Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts. Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible, every effort was made to keep the viola and violoncello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment, or as duets or trios, as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra, the piano accompaniment is not necessary. The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.

A Pretty Little Ring       Norwegian Folk Song
Amor Vittorioso (Love Victorious)       Giovanni Gastoldi
Arirang (Lullaby)       Korean Folk Song
Hatikvah and Shalom Chaverim (The Hope and Farewell Friends)       Hebrew Folk Songs
John Anderson, My Joe       Scottish Folk Song
Neighbor’s Chorus (from La jolie Parfumeuse)       Jacques Offenbach
O’erWintry Hills       Croatian Folk Song
The Streets of Laredo       American Cowboy Song
Three Jolly Welshmen       Welsh Folk Song
Tina Singu (We Are the Flame)       Basutoland Folk Song