J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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42019 Editors' Choice lNew for 2019 HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 30 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy Original Concert Works Easy Adventure in India—Kevin Mixon. Written to evoke the musical styles heard in Bollywood movie soundtracks, this work has a strong Indian folk influence. It also contains a variety of other world music, which makes the piece fresh and different from most beginning string pieces. 10592904 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 10592905 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 l Alpine Valley—Andy Reiner. This original fiddle tune evokes winter vistas of majestic snowy mountain peaks beneath vast blue skies. Energetic rhythms and interesting harmonies move through every section of the orchestra in a vibrant dance through major and minor tonalities. A bright concert selection for any time of year! 10981232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00 H Appalachian Sunrise—Doris Gazda. This is an expressive depiction of the beauty of a sunrise in the Appalachian Mountains. The lush harmonies vividly convey the appreciation for nature that inspired the composer. 2346757 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 l Arkansas Otter—Bud Woodruff. Arkansas Otter is a hornpipe imitative of the graceful swimming of an otter. The bowing challenges will be the principal focus, and the arrangement includes a familiar fiddle tune. 10998524 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Aspen Glow—Susan H. Day. Written to evoke images of a radiant fall in the high country, this work features interesting melodic lines in all parts, a relaxing tempo, a variety of articulations, and 3/4 time. Serene! 10312063 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 10312064 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Atishbaji (Fireworks)—Doug Spata. An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece also reinforces low-one finger patterns. Represent Diwali at holiday concerts or anytime to add a touch of world music to the concert program. Optional percussion adds even more color and style. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts. 10846052 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00 10846053 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Avatar (Not related to the movie)—Doug Spata. Students and audiences will be enthralled by the dark tone and passionate style of Avatar. Fast, romantic melodies reminiscent of video game themes pass through all the sections, sweeping beneath fiery ostinatos. Students will be inspired to get more out of their instruments on this one as celli and basses get down low under choppy violin passages set on the violin's E-String. Exciting. 10015197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 Beyond the Thunder—Deborah Baker Monday. This exciting original work is accessible for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very interesting and easily taught. It's a must for contest or festival. 10608529 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10608541 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Blue Ridge Run—Alan Lee Silva. From the opening tremolos in the high strings and the punctuated bass notes in the low strings to the integral piano theme, this refreshing piece builds slowly, then sets off on a spirited ride through the American countryside. This rollicking work contains active rhythmic interest and wonderfully flowing melodic figures, completed by lush, open Americana harmonies. A stunning concert selection! 10093770 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10093771 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 l The Bronze Age—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. An energetic work featuring accents and meter changes. Set in E minor, all parts remain in first position. A Learning Bank is included with information about this prolific prehistoric time when the discovery of bronze contributed to the making of stronger weapons, tools, utensils, and more. 11000012 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 11000029 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 H Burst!—Brian Balmages. Brian Balmages' energetic fanfare is brimming with bravado and makes the most of your first-year students' skills. Dynamic interplay with contrasting legato and detache bowing create the "burst" of energy by playing eighth-note passages off the string. Also incorporates simple string crossing and brief violin divisi. 10277832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Cancion del Amor—Tim McCarrick. An outstanding original tune inspired by love songs of the Mexican countryside. Optional, very simple guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included. This one will be fun for all and is a great way to include those garage band players in your school. 10310300 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00 10310301 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Canyon Sunset—John Caponegro. Your strings will enjoy the chance to paint this musical picture! Composer and arranger John Caponegro is well- known for his fine writing for young string players. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 547927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 l Canzone—Todd Parrish. Canzone (pronounced can-zone-ay) is the Italian word for "song." It offers young students the opportunity to work on tone production, 3/4 time, staccato to legato articulations, and dynamic contrasts. The staccato eighth notes found in all sections give a vitality to the lyrical melodies around it. Violin 2, viola, and cello get to practice extended C-sharp finger patterns and violin 1 has an optional 8va at the end, as an option for advancing students. Elegant and sophisticated! 10997964 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10997965 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 4 Cedar Hollow—Bud Woodruff. Cedar Hollow is a small valley (or hollow) in the Ozarks. This work captures the essence and tranquility of the area. The optional harp part will enhance the ensemble wonderfully if used. Some skillful writing makes the work playable with no shifting. 10998530 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 H Celtica (for Solo Violin and Orchestra)—Brian Balmages. What could be more inspiring to your young players than playing with an advanced musician? Offer the solo to a local high school or college student, or even a pro in the area, and have them guest star at your next concert. Or, inspire your players by offering an easier version of the solo to be played by a member of your orchestra. It's a win-win situation for everyone! Your players will love the chance to play the lyrical lines and powerful, driving rhythms of Celtic music. 10008662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Centrifuge—Kathryn Griesinger. A forceful minor theme builds on a repeating motif of rotating eighth notes. Based on the scientific principle of centrifugal force, this piece offers a vortex of expanding and falling energy, with easy finger patterns in first position. A whirlwind of excitement well within the reach of developing players. Includes optional piano. 