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Original Concert Works | Very Easy
Dark Magic—Erica Donahoe. Perfect for
a spooky fall concert - with simple rhythms
and finger patterns, your beginning players
can feel confident and sound great on this
piece. Encourage your students to pay
attention to the articulations such as the
accents and staccatos to really bring the
magic to life!
11621736 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Dark Star—Christina Huss. Written
for elementary to middle school string
orchestras, this piece guides developing
players through the E minor scale while
depicting an energetic space narrative.
Prominent cello and bass lines strengthen
low-string technique and ensemble balance,
and a fun section of pencil tapping and
handclapping reinforces rhythmic clarity.
Dynamic contrasts, syncopated gestures,
and shared melodic material support early
work in expressive and imaginative playing.
11673085 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Desert Rain—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Hear the first drops of pizzicato rain dance
in the dry desert! This imaginative piece
for young orchestra uses only the first six
notes of the D major scale, making it both
accessible and exciting for developing
players. The optional guiro and maracas
bring the arid desert atmosphere to life,
adding a playful rhythm that shimmers like
falling rain. With subtle hints of a familiar
melody, this vivid soundscape is an ideal
choice for first-year concerts.
11668562 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Dragon Eyes—Chris Ferguson. Energy
takes the lead in this Grade 1 string
orchestra work where a minor key and
steady rhythmic drive paint the image of
a dragon flying through the sky. Staccato
eighth notes offer a clear path to teaching
articulation contrast, and reinforced lines
help young players stay confident while
focusing on ensemble balance and musical
expression. Momentum and vivid imagery
make this a strong concert closer for first- or
second-year players.
11673561 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Dragon Pearl—Brian Balmages. Journey
to a fantastic world where dragons defend
a flaming pearl representing everything
from wisdom and power to prosperity and
immortality. A stunning opening reflects the
gorgeous surface of the pearl. Soon after,
the battle begins, highlighted by powerful
rhythms, heavy accents, and aggressive
harmonies. Incredibly playable yet stunning
to hear, this is sure to captivate students
and audiences! (1:50)
11568680 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. This exciting
musical adventure is set in E minor and
uses only 6 notes. It is rhythmic and offers
optional percussion and mild dissonance to
complete the dark, medieval sound. Sure
to be a favorite at your next concert!
10008659 String Orchestra opt.
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Dragon Tamer—Tyler Arcari. Suitable
for elementary string orchestras, this work
opens with a slow, dramatic introduction
before moving into a driving rhythmic
section appropriate for a concert closer.
Accented passages support foundational
articulation skills, and the melodic lines
are tossed around to allow every section to
be featured. The piece is engaging for all
and gives young players a confident, high-
energy experience.
11673083 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer. There's
a dragon on the loose (you can hear him
in the bass and cello sections) and your
strings are in on the hunt! The medieval-
sounding excitement is all created using
notes from the D scale, no slurs, and no
sixteenth notes.
2475409 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Duel of the Dinosaurs—Bryan Sanguinito.
Bring roaring, stomping dinosaurs vividly
to life with this very easy string orchestra
work fueled by fast, driving energy. Violins
and violas trade bold melodic gestures with
cellos and basses to create an exciting
musical showdown. Simple rhythms keep
notes manageable while accents, bow
lifts, and sharp dynamic contrasts take
center stage. An engaging teaching piece
for helping young players explore minor
tonality, articulation, and expressive control
with imagination and excitement. This piece
is part of the Getting in Gear Companion
Series! Warm-up suggestions for left
hand, bowing, and rhythm are included
in the score that correlate with Getting in
Gear: Fundamental Warm-ups for String
Orchestra.
11679127 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
E-B-G-Bs—Kathryn Griesinger. What
is it about the creepy key of E minor that
gives us the heebie-jeebies? It must be
all the E-B-G-Bs! This eerie piece for
developing players follows these notes
down underground to practice skips on
the G string and low open E on bass,
accompanied by shivering tremolos and a
mysterious optional celeste (or piano) part
for extra spookiness.
11668636 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Exhilaration—Cooper Ford. Many special
experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as
flying for the first time, a big sports moment,
or the excitement of a first concert. Young
musicians should find this both easily
accessible and fun to play. Melodies are
passed around to different sections while
reinforcing foundational rhythms, notes
within the D major scale, and playing with a
big sound. Written with the young orchestra
in mind, second violin and viola parts are
doubled as are cello and string bass. (1:40)
11400514 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Flower Moon—Tyler Arcari. Using rhythms
with no smaller than quarter notes, this
supremely musical work is a treat for the
youngest of ensembles. For the upper
strings, the entire piece requires only one
finger pattern, allowing them to focus solely
on making beautiful music together.
11615082 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Forgotten Ritual—Lucas Buterbaugh.
Ominous and foreboding in tone, this piece
introduces a wide range of eighth-note
rhythmic patterns through an engaging,
atmospheric setting for your string
orchestra. Violins and violas carry the
primary melody at the opening and close,
while cellos and basses take center stage
in a contrasting pizzicato middle section,
creating balance, contrast, and sustained
student engagement throughout.
11684447 String Orchestra . . VE 40.00
Fury Rising (from the Dragon Fury
Chronicles)—Dión Morales. Dramatic
forward motion launches this Grade 1
string orchestra work into a fantasy world
of dragons and rising tension. Repeated
eighth notes, tremolo, accents, marcato,
and bow lifts reinforce time, bow control,
and ensemble unity while staying within
a limited range. Part of The Dragon
Fury Chronicles, it sounds mature while
remaining accessible to elementary
ensembles. A compelling choice for young
players ready to explore musical character,
control, and storytelling early in their
development.
11679130 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
G Street Rock—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
Get ready to rock! And improvise! And
learn notes on the G string! G Street
Rock promotes both music literacy and
creativity. A four-bar vamp allows students
to improvise or perform suggested solos.
A guide to improvisation is included on the
back of each student part along with sample
solos, and the score includes a lesson
plan with sequential steps for teaching
improvisation. An optional drum set part
adds even more excitement!
11511813 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold.
Opening with the powerful sound of open
5ths, this work transports the listener back
to ancient times and life in a magnificent
castle. Experience the festivals and
celebrations that would often occur as the
melodies work their way through all sections
of the orchestra. Exciting and jovial!
10066333 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Gap of Dunloe (Gateway to
MacGillycuddy's Reeks)—Chris Thomas.
Transport your audience to the Emerald
Isle with this music inspired by traditional
Irish songs and the beauty of Ireland's
Gap of Dunloe. The lyrical melodies, call-
and-response counterpoint, and a touch of
traditional Irish style paint a colorful picture
evoking images of the magnificent Irish
landscape.
10592149 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Gold Rush—Samuel Gelfer. The spirit of
the California gold rush is alive in this fun
and upbeat composition! Students will use
their knowledge of the D major scale while
being introduced to skips and non-stepwise
motion. A wonderful choice your beginning
students will want to play over and over
again!
11629805 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
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