J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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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 l Eventide—William Henry Monk/arr. Michael Kamuf. This piece provides a wonderful opportunity to teach phrasing, balance, and dynamics to your developing string orchestra. The beautiful melody is passed throughout the orchestra while other sections provide rich harmonic accompaniment. A perfect selection for contests or festivals, it will inspire students to express themselves musically. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2). 10997707 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10997708 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 4 Falconer—Doug Spata. Perfect for late-beginner and early-intermediate orchestras, this work features simple eighth-note ostinatos, dramatic melodies, and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is limited, and the notes can all be played on the D and A strings (G string for the basses). But the piece retains a mature style that students will love. 10986314 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 Fan Dance—Soon Hee Newbold. The memorable melody of this charmingly inspired original is first introduced on piano. Strings fill in the arching pentatonic colors and illustrate the delicate falling cherry blossoms gracing the geisha's fan as she moves through her choreography. It's a lovely concert feature for performers and audiences! 10307157 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10307158 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Fandango Festival—Victor Lopez. Make your young strings sound like experienced musicians with this high-intensity Spanish-flavored composition. Featuring percussion and a variety of dynamics and articulations, it is exciting and fun to play. With much intensity and bravura, this traditional Spanish dance is a great choice for either festivals or concerts. 10739935 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 H Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song—Brian Balmages. The haunting Sakura melody moves through stunning and beautiful transformations in this musical fantasy before finally coming to rest. Tonal centers switch between minor and major as traditional melodies intertwine with thoughtful countermelodies and contemporary harmonies. Simply gorgeous! 10366818 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Fiddlers Three—Robert Buckley. Here's a winning recipe that features three violinists, staged in front of the orchestra, creating a refreshing musical number that's ideal for school orchestras. Young players will enjoy the contemporary fiddling style combined with a sense of adventure. 10626172 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10626173 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Fire in the Bow—Brian Balmages. Conceived as an energetic and musically rewarding work, this piece also happens to be an excellent vehicle for teaching and reinforcing low first fingerings (violin/ viola), backward extensions (cello), and half position (bass). The piece avoids augmented seconds and focuses on simple finger patterns while exploring dynamic harmonies that create wonderful tension and release throughout. 10592147 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10592148 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 H Gargoyles—Doug Spata. This is one you won't want to miss. A fiery ostinato pattern in a minor mode sets the mood for this dark-sounding musical adventure. Melodic fragments pass from one section to another as the tension builds. This is exciting music and your students will love playing it! 2470438 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 H Gauntlet—Doug Spata. The driving rhythmic intensity of the music is something rarely found at this level! Combine that with its darker modal sound and you get a captivating work your students will love to learn. Like music in the climactic scene of a movie, short repeated motives are passed among the sections, building tension from start to finish! Your players and audience will be thrilled with this one! 2417863 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 H Guest Soloist—Richard Meyer. Your audience will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience playing on a two-string violin (or any instrument you choose to use). This delightful original work requires absolutely no rehearsal ahead of time with the soloist (honestly!) who is cued in with taps on the shoulder. Everyone will be amazed as a volunteer from the audience, chosen on the spot, becomes the next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will positively bring down the house! 10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10280313 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Gypsy Tale—Soon Hee Newbold. Nothing brings string-playing to life quite like the dramatic sounds of Hungarian dances or traditional gypsy music! With that as inspiration, Soon Hee Newbold created a work infused with that passion, but playable at the easy level! It's set in E minor and calls for some pizzicato, with bowing that alternates from a "brush-stroke" to a warm legato bowing. Trills and grace notes are optional but really add to the style. 2480764 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 H The Haunted Carousel—Soon Hee Newbold. This melancholy yet alluring melody conjures images of an old carousel haunted by spirits. From the eerie harmonies of the opening to the more spirited melodies that follow, this work takes listeners on a roller coaster of emotions as they experience the many moods of the haunted carousel. Sure to be a concert favorite! 10066365 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10066366 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 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 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 Intensity—Sean O'Loughlin. As the title implies, this piece is driving and aggressive. This is music your students will enjoy playing, and offers you some creative teaching opportunities. There's great momentum and a strong finish your students will be proud to play! 10046238 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Japanese Lullaby—Larry Clark. This dramatic music is based on an authentic Japanese folk song Mori no Fukuro (The Forest Owl). This pensive and beautiful tune becomes the inspiration for a truly unique arrangement. Textures change mysteriously as a solo violin and solo cello exchange, melodies, followed by 2 solo violins soaring over pizzicato accompaniment. This builds into the final statement of the folk song with an obbligato in the first violins. Highly recommended! 