
Tyler Arcari brings us a driving contest piece that is sure to keep your students motivated. Cinematic-like orchestra hits and biting rhythms make for a fun experience, while lyrical contrast in the B-section is perfect for introducing expressive playing.…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing

This new work for beginning string orchestra is a great introduction to simple syncopation. Using only notes of the D scale, Acropolis also has a great opportunity to introduce simple slurs and legato playing. We know your audience will enjoy this musical…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing

Aliens are here! This exciting new work is full of sound effects, drama, and suspense! Tyler Arcari weaves a dramatic tale of an Alien invasion from above…your attic to be exact! Your students will be asking to play this one over and over!
Grade Level: 1…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing

The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions. One such time-honored tradition is the holiday string concert, which is often the debut performance for young musicians. This event is a celebration, not only of the holidays, but…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing

Composer Steven L. Rosenhaus has crafted a charming new work for young String players! The title is both captivating and a little puzzling, but just like the music itself - will keep them coming back for more! Duration 2:30
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2022…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Steven L. Rosenhaus
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing

Arcapizzamo is built on a textural bantering between high strings and low strings, arco and pizzicato. It is great for practicing going back and forth from arco to pizzicato while keeping the bow in hand. It is rich in textures that are both playable and…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Marc Allison
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

A pleasant work for early strings. Slow and reflective, this work utilizes many early string techniques and surprising harmonies.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:20
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Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Brian Ridley
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Put your bassists in the spotlight in this piece for beginning strings. Build confidence and skills in your bass section as they lead the orchestra while navigating the shift between first and third position. Melodic material in G lydian is shared among all…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Timothy J. Isham
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing

Written in e minor, By Hook or By Crook a mature-sounding selection that should come together quickly for most ensembles. All students have an opportunity to play the melody and the call-and-response writing between the upper and lower strings will reinforce…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bradd Parton
Publisher: C. Alan Publications

Caterpillar Holiday introduces students to a style of playing that is aurally appealing and familiar, yet technically different from the standard string repertoire.Program NotesCaterpillar Holiday introduces students to a style of playing that is aurally…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Anne Svendsen
Publisher: Brolga Music