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H Scarborough Fairarr. Brian Balmages.
The aching emotion in this interpretation of
Scarborough Fair is a genuine treat for young string
groups. The lyrics of the 16th century (possibly
older) ballad relates a heartsick couple proposing
impossible tasks to prove unending love to one
another. Embodied with simple counter lines,
harmonies, and dynamic range, Brian Balmages
paints an image of youthful love and its inherent
theatrics. Excellent!
10091946 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Scottish Folk SongTraditional/Keith Christopher.
This immortal five-note melody is showcased here
with warm harmonies in a chorale-like, legato style.
Enjoy a taste of Scottish style in this sensitive and
engaging setting.
10522563 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l Shady GroveTraditional/arr. Renata Bratt.
This American fiddle song is arranged so that
every section gets a chance to sing the song as
well as play the tune with idiomatic fiddle breaks,
but it sounds great without the singing, too. The
fast-driving rhythmic power of offbeat accents in
cut time is emphasized in this accessible D Major
arrangement. The tune calls for fast left-hand
fingers and some quick bow crossings, though it
stays in first position.
10594761 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
4 Simple GiftsJoseph Brackett/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. Lighthearted and energetic, this
arrangement of Simple Gifts suggests a dance-like
character. With its familiar and captivating tune
supported by a gentle but persistent underlying
rhythmic motif, students will study balance of sound
and staccato and legato bowing styles.
10592167 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Siyahambaarr. Douglas Wagner. Bring the
wonder of Africa to your orchestra with this
fabulous arrangement of the traditional Zulu song,
Siyahamba! The bold major sixth and seventh
leaps, bring a resolutely hopeful quality to the tune,
while the rhythmic background brings energy to the
musical structure. Add multiple percussionists for a
more authentic sound. Works for strings along or up
to full orchestra.
10032557 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 55.00
l Smoky Mountain ChristmasTraditional/
arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski. Snowy hilltops,
timeless family traditions, and the atmosphere
of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in
this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian
carols. The simple modal melodies of Star of
the East and Babe of Bethlehem are passed
throughout the orchestra before concluding with
the stirring spiritual Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow.
The keys, meters and bowings are all playable by
second-year string students, but intermediate and
advanced students will also find it a satisfying
holiday concert piece.
10594967 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l Songs for SlumberEngelbert Humperdinck/
arr. Jan Farrar-Royce. The delightful, beautiful
melodies and harmonies are the stars in this
arrangement of two wonderful lullabies, All
Through the Night and Evening Prayer. To be
performed softly and simply, opportunities are
provided for exploring timbre and tone.
10594745 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Soon I Will Be DoneCarrie Lane Gruselle. This
masterful arrangement presents the traditional
spiritual with articulation tugging against the
conversant legato passages, embodying the tension
of the earth-bound life against the anticipation of
what's to come. Soon I Will Be Done is an excellent
piece to introduce intermediate players to spirituals,
or is an uplifting option for church orchestras.
10091960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
Spring Breezesarr. Richard Meyer. Try this
tender folksong from Taiwan to develop your
students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied
by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody
is passed to each section. The solos for violin
and cello are at a medium-easy level, and are
accompanied by a prominent harp or piano part.
Simply gorgeous!
2442762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Stone Mountain StompCarl Strommen.
This one stands out in the "fiddle tune" category.
Carl Strommen has managed to take some of
the sounds of Southern fiddling and mix them
with a Western "Copland-esque" style and make
something really special. Another great feature of
this one is that the violas and low strings all get a
chance at some fiddling.
2472094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Suo GanTraditional/arr. Larry Clark. This
popular Welsh folk song has been used in TV and
movies over the years. Stretch the musicianship
of your students with this wonderful arrangement
that contains lyrical countermelodies and a lush
harmonic perspective.
10457575 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Takeda No KomoriutaKeiko Yamada. This
well-known folk song in Japan is a song that a
little girl sings to herself while she toils in a difficult
situation. With somber pensive tone and dark, lush
harmonies, the folk song is presented four separate
times with varying harmonies and textures.
10592942 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tum Balalaikaarr. Steven H. Brook. Here's
a traditional Yiddish riddle song with a haunting
melody, which this arrangement combines
with rich, lush harmonies to encourage and
inspire. Mesmerizing!
10453854 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n Variations on an Irish TuneBrian Balmages.
Based on Thomas Moore's famous song The
Minstrel Boy, this work uses the full gamut of
styles and techniques, from bagpipe drones to
lyrical playing and even fiddle music. The work
is composed of three variations that run together
seamlessly. The first variation presents the
entire tune, much more upbeat than it is usually
performed. The second, lyrical section is absolutely
beautiful and offers an opportunity for working on
musicianship and phrasing without overextending
the group technically. The final section is fiddle
music and takes the audience on a thrill ride that
builds to a glorious conclusion. A wonderful piece
to showcase your group!
10008688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Folk and Multicultural
Medium-Easy
H African AdventureRobert Sheldon. When
it comes time to celebrate the musical colors of
Africa, combine forces with your string group and
percussion ensemble on this stylish concert work
for the developing ensemble. Repetitive rhythms
and a catchy melodic hook propel the piece
forward as it develops momentum and dramatic
flair. Substitute Orff instruments for the melodic
percussion for an even more authentic timbre.
A guaranteed favorite!
10280280 String Orchestra,
Percussion Req. . . . . . . . . . 46.00
American Fiddle Triptycharr. Tim McCarrick.
