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31 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com string orchestra Go to cart Original Concert Works easy H Las Mariposas ExoticasDoug Spata. "Exotic Butterflies" is the translation of the title of this Latin- flavored selection. Written in a style to imitate an Argentinean guitar, pizzicato strings and lilting melodies create the light effect needed for the butterfly imagery. 2442705 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Little SymphonyCarold Nunez. This lively piece was composed in the style of Mozart, although the composer's own personality does shine through. There is a strong emphasis on different bowing techniques including spiccato, legato bowing, successive strong crossings and down bows. Enjoyable for the audience, too! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 5444401 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 5607122 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H LuminescenceAlan Lee Silva. Shimmering with joyful enthusiasm, the energetic opening ensemble figures shine through to the very end. A flowing melody dances on top of a pulsing accompaniment as the piece surges forward, transitioning to a majestic, yet haunting, statement. Returning to the cheerful theme, the piece reprises the introduction material with glistening notes and an exhilarating conclusion. Uplifting and inspiring! 10277980 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10277981 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H March of the ShadowsBrian Balmages. A dark and spooky way to introduce young players to Bb and Eb. Smart and edgy with unexpected harmonic and rhythmic twists, program this one for fall concerts for spine-tingling encores! 10277874 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10277876 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 l Masquerade WaltzChris Thomas. This elegant waltz conjures images of a masquerade ball set in stately 18th-century Europe. Imagine ballroom dancers gliding about as the delightful melody passes throughout the sections in a very organic way. The piece features easy low 1 fingerings and the opportunity to perform in the Classical style. 10748216 String Orchestra with Piano . . 50.00 10748217 Additional Score with Piano . . . 5.00 Measured TonesAlan Lee Silva. With lyrical, scalar melodies in E minor, flowing and intuitive phrases, and main themes circulated throughout the orchestra, this work provides each section of the ensemble with exciting musical challenges and ample opportunities to shine. 10592909 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10592910 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 4 Midnight AdventureMichael Kamuf. This contemporary work paints a musical picture of a late-night outdoor escapade using flowing melodies soaring over rich harmonies and driving rhythmic figures. Perfect as an opening or closing selection, it also correlates to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2. 10738916 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10738948 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 A Million Miles AwayFrancis Caravella. This work takes advantage of the expansive sound of the Lydian mode to depict the vast reaches of outer space. Everyone stays in first position (except the basses), and the dissonances are quite mild. A grand chorus will challenge students to exercise good bow control as they work to achieve the demands of the dynamics. 10568175 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10568176 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 MomentumRobert Longfield. Here's a very creative work in a simple ABA form that will show your orchestra in the best light. It begins with a driving rhythmic melody that generates a great deal of intensity. As the "Momentum" begins to slow, your first violin has a brief solo opportunity to show off some lyrical playing over pizzicato strings. The haunting melody moves toward a glorious key change, and a brief passage for solo string quartet gives a captivating change of texture. It ends with a dramatic return to the opening material. Very accessible and a great addition to your next concert! 2701819 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Mountain HymnJanelle Zook Cunalata. You can almost hear the choir in the background as you listen to the sentimentally beautiful Mountain Hymn. This work will give young musicians practice with lyrical playing and expressive dynamics, all within a piece in D major that falls very easily on young musicians' fingers. 10568197 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10568198 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Mystic FawnLarry Clark. The title conjures up images of a beautiful fawn illuminated by early morning sunlight in a fog filled meadow. The introduction sets the mood and lays out the harmonic material used throughout the piece. The rest of the work is made up of various interpretations of the main theme, with a big build to a climactic statement. The piece concludes with a cascading figure followed by lush chords that gently fade away. Stunning! 10366568 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10366569 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 l NebulaDavid Bobrowitz. A nebula is an interstellar cloud where new stars are formed, and this piece captures the beauty and mystery of these cosmic bodies. Stark motives are presented in simple forms early on in the piece, and these motives grow in rhythmic intensity as the piece progresses - much like a star being born, then launched into the cosmos. Nebula represents a total departure from standard programming and will leave the audience impressed by the colors and mystery achieved by your ensemble! 10752548 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10752549 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Neon BeatDoug Spata. Designed with early-intermediate orchestras in mind, this fun selection has a modern sound that will rock your next concert. It features great practice for dotted rhythms, basic syncopation and second-finger pattern, but students will respond most to the big beats and catchy melodies. Add the optional drum part and it will bring down the house! 10568199 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10568200 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 l A New DawnLorrie Baum. A New Dawn is a lilting and joyful work that celebrates new life, growth, and new beginnings. Written in a neoclassical style, this melodic piece gives everyone a chance to shine. Weaving back and forth between the main theme and more lyrical sections in the relative minor key, it winds up on a positive note with the recapitulation of the main theme. 10752516 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10752517 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 H Night RideDeborah Baker Monday. A myster- ious adventure awaits in this dramatic piece for developing strings. Beginning with a haunting four note motive, the music turns to a pulsing bass line that gets the wheels in motion for the exciting ride. Each section shares the spotlight for short melodic statements that are always supported by a strong counterpoint. A truly thrilling piece! 10277995 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H Night ShiftRichard Meyer. Take a look at this driving, modal composition that's loaded with some great techniques! As the title implies, early shifting is the main focus, with pizzicato and easy 16th notes added for variety. All around, this is an excellent and very mature sounding piece for your young players! 