4th Score of the Freebies Series!– Triplets
Dear Colleagues, Here is the 5th piece/etude for String Orchestra in my Freebies Series! This time I composed it to help students understand their eight-note triplets and quarter-note triplets. I hope they are useful! Enjoy! Download the Score and Parts in PDF (Included Optional Violin III and Cello II Parts) Download MP3 Thanks for checking out my music, here are [...]
Freebies Series! Slow Bows!
Mp3 Download Here is my latest [and FREE] piece for String Orchestra. It was composed to help students with their bow technique. Download the Score and Parts in PDF (Included Optional Violin III and Cello II Parts)
Teaching Strings in Today’s Classroom
Dear Colleagues, Teaching Strings in Today's Classroom is new resource for string orchestra teachers published in December 2018. I haven't read it yet but plan to purchase it. Please share your thoughts if you read the book. Here's the link again
Conducting Technique for String Orchestra Teachers
Dear Colleagues, I am half way through this book and it has blown my mind. This little book is worth every single penny invested! I can't wait to try some of the new things with my own string orchestra. Here's the Amazon link!
[Free Score #2] Dotted 8 for String Orchestra
Mp3 Download Here’s my latest exercise for string orchestra, a piece designed to help students learn dotted 8th notes (and their accompanying 16th). Feel free to share and use this piece in concerts and rehearsals. I’ve included the optional parts of 3rd Violin (Viola Treble Clef) and 2nd Cello (Bass alternative) in case you need those.
Dragon Dances
Composed by: Soon Hee Newbold Difficulty: Grade 2.5 Duration: 2 Minutes 3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): YES. Bowings: Yes Buy Now
Free PDF Articles on Violin Technique
Simon Fisher just posted all of his articles for the Strad Magazine online--for free! Here's the link! If you have never heard of Simon, I recommend starting by getting a copy of his Basics. But really, anywhere you begin you’ll enjoy his style of writing and teaching. Here’s a list of his books with links to Amazon and his site: Basics Practice The Violin Lesson Scales Double Stops Tone: Experimenting [...]
The Finest Warm-ups for String Orchestra
Dear String Orchestra Teachers, I hit the forums once again looking for the best warm-up resources out there! Below are some of the most recommended books. Click on the picture to go straight to Amazon or the publisher's website. Happy Rehearsing! PS: Don't forget to check out my own FREE Chorales for String Orchestra [...]
The Violin Teacher’s Bible(s)
If there ever is a bible for violin teachers, I'm sure will be something written by Simon Fischer. His books take you on a journey to understand every single body motion and how it relates to violin technique. I devour his blog posts, books, and his earlier Strad magazine articles. The man is my personal hero and today I want to convince you to get his books. If [...]