This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle tunes, set
in a totally authentic style, will delight players and
audiences. Arkansas Traveler; Fire on the Mountain
and Devil's Dream are featured in the violins and
violas with great accompaniment parts for the
cellos and basses. Highly recommended!
10310644 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Appalachian CelebrationGary Fagan. This
original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music
of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachia. Music
is an important part of the Appalachian way of life.
Traditional Appalachian music is derived primarily
from the English and Scottish ballad tradition and
Irish and Scottish fiddle music. African-American
blues musicians played a significant role in
developing the instrumental aspects of Appalachian
music as well.
10594925 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
H Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War)arr.
Calvin Custer. The simple, memorable theme from
the acclaimed PBS series makes excellent concert
fare. Calvin Custer's realistic treatment includes
the easy violin solo, piano and percussion. This is
technically quite easy, but very emotional.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 54.00
H Blue Fire FiddlerSoon Hee Newbold. Energetic,
exciting and fun, are the words that best describe
this kickin' fiddle tune. This fast and furious fiddling
piece sounds much harder than it really is. Riffs,
finger patterns and bowings are very idiomatic and
lend themselves to fast playing. This is sure to be
the hit of the concert!
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H
Danny Boyarr. Harry Alshin. Lovely,
interweaving countermelodies create a rich
inner texture in this beautiful arrangement of the
timeless love song. Sensibly placed in the key of D
Major, this beautiful arrangement will have lasting
appeal with your students and audiences, and will
be an especially good choice for combined festival
orchestra performance. Gorgeous! Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2266146 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
l Dreidl VariantsTraditional/arr. Brendan
McBrien. "S'vivon" is the Hebrew word for dreidel,
a four-sided top that is popular with children during
the celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.
In this arrangement, variations are created through
the subtle use of motivic rhythms from within the
melody, presenting the theme in different voices
and keys in both arco and pizzicato.
10594939 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
H
Ear IgamiRichard Meyer. Ear-igami is a
fascinating musical tribute to the ancient Japanese
art of paper folding. Instead of a bow, each
performer uses a piece of paper to make sounds
and to "play" their instrument. Your audience will
be entranced as they watch and hear the variety of
effects possible in this charming set of pentatonic
variations. Premiered by the composer's middle
school orchestra, this music is sure to intrigue high
school and adult musicians as well. There's nothing
else like it!
10066927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Fantasia on a Theme from ThailandRichard
Meyer. This captivating work is a set of variations
on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most
popular melodies. The pong lang is a suspended
vertical wooden xylophone whose keys are
arranged upside down, with the low notes on the
upper end and the high notes at the bottom. The
melody uses the pentatonic scale and is very simple
in nature. The variations expand on fragments of
the original tune in a variety of tempi and styles
that make each new change thrilling! After this
exploration, the original melody returns, gradually
gaining speed and energy as one would hear in a
traditional performance of this dance.
10015211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Folk Tune and Fiddle DancePercy Fletcher.
A long-time favorite for festival and contest, Percy
Fletcher's two-movement suite has been a choice
teaching piece for school orchestras. In true English
folk style, the first movement has multiple sections
in varying styles and meters, and the second
movement is rhythmic, energetic fiddle writing at
its best.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Funiculi, FuniculaLuigi Denza/arr. Sandra
Dackow. It was always fun to sing this Italian song
in elementary school music classes. Who could
resist the swinging tarantella rhythms? No need to
resist, join the fun!
10522523 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 49.00
n Hatikvah (from "Munich")John Williams.
Here is the authentic edition direct from John
Williams and exactly as played in the film. Although
this is the original film music, it is understated and
remains at the medium-easy level. The string parts
contain lots of divisi writing and there are parts
for optional flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn,
and harp. John Williams' treatment of the Israeli
national anthem gives a special reverence and
power to this beloved hymn.
10016087 String Orch or Full Orch
opt. Winds & Harp . . . . . . . 40.00
n Irish Party in Third Classarr. Larry Moore.
One of the most memorable moments in the
movie "Titanic" was the Irish dancing scene in
the steerage section of the ship. The group Gaelic
Storm provided the recording for the film, heard on
the second soundtrack album Back To Titanic. Your
orchestra will love the energy of this version that
includes piano and percussion throughout to really
enhance those catchy Celtic rhythms! Irresistible!
2413557 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Las PalmasBob Lipton. Fiery original melodies
take center stage in this spicy selection. One group
of students will be assigned to clap authentic
Flamenco rhythms, while the rest of the orchestra
plays with the flair of a traditional Spanish
ensemble. Highly entertaining!
10366841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1Leroy
Anderson/arr. Wagner. The first three movements
of this iconic work are now available in a dynamic
scoring for your full orchestras. Major themes
are presented with all of the color and fresh
invention of the original score. This is music
that will delight and entertain audiences of any
age. It's as much fun to play as it is to listen to!
Highly recommended!
10305953 String Orch or Full Orch . . . 65.00
n Molly on the ShorePercy Grainger/arr. Dackow.
A rollicking good time! Not another "Celtic clone,"
this is actually a setting of two Irish reels Grainger
arranged for string quartet in 1907. It retains much
of its quartet flavor by giving each section lots to
do. But don't worry, the second violins and violas
remain in first position throughout. The Dackow/
Grainger combination ensures a crowd-pleaser
that you can feel confident programming! Very nice!
5665377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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