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Folk & Multicultural | Beginning & Very Easy/Easy
Tingalayo (Caribbean Folk Song)—
arr. Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Part of the
String Basics Correlated Series, Steps
to Successful Literature, this familiar
Caribbean folk song will bring smiles
to players and audiences. This catchy
arrangement includes claves and cabasa
which are highly recommended but aren't
absolutely required. Clapping in the string
parts adds another form of rhythmic
enhancement. A fantastic concert piece for
first-year orchestras!
11563667 String Orchestra . . VE 60.00
Welcome to San Juan—Dión Morales.
Step into the vibrant streets of Puerto Rico!
Inspired by the iconic sound of claves, this
piece introduces the traditional clave rhythm
through fun and easy-to-learn mnemonics,
making it accessible even to the youngest
beginners. Come celebrate of the sounds
of San Juan!
11617574 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Folk & Multicultural
Easy
A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—arr.
Bob Lipton. Celebrate the holiday season
with this fiery and exciting traditional
Puerto Rican carol. This very playable
arrangement is a perfect concert opener or
closer that will have your audiences dancing
in the aisles.
10310556 String Orchestra . . . .E 49.00
Ai Hai Yo—arr. Tyler Arcari. This Chinese
folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful
harvest and a good year. Folk songs speak
to the common person. Hardships and hope
abound when we all realize that something
as simple as a few notes in time can bridge
the gap of thousands of years of cultural
differences and distance across our large
planet.
11100033 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Aruru mi Nino (A Cuban Lullaby)—arr.
Emily Golan. The warmth of a traditional
Cuban lullaby shines through this Grade
2 arrangement, offering young players a
light, flowing introduction to the waltz style.
Each section gets a full phrase with the
melody, supported by gentle motion and
clear phrasing. A brief passage with one
player per part strengthens independence,
making the piece a graceful way to teach
expressive shaping and cultural awareness
in young string orchestras.
11673569 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Be Thou My Vision—arr. Robert Frost.
Everyone should get the chance to play
this beautiful folk tune, which is also an
Irish hymn. Set in the key of C with a nice
modulation to G, this keeps everyone in
their most comfortable ranges and brings
out a rich and full sound. This setting is
suitable for all situations, sacred or secular.
2476232 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Canten Senores Cantores (Sing,
Gentlemen Singers)—arr. Nicolas
Repetto. A popular Argentinian folk song
that features a Huayno rhythm, a traditional
style of music that originated in the Andes
region of South America. The infectious
rhythm, catchy pentatonic melody, and lush
secondary theme will have your orchestra
wanting to play this new arrangement
over and over. A must-have for Hispanic
Heritage Month, a Latin-music feature, or a
wonderful grand finale!
11642902 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
El Coqui (Little Frog)—arr. Dión Morales.
In this arrangement set in 3/4 time,
musicians and audiences embark on a
journey to the island of Puerto Rico with a
fun, catchy melody that gets shared across
the orchestra. Students will enjoy counting
their 1-2-3s while learning about Puerto
Rico. A must-have for fall, spring, or Latin-
themed concerts!
11642803E String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Fandango Festival—Victor Lopez. Make
your young strings sound like experienced
musicians with this high-intensity Spanish-
flavored composition. Featuring percussion
and a variety of dynamics and articulations,
it is exciting and fun to play. With much
intensity and bravura, this traditional
Spanish dance is a great choice for either
festivals or concerts.
10739935 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 46.00
Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song—
Brian Balmages. The haunting Sakura
melody moves through stunning and
beautiful transformations in this musical
fantasy before finally coming to rest.
Tonal centers switch between minor and
major as traditional melodies intertwine
with thoughtful countermelodies and
contemporary harmonies. Simply gorgeous!
10366818 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Finnish Folk Song Suite—arr. Francis
Caravella. The three songs of the
Finnish Folk Song Suite were chosen
for their common connection to nature.
