Kendor Playground String Orchestra

Introduce your students to the galant style of Georg Philipp Telemann with this grade 1+ arrangement. This is an excellent piece to develop bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing and tempo chan...

Inspired by a popular Mexican breakfast, this spicy Latin composition will help your students start their day off right. Easy syncopated rhythms and a catchy melody will have the audience wanting a se...

Young string players will absolutely love the vocalized cat sounds (meow and hissss!) that punctuate this highly imaginative original! Educational features here include playing F-naturals in a minor k...

This inspiring grade 1+ work is a stirring combination of the energized opening, followed by the lyrically expressive mid-section that will provide motivation for players and joy for their audiences....

This energetic and refreshing original is destined to be a highlight of beginning-level repertoire for years to come. From bold, rustic sections to soft and suspense-building tremolos and pizzicatos,...

This original by one of the industry's top string 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...

From Bizet's Carmen Suite #2, this setting of the familiar dance theme is scored so that the chromatic melody lies exceedingly well for young strings. A mix of legato and staccato bow strokes typify t...

This setting of a simple 8-bar canon written by Thomas Tallis in the 16th century affords young strings a wonderful chance to experience the challenge and thrill of playing contrapuntal textures. It f...

The grade 1+ arrangement of the bluegrass classic in the key of D major is sure to be a hit with students and audiences alike. Perfect for any concert or contest, double stops and fun rhythms are incl...

Built on the pentatonic scale, this exuberant march with an oriental flair will delight players and audiences alike. A combined 1st/2nd Violin part (16 copies in each set) promotes greater confidence...

This fun, grade 1 arrangement of the classic American song by Joseph Winner features everyone on the melody. Cello and Bass are doubled throughout, and Viola is always doubled with either 2nd Violin o...

This exciting piece for grade 1+ groups in the key of E minor is perfect for concert or festival performances. The melodies are spread throughout all sections giving everyone a chance to shine. This f...

We welcome Timothy Isham to the Kendor family of writers with this winning original that combines an infectious rock groove in the cello and bass lines with sassy fiddle figures from violas and violin...

This fun-loving original by music educator Jeffrey Frizzi is guaranteed to motivate beginning string players by highlighting the strengths of every section. Unison cellos and basses start off with an...

This fun-loving original by music educator Jeffrey Frizzi is guaranteed to motivate beginning string players by highlighting the strengths of every section. Unison cellos and basses start off with an...

With all the energy and excitement of a top 40 song, this grade 1+ original will make your young orchestra students feel like pop superstars! Driving rhythms and simple syncopations give it an authent...

This delightful original features the pentatonic A minor scale. Set in a brisk tempo (quarter note = 120-132), the thematic material is highly rhythmic and effectively drives the music from the introd...

This delightful original features the pentatonic A minor scale. Set in a brisk tempo (quarter note = 120-132), the thematic material is highly rhythmic and effectively drives the music from the introd...

Written in an appealing Latin style, this inventive original will excite first-year players with a melody that is passed throughout the orchestra. The tempo can be played slightly faster or slower, an...

Written in an appealing Latin style, this inventive original will excite first-year players with a melody that is passed throughout the orchestra. The tempo can be played slightly faster or slower, an...

This arrangement of two songs from western Africa -- Ise Oluwa from Nigeria and Banuwa from Liberia -- has everything a teacher could hope for in a concert selection: variety, excitement, and simple b...

This arrangement of two songs from western Africa -- Ise Oluwa from Nigeria and Banuwa from Liberia -- has everything a teacher could hope for in a concert selection: variety, excitement, and simple b...

Your students will love playing this well-crafted setting of the traditional Welsh folk song. Written in AABA form in 3/4 time, the tempo is lively (quarter note = 92) and all parts have an interestin...

Your students will love playing this well-crafted setting of the traditional Welsh folk song. Written in AABA form in 3/4 time, the tempo is lively (quarter note = 92) and all parts have an interestin...

This great Irish hymn features a simple yet lyrical melody accompanied by rich, resonant chords and easy arpeggios. Basic note values, occasional slurs, and some divisi cello passages to supplement a...