Cheerful Beginner Orchestra Music
Frolic
What Is This Book?
Frolic is a delightful, lighthearted original composition written for the youngest and most inexperienced members of your elementary orchestra. Designed as one of the easiest titles in The Beginning Elementary Orchestra Series, it uses limited notes and simplified ranges so every student can experience the joy of ensemble playing right from the start. Its upbeat melody and straightforward structure make it an ideal first performance piece.
Who Is This Book For?
This piece is written for beginning elementary orchestra students in their first year or two of playing. It works well in school orchestra programs, group classes, and youth ensembles, as well as for private studio teachers who want a simple yet engaging ensemble piece. Directors can use it with full orchestra, string orchestra with added winds, or mixed-level groups where newer players need highly accessible parts.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The music is built on a very limited note set and comfortable ranges so young players never feel overwhelmed. Rhythms are straightforward and repetitive, helping beginners internalize the beat and build confidence quickly. Parts are clearly arranged so each section has music that feels playable and rewarding, allowing even first-time ensemble members to participate successfully.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book features a single original composition, Frolic, crafted especially for beginning elementary orchestra. The piece focuses on cheerful, singable melodies and simple accompaniment figures that help students learn to play together as an ensemble. It offers a strong musical experience without unnecessary technical demands.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
Online MP3 play-along tracks are included, giving students access to high-quality recordings they can practice with at home or in class. These tracks support steady tempo, rhythmic accuracy, and expressive playing, and make practice feel more like a real performance experience.
What’s Inside the Book?
Original elementary orchestra piece: Frolic
Extremely easy parts for beginning players
Preparatory parts that build early ensemble skills
Compatible keys for both strings and winds
Balanced scoring so every section can be heard
Straightforward form and predictable structure
Online MP3 play-along tracks for practice
Permission to duplicate parts for your students
Part sets suitable for full elementary orchestra use
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Playing in an ensemble with others
Keeping a steady beat and basic rhythm reading
Listening and blending with string and wind sections
Following a conductor and watching cues
Developing confident tone in comfortable ranges
Building note-reading fluency on a limited set of notes
Learning musical expression in a simple context
Gaining performance confidence through success
How to Use This Book
Directors can program Frolic as an early concert piece, recruiting tool, or first full-orchestra experience for beginners. Use it in rehearsals to teach ensemble skills such as starting together, staying in tempo, and balancing sections. Private teachers can assign specific parts to students to introduce them to orchestral playing and then bring them together for a group performance. Families can use the included play-along tracks at home, giving children a fun way to rehearse their part and feel like they are playing with a real orchestra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frolic suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes. The piece is designed for very young and inexperienced players with limited notes and simplified ranges.
Can I use Frolic with both strings and band instruments?
Yes. The keys are chosen to be compatible for strings and winds so the full ensemble can play together comfortably.
Are photocopies of the parts allowed?
Yes. This arrangement includes permission to duplicate parts for your students, making it easy to equip your entire group.
Do I need special software to use the MP3 play-along tracks?
No. The tracks are standard MP3 files that can be played on common devices such as computers, tablets, and phones.
Is Frolic appropriate for a first concert?
Yes. Its simple structure, cheerful melody, and easy parts make it ideal for a first performance piece for beginning orchestra.
Are there additional arrangements like this to purchase for beginning orchestra?
Yes. There are many more arrangements like this – some with live video performances to view. Learn More.
Can I view the conductor’s score?
Yes. The conductor’s score is available for download at no charge.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.