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STRING
ORCHESTRA
FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENTATION
M E D I U M - E ASY & M E D I U M
H 1812 Overture—P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Sandra
Dackow. This is an excellent selection for an
important concert with your string orchestra!
Technical demands are kept well in check. First
violins require some third-position work, but all
other parts can be played entirely in first position.
Fun for players and audiences alike! In addition to
the medium-level string parts, this arrangement
also includes optional parts for easy violin,
beginning violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, timpani,
and percussion.
2205284 Multi-Level Orchestra w/optional
easy string parts . . . . . . . .ME 85.00
9510080 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Arith-Metric No. 1 for Strings—Brian
Balmages. An exciting piece that explores self-
paced developing music for any combination
of string instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's
In C, the piece includes short fragments that
performers move through at their own pace.
Explore pacing, development, and orchestration
with this piece that works in a variety of
performance settings!
11219891 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
Avalon Rising—Doug Spata. This dramatic
concert overture in D minor focuses on loure
bowing, part independence, and approachable
syncopation. The sweeping cinematic melodies
make for an exciting concert selection. Includes
extra parts for Viola in treble clef and Violin 2 in
alto clef for flexible ensembles.
11175139 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 49.00
11175140 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Blue Ridge Reel—Brian Balmages. This musical
homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains is fully
adaptable for flexible string orchestra and will
be an instant hit! Written in the style of an Irish
reel, this work reflects the influences of bluegrass
and even New Orleans march style. The fusion
culminates in a spirited groove for your orchestra.
Get out the washboards and spoons and prepare
to have a great time!
11219890 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . .ME 45.00
11300110 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Corozal Nights—Doug Spata. This exciting
Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features
approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms,
and low first-finger patterns in every section of
the orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and
optional percussion parts add authentic Latin
flavor. The set includes viola parts in treble
clef and violin 2 parts in alto clef for ensemble
flexibility. A captivating concert selection!
10981242 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . .ME 47.00
10981243 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Danza de mi Corazon—Steven L. Rosenhaus.
This flexible instrumentation adaptation captures
the energy and drama of the original. Well-
developed themes, strong rhythmic writing, solid
ensemble scoring, and colorful harmonies will
inspire you to dance!
11315880 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Epic Adventure—Kathryn Griesinger. A bold,
exciting work for string orchestra depicting a daring
escape and an epic journey. Driving accented 3/4
rhythms in A minor build tension and momentum,
developing into soaring themes in major tonalities.
Following the protagonist on a heroic quest,
students will experience dramatic dynamics,
slurs, and string crossings in familiar first position.
Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate
viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts for flexible ensembles.
10846054 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 47.00
10846055 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Espana Cani—Pascual Marquina Narro/arr.
Kathy L. Fishburn. The definitive Spanish paso
doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra!
This great cultural teaching piece features
syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down
bows, and easy accidentals in first position.
Optional tambourine and castanets add authentic
Spanish sound. A fiery concert feature both
students and audiences will enjoy. Includes violin
3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in
alto clef) parts for flexible ensembles.
10846056 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . .ME 47.00
10846057 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Evening Dusk—Yukiko Nishimura. Adapted
for flexible ensemble settings, this work utilizes
pleasing melodic lines and colorful harmony to
vividly create the haunting beauty of a sunset. An
excellent piece for teaching lyrical playing.
11315882 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315883 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
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G Force—Richard Meyer. Combine a driving
tempo in 3/4 time with notes on the G string in
the lower range of the instruments playing in E
minor and you get the intensity that is G Force!
A sharply contrasting slower middle section
played both arco and pizzicato adds just the right
amount of variety and musicality.
11355000 String Orchestra Flexible .ME 50.00
11355001 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Greater Than...—Brian Balmages. Commiss-
ioned by the National String Project Consortium,
this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone
as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-
level supplemental parts (available separately)
for beginning and developing string students.
Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity,
the multi-level option is designed to sound far
"greater than" the intermediate version alone.
An outstanding choice for a festival setting or
pyramid concert.
11198370 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
11198371 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Greensleeves—Traditional/arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. Expertly rescored for flexible instrumen-
tation, this piece features a creative waltz setting,
fresh, lush and effective harmonies, and great
contrast between pizzicato and legato style
playing. An excellent choice for your next concert!
11315886 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315887 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Isle of Anglesey—Traditional/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. Just off the coast of Wales, the
Isle of Anglesey features a large seaport bringing
passengers to and from Ireland. Bridging the
waters between these beautiful lands, this
charming arrangement for developing string
orchestra combines two traditional Welsh and
Irish airs. Includes extra parts for Viola in treble
clef and Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles.
11175155 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 49.00
11175156 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
It's All Right—Curtis Mayfield/arr. Chris
M. Bernotas. Originally made famous by the
Impressions, this classic hit was recently
featured in the Disney/Pixar movie "Soul." This
arrangement gives string players the opportunity
to do what they are almost never asked to do...
swing! There's even an opportunity to get the
audience clapping their hands... on 2 and 4, of
course. The perfect addition to your pops or
spring program!
11354994 String Orchestra Flexible .ME 55.00
11354995 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
The Knight Errant—Alan Lee Silva. Excellently
re-scored for flexible instrumentation this exciting
piece is pulsing with energy from the opening bar.
The Knight Errant moves forward with driving
precision, building intensity, and energy as the
piece develops. Composer Alan Lee Silva crafts
a tale of a mythical knight who valiantly searches
for adventure and opportunity.
11315888 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315889 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
La Rejouissance, Sarabande, and Gigue—
G.P. Telemann/arr. Robert D. McCashin. These
three movements: La Rejouissance, Sarabande,
and Gigue, are taken from Telemann's seven
movement Suite in D, originally composed for
trumpet and orchestra. An excellent introduction to
late Baroque style playing for intermediate students,
featuring contrasting tempos, dotted rhythms, and
compound time signatures in playable first position.
Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate
viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts.
10846062 String Orchestra . . . . . ME-M 47.00
10846063 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Lionheart—Benjamin P. Snoek. This fast-
moving, courageous piece allows every section
of the orchestra to play the thrilling melody
while gaining confidence playing in the key of D
minor. Includes extra parts for Viola in treble clef
and Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles. A
worthy concert or contest selection!
11175159 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 49.00
11175160 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Little Winter Night Music—arr. Kathryn
Griesinger. Bookended with the familiar strains
of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, this
arrangement combines familiar classical themes
about night and winter - including melodies from
Vivaldi's Winter, Holst's In the Bleak Midwinter,
and themes from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Suite. A steady, unchanging tempo and simplified
rhythms allow young players to seamlessly play
through works by some of history's greatest
composers! Includes extra parts for viola in treble
clef and violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles.
11175129 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .ME 49.00
11175130 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
An Ode to Joy Festival—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish. Experience the thrill
of Beethoven's original symphony in this multi-
level arrangement for string or full orchestra!
Beginners will feel successful playing the familiar
melody from their method book accompanied
by a brilliant arrangement for intermediate and
advanced orchestras. This abbreviated version
is long enough to highlight the best moments
but short enough to use as a grand finale for any
pyramid concert. Optional high school level wind
and brass parts are highly encouraged but not
required for performance.
10981234 String or Full Orchestra
Multi-level . . . . . . . . . . . .B-M 80.00
10981235 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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