Everyone gets a chance at the melody
in this collection of minor-key folk songs
reminiscent of Bartok's Romanian Folk
Dances but much easier to play!
10696532 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
I's the B'y—arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
Dating back to the 1800s, this folk song
captures the spirit of Newfoundland's
fishing culture. This arrangement is fun and
even includes a creative play-off section
that offers a teaching opportunity which can
include call-and-response exercises, mini-
competitions between sections, a study in
creating variations, and other fun exercises.
Teachers will enjoy this bonus material for
the classroom and performance.
11619011 String Orchestra . . . .E 65.00
John Ryan's Polka—arr. Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. What a fun way to start or end
your next concert! Caryn's arrangement
of John Ryan's Polka has everything from
stomping to clapping, and loads of great
string parts in between! Each section gets
a pass at the melody so everyone will be
engaged from start to finish. This one is a
show-stopper!
11562036 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Koythu Pattu—Manjula Ramachandran
& Cooper Ford. Immerse your orchestra
in the vibrant rhythms of this traditional
harvest song from India. This dynamic
piece celebrates the joy, unity, and gratitude
of harvest time with lively melodies, intricate
rhythms, and a captivating interplay of
sections that mimic the call-and-response
style of folk traditions, while simple
ornaments add to the charm. An epic
accelerando propels the music to a thrilling
conclusion!
11617592 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
La Valentina—arr. Jorge Vargas. Written
as a tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia,
who fought in the Mexican Revolution at a
time when women were not allowed in the
Mexican military, this folk song tat is played
by many mariachi groups in Mexico and
across the United States. She wore her
brother's clothes, hid her hair, and used
the name Juan Ramirez - and gained the
rank of lieutenant. Although this story feels
familiar, this full and lush arrangement is
fresh and engaging for all students!
11510722 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Loch Lomond—arr. Noah Klauss. A
staple for young players, this folk classic
was recorded by Michigan State University
Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Vol. 1.
955013 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Montego Bay—Susan H. Day. Take a trip
to Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional
Latin percussion! This joyful piece features
simple syncopation and melodic lines in
all sections, evoking bright images of the
sunny Caribbean. Sure to delight young
players! Includes extra parts for Viola in
treble clef and Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible
ensembles.
11175161 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 60.00
Polish Lullaby—arr. Morgan Denney. An
arrangement of the beloved Polish melody
Kotki Dwa weaves a dreamy tale of kittens
and a yawning moon that will captivate your
orchestra performers and audiences alike.
Cellos take center stage with the haunting
opening melody, giving your lower strings
a meaningful and confidence-building
moment to shine. A pedagogically rich
choice that introduces the essential low one
finger placement across all sections in a
valuable and approachable way.
11689839 String Orchestra . . . .E 55.00
Prenda Minha (My Dearest)—arr. Bianca
d'Avila do Prado. One of the most famous
and culturally significant folk songs from
Brazil, arranged here for easy string
orchestra. The song tells a simple, poetic
story of a cowboy saying goodbye to his
beloved because he must leave to work
the cattle ranch. It captures the profound
sense of longing and the harsh reality of
rural life. Starting with a lush introduction,
the gorgeous melody is played throughout
the entire orchestra. A syncopated
accompaniment gently propels and
supports. A great way to introduce students
to the music of Brazil!
11691547E String Orchestra
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 60.00
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in order of popularity, are chosen most
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Romanza Española—
arr. Robert Longfield.
11628915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Koythu Pattu—
Manjula Ramachandran &
Cooper Ford.
11617592 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song—
Brian Balmages.
10366818 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Loch Lomond—arr. Noah Klauss.
955013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
I's the B'y—
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
11619011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
El Coqui (Little Frog)—
arr. Dión Morales.
11642803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Where the River Shannon Flows—
James I. Russell/arr. Brian Balmages.
10877071 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Scarborough Fair—
arr. Brian Balmages.
10091946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Be Thou My Vision—arr. Robert Frost.
2476232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—
arr. Bob Lipton.
10310556 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
