

William Billings' illustrious hymn Chester is scored here in a very playable concert setting that allows for a full sound and interesting lines in all parts. The simple nobility of the melodic line an...

This fun grade 1+ piece is designed to help students develop the skill of quickly switching between arco and pizzicato, while also providing experience playing left hand pizzicato and using the 4th fi...

The dark sound of D minor along with the aggressive mood created by repeated down-bow strokes will surely motivate your students to practice. This is a great piece for teaching low 2nd finger, double...

These charming minuets in 3/4 time are perfect for developing good intonation, rhythm, bowing and musical expression skills. Some easy contrapuntal textures will familiarize students with the Baroque...

This clever original introduces young players to the time-honored tradition of a classic dance suite in a way that will definitely capture their imaginations -- using a variety of bowings, pizzicato p...

Scored in a non-traditional style with fresh harmonies and a strong rhythmic underpinning, this holiday setting gives all sections a chance to carry the melody in one place or another. While use of th...

This sparkling, energetic original effectively emulates the classic Mozartean style in very playable terms. A vigorous marcato opening, legato midsection, and powerful recap of the first theme will ma...

This epic battle between great classical themes features the famous opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, and Beethoven's jubilant Ode To Joy. As tension mounts and mom...

Featuring lead material and simple doublestops in all parts, the eighth notes in this vigorous original occur in groups of four on a repeating pitch. Both arco and pizzicato techniques are used, and t...

This clever original provides an excellent opportunity to feature low strings, while giving all students a fun part to play. A perfect training piece for F-naturals and simple 2-note slurs, it also in...

This arrangement in the original key has been masterfully crafted into a grade 1+ setting that allows young string players the chance to experience the power of this great symphonic theme. All instrum...

This novel setting of the classic fairy tale for string orchestra and narrator can be presented in two ways -- by using the conventional narration of the story, or by creating a customized narration f...

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...

This regal selection from the oratorio Judas Maccabeus by Handel, scored by master arranger John Caponegro, is playable entirely in first position. Accidentals are few, phrasing patterns and rhythms a...

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

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...

In this setting of Borodin's most famous theme from Prince Igor, all violins play some divisi passages that may require extra attention. Bowings and fingerings are clearly marked in all parts, the key...

Dedicated to his daughters, this lively concert original (quarter note = 126) features arco and pizzicato techniques, double stops for violins, violas and cellos, and a mix of tutti and contrapuntal p...

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.

This piece is based on a song written by Margaret Embers McGee in 1918 called My Paddle's Keen And Bright, which became a popular song sung by scouts around the campfire. The strong beat depicts the s...

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 well-known tune from Franz Schubert's song Die Forelle (The Trout) was also used in the 4th movement of his famous Trout Quintet. It is a tale about a large trout living in a pond and the efforts...

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 triumphal selection was composed by a string music educator who knows what works! This winning composition belongs in all elementary and middle school orchestra libraries.