J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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42019 Editors' Choice lNew for 2019 HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 32 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy H March of the Shadows—Brian 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 Momentum—Robert 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 4 Monster Mambo—Lauren Bernofsky. Just add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic! Highlighting the bass section at first, all sections of the orchestra pass around catchy melodies and syncopated rhythms. An upbeat piece perfect for your Halloween concert or any other time of year. 10981252 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00 4 Moonlit Skies—Sean O'Loughlin. Moonlit Skies is a dramatic work for young strings. Full of lush harmonies and lyrical lines, this work will stretch the musicality of young musicians with its rubato feel and tempo variations. With a solemn ending, this work is a great addition to any concert. 11100090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 11100091 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Mountain Hymn—Janelle 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 H Night Ride—Deborah Baker Monday. A mysterious 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 Shift—Richard 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 Nightrider—Richard 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 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 One Bow Concerto—Richard 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 The Polka Dot Polka—Richard 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 Premonitions—Larry 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 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 l Riverwind—George Sweet. Influenced by the creeks, rivers, and lakes around his home, the composer has crafted a vibrant and uplifting piece intended as a moment of reflection on outdoor life. Musicians and audiences alike will enjoy Riverwind. 11100102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 11100103 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Rogue's Revenge—Michael Blackwood. An E minor driving rock beat and two sets of parts will allow you to combine absolute beginners and second year students with great success. The easier parts are simple rhythms, and use limited range with no low-2 finger patterns. Advanced parts use 4th finger, high and low 2, and have some longer note values for developing counting skills. The rocking drum set will keep the ensemble together. 10882339 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .42.00 10882340 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 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 H Sahara Crossing—Richard 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Sequoia—Brian Holmes. This compelling work captures the grandeur and imagery of Sequoia National Park. The hymnlike theme is powerful and yet relatively simple, nicely suited to intermediate students. It provides a great opportunity to develop a maturing tone with long and sustained bow strokes. 10696544 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00 10696545 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 l Silver Moon—Yukiko Nishimura. This work reflects the radiance of the moon shining at night, both beautiful and tranquil. Although in triple time, Silver Moon has a duple-time feel with a light third beat, in the style of a Baroque dance. Elegant and legato, the optional piano part adds to the special quality of the piece. 10997984 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10997985 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating and delicate, this gorgeous piece features long melody lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies. It evokes the feeling of taking a walk during a gentle snowfall. The first violin part leads with the main melody, as the other sections have an inner melody. Each line should be played espressivo at all times. A stunning selection for winter concerts. 10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Original Concert Works • Easy Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these with confidence! 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 Monster Mambo—Lauren Bernofsky. Just add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic! Highlighting the bass section at first, all sections of the orchestra pass around catchy melodies and syncopated rhythms. An upbeat piece perfect for your Halloween concert or any other time of year. 10981252 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 Moonlit Skies—Sean O'Loughlin. Moonlit Skies is a dramatic work for young strings. Full of lush harmonies and lyrical lines, this work will stretch the musicality of young musicians with its rubato feel and tempo variations. With a solemn ending, this work is a great addition to any concert. 11100090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 11100091 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Sound the Celebration—Deborah Baker Monday. A bright fanfare which makes for a fantastic concert opener! Set in ABA form with a brief andante e legato middle section, this celebratory work set in D major will make your developing orchestra shine. 11000023 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 11000040 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Sunchasers—Tanner Otto. is animated piece with simple, catchy melodies introduces the tonality of A major without any extended finger patterns. e piece is perfect for working on staccato bowing and cut time. e lighthearted theme makes way for the energetic and driving B and C sections in rondo form. Try having students write their own narration to fit the music! 10995812 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00 10995813 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 Wildfire—Kathryn Griesinger. e rapid pace and tight rhythms of this Grade 2 original will help students develop quick and crisp bowing technique! A fast and furious theme requires precision in playing staccato and hooked bowings while managing string crossings, resulting in a great teaching piece and concert feature. is piece remains within first position with just a few slurs and 16th-note patterns. Duration 2:05. 10997841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 R Y O U R M U S I C . O U R N E T W O R K . Y O U R M U S I C . O U R N E T W O R K . Y O U R M U S I C . 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