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4 FlightSusan H. Day. Capture the thrill and
excitement of flight with this dramatic work! Written
in the keys of B minor and E minor, in 4/4 time, the
music's essential features are rich chordal textures
and the use of arpeggios and divisi.
10453652 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Flight of the Eagles MarchDavid Scott. This
music begins with military precision, invoking the
life of an Air Force cadet, but the main theme also
captures the image of an eagle taking wing high in
the peaks. As the music gets calmer and the cellos
begin a new theme, the eagle catches an updraft
and circles lazily with its wings spread wide.
10449133 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Forest IncantationsAlan Lee Silva. With the
opening ensemble marcato accents and the driving
sixteenth-note unisons in the low strings, this piece
creates a compelling musical statement from the
outset. This active "edge-of-your-seat" composition
provides all sections of the string orchestra with
unique and satisfying musical challenges. The
piece begins with a lively melody which gives way
to a smoother, yet still menacing motif. A delicate
violin solo is then played while the rest of the
orchestra maintains its rhythmic pulse. The music
builds as variations on the main theme bring the
piece to a bold close. Makes you wonder what
could be lurking in the woods!
10366558 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
French RoastJulie Lyonn Lieberman. A
Provencal folk tune (Les Trois Rigodons) with an
Italian twist is the inspiration for this eclectic work!
With the fusion of modal tonalities, creative string
techniques and a 3/3/2 groove, Julie Lieberman
has developed a kind of "percolating" orchestration
that plays on the title with a subtle charm. Layered
solo sections and a gentle finale bring the work to a
satisfying conclusion. Cleverly done!
10279678 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Funky, Funky, FunkyMatt Turner. Four on the
floor funk tune for strings? How cool is that! This
piece grooves from start to finish containing true
funk rhythms, challenging your students, but well
worth the effort!
10457547 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
FuriantElliot Del Borgo. Let your strings really
dig in on this one! There's lots of aggressive playing
in this work that sounds much like a cross between
Vivaldi and Bartok. Soaring melodic lines contrast
with rhythmic figures in the low strings. This work
is within reach of medium-easy level players with
enough rehearsal, or is easily learned by groups at
the medium level. Great for encores!
10014600 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n GalopBrian Balmages. Strains of Shostakovich
can he heard in this fun original from Brian
Balmages. This is a wonderful teaching piece to
introduce your players to the "galop" style noted for
energetic forward motion and off-the-string marcato
bowings, balanced with disciplined restraint.
10091962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Ghosts of BrandenburgRichard Meyer.
Imagine a fantasy based on all six of the
"Brandenburg Concerti!" Not just a cute novelty,
but an entirely new work! It captures the spirit of
the "Brandenburgs," but sets most of them in minor
keys, or uses darker tones, pizzicato, and meter
changes J.S. Bach would never have imagined!
This is an inventive and challenging work that will
take your intermediate strings on an almost nine-
minute tour de force that will build their endurance
along with their musicality! Highly recommended for
concert and contest!
10050371 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
l Haunted PlacesBrendan McBrien. Inspired
by the fertile imagination of childhood, this piece
examines the youthful fun of "scary places" that
makes our skin tingle! Enjoy this musical portrait of
scary, abandoned dwellings, and of the spirits that
for some frightful reason seem to inhabit them!
10453651 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
IncantationsRichard Meyer. Energetic
and hard-driving describe this tour de force
for orchestra. Two solo violins and a solo viola
introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical
theme. The theme is subsequently taken up
by the entire orchestra. It expands, gradually
morphing into a fast and frenetic second theme
that is aggressive and virtuosic, using a vigorous
pizzicato section. The two themes are then heard
at the same time, each vying for attention. The
pace slackens momentarily before a wild coda
closes the piece. Full of a wide variety of colors
and interesting tonalities, this highly original work
gives every section of the mature string orchestra
a chance to shine.
2478662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Irish LegendRobert Kerr & Soon Hee Newbold.
Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the
style of "Riverdance" and traditional Celtic music!
Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by
Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a dramatic
finale to any concert. Dazzling violin solos (both
lyrical and technical) and highly rhythmic passages
accompanied by drum set really set this work apart.
Optional piano and harp add to the sound of a work
destined to bring down the house. A great closer!
10047958 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Forest Incantations—Alan Lee Silva.
10366558 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10366558E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 55.00
Minotaur—Richard Meyer.
