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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS
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e The Abandoned Funhouse—Brian Balmages.
Written for the true beginner, this piece takes
the listener on an eerie tour that can best be
described as an unsettling experience with a
touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and
optional celesta (playable on a keyboard) create a
haunting background reminiscent of a film score.
Instruments move mostly by stepwise motion,
and all string crossings involve an open string. No
eighth notes are used, and many instruments use
only five or six notes.
10592171 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4e Arco-ology—Joseph Compello. Arco-ology
gives very beginning students the chance to play
with more bow and develop good tone in their
first year of playing. Opportunities are provided
for all sections of the orchestra to showcase their
developing musicality in this fun short piece.
10907779 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
e Impulse—Brian Balmages. For the very youngest
musicians, this highly energetic piece does not
use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D
Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion
throughout. Despite these features, the music is
powerful and aggressive.
10512570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
He Miniature Symphony—Richard Meyer. This
brilliantly simple four-movement "symphony"
is perfect for beginning string players who are
just starting to read. Using only the notes of the
D Major scale, each movement focuses on a
distinct reading and playing skill. Whether you
perform one movement or all four, your students
will sound great while they get a chance to put
their newly acquired reading skills to use and
learn about basic symphonic form.
10050362 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
le Nightscapes—Stephen Chin. Tremolo, pizzica-
to, harmonics, tapping and even screaming are
just some of the fun things a beginning ensemble
will find fun. Bumps in the Dark will have listeners
on the edge of their seats. The gentle and pen-
sive Far Away Dreams will allow younger play-ers
to explore lyrical playing. Shooting Stars brings
feelings of excitement and wonderment of celestial
spheres. The melodic interest throughout the suite
is shared by various sections of the orchestra,
encouraging listening within the ensemble.
10907601 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Popcorn—Kathryn Griesinger. No bows required!
This unison pizzicato piece for beginning strings
and piano is perfect for the very first concert.
Using only quarter rests and quarter notes of the
D major scale, the upbeat tune gives students the
chance to "pop" up out of their chairs in response
to the piano cues. A delightful treat for young
musicians and audiences alike.
10617970 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
He The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here is some exquisite writing for beginning
orchestra! The B minor/modal tonality brings out
that melancholy Russian sound while using notes
familiar to all players. Thanks to some simple
imitation, easy divisi writing, and doubling of viola
by violin 2, this work sounds rich and interesting
while using only quarter, half, and whole note
values. Piano is optional.
2701807 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Rustic Dance—Mark Williams. This delightful
work for beginning string orchestra uses only
a one-octave D Major scale plus open strings
to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance.
The interplay between forte and piano provides
practice in dynamic control, and the melodies are
passed through the ensemble so that everyone
gets a chance to shine. A good choice for that
important first concert.
2478635 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
The Salamander Samba—Lauren Bernofsky.
This creative original samba utilizes only open
strings and pizzicato, making it especially acces-
sible for beginners. The piano part is essential as
it sets up the samba style. A really fun piece that
will engage students and audiences alike!
10312094 String Orchestra with Piano. . . 40.00
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l Carousel—Bob Phillips. This flowing waltz depicts
the non-stop motion of an old-fashioned carousel,
spinning 'round and 'round with horses smoothly
gliding up and down. Written in the keys of D Major
and G Major, this is a perfect piece for first year
players, using only notes on the D and A strings
(D and G for bass) plus a few open strings. The
violin 2 and viola parts are doubled, as are the cello
and bass parts. Correlated with Sound Innovations
Book 1, Level 3, Carousel is easily accessible
by
beginners and advancing students alike.
10872098 String Orchestra with Piano. . . 46.00
10872099 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Coronation of the Queen—Susan H. Day.
This stately Grade 1.5 piece features easy
rhythms, interesting harmonies, and memorable
melodies while reinforcing low 2nd finger on
the D and A strings. Imagine a royal procession
and celebration, with crowds cheering as their
beloved queen passes by. A rhythmical chant:
"Here Comes the Queen" can be heard in a
quarter, eighth, eighth, half note pattern that is
found throughout the rest of the piece in all parts.
