Through the jungles of southern Mexico, the Aztec Warrior's journey is full of adventure and danger. This is a fun work for grade 1 groups in B minor which uses only D and A string notes. Duration 1:30.

Balmages, Sunset Suspended for String Orchestra (Alfred)

The musette is a small French bagpipe that gained popularity in Louis XIV's time. It has a consistent G note for beginners. The "Air" is a beautiful tune from Handel's opera "Rinaldo". The set ends with a jolly bourree by the prolific composer Georg Philipp Telemann.

1. Musette

2. Air

3. Bouree

For String Orchestra Grade 2

Sahara Crossing for String orchestra by Richard Meyer