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STRING
ORCHESTRA
FLEXIBLE INSTRUMENTATION
M E D I U M - E ASY & M E D I U M
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 with
optional easy string parts . . ME 85.00
9510080 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Arith-Metric No. 1 for Strings (Full Flex - for
any combination of string instruments)—
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 Full Flex . . 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 (Full Flex - for adaptable
string ensemble)—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 (Dance of My Heart -
Flexcel Concert Works)—Steven L. Rosen-
haus. 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
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
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. Commis-
sioned by the National String Project Consortium,
this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning and
developing string students can be performed
alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-
level supplemental parts (available separately).
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 . . . . . . . . . . . M 6.00
11198372 String Orchestra
Supplemental Set . . . . . . VE-E 60.00
11198373 Additional Score
Multi-Level Score . . . . . . . VE-M 7.00
Greensleeves (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Traditional/arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Expertly
rescored for flexible instrumentation, 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
It's All Right (featured in "Soul")—Curtis
Mayfield/arr. Chris M. Bernotas. The Impressions'
classic hit was 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 (Flexcel Concert
Works)—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
(from Suite TWV 55: D8)—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
An Ode to Joy Festival (Multi-level)—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
Skeleton Waltz—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. This
educationally sound programmatic work
incorporates chromatic harmony and special
effects to create a fun and spooky setting that
is reminiscent of the orchestrations of Berlioz
and Saint-Saens. This work offers an excellent
opportunity to teach several bowing techniques.
Increase the tempo for a suitable challenge for
more advanced ensembles.
11339422 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
11339423 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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