

As you journey through a tropical rainforest, you can experience wonderment and awe reflected in these three miniatures. Each piece offers a different mood and tone colour for players to explore. The techniques used in these miniatures, including pizzicato, sustained notes, double quavers, and left-hand pizzicato, are easy to tackle, even for young musicians with limited experience.
1. Leaping Frogs
2. Creeping Vines
3. Fun at the Falls
For String Orchestra Grade 1
As you embark on a journey through the lush and vibrant tropical rainforest, you will be captivated by the wondrous and awe-inspiring beauty surrounding you. These three miniatures perfectly capture the essence of this natural wonderland, transporting you to a place of pure imagination and delight. Each piece offers a unique and distinct mood, with a rich and varied range of tone colours for players to explore and experiment with. The techniques used in these miniatures, such as the playful pizzicato, the ethereal sustained notes, the lively double quavers, and the mysterious left-hand pizzicato, create a truly immersive and engaging musical experience. Even the least accomplished young musicians will find these miniatures a joy to play, with their simple and accessible techniques allowing them to fully express themselves through their music.
1. Leaping Frogs
2. Creeping Vines
3. Fun at the Falls
For String Orchestra Grade 1
Heavenly Lake in Tianshan Mountain, Xinjiang, China, has a myth about a goddess who overcame a demon. The playable piece features pentatonic melodies, lush harmonies, bracing rhythms, and intricate textures.
For String Orchestra (Grade 2)
1. Mirrors of Water
2. Urns of Fire
Get ready for an adventure! This dynamic piece takes you on a journey where the high-pitched first position harmonics, sul ponticello, and arco/pizz create a sea-faring atmosphere. The repeated quavers keep the sense of a voyage underway. Each section of the ensemble eagerly awaits their turn to play the gorgeous melodies that abound in this dynamic work.
For String Orchestra Grade 3
Your beginner string orchestra will love these expressive pieces. They're mostly composed using pentatonic scales, making them easy to learn and play. Enjoy the sustained chords in "Sleeping Pandas" and the fun acrobatics in "Acrobats".
The Iching, a series of texts created by Emperor Zhou in the 9th century BC China, helps interpret thoughts and dreams. Its orchestral representation features an energetic section that paints a vibrant life in ancient China and concludes with thrilling cascades of repeated sixteenth notes.