2346344 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 2346351 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 NightriderRichard Meyer. This thrilling piece is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces for young musicians. Written in a minor mode, its melody reinforces F and C naturals and gives young players more experience in 3/4 meter. The piece uses both A minor and A major, and offers a chance at a simple col legno bowing. Students will love the mysterious tonality and driving rhythms. Highly entertaining and educational at the same time! 2703076 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 One Bow ConcertoRichard Meyer. Your audience will laugh out loud! A violinist, a violist and a cellist have soloist seats in front of the orchestra, and they share just one bow, passing it to one another just in the nick of time. The orchestra is all pizzicato, so there really is only one bow. "But a cellist shouldn't use a violin bow," you think. Right, so they stop passing it to him and the cellist shows what he thinks of that! By the end the bow is in the hand of the conductor. Recommended as a show-stopper! 2475422 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 H Petite TangoCasimer Kriechbaum. Optional piano and percussion make this a truly fun work for young strings! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1. 988287 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4957924 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 n Pirate's CodeSteven J. Campbell. Explore the pirate's code! Set in G major, this piece is full of driving, dark melodies while also including beautiful legato sections challenging students to change gears. Your land-loving young orchestra will want to play it again and again! 10520847 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10520848 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 4 The Polka Dot PolkaRichard Meyer. As the title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of the 1800s is all about dots: over, under, and after notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young orchestra's understanding of dotted quarter-note rhythms and staccato bow strokes, this selection, in true Richard Meyer style, is sure to challenge all of your students. For extra fun, push the tempo - the faster, the better! 10738922 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10738954 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 4 PremonitionsLarry Neeck. An enthusiastic and energetic work which will challenge and inspire young musicians. All performers can really dig into the aggressive minor theme, while the violas and cellos will shine in the contrasting B section. Unison melodies, dynamic themes, and a little bit of pizzicato too - all provide valuable teaching moments. 10756573 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10756575 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Presto!Robert Sheldon. This joyful, fast- paced composition gives developing players an opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide an energetic texture as they are passed around the orchestra. The catchy main theme uses only five notes, making this tune perfect for beginners and a great addition to a festival program. 10594959 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10594960 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 4 PulseRobert Buckley. From the creative pen of Robert Buckley comes this infectious work that will engage developing players. The incessant driving rhythms, bold modal harmonies, and clever interplay between sections are just the recipe for success with student groups. 10674115 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10753099 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 l Rays of LightGeorge Sweet. Rays of Light is an upbeat, positive piece for developing ensembles inspired by the returning of light after a dark storm. The composer's style incorporates a fresh harmonic perspective with simple yet tuneful melodic gestures not commonly found in pieces for beginning ensembles. Every section of the orchestra is given a chance to shine! 10739260 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10739261 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 H Sahara CrossingRichard Meyer. Sounds of a desert caravan are found in this fun and exciting original by Richard Meyer. It's an excellent piece to reinforce the tonal color of low first finger notes (Eb and Bb). The bouncing cello and bass parts and optional tambourine and finger cymbal parts add just the right exotic flavor. Wonderful! 2442523 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 5899471 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 l Science FridayLorie Gruneisen. Mystery and intrigue abound in this Grade 2 original that explores the minor tonality and flashy easy-to- execute string techniques. Your students will wish that every orchestra day is Science Friday! 10682786 String Orchestra with Piano . . 48.00 10682787 Additional Score with Piano . . . 6.00 l Secret WorldMichael Hopkins. This high- energy rhythmic work in E minor features a mysterious theme and a syncopated motive that will delight players. Chromatic harmonies give students opportunities to develop their intonation. The use of slow and fast bow strokes will help students learn to control the speed of the bow. All sections of the orchestra have challenging and interesting parts. 10739949 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10739950 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Original Concert Works Easy Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Burst!—Brian Balmages. 10277832 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10277832E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 40.00 Fire in the Bow—Brian Balmages. 10592147 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10592147E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 45.00 Gauntlet—Doug Spata. 2417863 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 2417863E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 48.00 Dragon Dances—Soon Hee Newbold. 2474316 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 2474316E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 40.00 Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song— Brian Balmages. 10366818 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10366818E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 45.00 Viking—Soon Hee Newbold. 10454265 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10454265E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 50.00 Sahara Crossing—Richard Meyer. 2442523 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 2442523E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 46.00 Night Shift—Richard Meyer. 2346344 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 2346344E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 46.00 Gargoyles—Doug Spata. 2470438 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 2470438E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 48.00 A Spark of Courage—Doug Spata. 10594917 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 10594917E String Orchestra ePrint . . . . . 46.00 Going to contest or festival? 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