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l JigtasticSteven Frackenpohl. This Grade 3
medley of four hard-driving Celtic jigs starts in E
minor and moves to A minor. It ends with everyone
high on their instruments for a powerful finish.
Groups that can manage a slightly faster tempo are
encouraged to go for it!
10439378 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Keltic FeastRichard Meyer. This Celtic tour de
force runs the gamut of emotions. An aggressively
rustic opening makes way for a joyful and catchy
original jig followed by a legato setting of the
beautiful folk tune Sheebeg and Sheemore,
introduced by the violas. The jig returns, and is soon
combined with the folk tune, creating a delightful
contrapuntal conversation between low and high
strings. This will be a challenge for every section
of your string orchestra, but the rewards are well
worth the effort to present this in your next contest
or festival!
10091048 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Legend of Sleepy HollowRichard Meyer.
Your students will love this musical depiction of the
fateful night when Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane met
up with the fabled Headless Horseman. This colorful
tone poem based on Washington Irving's famous
short story is whimsical, romantic, frightening,
and sure to stir the imaginations of your students
and their audience. A great challenge for the more
advanced string orchestra, and a wonderful lesson
in tone painting.
10066953 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
l LibertangoAstor Piazzolla/arr. James Kazik.
Published in Italy in 1974, this arrangement retains
all the excitement of what is already considered a
modern tango classic.
10461611 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
MaharajaDoug Spata. Add some sizzle to your
next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja
combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music
with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates
the sound of tabla drums while finger snaps and
triplet flourishes add to the South Asian flavor.
Teachers will appreciate challenging their students
with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout
the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique
musical experience.
10280360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Midnight at the MausoleumBrent 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
MinotaurRichard Meyer. The myth of the
Minotaur, half-man, half-bull, has haunted
generations since it was first told centuries ago.
This colorful tone painting will give your advancing
high school orchestra a real workout and challenge
every section as they tell the story of the warrior
Theseus' descent into the mysterious labyrinth and
his heroic struggle with the terrible monster within.
An outstanding opportunity for cross-curricular
studies, this epic piece is sure to become a favorite
of your students and your audience.
10370590 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Mystical TowersJeremy Woolstenhulme.
Energy and excitement prevail from beginning to
end in this original work that evokes the image of
a hero's journey to explore the ruins of two ancient
magical towers. This will capture the imagination of
your developing players!
10281217 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen/arr.
Dackow. First it was the choral masterpiece from
Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by
storm as a concert band arrangement, and even a
brass ensemble. But it has never been available for
strings, until now! Sandra Dackow's arrangement
makes this wonderful piece available for your string
players! A serene and expressive composition, the
fluid lines and lovely harmonies will both challenge
and engage your performers. We are proud to give
this our highest recommendation.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 75.00
n OctoberEric Whitacre/arr. Lavender. The
continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic
and evocative music is evident in concert
programming everywhere, with his symphonic,
choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his
most notable symphonic work, now adapted in this
stunning version for strings.
10042806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 OdessaDavid 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
n Odyssey (Journey of Odysseus)Soon Hee
Newbold. The Odyssey is a timeless Greek tale
that is relevant to every generation, and Soon Hee
Newbold has created a thrilling musical depiction
for your strings to play! Odysseus' return home
from the Trojan War was filled with obstacles and
encounters with the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the
Sorceress Circe, and the enchanting Sirens, among
others. Multiple effects include col legno, mutes,
and harmonics (which are all explained in detail in
the performance notes). The incredible symphonic
nature of the entire work gives your orchestra a huge
sound without the need for any winds or percussion.
It's a thrilling addition to any performance.
2701827 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 The Old Sioux TrailBrian 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
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Phantom CastleJames Curnow. This
programmatic work is fresh and appealing to
string orchestras. With many contrasting styles
and tempi, it gives a dark, bold sense of drama
and offers several playing techniques. The optional
percussion adds great effects to heighten the
musical intensity.
10427537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Phantom's EscapeSean O'Loughlin. Named
for a ski run at Mammoth mountain near Yosemite
National Park, this action-packed piece has a definite
cinematic quality to it. The music is both aggressive
and passionate, and provides some great teaching
elements for the more mature string orchestra.
10457557 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Pizzicato BluesDarren Mitchell. This lively
piece is based on the C blues scale, and is played
entirely pizzicato. "Fat" jazz harmonies, compelling
rhythms and a wide array of dynamics make this
one smokin' chart. A fun concert closer, sure to
bring the house down!
10370793 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Point Lookout (A Fantasy on Civil War Songs)
Brian Balmages. Inspired by the rich history of
Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, this fantasy
on civil war songs pays tribute to the remnants
of Fort Lincoln, which served as a Civil War
fortification. Songs used in the fantasy include: The
Battle Cry of Freedom; Battle Hymn of the Republic;
and When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again.
