String Orchestra Grade: 1
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
A Winter’s Night in the Forbidden City
Here’s an effective work for beginning level players that features solid teaching material in a setting that is also terrific concert programming. Skilled part writing for all players, bold modal harmonies, and optional solo/section features give it strong appeal for players to learn and perform with confidence.SKU: HL4491660 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Bowin’ the Blues
Great fun for all with this blues tune that effectively introduces the difference between F-sharp and F-natural for violins and violas, and C-sharp and C natural for all instruments. Let your group jam their hearts out on this great ensemble teaching piece.SKU: HL4491169 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Concerto for Triangle
Here’s a unique way to add some fun to your program. Staged with a “featured” player, this piece unfolds with numerous “missed” opportunities for the triangle soloist (maybe a local celebrity, like the principal, mayor, or a special teacher), and culminates with a big finish – concerto style.SKU: HL4490995 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Country Dance (Ländlicher Tanz)
The ländler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethoven that uses just quarter note rhythms and basic dynamic changes.SKU: HL4491023 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Debut For Strings
Here’s a strong teaching piece, well-suited for 1st or 2nd year players and a worthy goal toward one of their first performances. The modal harmonies will give students a confident sound and the structure is carefully designed for success at this level.SKU: HL4491664 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Excerpts from New World Symphony
Dvorák was extremely interested in Native American and African American melody, and his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) included influences of both. This easy arrangement wonderfully includes the two best-known melodies from his famous symphony.SKU: HL4491050 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Land of the Roaring Lion
A fun, well-crafted ensemble piece for beginning level players that features imitation between sections, simple harmony in parallel lines, and bold, modal sonorities. As always, Kenneth Baird creates interesting parts for all players.SKU: HL4491666 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
March and Canon
Music educator and composer Tom May has penned a superb learning piece for beginning level players. Centered in the key of D, it features a good mix of quarter note rhythms and rests, repeated eighth note figures, and a feature moment and entrance for each section. An outstanding performance idea for students in their first learning stages.SKU: HL4491330 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Olympic Fanfare (“Bugler’s Dream”)
The classic theme heard each Olympic season is now available for beginning strings, with this solid version that features melodic sections for all players. Carefully correlated with the Essential Elements method (pp. 21-34), this edition is ideal for players who have been introduced to simple eighth note figures.SKU: HL864097 -
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Processional Prelude
The majestic chorus “See, the Conquering Hero Comes” from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio; or collaborate with the history teacher to create a unit on ancient Jewish history.“This famous baroque theme will be a sure hit, very accessible and enjoyable for younger audiences.”–American String Teachers Association
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String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 1
Rondo
An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short – just four measures in most cases – so students hear the recognizable melody more often and understand the concept quicker. Its early classical style also makes it a perfect choice for concert programs.SKU: HL4491021
