Two great pieces for young players! "Guitar Lullaby" is based on a familiar melody with a wide range. Hold the instrument like a guitar. "Chit Chat" is a catchy call and response piece with syncopated rhythms.

1. Guitar Lullaby

2. Chit Chat

For String Orchestra Grade 1

Pleyel, Haydn's student, had exceptional musical talent. The Duet Opus 8 no. 2 is a delightful and accessible piece highlighting different parts of the ensemble, showcasing diverse musical techniques like spiccato quavers, slurred string crossings, and martel crotchets. It's a great starting point for those who want to appreciate Classical music.

This piece of music is intended for a string orchestra with a difficulty level of grade 3.

Genghis Khan, a feared warrior, and his soldiers ride through Mongolia into China. The piece's driving rhythms and accented chords create an atmosphere of strength and awe in battle. A gentler middle section uses the pentatonic scale, perhaps as Khan rests. The work concludes with a surge of energy as he moves towards his next battle.

For String Orchestra Grade 1.5

This suite of three contrasting movements is perfect for young string players. It includes fun techniques like tremolo, pizzicato, harmonics, tapping, and even screaming. Bumps in the Dark is thrilling, Far Away Dreams is gentle and thoughtful, and Shooting Stars is exciting. The suite encourages active listening within the ensemble.

Listen to #1 – Bumps in the Dark

Listen to #2 – Far Away Dreams

Listen to #3 – Shooting Stars

This is a shorter version of a musical piece for string orchestra, based on a longer version for massed strings. The piece is inspired by Samuel Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", which tells the story of a ship at sea that experiences misfortune after an albatross is killed. The work expresses feelings of loss and grace. The faster section of the piece depicts the ship being tossed around by the rough ocean.

For String Orchestra Level 4

This rhapsodic work by Vittorio Monti captures the vibrant elements of Gypsy music and has been popularized in film and pop music. The arrangement includes two versions: one showcases each orchestra section, while the other features a solo violin supported by accompanying strings.

Listen to the two versions included in this product below:

Czardas – Version 1 – Showcase Strings   Monti arr. Chin

Czardas – Version 2 – Solo Violin, Optional Solo 2^nd Violin & Strings    Monti arr. Chin

This piece uses dynamic change and harmonics to evoke the beauty and mystery of the stratosphere.

Dedicated to Stephen's wonderful wife, Ann. Grade 3.