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The Abandoned Funhouse—Brian Balmages.
Written for the true beginner, this piece takes
the listener on an eerie tour that can best be
described as an unsettling experience with a
touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and
optional celesta (playable on a keyboard) create a
haunting background reminiscent of a film score.
Instruments move mostly by stepwise motion,
and all string crossings involve an open string. No
eighth notes are used, and many instruments use
only five or six notes. This adaptable version will
give you the flexibility to perform this with many
different ensembles!
11306569 String Orchestra,
Keyboard Required- for adaptable
3-part string ensemble. . . . B 40.00
11319195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Allegretto—Giuseppe Verdi/arr. Jeffrey S.
Bishop. This Grade 2 work is arranged from
an elegant theme found in Verdi's opera,
"Falstaff." Enhance your students' musicality
and expression as the lyrical melody is featured
in upper and lower strings, allowing for mature
phrasing in all parts. This Romantic work for
elementary strings is an excellent choice for your
next concert. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef)
and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts for
flexible ensembles.
10846046 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 47.00
10846047 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Allegro Festivo—Brian Holmes. This jubilant
original work with an infectious melody features
a tied rhythm pattern. A contrasting pizzicato
section showcases lower string sections before
building back up to the joyous theme again. A
great opener or finale for any concert program!
Includes extra parts for Viola in treble clef and
Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles.
11175135 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
11175136 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Anaconda—Chris M. Bernotas. Driving rhythms,
powerful melodies, light pizzicato, and sharp
dynamic contrasts capture both the power and
stealth of the anaconda in this great original work!
Perfect for practicing scale technique, eighth
rests, accents, and part independence. Sure to
be a favorite!
11354996 String Orchestra Flexible . . E 50.00
11354997 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Anchored—Todd Parrish. A fun piece for young
players that reinforces the practice of leaving
fingers down, "anchored" to the fingerboard.
With a nautical flavor, the piece explores
staccato and legato articulation along with
striking dynamic contrast. Low second-finger
patterns only occur in the first violin part, and
fourth finger use is encouraged for all upper
strings. The set includes Viola parts in treble
clef and Violin 2 parts in alto clef for ensemble
flexibility. All sections get to play the powerful
melody in this dramatic concert selection!
10981236 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
10981237 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Angels in the Halls—arr. Matthew R. Putnam.
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment,
excitement, and traditions. One such time-
honored tradition is the holiday string concert,
which is often the debut performance for young
musicians. This arrangement of Angels in the
Halls adapted for flexible instrumentation will
enable beginning string students to demonstrate
their developing skills while putting the audience
in the spirit of the holidays.
11315878 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11315879 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
An Appalachian Carol—arr. Janelle Zook
Cunalata. Based on the traditional spiritual
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, this lively carol
combines Appalachian folk style with the joy of
the season. Students will learn call-and-response
form and alternating melody and accompaniment.
Syncopated rhythms, steady bass line, and
old-time fiddle riffs will transport players and
audiences to the snowy Smoky Mountains for a
winter celebration. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble
clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts
for flexible ensembles.
10846050 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
10846051 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Atishbaji—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 for flexibility.
10846052 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . E 47.00
10846053 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Breakbeat—Doug Spata. A driving tempo,
energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and
terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly
playable work for beginning string orchestras.
Unison rhythms greatly enhance the intensity.
All notes are performed pizzicato. Sure to be a
highlight of any performance!
11339402 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Christmas Corral—Traditional/arr. Susan H.
Day. This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas
and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra
will make you feel like you are sitting around the
campfire having a yuletide sing-along in the Old
West. Low strings will enjoy playing the "clip,
clop" bass line. Easy double-stops. Violin 2/
viola and cello/bass are doubled. Optional added
percussion (woodblock and sleigh bells).
11339404 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339405 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Classic Christmas Medley—arr. Susan H.
Day. The perfect holiday concert centerpiece for
your first and second year players, with optional
parts for beginners. This expert medley smoothly
combines Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St. Nicholas,
Silent Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
The beginner parts are mostly on open strings,
and add interesting rhythms and light harmonies
to the regular setting. Classic indeed!
10370761 Multi-Level Orchestra. . B-VE 60.00
10370762 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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Enduring the Storm—Lucas Shogren. A
slow and gentle opening melody delivers a
feeling of hope and perseverance before giving
way to a strong, driving theme of unwavering
determination that builds to an intense and
exciting ending. Developing string players will
have the opportunity to study a wide variety
of articulations, dynamics, and bowings. An
excellent choice to open or conclude a program.
11339412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339413 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Enigma—Ben Snoek. This excellent original work
opens with a slow and ominous melody in the low
strings under a veil of soft tremolos that quickly
transitions to a fast and fiery ride propelled by
driving rhythms, changing tonalities, and creative
harmonic tension. This will keep the audience on
the edge of their seats! An excellent opener!
11339414 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
11339415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Festival Rondo—Richard Meyer. This piece
combines elementary, middle school, and high
school string orchestras, each playing age-
appropriate material, making for the perfect
closer to an all-city multi-level concert. During
the course of this energetic rondo, each group
is featured on their own melody. As the piece
unfolds, the melodies are creatively combined,
keeping all the players on their toes and active
at all times. Grade levels for the three groups are:
elementary - Grade 1.5; middle school - Grade
2.5; high school - Grade 3.5.
10594915 Multi-Level Orchestra. .VE-M 75.00
10594916 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Final Expedition—Bruce W. Tippette. This
racing, rhythmic, flexible orchestra composition
will leave your young ensemble sounding like a
professional orchestra. Appropriate for younger
groups, the melodic material is presented in all
voices and the scoring explores a wide range of
articulations, dynamics, and tempo. A rousing
ending will leave the audience wanting more!
11315884 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
11315885 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Finale from Serenade for Strings—P.I.
Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A standard
classical masterpiece expertly adapted for young
strings orchestras. An excellent selection for
exposing young players to classic repertoire. Cut
time, simple tempo changes, scaler eighth note
passages and a variety of bowings and dynamics
are explored. Violin 2/Viola are doubled. An
excellent choice for concert or contest!
11324198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
11324199 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Fire Star—Brandon Bangle. The planet Mars was
called "Fire Star" by ancient Chinese astronomers
due to its reddish hue. The mysterious nature of
this distant planet is reflected in this original work
in a dark minor mode. Remaining in first position,
the ominous melody and urgent staccato motifs
are passed to every section. Includes extra parts
for Viola in treble clef and Violin 2 in alto clef for
flexible ensembles.
11175149 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11175150 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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