10370590 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10370590E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 60.00
O Magnum Mysterium—
Morten Lauridsen/arr. Dackow.
10023619 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
October—Eric Whitacre/arr. Lavender.
10042806 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Arlington Sketches—Elliot Del Borgo.
2301422 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
2301422E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 60.00
Dreaming—Brian Balmages.
10277910 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Maharaja—Doug Spata.
10280360 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10280360E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 48.00
Warrior Legacy—Soon Hee Newbold.
10091998 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Pizzicato Blues—Darren Mitchell.
10370793 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Apocalypse—Adrian Gordon.
10370972 String Orchestra
Bass Drum Req.. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Fire in the Forge—Ted Allen.
Marked "Heavy Speed Metal," this piece is an intense cello and bass driven rocker that makes the
"string metal" genre accessible to younger players. This exciting, edgy work adapts heavy metal
guitar stylings to the bowed strings.
10460677 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Flight—Susan H. Day.
Capture the thrill and excitement of flight with this dramatic work! Written in the keys of B minor
and E minor, in 4/4 time, the music's essential features are rich chordal textures and the use of
arpeggios and divisi.
10453652 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Funky, Funky, Funky—Matt Turner.
Four on the floor funk tune for strings? How cool is that! This piece grooves from start to finish
containing true funk rhythms, challenging your students, but well worth the effort!
10457547 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Midnight at the Mausoleum—Brent D. Smith.
No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum after dark. This macabre work provides the
sounds, atmosphere and impressions that might accompany a visit to a mausoleum in the dead of
night. Perfect for a Halloween spooktacular!
10444021 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10444021E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Odessa—David Bobrowitz/ed. J. Cameron Law.
Odessa, the third largest city in the Ukraine, is a major seaport and transportation hub located on the
northwestern shore of the Black Sea. Always busy with activity, the energy of this important city is
captured musically from the very first measure with an active eighth note figure in the low strings.
Like the port, the music is relentless in its level of energy and does not slow from start to finish.
10460691 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
The Old Sioux Trail—Brian Holmes.
This powerful, dramatic song portrays a worn Native American trail and the story it tells of the
people in its past. Different points of tribal history are depicted through various parts of the work.
Every section experiences both the striking melodies and energetic accompaniments.
10444033 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10444033E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Steampunk—Richard Meyer.
Evoking the steam-powered inventions in the work of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, this piece
captures the spirit and mood of the science fiction genre that features these imaginative machines.
10453654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
To Guard and Guide—Jeffrey S. Bishop.
With both solemn and fanfare passages, this work culminates as a celebration. It features several
opportunities to teach bow placement techniques along with position work. It is suitable for any
occasion, especially those when you wish to celebrate America's veterans.
10453646 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Toy Boat Regatta—David Bobrowitz.
A lively opening theme begins the race of toy boats down a stream. With the ebb and flow of the
current, they bob and weave their way to the finish line. All sections of the orchestra see action
in this delightful work that is perfect for teaching spiccato, articulated bowings, some chromatic
fingerings, and minimal shifting.
10459582 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Wayland Overture—Michael Hopkins.
This fast, energetic overture features driving propulsive rhythms and a syncopated melody. Fun and
challenging parts for all sections!
10453860 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Who's Who?—Richard Meyer.
This is perfect for outreach or recruiting concerts. The main theme is followed by five variations,
each featuring a different section. The piece concludes with a rousing 6/8 finale, with phrases of the
theme tossed between sections for a reprise.
10453649 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Wisp—Shirl Jae Atwell.
Just like clouds moving overhead, this light, airy piece moves with effortless fluidity. Parts are
interconnected and of equal importance, allowing students to work on ensemble balance and listening.
10444037 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10444037E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
You Didn't Ask Me—Renata Bratt.
Captivate your students with the old-school 1960s soul sound, an infectious, danceable rhythm,
and a triumphant finish. Written in 12/8, this original tune begins with solo cello, moves around the
sections, and includes written out solos, authentic riffs, and a shout chorus.
10453668 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Zombie Intruders—Kirk Vogel/ed. J. Cameron Law.
Capturing the feel of the undead creeping ever closer, the composer has incorporated a variety of
non-traditional string techniques, including playing behind the bridge, glissando, and instrument body
knocks. Creepy sounds from a few percussion instruments are added to the sound mix and layered
onto an insistent rock groove to form a scarily colorful, memorable string orchestra production.
10460701 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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