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Orchestra Odyssey (for Elementary
Orchestra with Narration)—Matthew
Gelfer. A delightful and imaginative
journey through the string instrument
family, perfect for young orchestras and
ideal for end-of-year performances or
informances. Designed with accessibility
and engagement in mind, this narrated
multimovement piece introduces each
section of the orchestra through short,
characterful tunes that highlight their unique
voices. The narration between movements
guides the audience through the adventure,
making it an excellent recruitment tool for
introducing string instruments to new
listeners. Fun, educational, full of charm,
and a fantastic way to showcase your
ensemble and inspire the next generation
of string players.
11630538 String Orchestra . . VE 60.00
Penguin Promenade—Devon Morales.
Waddle into winter fun with this upbeat
piece that brings a colony of playful
penguins to life. Slippery glissandos mimic
penguins sliding down snowy hills as a
foundation for shifting skills later on in their
playing. Every section shares the melody,
while excursions to the G string help young
musicians expand their note range. Light
optional percussion adds sparkle and
energy. This fun new work is an irresistible
choice for any winter concert!
11642885 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Penguins at Play—Cooper Ford. Penguins
are very playful birds that love to slide - now,
the orchestra gets to join in the fun! It's a
playful introduction to glissandos on all
instruments. The games don't stop there
as melodies are tossed between different
instruments and rhythmic play abounds.
Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello
and bass. An entertaining addition to any
winter concert!
11621732 String Orchestra . . . .B 50.00
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages.
A mouth-watering teaching piece that
introduces common rhythmic phrases and
a little improvisation (complete with guide
notes)! Doubled voices and simple optional
drum set make a comfortable groove for
students, while taking their creativity "off
the page."
10307084 String Orchestra opt.
Perc.. . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Recess Suite—Bryan Sanguinito.
Three movements of beloved childhood
playground games Ring Around the Rosie;
Hopscotch and Tag come to life in this
playful work for budding string orchestra
students. These selections are accessible
and enjoyable, progressing in difficulty from
Grades 0.5 to 1.5, so that directors can
choose to perform one, two, or all three
of them, according to the abilities of their
students. All sections have a melody, and
vital developmentally appropriate learning
concepts are explored throughout all the
movements.
11690994E String Orchestra
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . VE 60.00
Rock the City—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Engage even your youngest players with
this awesome rock tune using the notes
of the D scale. Fun and approachable, it
features contemporary harmonies, layered
rhythms, and catchy melodies. Second
violins and violas get a chance to clap to
the beat, while optional piano and drum set
uplift this driving rock anthem.
11574002 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Rock Star Strings—Mekel Rogers. Hard
rock energy drives this easy string orchestra
chart built around a classic 12-bar blues.
Call-and-response writing keeps all
sections active while reinforcing common
accidentals through clear contrasts
between F-natural/F-sharp and C-natural/
C-sharp. Optional drum set and piano
parts introduce rock style to young players
with approachable rhythms and steady
downbeats. A useful choice for elementary
ensembles exploring blues structure and
stylistic variety with added rhythmic color..
11680748 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Spy Rock—Eric B. Davis. With a driving
rhythm, catchy melody, and rocking drum
set, this thrilling original work will have
musicians and concertgoers alike moving
in their seats! Beginning players will have
the opportunity to study modal tonality,
open harmonies, dynamics, and pizzicato,
all using only the notes E, B, A, and D.
Sure to be a favorite at any beginning string
orchestra's first concert!
11339426 String Orchestra . . . .B 45.00
Squeaky Toy Waltz—Nicolas Repetto.
This novel new work will introduce budding
orchestra students to 3/4 time (tempo di
valse), legato/marcato bow techniques, and
some fun contrasting sections. Add some
optional squeaky toys for extra fun. Invite
a special guest to be your "squeaky toy"
soloist and help accompany your orchestra
at your next concert!
