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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS
4e A Riverside Celebration—Brian Balmages.
Opening with a thriving energetic rhythm, this
exciting piece features a memorable dance-like
melody that will stay with the listener long after
the celebration is over. Moving through simple
meter changes that create additional momentum,
the various sections include moments of slight
restraint contrasted with carefree fun. Get ready to
experience the soundtrack of one giant celebration!
10877027 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10877028 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 Sparks—Chris M. Bernotas. Light up the concert
hall with energy and excitement! A variety of
textures and techniques are featured while
everyone in the string orchestra has an important
role. Well suited as a concert closer or festival
piece, your students will want to play this one
again and again.
10872143 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10872144 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
He Spartacus—Brian Balmages. Return to the time
of the Roman Empire and Spartacus! The opening
signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast,
energetic section pays homage to his brilliance
as a military tactician. Explosive rhythms,
memorable melodies, and innovative harmonies
all combine to make this piece unforgettable!
Thrilling and highly recommended!
10047935 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4e Surge—Bruce Tippette. A rhythmically high-
powered piece for string orchestra, full of
syncopated rhythms that keep it perpetually
driving forward. Frequent abrupt dynamic
changes will also keep your students on their toes
with this work. Set in E minor, Surge races from
start to finish, broken only by a brief slow section
that builds to a strong, fast finish.
10908697 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10908698 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
e Zombie Tango—James Meredith. Imagine two
zombies dancing a zombie tango! This would
make a great piece for Halloween, or anytime
zombie fever is taking over your school.
10457593 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10457594 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
m e d i u m
4 Baroque Fantastique (for Violoncello Solo
and String Orchestra)—David Graham Hewson/
arr. Lynne Latham. An intense, 16th note driven
homage to the Baroque with a thrilling solo
cello part which ventures into thumb position.
Contemporary, minimalist style as popularized
by many commercials. Orchestra Grade 3; solo
Grade 4.
10882301 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10882302 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
4e Downtown Funk—Michael Hopkins. Liven
up your next concert with this funky number!
Featuring interesting and challenging parts for
everyone, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is
a great piece for working on syncopated rhythms,
short crisp bow strokes, and playing in the key
of G minor. Some shifting is required in the first
violin, cello, and bass parts. Hand claps and the
optional drum set add a fun, energetic groove.
10906077 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4e The Eastern Shore—John Mock. A lyrical piece
for string orchestra inspired by the composer's
childhood experience living along the eastern
shore of Connecticut. The three sections of this
composition represent the towns of New London,
Mystic, and Stonington, with a return to New
London in the end. Soaring melodies and flowing
legato lines provide an excellent opportunity to
work on phrasing, tone, and dynamic expression.
10846060 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10846061 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
e Incantations—Richard Meyer. Two solo violins
and a solo viola introduce this piece through a
haunting, lyrical theme, which is subsequently
taken up by the entire orchestra. It expands,
gradually morphing into a fast and frenetic second
theme. The two themes are then heard at the
same time, each vying for attention. The pace
slackens momentarily before a wild coda closes
the piece. Full of a wide variety of colors and
interesting tonalities, this work gives every section
of the mature string orchestra a chance to shine.
2478662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4e Moonlight Odyssey—Matt Turner. A hard
driving Bollywood inspired piece for string
orchestra that takes the listener on an exciting
adventure. A mysterious opening violin solo leads
to an exotic journey full of rhythmic twists and
turns through distinctly Middle Eastern melodies.
10907819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10907820 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
H October—Eric Whitacre/arr. Paul Lavender. With
his symphonic, choral, and operatic works, the
continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic
and evocative music is evident in concert
programming everywhere. October, one of his
most notable symphonic works, is now adapted
in this stunning version for strings.
10042806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00
le Phantom Waltz—Chris Thomas. Inspired
by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in
Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy echo of
the past. This 6/8 piece features two solo cellos,
melodramatic melodies, and colorful accidentals
for dramatic effect. A cinematic, emotional, and
richly textured work for string orchestra. Optional
viola solo parts are included.
10846066 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10846067 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4e
Power Shift—Kathryn Griesinger. Work on shifting
technique with a powerhouse rock performance!
