J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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57 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart FOLK & MULTICULTURAL medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced 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 Loch Lomond—Traditional/arr. Noah Klauss. A folk music classic that is a staple for young players. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 955013 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 H Scarborough Fair—Traditional/arr. Brian Balmages. The aching emotion in this interpretation of Scarborough Fair is a genuine treat for young string groups. The lyrics of the 16th century (possibly older) ballad relates a heartsick couple proposing impossible tasks to prove unending love to one another. Embodied with simple counter lines, harmonies, and dynamic range, Brian Balmages paints an image of youthful love and its inherent theatrics. Excellent! 10091946 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Shaker Hymn—Traditional/arr. John O'Reilly. Based on the hymn "Tis the Gift to be Simple" (used in Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring), this arrangement is a superb vehicle for exploring Early American music and its links to the present. Skillfuly arranged by John O'Reilly, this selection is correlated with Strictly Strings, Book 1, page 34. 2375491 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 Simple Gifts—Joseph Brackett/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. Lighthearted and energetic, this arrange- ment of Simple Gifts suggests a dance-like character. With its familiar and captivating tune supported by a gentle but persistent underlying rhythmic motif, students will study balance of sound and staccato and legato bowing styles. 10592167 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Soldier's Joy—Traditional/arr. Sandra Dackow. This familiar fiddle tune will be a great way to open or close any concert. Featuring a variety of string techniques, this arrangement showcases all of your players on both the melody and the accompaniment. Correlated with Orchestra Expressions Book 2, this piece will inspire your students to increase their tempo to create an exciting performance! 10872141 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 Stone Mountain Stomp—Carl Strommen. This one stands out in the "fiddle tune" category. Carl Strommen has managed to take some of the sounds of Southern fiddling and mix them with a Western "Copland-esque" style and make something really special. Another great feature of this one is that the violas and low strings all get a chance at some fiddling. 2472094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Variations on an Irish Tune—Brian Balmages. Based on Thomas Moore's famous song The Minstrel Boy, this work uses the full gamut of styles and techniques, from bagpipe drones to lyrical playing and even fiddle music. The work is composed of three variations that run together seamlessly. The first variation presents the entire tune, much more upbeat than it is usually performed. The second, lyrical section is absolutely beautiful and offers an opportunity for working on musicianship and phrasing without overextending the group technically. The final section is fiddle music and takes the audience on a thrill ride that builds to a glorious conclusion. A wonderful piece to showcase your group! 10008688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 When Johnny Comes Marching Home— Traditional/arr. Sandra Dackow. When Johnny Comes Marching Home was popular with both the Confederate and Union Armies during the American Civil War. Students will love to play this exciting arrangement that remains in first position with strong eighth-note passages and great parts for all. Appearing in the 1800s, it is embraced as traditional folk music by both Ireland and the United States. 10739961 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 Where the River Shannon Flows—James I. Russell/arr. Brian Balmages. Based on the emotional Irish song, this thoughtful setting paints a picture of a man dreaming of the day he can return home. At times, the piece feels more like a fantasy than an arrangement as the melody weaves through an increasingly complex series of textures and harmonies before returning to the plaintive sounds of the opening. 10877071 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Folk & Multicultural Medium & Medium-Advanced Ani Ma'amin—Traditional/arr. John Leavitt. Arranged now for string orchestra, this traditional Hebrew song and its text provided comfort to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, serving as a beacon of hope for the future and for mankind. A powerful musical moment for the concert stage. 10494180 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Arabian Dreams—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's a thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and evokes images such as those in the "1001 Arabian Nights!" Set as one continuous work, the music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery sunrise to the magnificent power of an Arabian stallion galloping at full speed across the expansive desert! 2474326 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 45.00 Blackberry Blossom—Gary Gackstatter. Feature your top player on this famous American tune! The first time through, the soloist takes the lead accompanied by some pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The second time through, first violins play most of the tune along with the soloist. The third and final time through the soloist gets some nice variations on the tune. And, oh yes, the faster the better! 2702541 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 48.00 El Relicario: Paso Doble—Traditional/arr. Robert Longfield. One of the most famous and best-loved paso dobles ever written in a setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms and sweeping Spanish melodies make this an outstanding change of pace for concert or festival performance. 10756566 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 40.00 Fantasia Espanola—Soon Hee Newbold. Soon Hee Newbold explores the world of Spanish music with fiery results! Syncopated rhythms propel the passionate melodies which pass from one section to another, while pizzicato and col legno bowing create castanet accompaniments. There's even a strumming, guitar-like pizzicato effect in both first and second violins. A tango interlude leads to a furious finish. A show-stopper! 