10907785 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10907786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Coiled!—Bob Lipton/ed. Law. Driving and energetic from start to finish, this edgy, syncopated work combines pulsing background rhythms and Eastern sounding modes with ethereal sustained melodies. Your students will be infatuated by this unique sound environment inspired by Portugese Fado music. 10312069 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10312070 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 l Conquest—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Due to popular demand, this exhilarating and accessible work has been extracted from String Basics Book 1 and is now available separately! Set in B minor, all parts remain in first position. An alternate violin (viola T.C) part is included. 11000013 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 11000030 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Contredanse—Larry Clark. This engaging original work is very effective, and has the flavor of another era while remaining contemporary. Bright tonalities give it a real country dance appeal, and underlying rhythms add pulse. An exceptional work! 2399442 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 H Country Hoedown—Soon Hee Newbold. Soon Hee Newbold delivers a kicky romp, inspired by traditions of the American outlands. This lively piece demonstrates the contrast of legato quarter notes versus percussive eighth notes, and brims with clever syncopations and section features. 10277872 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10277873 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Crossing Pirates' Cove—Deborah Baker Monday. Filled with all the drama and excitement of a pirate movie, this one calls for the dark key of D minor. Written with enough imagination to capture the attention of your students! 2478306 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 H Dance Scenario—Elliot Del Borgo. This contemporary hoedown combines bold harmonies, lively fiddle rhythms, and some expansive divisi passages to create an exciting presentation for concerts and festivals. Special highlights include a 22-bar pizzicato section featuring cellos and basses early in the piece and a fortissimo 4-bar tremolo played by violins just before the ending unison figure. 2205177 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Dark Dreams—Sean O'Loughlin. Written as part of a collaboration between students and the composer, Dark Dreams is a dark and mysterious piece that utilizes techniques such as tremolo and pizzicato. Following a slow and mysterious opening which illustrates the tapestry of sound for the composition, the work develops the musical material into various vivid, intense, and gripping musical moments. 10907789 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10907790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 H Desert Sands—Soon Hee Newbold. Here is a unique and colorful piece for this level! Desert Sands introduces low first and second fingers to beginning players. The result is a fun, ethnic sounding piece accessible to young orchestras as they imagine caravans traveling across the desert. In the usual Newbold tradition, everyone gets a chance at the melody in this cinematic sounding score. 10047908 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 10047909 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 H Dragon Dances—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's a very creative and exciting work with an exotic Far-Eastern sound. First the upper strings create anticipation with an ostinato pattern that continues as the lower strings present the main melody. Later, a quiet pizzicato section by all players brings to mind the sound of oriental stringed instruments. This is an excellent work that is suited for all players at the easy to medium-easy level. 2474316 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Dramatic Essay—Mark Williams. This remarkably simple, yet sophisticated sounding piece from Mark Williams allows for the development of many expressive possibilities in young players. Syncopation and spicatto are explored and developed in a context of changing moods. This is a must-do for second or third year ensembles. 2301596 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 2322378 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Dramatic Opus—Deborah Baker Monday. Turmoil and triumph are the essence of Dramatic Opus. Beginning in D minor and concluding in D major, the exciting theme is based on a rhythmic motive which is developed throughout the work. A perfect vehicle for exploring F naturals and B flats. 10908738 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 10908753 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 l Dusk in the Forest—Kirt Mosier. This beautiful Grade 2 lyric original ensures that every instrument enjoys the melody. Perfect for teaching longer bow techniques and exploring beautiful lyrical lines, it also gives students the chance to hear and tune to common chord progressions. The piano part greatly enhances the orchestra's sound, and an mp3 can be downloaded from the publisher. Each set includes optional third violin/viola T.C. and piano parts. Duration 2:25. 10997840 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 H El Toro—Don Brubaker. This bold Spanish composition includes easy solos for violin and cello. The excitement and color of the bullfight are displayed in the playable music. 2318996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00 Engines of Resistance—Larry Clark. You will want to program this thrilling music often! As the title implies, there is dramatic tension between opposing forces in the orchestra: a light ostinato pattern opposes a heavy, aggressive melody; bursts of percussion ring out against quieter moments in the orchestra, and all these conflicting elements come together for an incredible finish! Can be performed as strings and percussion, or as a full orchestra. A contest winner! 2416675 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .59.00 5800651 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 l Escalation—Sean O'Loughlin. An exciting work for the developing string orchestra. The title suggests music that lifts and rises throughout, while also pulling back to make a complete musical statement. By its cinematic nature, the piece offers some wonderful teaching opportunities for both rhythmic and lyrical playing. 11100051 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 11100052 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Escapades—David Hinds. Escapades is an adventurous and energetic composition with a variety of articulation styles to give the piece character. The moving inner parts will appeal to every section of the orchestra, including the basses. This is a versatile piece suitable for concerts, festivals, and contests. 10907799 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10907800 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 l Evening Dusk—Yukiko Nishimura. The composer's unique harmonic style and beautifully fresh melodic lines will inspire the best out of any performer. In her words: "The color is faint but the setting sun still has the power to light up the sky." 11100057 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 11100058 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00