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Original Concert Works | Beginning/Very Easy
Open String Swing—Jordan Hawkins. A
great opportunity for beginning students to
perform jazz! Only open strings are played
throughout the entire piece, with unison
rhythms as well. Even small ensembles
will sound strong. The jazzy piano part
supplies important harmonies and helps
keep the tempo driving forward. Put a little
swing in your bow with this fun and easy
first concert piece!
11668558 String Orchestra . . . .B 53.00
Outside Inside—David Hinds. Contrast sits
at the center of this beginning-level piece,
with upper and lower strings trading simple
melodic lines while dynamics shift between
quiet and full. The writing reinforces core
fundamentals, and the clear structure
makes this useful for teaching listening
skills. Doubling in the inner voices adds
security for young players as they practice
these essential concepts.
11673389 String Orchestra . . . .B 45.00
The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee
Newbold. Here is some exquisite writing
for beginning orchestra! The B minor
modal tonality brings out that melancholy
Russian sound while using notes familiar
to all players. Thanks to some simple
imitation, easy divisi writing, and doubling
of viola by violin 2, this work sounds rich and
interesting while using only quarter, half,
and whole note values. Piano is optional.
2701807 String Orchestra . . . .B 50.00
Spring Fest—David Hinds. Composer
David Hinds brings the sounds of spring to
life in this energetic and playful piece. Using
only the first six notes of the D major scale,
this composition is very playable and is an
excellent choice to introduce ensemble
playing to beginning students.
11615213 String Orchestra . . . .B 45.00
Star Dust Overture—Cindy Hill. A high-
energy piece for beginners proves even
the earliest string players can thrill an
audience. With a breathless presto tempo
that will have everyone on the edge of
their seats, the dramatic dynamic contrasts
give students an exciting introduction
to expressive playing and the power of
musical storytelling.
11689873 String Orchestra . . . .B 55.00
Take a Breath—Alexandra Skevington.
Counting quarter rests becomes a central
musical skill in this Grade 0.5 piece,
encouraging young players to breathe
together and treat silence as part of the
musical sound. The approachable E-minor
key, natural bowings, and touches of
pizzicato support a steady learning curve,
while hairpin dynamics allow students to
focus on their bow control. A gentle rise-
and-fall melody and calm pacing help
beginners internalize timing in a relaxed,
musical way.
11673560 String Orchestra . . . .B 45.00
The Frog Pond—Emmett Drake. Light and
joyful, this beginning string orchestra work
uses simple rhythms in D major to build
confidence and ensemble unity. Gentle
dynamic changes and a few well-placed
accents add musical interest and valuable
teaching opportunities. A dependable
choice for first performances when
reinforcing steady tone, basic dynamics,
and early expressive contrast while keeping
preparation fast and simple.
11687073 String Orchestra . . . .B 35.00
Valiant Violas—Sarah Siegler. Centered
on the viola section, this beginning string
orchestra piece gives young violists a
rare moment in the spotlight. Written as a
sequel to the composer's popular Cellos in
Charge, the joyful melody opens and closes
with the violas while rotating through the
full ensemble to keep every part involved.
Simple rhythms and accented articulation
create musical interest, with a brief minor-
key contrast in the middle for players
to explore new sounds. A strong first
concert choice that celebrates the violas
while building ensemble unity, style, and
confidence.
11680744 String Orchestra . . . .B 50.00
Original Concert
Works
Very Easy
Abiding Joy—Larry Clark. A Grade 1
string orchestra selection designed to build
expressive playing through long, lyrical
phrases. The harmonically rich writing
supports a teaching focus on balance,
tone, and sustained bow control, while
recurring accented eighth-note patterns
reinforce foundational articulation. Its
reflective character offers young players
an accessible setting to develop confident,
emotional musicianship.
11673084 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Appalachian Hymn—Soon Hee Newbold.
This lyrical work was inspired by the
traditional folk tunes and hymns of the
Appalachians. Using mostly a simple
pentatonic scale, the warm melody
evokes rustic images of the American
outdoors. The writing makes even smaller
groups sound full. This is an ideal choice
for your next concert.
2480753 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Autumn Sundance—Mekel Rogers. A light
dance in a buoyant style for elementary
string orchestra modeled on the French
contredanse. The short length and simple
rhythms support early ensembles, with
a focus on crisp staccato accents. A
playful middle section trades call-and-
response phrases between upper and
lower strings to build balance and listening
skills. An effective one-minute selection
for introducing dance character and light
articulation in an early concert setting.
11680745 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Battle of the Shadow Hunters—Allison
Buettner. Dark and driven, this piece
was written with second-year students
in mind, pairing a minor tonal palette
with approachable rhythmic writing. The
focus allows players to concentrate on
distinguishing finger patterns between G
major and E minor while staying musically
engaged. Clear motives and focused
energy make it both a compelling character
piece and a practical teaching tool that
balances atmosphere with fundamental
skill development.
11684468 String Orchestra . . VE 40.00
Bear on the Square—Perry Holbrook. A
slightly comical yet worrisome scenario:
there is literally a bear on the town square!
A musical nod to a unique event, this is a
great one to start off your students' year!
11615384 String Orchestra . . VE 50.00
Castle Quest—Kathryn Griesinger. Take
your elementary orchestra on an exciting
quest with this powerful and adventurous
original work. Outstanding scoring packs
a lot of great musical moments from
major and minor mode, seventh chords,
dynamics, and articulations while remaining
very accessible. All sections get a chance
at the melody. The hybrid edition includes
a printed score and access to digital parts.
11640141 String Orchestra . . VE 45.00
Dark Currents—Randall Standridge.
Dark energy and driving rhythms collide
in this electrifying work. Written in a fast-
paced 4/4, this piece weaves aggressive
rhythms, tense harmonies, and powerful
minor melodies to capture the raw, pulsing
energy within us all. With engaging parts for
every instrument, your musicians will bring
their intensity and passion to this thrilling
showcase for young orchestra. A dynamic
choice for your next concert, festival, or
autumn performance!
11623406 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
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String Orchestra
Original Concert
Works
Beginning &
Very Easy
Buy with confidence! These works,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Polar Vortex—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11583970 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00
Hall of Heroes—Brian Balmages.
11619626 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Five Note Fiddler—Brian Balmages.
11568698 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Ride of the Dullahan—
Declan Postlethwaite.
11637224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00
Penguins at Play—Cooper Ford.
11621732 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Impulse—Brian Balmages.
10512570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Atoms!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11583971 Multilevel. . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00
Beyond the Waterfall—
Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11617591 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Haunted Carnival—Jordan Hawkins.
11559061 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
Into the Midnight Forest—
Mekel Rogers.
11510720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Shiver—Randall D. Standridge.
11573999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Dark Currents—Randall Standridge.
11623406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer.
2475409 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Icicles—Todd Parrish.
11500095 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Bubble Gum Blues—
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
11617586 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Sunlight—Randall D. Standridge.
11574024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Mechanical Monsters—
Randall Standridge.
11521158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Exhilaration—Cooper Ford.
11400514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Golden Grove (for Single or Multi-Level
String Orchestra)—Brian Balmages.
11511815 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Mystical Beasts—Bryan Sanguinito.
11621740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