2480774 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Gaelic Trilogy—Traditional/arr. Jim Palmer. Gaelic Trilogy provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: Fair-Haired Mary; Neil Gow's Lament and Stray Away Child. All sections, including the basses, get a chance to play beautiful melodies as well as interesting accompaniments. With three distinct styles and tempos, this exciting piece is a great introduction to Irish fiddling. 10738934 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 49.00 Hemispheres—Richard Meyer. This multicultural piece explores world music using a unique and exciting format. Two side-by-side orchestras share one conductor, with one group performing traditional American songs and the other playing folk songs from the Middle East. Whether you split your orchestra in two or combine with another orchestra, Hemispheres is sure to educate your students and your audience. Also playable by one orchestra in a traditional setup. 10738926 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 62.00 4 Irish Junkyard Jam—Brian Balmages. Featuring string quartet and orchestra, this tour de force follows a few straggling Irish musicians (the quartet) who find themselves in a junkyard picking up scrap instruments. As the quartet begins to find their groove, they are joined by the rest of the orchestra and the party is on! While not based on a specific folk song, the piece draws on elements ranging from a traditional pub band to Irish step dance. Fun, and playable on acoustic or electric instruments. 10996001 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 70.00 H Irish Legend—Robert Kerr & Soon Hee Newbold. Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style of Riverdance and traditional Celtic music! Written by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a dramatic finale to any concert. Dazzling violin solos (both lyrical and technical) and highly rhythmic passages accompanied by drum set really set this work apart. Optional piano and harp add to the sound of a work destined to bring down the house. A great closer! 10047958 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 60.00 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Folk & Multicultural Selections Medium-Easy & Medium Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand— Richard Meyer. 10015211 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00 Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War)— arr. Calvin Custer. 2238723 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00 Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold. 2474322 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Inishowen—Sarah Siegler. 10908677 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Postcards from Russia—Carrie Lane Gruselle. 2480767 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy Fletcher. 4964359 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00 Molly on the Shore— Percy Grainger/arr. Sandra Dackow. 5665377 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 61.00 Two Sea Shanties (for String Orchestra)— Traditional/arr. John Mock. 10846074 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Red Pepper—Jeffrey S. Bishop. 10048339 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 Thomas Jefferson's Fiddle Tunes— Traditional/arr. James Meredith. 10907841 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Folk & Multicultural All Levels 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! Ai Hai Yo—Traditional/arr. Tyler Arcari. is Chinese folk song is used as a blessing towards a bountiful harvest and a good year. Folk songs speak to the common man. Hardships and hope abound when we all realize that something as simple as a few notes in time can bridge the gap of thousands of years of cultural differences and distance across our large planet. 11100033 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 Irish Junkyard Jam—Brian Balmages. Featuring string quartet and orchestra, this tour de force follows a few straggling Irish musicians (the quartet) who find themselves in a junkyard picking up scrap instruments. As the quartet begins to find their groove, they are joined by the rest of the orchestra and the party is on! While not based on a specific folk song, the piece draws on elements ranging from a traditional pub band to Irish step dance. Fun, and playable on acoustic or electric instruments. 10996001 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 70.00 10996002 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Jambo—Paul Basler/arr. Kirk Moss. Inspired by the joyous optimism of the Kenyan people, this energetic greeting prelude for string orchestra will delight performers and audiences alike with its rhythmic drive and call-and-response echoes. Paul Basler's African-influenced compositions reinforce specific pitches by repeating and stressing them metrically and rhythmically using syncopation, regrouping of beats, and changing meter. 10995832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 59.00 La Fiesta de Cuerdas (A Festival of Strings)—arr. Bob Phillips & JoÚ Nieto. is arrangement combines two traditional mariachi tunes, Ala en el Rancho Grande and La Adelita, with a new original: Polka de San Antonio to form a fabulous medley for any happy occasion. As the title indicates, make it a party, or fiesta! In 2/4 and first position with some chromatic alterations and rhythmic pulse, this piece is accessible and fun to play. 10993630 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 56.00 Milonga del Angel—Astor Piazzolla/arr. Jim Palmer. is lyrical arrangement of an Argentinian tango is a wonderful introduction to the music of Astor Piazzolla. e melody is first introduced by the violas and then passed smoothly to the first violins. Along with beautiful harmonies, interesting rhythms, and the variety of dynamics, the piece includes many opportunities to teach shiing, glissando, balance, and phrasing. A perfect choice for festival or any concert performance. 10997712 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 58.00 R Cut Time is a cloud-based group management tool that cuts the time it takes to run your organization.