Driving, accented bass lines and syncopated
melodies energize this original piece that follows
the form and style of pop song standards.
Carefully written melodies give every instrument
the chance to practice shifting to third position and
beyond, as well as harmonics, extended C-sharp
finger patterns, and pizzicato riffs. Add a rocking
drumset for a dynamite presentation.
10846068 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10846069 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4e Rise of the Majestics—Alexander Safford.
With compelling melodies and a heroic spirit,
Rise of the Majestics is an invigorating piece that
features plenty of excitement for the orchestra.
The work includes prominent parts for viola and
cello, with the option of an advanced cello part to
supplement the rich orchestration. Fantastic and
engaging music!
10877055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10877056 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
She Will Hang the Night with Stars—William
Hofeldt. William Hofeldt's inspiration has come
from the Oscar Wilde poem with the same name.
Its sheer depth and beauty is clearly Hofeldt at his
best. Contains shifting work during octave divisi
moments.
10616613 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10616614 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
4 Yumiweeus—Richard Meyer. This joyful and
celebratory piece is characterized by a title that
describes how music unites us all, "you-me-we-
us." Hand drumming and a simple chant-like
melody start the festivities, followed by an original
theme and a set of six variations. Duets featuring
the first stand players of every section introduce
the first five variations and a virtuosic final
variation closes the piece. The changing meters
and variety of key signatures and modes are
sure to challenge your more advanced players.
The measure of contrary motion that starts the
piece is heard again between each variation
and is meant to represent a "coming together to
common ground."
10872170 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10872171 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
m e d i u m - a d v a n c e d
4 The Elements—Richard Meyer. A colorful
depiction of the four basic elements: earth, air,
water and fire, sure to challenge and delight
every member of the advanced string orchestra.
Impressionistic harmonies and fascinating
rhythmic nuances give this piece an other-worldly
feel, with each element coming alive as a unique
and wondrous tone painting. Technical challenges
include 5/4, 9/8, and 7/4 meters and a refreshing
variety of diverse key signatures and modes.
10872159 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
He Iditarod—Soon Hee Newbold. Another bold hit
from Soon Hee Newbold! Her homage to the
frozen tundra race embodies the vastness of
the Alaskan trek with twists and turns as your
string players move from fast bowed passages to
dramatic harmonics and legato depth. A thrilling
depiction of the race that tests the mettle of men
and their four-legged team mates!
10091996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
e Orion and the Scorpion—Soon Hee Newbold.
Tension sets in with the opening cello solo,
swathed in mysticism and an omen for the
adventure to come. Ethereal harmonic colors of
the night sky where Orion was imprisoned give
way to a high energy, 6/8 main theme, depicting
the conqueror's epic journeys that made him a
legend. This one packs lots of cinematic thrill for
performers and audiences to enjoy!
10307189 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
H Palladio—Karl Jenkins. This is the enchanting
music used in the De Beers "Diamonds"
commercial! Subtitled Concerto Grosso, it
consists of three separate movements, each
eminently attractive and using some "minimalist"
techniques. Not an arrangement, this is the
original work as written by the composer.
5523170 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
He Perseus—Soon Hee Newbold. Take a journey
with the legendary hero Perseus in this dynamic
and stunning work as he slays the snake-haired
Medusa and rescues the princess Andromeda!
From the opening rhythmic figures to the soaring
melodies, this piece will command the attention of
your audience and plunge them into a whirlwind
of adventure! Riveting!
10066401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
e Rhythm Dances—Brian Balmages. Unleash
your orchestra with this wild dance that includes
moments of lightheartedness, unabashed lyri-
cism, and intense rhythmic outbursts. A riveting
performance will take an audience on an
emotional roller coaster as the musical lines trot,
stumble, float, run, and eventually barrel into the
dynamic conclusion.
10512582 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
10512583 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
e Swamp Thang—Richard Meyer. Hotter than
a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the
advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of
your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring
up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo
never lets up from start to finish, featuring the
most sumptuous syncopations and intriguing
instrumentation to hit the student stage in a long
time. A great closer or encore!
10738930 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
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