Texas UIL Sightreading String Orchestra Level 5

Rarely is the work of Elgar available for young string players, but here are two very nice selections! String students with just basic skills can perform these two contrasting movements from Elgar's Six

Here's an original that will introduce your young string players to contrasting styles. Elegy is a minor mode section in 3/4 time, while the Dance is a 4/4 movement in D major. There are

Here's a majestic Texas waltz with beautiful American harmonies.  In D major, all instruments stay in first position.  The arrangement gives every section a turn playing the tune as well as the

Playfully written, Scherzando employs mostly down and up bowing, includes some two-note slurs, and all instruments are given a chance to play the melody.  It sounds just as good at a medium tempo as it

These three contrasting movements represent ideal literature for the intermediate orchestra. Very accessible, yet highly musical, this work will be one that you will enjoy coming back to year after