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NEW for 2011 Young String Orchestra (Grade 2 to 2.5 — Red Cover) Beginning String Orchestra First Plus String Orchestra Young String Orchestra Concert String Orchestra Search by Title Search by Composer/Arranger Orchestra Resources HOME Recommended Dealers Playable by second and third year ensembles Occasionally extending to third position Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty Addition of separate second violin and viola parts      (also a viola T.C. included) An increase in independence of parts over beginning levels KEY TO SYMBOLS    Hear or download MP3 Full Score (non-printable PDF) Contest & Festival Suggestion Locate a dealer Buy online at presser.com      View ALL Young String Orchestra titles here The Airships George Sweet The Airships floats like the aircraft the piece is named for, and mirrors the refreshing quality George Sweet brings to the world of string orchestra music. Sweeping and enjoyable, The Airships allows your group to demonstrate their musical sensitivity and expression.   yas93.mp3   791KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS93 Set $45.00  Duration 2:19 YAS93F Full Score $6.50  Key D Major YAS93P Parts $3.00 call The Code Alan Lee Silva The Code could be the theme for the next show in the Law and Order franchise! Full of mystery, restlessness and lyrical overtones, this work will make your group sound simply awe-inspiring.   yas96.mp3   658KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS96 Set $45.00  Duration 2:35 YAS96F Full Score $6.50  Key F# minor YAS96P Parts $3.00 call Dance of the Harlequins Larry Clark Dance of the Harlequins is a lively work that uses the harmonic progression of the famous Pachelbel Canon as its foundation. Larry Clark uses this line as a jumping-off point to create an ingenuous work that shows the many moods of the Harlequin clown, from joyous to melodramatic.   yas99.mp3   667KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS99 Set $45.00  Duration 3:25 YAS99F Full Score $6.50  Key G Major YAS99P Parts $3.00 call Fiddle-me-oo-re-i-re-a Irish Folk Song, arranged by Virginia Croft Fiddle-me-oo-re-i-re-a is a purely gleeful fiddling piece in the Celtic style, and Virginia Croft’s arrangement makes it downright infectious. We guarantee no complaints from your students when you say “Okay, from the top”!   yas90.mp3   784KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS90 Set $45.00  Duration 2:04 YAS90F Full Score $6.50  Key E minor YAS90P Parts $3.00 call Night Ride Deborah Baker Monday Deborah Baker Monday’s first piece in the Carl Fischer catalog exemplifies her serious, intriguing and deep style that orchestra directors have grown to love.   yas94.mp3   585KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS94 Set $45.00  Duration 3:17 YAS94F Full Score $6.50  Key A minor YAS94P Parts $3.00 call Prairie Waltz Matt Turner Prairie Waltz is a relaxed, medium tempo piece with a tenderly Americana feel, right out of the old west. Lilting and beautiful, moving lines within all parts keep this piece light and carefree.   yas97.mp3   616KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS97 Set $45.00  Duration 3:31 YAS97F Full Score $6.50  Key C Major YAS97P Parts $3.00 call Prelude and Gavotte Arcangelo Corelli, arranged by Doris Gazda The Prelude and Gavotte are taken from one of Corelli’s concertos for string orchestra, and Doris Gazda has arranged them marvelously for a younger group. A simple song, the Prelude encourages your students to play beautifully and sensitively within its smooth, legato tone. On the other hand, the Gavotte is lively and impish, giving your students a workout in contrasting styles. Not only is it impressive in contest and festival, but Prelude and Gavotte is a great way to introduce your group to the Baroque style.   yas91.mp3   613KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS91 Set $45.00  Duration 3:24 YAS91F Full Score $6.50  Key C Major, G Major YAS91P Parts $3.00 call Prelude to "An Old Tale" Yukiko Nishimura Yukiko Nishimura’s special talent for lush scoring shines in Prelude to "An Old Tale", a musically challenging work that will push your students to play their best.   yas100.mp3   650KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS100 Set $45.00  Duration 3:57 YAS100F Full Score $6.50  Key G Major YAS100P Parts $3.00 call Reminiscence Bill Calhoun Reminiscence is the perfect vehicle for younger students to refine their ensemble playing skills. Inspired by a visit to the composer’s hometown, Reminiscence challenges your students’ abilities to listen and perform with expression.   yas92.mp3   679KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS92 Set $45.00  Duration 2:54 YAS92F Full Score $6.50  Key E minor YAS92P Parts $3.00 call Rickshaw Keiko Yamada Rickshaw is the musical depiction of a day in the life of scrappy rickshaw operators, gracefully going about their jobs, resting when weary, and then rushing to get their customers there on time. This work truly makes you feel as if you’re within the hustle and bustle of a large Japanese city!   yas98.mp3   688KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS98 Set $45.00  Duration 2:48 YAS98F Full Score $6.50  Key G Major YAS98P Parts $3.00 call Sundance Carl Strommen Opening with a gospel style tune, Sundance launches into a barn dance hoedown; truly a blast for your students to play. The feel-good enthusiasm of this piece will help your students win over contest and festival judges every time!   yas95.mp3   667KB   Level Easy String Orchestra YAS95 Set $45.00  Duration 4:16 YAS95F Full Score $6.50  Key D Major YAS95P Parts $3.00 call Back to TOP Beginning String Orchestra  •  First Plus String Orchestra  •  Young String Orchestra  •  Concert String Orchestra Search by Title  •  Search by Composer/Arranger  •  Resources HOME  •  Recommended Dealers

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