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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS
4e Centrifuge—Kathryn Griesinger. A forceful minor
theme builds on a repeating motif of rotating
eighth notes. Based on the scientific principle
of centrifugal force, this piece offers a vortex
of expanding and falling energy, with easy
finger patterns in first position. A whirlwind of
excitement well within the reach of developing
players. Includes optional piano.
10907785 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10907786 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4e Dark Dreams—Sean O'Loughlin. Written as
part of a collaboration between students and the
composer, Dark Dreams is a dark and mysterious
piece that utilizes techniques such as tremolo
and pizzicato. Following a slow and mysterious
opening which illustrates the tapestry of sound for
the composition, the work develops the musical
material into various vivid, intense, and gripping
musical moments.
10907789 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10907790 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Dramatic Opus—Deborah Baker Monday.
Turmoil and triumph are the essence of Dramatic
Opus. Beginning in D minor and concluding in D
major, the exciting theme is based on a rhythmic
motive which is developed throughout the work. A
perfect vehicle for exploring F naturals and B flats.
10908738 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10908753 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4e Highlander's Pride—Carl Strommen. High-
lander's Pride is a tuneful melody and well scored
composition. This march-like piece draws from
Scottish influences and is perfect for developing
groups, with a variety of articulations, dynamics
and bowings.
10907803 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10907804 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
4 Hunter's Moon—Doug Spata. A dramatic piece
for late beginners featuring simple rhythms and
limited part independence. Repeated eighth note
rhythm patterns using only notes on the D and A
strings make this an approachable piece with a
mature, cinematic sound. Sure to thrill audiences
and become a favorite of teachers and students!
10872114 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10872115 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4e Northwestern Skies—Alan Lee Silva. A lyrical
and fresh piece displaying the composer's
signature open and expressive style. Young
string orchestras will sound rich and full with this
sweeping composition.
10907821 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10907822 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4e Quest for the Throne—Larry Clark. This
musical adventure conjures images of kings
and castles, knights and horses, dragons and
damsels in distress. The aggressive piece
includes a contrasting lush secondary theme in
combination with strong melodic content that will
inspire and excite students.
10907827 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10907828 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
4 Round Dance—Andrew Levin. A short piece
that is packed with valuable teaching points,
this dance in D minor introduces 16th notes and
two note slurs, some of which include string
crossings. Upper strings use low-1 and 2 finger
patterns, cellos play backward extensions, and
basses use half position. The contrasting lyric
theme combines with the opening motif for a
dramatic ending.
10882341 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10882342 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4 Secret Agent—Kathryn Griesinger. This fun
tune evokes classic spy dramas, full of intrigue
and mystery, with just a few easy sixteenth notes
and accidentals along the way. Quick pizzicato,
ties, and off-beat rhythms provide a challenging
mission for developing players. Reinforce low-2
fingerings with alternating F-sharp and F-natural
as the theme takes some unexpected melodic
detours. Everyone but bass stays in first position
throughout.
10833366 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Tangled Tango—Steven L. Rosenhaus. Don't
get your fingers tangled in all these chromatic
fingerings! Alternating D minor and D major, as
well as arco and pizzicato, plus hooked bowings
will keep everyone on their toes. Almost everyone
gets the melody while the basses lay down the
essential tango groove.
10882353 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10882354 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4e Treasure Island—Kathryn Griesinger. Perfect
for developing string orchestra, this piece features
a lilting melody with an adventurous "pirate" feel.
Useful for reinforcing low-2 patterns in the key of
E minor, as well as slurs and string crossings in
familiar first position. A sneaky pizzicato melody
adds contrast, and every section gets a piece of
the jaunty tune. Includes optional piano.
10908701 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10908702 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
m e d i u m - e a s y
He Blue Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier. Like the title
implies, there's a powerful rhythm and some jazzy
blue notes, nothing subtle here! This original uses
guitar-like riffs and a driving ostinato bass line in
the low strings to build up to a powerful sound.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10000751 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
e Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd Parrish.
In Greek mythology, Boreas is the cold north
wind, making this piece a great addition to any
winter concert. The mysterious opening leads
to an exciting finale. Students will experience
spiccato and legato bowing styles, multiple down
bows, and key changes.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453690 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
He Creatures—Brian Balmages. It's great for
year-round use, but would be especially scary
at Halloween. The composer describes it as "a
dark and sinister night full of strange happenings
and ghoulish encounters." Opening with a
menacing march as creatures emerge from the
darkness, dissonances soon appear in upper
strings, including the chance to play any pitch in
the chaos! Finally the audience hears footsteps in
retreat from the coming dawn.
10027353 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10027354 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Danza Espanola—Bob Phillips. A perfect
rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses
classic Spanish rhythms and the famous
Andalusian chord progression found in the music
of Spain, Central and South America. All sections
get to play both the melody and the driving
accompaniment rhythms.
10872102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10872103 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4e Dragon Fire—Susan H. Day. Imagine the fire-
spewing, eyes-blazing, slimy-scaled mythical
creature in this dramatic work! This excellent
teaching piece features many techniques,
including hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents,
pizzicato, tremolo, and a few high three-finger
patterns in upper strings. Written in the keys of
A minor and E minor, all parts have interesting
moving lines and melodies as well as wonderfully
rich chordal harmonies. Sure to be a pleasing
addition to any concert or festival.
10908669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10908670 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
4e Echelon—Kathryn Griesinger. An exhilarating
theme is characterized by an angular melodic
motif shaped like a true military echelon,
forging ahead with courage and ferocity. Heavy
accents, driving momentum, and intricate
fugue-like formations narrate an epic tale of
noble heroism, with only a little position work in
first violin and bass.
10877037 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10877038 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4e Epic Adventure—Kathryn Griesinger. A bold,
exciting work for string orchestra depicting
a daring escape and an epic journey. Driving
accented 3/4 rhythms in A minor build tension
and momentum, developing into soaring themes
in major tonalities. Following the protagonist on
a heroic quest, students will experience dramatic
dynamics, slurs, and string crossings in familiar
first position. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef)
and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts.
10846054 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10846055 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart—Alan
Lee Silva. Based on the classic Edgar Allan
Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," this work
is reminiscent of a classic Hollywood horror
movie theme. The piano and optional harp and
percussion parts punctuate the tension and
suspense that is felt from the first note to the
last. The basses act as the low, ominous threat
of danger, and the upper voices represent the
insanity of the main character's twisted plan. A
real thriller!
10093787 String Orchestra,
Percussion Opt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10093788 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
e Forever Joyful!—Brian Balmages. Inspired
by pure joy, this work explores uplifting and
lighthearted emotions. The music has a constant
rhythmic pulse that gently interacts with graceful
melodic lines and countermelodies. Engaging
harmonies create a complex tapestry without
overtaxing any of the individual performers.
10512564 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10512565 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4e Rise of the Olympians—Brian Balmages.
Follow in the footsteps of Olympians and exper-
ience the strength, passion and commitment of
these incredible athletes. The soft, rich opening
foreshadows the powerful music that follows.
Aggressive rhythms are juxtaposed with soaring
melodies and harmonic moments filled with
tension and release. An exciting work with film
score qualities and an optional harp part.
10877057 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10877058 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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