Primer (Gr. ½) Beginning (Gr. 1) First Plus (Gr. 1.5) Young (Gr. 2 - 2.5) Concert (Gr. 4 and up)
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Beginning String Orchestra
(Grade 1 — Blue Cover)
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•  For first-year string groups
•  Limited parts (often, second violin and viola are the same part,
     cello and bass are the same part)
•  Limited 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

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Angels on Parade
Traditional French Carol, arranged by Carl Strommen

Angels on Parade		 For beginning string students, Carl Strommen has created a new arrangement of the popular Christmas carol ”Angels We Have Heard on High” in a march style, as if the angels are marching down the street in a parade. Angels on Parade is easily played by young students, and they will sound full and strong with this expertly scored work. Take a serious look at this for your next holiday concert.
listen  BAS54.mp3 score image  683KB Where to Buy
 
Level Beginning String Orchestra BAS54 Set $40.00
Duration 2:17 BAS54F Full Score $6.00
Key G Major BAS54P Parts $2.75 contact us
Soundscape
Bill Calhoun

Soundscape		 Simple, effective, and elegant, Bill Calhoun’s Soundscape allows string players to work on tone and long bowings with this beautiful piece. Fresh harmonic movement, along with beautiful melodic lines, make this piece a perfect vehicle for teaching musical concepts to your beginning string group.
listen  BAS56.mp3 score image  673KB Where to Buy
 
Level Beginning String Orchestra BAS56 Set $40.00
Duration 1:49 BAS56F Full Score $6.00
Key D Major BAS56P Parts $2.75 contact us
Storm Chaser
Kevin Mixon

Storm Chaser		 Off in the distance you hear the storm begin, the lightning strike, the thunder roar and then Storm Chaser takes off to dramatically depict a terrible storm! Educator and composer Kevin Mixon gives us a daring and aggressive new piece that includes the sounds of finger snapping as raindrops and thunder. The melody is angular and strong, which the students will love and play brilliantly in a contest or festival setting.
listen  BAS55.mp3 score image  829KB Where to Buy
 
Level Beginning String Orchestra BAS55 Set $40.00
Duration 2:23 BAS55F Full Score $6.00
Key E minor BAS55P Parts $2.75 contact us
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Primer (Gr. ½) Beginning (Gr. 1) First Plus (Gr. 1.5) Young (Gr. 2 - 2.5) Concert (Gr. 4 and up)
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