11642807 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
String Theory—Jay Coles. Cranked-up
rock attitude meets beginning-level writing
in this string orchestra chart inspired by
classic bands like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin,
and Metallica. Driving rhythms, bold
melodic riffs, and a supportive drum set
part create instant energy while all parts
stay simple and playable. Lower strings lay
down a strong foundation as upper voices
trade punchy material for a fun elementary-
level choice to introduce rock style, steady
groove, and confident ensemble playing in
a fresh, exciting way.
11680749 String Orchestra . . VE 55.00
Take Me Out to the Ball Game—Albert
Von Tilzer/arr. Bob Cerulli. This classic
song sung at baseball games during the
seventh-inning stretch is one of the most
beloved in the American songbook. Great
for reinforcing fingering patterns and 3/4
time. A fun opportunity to include the
audience in a sing-along.
11628917 String Orchestra . . VE 45.00
Top Dog—R. Scott Whittington.
Confidence-building simplicity anchors
this beginning string orchestra piece for
first-time ensemble success. Entirely built
with quarter and half notes in D major, the
music moves from unison playing into basic
harmonies, reinforced by clear contrasts
between piano and forte. Limited range
and frequent open strings support focus on
intonation and tone. An ideal first selection
when establishing ensemble sound,
dynamic awareness, and early harmonic
understanding in young players.
11680743 String Orchestra . . . .B 50.00
We're Number One! (A First-Finger
Anthem)—Dión Morales. Driving rock
energy powers this beginning string
orchestra work built entirely from open
strings and first-finger notes, supported
with optional parts for drum set and piano.
Alternating patterns between high and low
strings strengthen counting and light part
independence, and a fun clapping section
invites the audience to join in! A lively
concert closer that builds young student
confidence and engagement through a fun,
accessible format.
11680914 String Orchestra . . . .B 55.00
Lighter Concert
Selections
Easy
Attack of the Giant Bass-Playing
Kittens—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Brightly
colored kittens, playing the double bass...
from that bizarre image comes a novel work
that is equal parts playful and practical.
Students will explore chromatic fingerings
matched with chromatic lines for cello and
bass. All parts have melodic moments, but
best of all, the basses take center stage as
the stars of the performance!
11642899 String Orchestra . . . .E 60.00
Baby Shark—Pinkfong/arr. Larry Moore.
The catchy and irresistible YouTube hit is
available in this accessible arrangement
for young string orchestra. An excellent
opportunity to teach syncopation and dotted
rhythms. Drum set part is included.
11400872 String Orchestra . . . .E 45.00
Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr.
Richard Meyer. Two classic melodies
get the fiddle treatment in this clever
arrangement! Students will enjoy
themes from Bach's "Minuet in G" and
"Brandenburg Concerto #5" with a few
fiddle licks thrown in. Carefully arranged
with the young performer in mind, this
delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but
is very playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Baila Conmigo—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
Baila Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance
with me." This stylish tango includes
an optional tambourine part which is
accessible for a string player to learn.
10523443 String Orchestra opt. Perc. opt.
tambourine. . . . . . . . .E 60.00
Calypso Cockatoo—Loreta Fin. A cheerful
piece with an Australian flair - syncopated
calypso rhythms and playful techniques like
pizzicato, accents, and lifted up-bows are
great for teaching varied articulations.
11638487 String Orchestra . . . .E 50.00
Lighter Concert Selections | Beginning & Very Easy/Easy
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Lighter Selections
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed
in order of popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Deep Sea Fandango—
Deborah Baker Monday.
10027064 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams.
2346260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Boundless Spirit—
Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11617578 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
I's the B'y—
arr. Deborah Baker Monday.
11619011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
El Coqui (Little Frog)—
arr. Dión Morales.
11642803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Moonlight Tango—Richard Meyer.
2301570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Pumpkin Round—Cindy Hill.
11572926 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Baila Conmigo—
Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
10523443 String Orchestra opt. Perc.
opt. Tambourine . . . . . . 60.00
Attack of the Giant Bass-Playing
Kittens—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
11642899 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer.
2397537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
