• 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

Aunt Rhodie's Appetite
arranged by Joseph Compello
	A delightful complete first concert for your first year string orchestra, built around the story of Aunt Rhodie and the Old Grey Goose. Includes narration for a group of actors that will complete the fun!
	bas38.mp3	1.4MB
Level	Beginning String Orchestra
Duration	8:14
Key	D Major / E minor / G Major / D Major
BAS38 Set	$40.00
BAS38F Full Score	$6.00
BAS38P Parts	$2.75
Quadritium
Mike Forbes
	Using limited resources of only four notes, composer Mike Forbes has built an impressive composition for the beginning string orchestra. This is a perfect vehicle to showcase your groups at contests and festivals. There could be a cross-curricular tie-in to Science as well.
	bas39.mp3	667KB
Level	Beginning String Orchestra
Duration	2:11
Key	D Dorian
BAS39 Set	$40.00
BAS39F Full Score	$6.00
BAS39P Parts	$2.75
Shockwave
Larry Clark
	Larry Clark delivers yet again with an energetic and aggressive piece that your students will want to play again and again. The sound is bold, brash and confident, and that is exactly how your groups will feel when they perform this piece.
	bas40.mp3	706KB
Level	Beginning String Orchestra
Duration	2:14
Key	E minor
BAS40 Set	$40.00
BAS40F Full Score	$6.00
BAS40P Parts	$2.75
Enchanted Village
Sean O'Loughlin
	Beginning slowly and mysteriously, this strong Sean O'Loughlin composition then turns bold and striking. It will make your beginning group a full sound, even with limited resources.
	bas41.mp3	655KB
Level	Beginning String Orchestra
Duration	2:29
Key	A Aeolian
BAS41 Set	$40.00
BAS41F Full Score	$6.00
BAS41P Parts	$2.75
Carol of the Bells
Music by Mikola Leontovich Words by Peter Wilhousky Arranged by Larry Clark
	As one of the easiest arrangements in existence, Larry Clark has taken this infectious holiday classic and scaled it down for the beginning string group, while keeping the integrity of the original composition intact. He also cleverly combines "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" with the carol for added interest.
	bas42.mp3	744KB
Level	Beginning String Orchestra
Duration	2:12
Key	E Aeolian
BAS42 Set	$40.00
BAS42F Full Score	$6.00
BAS42P Parts	$2.75
Zou-san (Little Elephant)
Japanese Folk Song Arranged by Keiko Yamada
	This is a delightful setting of a Japanese children's song by popular composer Keiko Yamada. Keiko does it again with flowing lines and atmospheric harmonies. This is a perfect piece with which to introduce a new culture to your ensemble.
	bas43.mp3	778KB
Level	Beginning String Orchestra
Duration	3:17
Key	G Major
BAS43 Set	$40.00
BAS43F Full Score	$6.00
BAS43P Parts	$2.75