10013227 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 H Joust—Richard Meyer. This simple yet mature- sounding piece is sure to spark your students' imagination, taking them back to the exciting jousting tournaments of medieval times. Driving eighth notes, minor and modal harmonies, and unexpected accents contribute to the excitement and energy. 10032625 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 King's Court—Susan Day. The driving ostinato open string drones and modal melody evoke the days of Kings and Knights in armor, ready for battle! Students love playing dramatic minor melodies and it's not difficult to achieve a big sound with this one. Suitable for advanced elementary or middle school string players, it is fun to play no matter how many years of experience a player has! 10026999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 l L'automne—Ruth Elaine Schram. L'automne is French for "the Autumn." This piece is meant to depict the different aspects of this beautiful season, as it begins with slightly cooler breezes and a break from summer's heat. Young musicians will enjoy the lush harmonic palette and beautiful countermelodic lines. Perfect for any concert event. 11100098 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 11100099 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 L'Improviste Vignette—Michael Kamuf. An energetic work for young string orchestra, in which interesting melodic and accompaniment passages will keep all players engaged. Using flowing melodies with strong harmonies and bold rhythmic figures, this piece works perfectly as an opening or closing selection for concerts or festival performances. 10872118 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10872119 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 La Mariposa (The Butterfly)—Lorrie Baum. La Mariposa, or "The Butterfly" in English, gives students exposure to Latin music in the form of the mambo, a syncopated style of music and dance that originated in Cuba in the early 1900s. Alternating between D major and D minor, the melodic material in La Mariposa is evenly distributed between the high and low strings. The easy optional percussion parts add great dimension to the Latin feel of this piece. 10752538 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10752539 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Labyrinth—Vance Zuehlsdorff/ed. Law. A labyrinth is defined as "an intricate combination of passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit," and this setting is perfect theme music for such a situation. Set in a minor key utilizing an eerie opening, imaginative chord progressions, and plunging, intense musical scenarios. A wild ride for string orchestra that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats! 10370783 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10370784 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Las Mariposas Exoticas—Doug 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 Le Printemps—Ruth Elaine Schram. Le Printemps is French for "the springtime." This piece brings images of springtime to the listener's mind. The rhythmic pattern that begins in the bass and works its way up to the violins illustrates the patter of raindrops or flowers bursting into bloom. The beautiful melodies in the piece will engage players and audiences. 10907813 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10907814 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 l The Legend of Dorian—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Legends tend to capture the imagination, and this original work is no exception! Written in ABA form, the B section features beautiful lyrical moments as a compelling contrast to the outer A sections which are brisk and dynamic. Students will want to create their own legends with this stirring work! Composed in D minor with all parts in first position. 11000018 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 11000035 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 H Little Symphony—Carold 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. UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5 5444401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 5607122 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Luminescence—Alan 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 . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10277981 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50 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. Centrifuge—Kathryn Griesinger. 10907785 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10907786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Viking—Soon Hee Newbold. 10454265 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10454298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Burst!—Brian Balmages. 10277832 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10277833 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Gauntlet—Doug Spata. 2417863 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 5830674 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Sahara Crossing—Richard Meyer. 2442523 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 5899471 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Hunter's Moon—Doug Spata. 10872114 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10872115 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Gargoyles—Doug Spata. 2470438 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 5971163 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Night Shift—Richard Meyer. 2346344 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 2346351 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song— Brian Balmages. 10366818 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10366821 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 El Toro—Don Brubaker. 2318996 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 2340701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00