The piece is tied together with excerpts from
America, the Beautiful, which comes in fully toward
the end of the work. Magical!
10027381 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Prairie SongR. Christopher Teichler. This work
is a tuneful melody, supported by triadic harmonies,
that depicts the simplicity of a midwestern landscape.
10458592 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 30.00
l RaindropsYukiko Nishimura. This work is an
atmospheric composition that is fresh and unique.
You will be able to hear the sound of rain as you
journey through this challenging piece.
10457561 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Rites of TamburoRobert W. Smith. Explosive,
powerful and dramatic, here's a work that your
orchestra can really sink their teeth into! Entrancing
instrumental colors burst into splashes of energy
from the brass and rhythm sections, biting
dissonances abound, and a constant surge of
excitement flows through the piece. There's even
a measure where the brass are invited to "pick-a-
note" as they crescendo into a resolving chord... a
really neat effect! If you want to light a fire under
your players (and your audience, too), then Rites Of
Tamburo is a top choice.
2440741 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 63.00
l Scherzo on American ThemesGary Fletcher.
This bright, energetic composition is based on
several 'folk-like' themes. Wonderful as a concert
or contest selection for more mature student
string orchestras.
10459067 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Shadows Across the MoonJohn Caponegro.
As cloud formations come between us and our view
of the moon, we see the "shadow" of these clouds
on the moon, while mist or fog causes the moon
to appear fuzzy or indistinct. Harmonics, energetic
bowing patterns, and rapidly shifting dynamics
are effectively used here to portray the impact of
atmospheric changes on our view of the moon.
10439382 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Snake River StompSteve Laven. The winner
of the 2008 Texas Orchestra Directors Association
composition contest! This American tour de force
has shades of Copland mixed with exciting fiddling
motives and themes fit for a Hollywood western.
The composer describes it: "The Snake River flows
through Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and I tried to
capture some of its grandeur in the music. The
'stomp' comes from the heavy hoedown feel in cut
time. It's written in a rondo form, and its themes
have a familiar style that is easy to capture.
Students will love the fact that each string part is
interesting and unique."
10069419 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 SteampunkRichard 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
n SynergyDeborah Baker Monday. There's never
a dull moment in this dynamic original, full of driving
rhythmic elements and gorgeous chordal textures.
Students should strive to achieve a rich sonority
throughout. The contrasting middle section allows
for more sensitive, expressive playing, then the
energy resumes, propelling the piece to a strong
conclusion. The title is appropriate, because the
overall effect of the work is greater than the sum
of its parts!
10281205 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Tango EspressivoMatt Turner. Here is a
passionate original tango that may be one of this
year's favorites! It's set in the key of G minor which
brings a dark resonance to the strings! This piece
will not only build ensemble playing and reinforce
those accidentals, there's also a chance for a
soloists to improvise. (written solo included if
needed.) This is one your strings will want to play
over and over! Highly recommended!
10046249 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tango Noir (Dark Tango)Reynard Burns.
Wonderfully dark and mysterious, you can't
miss with this original Spanish dance. The sultry
harmonies and tasteful backgrounds create a
suspenseful air of intrigue that's not often found in
string literature.
10274117 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l TarantellaLoreta Fin. This energetic original
work is written in the Southern Italian dance style
with compound duple meter and minor tonality. The
C Major middle section makes the piece ideal to
teach relative keys, as well as ternary form. The
off-beat accompaniment is essential, and can be
played on a piano, accordion, or keyboard with
accordion voice.
10454110 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l TechnoStringsJulie Lyonn Lieberman.
Drawing from African, Cuban and Indonesian
musical influences, this modern original features
mesmerizing world-beat grooves. The piece
is based on the C mixolydian scale, with an
opportunity for soloing. It can be performed with a
fun backup track or with student-created acoustic
or digital loops.
10452980 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 To Guard and GuideJeffrey 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
n To Tame the Raging RapidsBrian Balmages.
Exhilarating! This work describes mankind's
constant fascination with some of the most
powerful forces in nature. As the work opens,
the beauty of the water and its sound calms the
listener. Soon, however, we plunge into the water
and test ourselves against the raging rapids. Highly
rhythmic and compelling, this work is destined to
thrill all who perform it. Can your orchestra tame
the untamable?
10047960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Toy Boat RegattaDavid 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
n Two Scenes from the HollowKirt Mosier.
This two-movement piece is based on "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The first section,
entitled Ichabod's Walk, is introduced with lines
from the American classic: "What fearful shapes
and shadows beset his path amidst the dim and
ghastly glare of a snowy night!" The second
movement, entitled Hessian's Ride, is introduced
with lines that end "...the apparition of a figure
on horseback without a head. It is said by
some to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper." The
chilling music will be the highlight of your concert!
Highly recommended!
10050296 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
