• For first year string groups
• Limited parts (often, 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are the same part)
• Limited as to keys, rhythms (only simple eighth-note patterns) and independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

Hotaru Koi

arranged by Keiko Yamada

Star arranger, Keiko Yamada has crafted this lovely setting of one of the best-known Japanese folk songs using limited instrument ranges but surprisingly colorful scoring. The work depicts the fluttering of fireflies on a summer evening and it makes an imaginative selection for a beginning string group. 01 Hotaru Koi.mp3 Level: Beginning String Orchestra Duration: 2:17 Key: E Minor BAS34 - Set $38.00 BAS34F - Full Score $6.00 BAS34P - Parts $2.75

Banana Boogie

Doris Gazda

Boogie Woogie and the walking bass come to life in this sly and inventive piece. An easy selection to play, this is an entertaining revival of a popular style of the past and the swinging flavor of the music will give pleasure to the young performers and their audience. 02 Banana Boogie.mp3 Level: Beginning String Orchestra Duration: 2:22 Key: G Major BAS36 - Set $38.00 BAS36F - Full Score $6.00 BAS36P - Parts $2.75

Magma

Larry Clark

A bold and invigorating example of Larry Clark's aggressive style, Magma uses only whole, half and quarter notes. It has a determined air about it that gives the music a sense of importance and an appearance of greater difficulty than is actually the case. Music with this strong a sense of purpose is welcome at this early grade level. 03 Magma.mp3 Level: Beginning String Orchestra Duration: 2:36 Key: E Minor BAS37 - Set $38.00 BAS37F - Full Score $6.00 BAS37P - Parts $2.75

First Carols for Christmas

arranged by Joseph Compello

This selection is a lovely arrangement of two Christmas standards, Up on the Housetop and O Come Little Children for string orchestra with optional percussion. Beginning players will relish the simple but effective treatment of two songs they may be familiar with from Suzuki programs. 04 First Carols for Christmas.mp3 Level: Beginning String Orchestra Duration: 2:23 Key: D Major BAS35 - Set $38.00 BAS35F - Full Score $6.00 BAS35P - Parts $2.75