Helpful NYSSMA Stuff!

Hey everybody,

If you are going to NYSSMA solo festival this year, you might want to check out the links below. The House of Strings Shop has put together recordings of many of the most popular NYSSMA solos. Listen to your solo and make sure you have all the proper rhythms and pitches!

Bass solos

Cello Solos

Viola Solos

Violin Solos

Amazing Youth Orchestra!!

Check out this performance by the top youth orchestra of El Sistema!! These high school students, under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, are some of the best young musicians in Venezuela. Their performance is filled with energy and expression!!

Venezuelan Youth Orchestra

7th Grade Orchestra Music

Hi 7th Grade musicians!!

I hope you are excited to get a new piece!  I know I am!  In the meantime, here are some links to recordings of the music we are playing.  Check them out and keep practicing your parts!!

Ragtime Fiddles

March of the Meistersingers

Meistersingers - full version

Sinfonia

Enjoy!!

8th Grade Orchestra Music

Hi guys,

Orchestra rehearsals are going very well and I am excited to start another new piece soon!!

I am including links of our music here for you to listen to and practice with:

Avenger

Russian Sailors Dance

Allegro in D for Strings

Enjoy!!

Welcome to Nesaquake Orchestra!!!

Welcome to Nesaquake Orchestra 2010-2011!!!  I am so excited to be teaching the Nesaquake 6th, 7th, and 8th grade orchestras this year!!  We are off to a great start.  Each group is getting a great sound and working really hard on the music already.  The Winter Concerts are sure to be fantastic!  We have started some challenging classical pieces, but be prepared for a little classic rock coming your way soon!!  Rosin up those bows and get ready for some fun!!!