• For first year string groups
• Limited parts (often, 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are the same part)
• Limited as to keys, rhythms (only simple eighth-note patterns) and independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

Resolution
Sean O’Loughlin

This exciting new piece will be great fun for your beginning orchestra students! Bold and dynamic, Resolution is driven by the aggressive use of minor tonality and biting harmonic coloration, making this a strong opening piece for any beginning string concert.

Duration: 2:40 Key: E min
BAS21 ($35.00; $5.00, $2.25)

Country Cookin'
Elliot Del Borgo

With robust and vigorous fiddling, this fun original composition for beginning strings “cooks”. Written in a folk/county style, Country Cookin’ features effective use of simple double stops with strong harmonic movement supporting the lively melodies. Students will want to play this toe-tapping tune again and again!

Duration: 2:40 Key: D Maj
BAS20 ($35.00; $5.00, $2.25)

Strings Royale
Joseph Compello

This antiphonal style voluntary is filled with a regal English flavor and sound worthy of the coronation of a king or queen. To add to its courtly feel, Compello has included an optional timpani part making this an impressive piece with a stately classical sound suited for younger ensembles.

Duration: 2:10 Key: G Maj
BAS22 ($35.00; $5.00, $2.25)

Rip Roarin’ Fiddlin’
Doris Gazda

From preeminent educator/composer Doris Gazda comes a delightful tune based on the concepts of “old-time fiddling” from the Appalachian Mountains. Here, one of the best-known tags from country/bluegrass is quoted (“Shave and a haircut, two bits”) adding a familiar element to this fun tune for all young string players to enjoy. Suitable as an intro to simple double stops, this selection is a hand clappin’, foot stompin’ good time!

Duration: 2:41 Key: D Maj
BAS23 ($35.00; $5.00, $2.25)

Consensus
Larry Clark

An excellent tool for teaching cooperation to beginning string orchestra, this piece features bold contemporary harmonies with simple rhythms and a light and uplifting feel that is sure to keep the interest of your students. All of the melodic and harmonic structures are based on the first 6 notes from the D Major scale giving the beginning student a manageable tonal and technical framework. Sure to be a hit at concerts or festivals!

Duration: 2:16 Key: D Maj
BAS24 ($35.00; $5.00, $2.25)