Visualizing the story will bring this music to life!
10872100 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10872101 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 Edge of the Horizon—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
This work is a win-win for reinforcing everything
students have been learning during their first
year of study. Robust, lively, and entertaining, the
music features a wide range of dynamics to teach
musicality and use of bow weight, speed, and
distribution in familiar D Major.
10908739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10908754 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
e Gap of Dunloe (Gateway to MacGillycuddy's
Reeks)—Chris Thomas. Transport your audience
to the Emerald Isle with this music inspired by
traditional Irish songs and the beauty of Ireland's
Gap of Dunloe. The lyrical melodies, call-and-
response counterpoint, and a touch of traditional
Irish style paint a colorful picture evoking images
of the magnificent Irish landscape.
10592149 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10592150 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
le Lost Island—Kathryn Griesinger. Adventure
hides in the shadows of a mysterious island
that lies far beyond the horizons of the sea. This
simple yet dramatic piece uses only the first six
notes of the D and G Major scales along with
easy combinations of eighth, quarter, and half
notes. Urgent rhythms build alongside echoing
melodic lines to create anticipation and energize
this work for beginning players, who will love the
dark minor tonality.
10877047 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10877048 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
e Lotus Dance—Kathryn Griesinger. Graceful
flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian
cultures, illustrated here with a flowing theme
in first position. Beginning ensembles will find
this work very playable with simple rhythms and
melodies based on the D major and G major
scales. Exotic pentatonic harmonies and gentle
pizzicato accompaniment float like the lotus
blossom in an ancient Chinese garden.
10739248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10739249 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
e Ninja—Richard Meyer. There's a ninja on the
loose and he's sneaking through the orchestra.
Your students will love making up storylines
for what happens next in this colorful Asian-
flavored piece that uses only the notes of the D
Major scale. There are plenty of great teaching
opportunities here for your first-year students
including pizzicato, accents, crescendos and
melody/accompaniment balance.
10594955 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10594956 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4 Ring of Fire—Kathryn Griesinger. The fiery nature
of this original work is enhanced with dynamics,
accents, staccatos, and more. Students get
to practice string crossings in 3/4 time in this
piece named for the geological line of explosive
volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean basin.
10908742 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10908757 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Sky Islands—Todd Parrish. Reflecting the
beauty and grace of clouds passing by, this
very easy work gives young students a chance
to explore the full range of the key of G major.
This Grade 1 piece includes staccato quarter
notes contrasted with half notes and slurred
eighth notes to reinforce beginning level rhythms.
Interesting dynamic changes from piano to forte
enhance the mood, while melodies and counter-
melodies flow through all parts.
10872139 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10872140 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
e Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing skills!
This lighthearted tune sparkles with simple
rhythms and easy string crossings using notes of
the D and G scales (no low 2). Every section of
the orchestra gets melodic material sprinkled with
pizzicato throughout. Perfect for any time of year.
Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra with Piano,
opt. Bells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4e A Viking's Tale—Chris Thomas. Experience the
grit and barbarity of the vikings' life in this fierce
piece for developing strings! Heavy, marcato
melodies are passed to every section, using only
notes of the G and D major scales in first position,
plus a little third position in the bass. Dynamic
contrasts, warrior cries, and optional bass drum
and anvil add extra drama and excitement for
your next concert. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble
clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts.
10846042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10846043 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Zombie Dance—Michael Story. Zombies are
everywhere these days - at least in songs, movies,
and on TV! This original piece is a tip of the hat to
the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written for first year
orchestra students, Zombie Dance uses mostly
quarter note rhythms and D-, A-, and G-string
notes, including a few C-naturals. Very easy
optional piano and percussion parts are included.
10872172 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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4e Atishbaji (Fireworks)—Doug Spata. An exciting
selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central
to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the
Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable
rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece also
reinforces low-one finger patterns. Represent
Diwali at holiday concerts or anytime to add a
touch of world music to the concert program.
Optional percussion adds even more color and
style. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and
alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts.
10846052 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10846053 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
