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 38 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy Remote Control—Richard Meyer. This one is "laugh-out-loud" funny! The concept is simple: what if you could control a live orchestra with a remote control? With the click of a switch (or, in this case, the sound of a bell), the orchestra switches from piece to piece in mid-phrase. Listen as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik changes to Beethoven's Seventh to Stars and Stripes Forever and back again! Your audience will love it as they "surf" from channel to channel, including brief stops at the "Opera" channel and the "Sci-Fi" channel! This remote even has a "pause" button that freezes the orchestra, and a "mute" button that keeps them playing, but with no sound! Great fun for everyone! 10050407 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 H Rhythms of Africa—Soon Hee Newbold. Body percussion and conventional percussion add creative textures to this original composition by Soon Hee Newbold. Knee slaps, tongue clucks, and stomps are sprinkled throughout the lush, simple melodies. Inspired by breathtaking landscapes and traditional folks songs of central and south Africa, this is sure to be a player favorite and staple crowd pleaser! 10091973 String Orchestra, Percussion Required . . . . . . . .50.00 10091974 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Rise of the Olympians—Brian Balmages. Follow in the footsteps of Olympians and experience 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 A River Rhapsody—Richard Meyer. A great way to introduce students to tone painting, this unique and fun-to-play selection traces the path of an imaginary river, which begins as a tiny spring and gradually grows. Themes from three famous river pieces are included: The Beautiful Blue Danube; Water Music and The Moldau. 10520801 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10520802 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 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 l Romp—Bud Woodruff. A delightful opportunity to feature your outstanding bass player, this work has a little of everything for everyone. The bass solo stays mostly in fourth position with lots of bow work, quick scales, and even triple stops! Solo Grade 3; orchestra Grade 2. 10998558 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .38.00 H Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space— Richard Meyer. Don't miss this! If there is one piece your developing orchestra will love rehearsing and performing, it's this one! This programmatic piece spins a tale of mayhem and mischief as the rosin eating zombies take over your stage complete with blood-curdling screams, glissandos, ponticello and more. All the eerie effects are clearly explained and notated, so the only trouble you'll have is getting your students to stop playing it. It's a wild ride you won't want to miss! 2442739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 4 Rubicon—Doug Spata. Written to help students understand the concept of positions, this entire piece can be played by the violins, violas, and cellos in 3rd position with no shifting! Playing in positions is often a challenging hurdle for many young musicians yet an important prerequisite for advanced techniques. The rhythms are kept very simple so students can focus on playing in a new way. 10986322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10986323 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 Sheehan's Pub Band—Chris Thomas. Inspired by the composer's hike through Ireland, this music paints a vivid scene of a centuries-old building packed with locals clapping, stomping and singing along with a popular traditional band. This energetic original work evokes a sense of what it was like to be at Sheehan's Pub that very evening and will transport your audience to one of the most inviting countries in the world. 10877061 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00 10877062 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 SECTION FEATURES A section feature is a great way to build confidence and spirit in your players! H Allegro in D—Vivaldi/arr. Steven Frackenpohl. In this fine arrangement of Vivaldi's "Concerto in C for Two Trumpets," the solo trumpet lines have been transferred to first and second violins. It's a stirring adaptation which retains the characteristic "trumpet" sound of the original, and a delightful concert selection for string orchestra! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper # 5973728. 2276202 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 35.00 4 Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips. Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular features the entire bass section playing riffs and walking bass lines. The piece is written in first position for violins, violas, and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5. 10999654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and an optional drumset part really adds to the flair. While the basses show off, the other sections of the orchestra also experience the contagious rhythms and melodies as they get down and rock out. An absolute showstopper! 10066376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Can Can Basses—Jacques Offenbach/ arr. Richard Meyer. Give your hard-working basses the recognition they deserve in this great section feature based on Offenbach's nimble and energetic dance tune. There are fun parts for everyone, but the tune (and the spotlight) belongs to the basses! How fast can they do the can-can? A terrific challenge for your entire orchestra! Very exciting! 10308055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 H Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely and you'll hear them coming...it's the Cello Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all - roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course!), dive-bombing glissandos, and a heroic main theme based on Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed to give everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn and practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure to spark the imagination of all your students. 10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer. No doubt about who gets featured in this fun, Spanish-flavored original by Richard Meyer! This piece is a great motivator for your up-and- coming young cellists and is a great change of pace for any concert program. Features a lyrical melody in the cellos set against a pizzicato accompaniment in the other strings, and includes parts for maracas and claves that can be spread among the sections. Your students will love this one! 2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 H Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/ arr. Don Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the singers! This string orchestra arrangement of Vivaldi's choral masterwork is the perfect introduction for young string players. It retains the composer's key of D Major and features solo/soli parts for your advanced players. Teach or reinforce hooked bowing in each section of the orchestra. Everyone will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and harmonic beauty of this enduring masterwork. 10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00 Jingle Basses—arr. Bob Phillips. Cute, fun, and a true beginning bass feature! This is the perfect piece to add Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other festive decorations. An excellent selection to work on off-beat playing and counting rests. Ho, ho, ho! 10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00 Moon Bass—Todd Parrish. Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time while also accompanying the melody as it weaves through other sections. All parts stay in first position, except the bass shifts briefly to third position. Educational objectives include playing accidentals, contrasting between staccato and legato, and learning to play in a swing style. 10280368 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 A Very Viola Christmas—Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips. Showcase your violas with a piece that will make them sound great! It remains in 1st position mainly on the upper strings of the viola and features: Ding Dong! Merrily on High; Deck the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 10520805 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00 Viola Concerto (Second Movement)— Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish. Not just for the viola section! Both violins and violas get the exuberant melody in this very playable arrangement of the Baroque classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to showcase the beauty and power of their instrument. 10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Viola Country—Richard Meyer. Spotlight your magnificent violas in this feature with Western flavors, and give your "unsung heroes" a chance to show off. Includes a heroic opening, a flashy "fiddle" melody and a flowing legato section. Easy to rehearse, and fun for every section! 10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00 Viva Violas—Richard Meyer. Take out the castanets because the violas are taking the stage, Spanish style! It begins in a paso doble reminiscent of a vigorous Spanish guitar solo, then moves into a major-key allegretto where the violas even get a chance to glissando! 2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 Viva Violas— Richard Meyer. " Thank you so much for responding to my email so promptly. I appreciate your service!" —Alicia Conrad, Lincoln, NE