

Hungarian Dance No. 5 arranged by Merle J. Isaac is an instantly recognizable work and is the perfect way to start or finish your concert. Masterfully arranged for string orchestra, this classic arrangement will be one your students will be excited to rehearse and practice as they bring the music to life
This nautical-themed piece starts with violas and cellos evoking the swell of waves. The seconds create sea breeze sounds; the first violin plays the main theme energetically. Everyone gets a chance to participate, and the middle section featuring cellos is eerie. The suspenseful wait for the sea breezes to pick up again adds to the effect, and the piece ends with a fun and lively section.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
Designed as a first concert piece for beginners, this enduring favourite (released in 1968) limits rhythms to nothing shorter than a quarter note, includes no slurs, provides ample bowing reminders, and may even be performed minus basses without sacrificing musical integrity. The percussion part for wood block, however, must be used since its steady quarter-note pulse represents the sound of a metronome.
Chicken Licken by Chirs Allen for grades 4-6. Pub. Spartan Press.