

Red Garland/ arr Jojhn Berry
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quientet, this Jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, riff-based melody, and non threatening soloing on the blue progession, this is the perfect introduction to the music of Miles Davis for your students.
Sparkle! for String Orchestra Level 1
A bright concert selection to showcase developing playing skills! This lighthearted tune sparkles with simple rhythms and easy string crossings, using notes of the D and G scale. Every section of the orchestra gets melodic material, sprinkled with pizzicato throughout. Add a bit of bling with optional bells.
Rubber Chicken Soup for String Orchestra Level 1
Recess Boogie Woogie Level 1
Along with Morning Bus Ride and Lunchtime Jam, educator and composer Ron DeGrandis brings us solid teaching and terrific programming pieces to beginning level string students.