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Texas Prep - String Orchestra

(Daily Exercises Based on the State Sight-Reading Criteria)

The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this series covers every Key, Rhythm, and Time Signature that you may encounter while sightreading under the state sight reading criteria. Each level in the series is based on the University of Texas at Austin’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) sight-reading criteria for string orchestra, and follows a progressive, pedagogic sequence - making Texas Prep the ultimate tool in preparing for sight reading!

Texas Prep Authors

Kari Zamora
Kari Zamora

Kari is a composer who specializes in creating pieces for middle school string orchestras. She has a passion teaching strings as well as teaching practical theory skills that are meaningful to performance which shows in her musical works.

Aaron Fryklund
Aaron Fryklund

A joy to hear, Aaron’s music is as well placed on the broadway stage as it is in the classroom. His aesthetic covers a wide range of compositional styles which students and audiences find both educational and musically fulfilling.

Kevin Sluder
Kevin Sluder

Kevin’s music is highly influenced by his background in a broad spectrum of the musical arts. He strives to make music that is exciting and accessible for students, and creates pieces that are both excellent for teaching various techniques, as well as fun to perform.