Primer (Gr. ½) Beginning (Gr. 1) First Plus (Gr. 1.5) Young (Gr. 2 - 2.5) Concert (Gr. 4 and up)
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First Plus String Orchestra
(Grade 1.5 to 2 — Yellow Cover)
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•  Playable at the end of most first year method books
•  For developing ensembles
•  Same instrumentation as beginning level
•  More eighth-notes
•  Simple syncopated rhythms

 

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Harvest Moon
Larry Clark

Harvest Moon		 Larry Clark returns to the popular style and sound of an earlier favorite, Crystal Moon, and gives us Harvest Moon, written for an easier level. This piece has the trademarks that Larry has become known for: great melodies, fresh harmonies, interesting rhythms and an abundance of musical flavor. The delightful spiccato style of writing will help you to teach this important bowing technique to your students. Another exceptional work from Larry Clark!
listen  FAS74.mp3 score image  766KB Where to Buy
 
Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS74 Set $47.00
Duration 3:07 FAS74F Full Score $6.00
Key G Major FAS74P Parts $2.75 contact us
In the Final Analysis
George Sweet

In the Final Analysis		 Up-and-coming composer George Sweet is a string educator with years of experience working with developing students. He presents us with a lush and lyrical composition that seemingly flows off the page and into the hearts of students and audiences alike. Sweet’s understanding of young students’ technical limitations, along with his fresh compositional perspective, make him a unique new voice in the field. We know you are going to love this one!
listen  FAS73.mp3 score image  698KB Where to Buy
 
Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS73 Set $47.00
Duration 2:35 FAS73F Full Score $6.00
Key G Major FAS73P Parts $2.75 contact us
Legacy
Sean O'Loughlin

Legacy		 Composer Sean O'Loughlin has already produced a great deal of exceptional pieces for developing students that will leave a legacy to educators for years to come. Appropriately, Legacy perfectly exemplifies his composing style: forceful, bold, and highly melodic with dramatic musical punches. Sean has such a marvelous way of making these pieces for younger students sound like music written for a more mature group.
listen  FAS71.mp3 score image  698KB Where to Buy
 
Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS71 Set $47.00
Duration 2:27 FAS71F Full Score $6.00
Key E minor FAS71P Parts $2.75 contact us
Night Flight
Bill Calhoun

Night Flight		 Bill Calhoun’s popularity as a composer is growing quickly; and no wonder, given his knack for writing exciting, elegant and well-scored works for young performance groups. Night Flight’s fearless melody takes the players and audience on a musical journey of flight into the night sky. A perfect selection to showcase your developing string orchestra at a contest or festival performance.
listen  FAS70.mp3 score image  735KB Where to Buy
 
Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS70 Set $47.00
Duration 2:12 FAS70F Full Score $6.00
Key D minor FAS70P Parts $2.75 contact us
A Pioneer's Tale
Alan Lee Silva

A Pioneer's Tale		 Using imagery and a musical language synonymous with the pioneering spirit the American 19th century, composer Alan Lee Silva has created another winning composition for developing string orchestras. His open, lush harmonies, singable melodies and lyrical sensibility make his compositions some of the most popular in world for school string ensembles. This piece may be one of his best!
listen  FAS72.mp3 score image  765KB Where to Buy
 
Level Very Easy String Orchestra FAS72 Set $47.00
Duration 2:12 FAS72F Full Score $6.00
Key D Major FAS72P Parts $2.75 contact us
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Primer (Gr. ½) Beginning (Gr. 1) First Plus (Gr. 1.5) Young (Gr. 2 - 2.5) Concert (Gr. 4 and up)
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