J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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37 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy Interlude Nightfall—Yukiko Nishimura. Featuring long phrases in a slow tempo, Interlude Nightfall is a perfect composition to teach young students musicianship using dramatic harmonies. Musical imagery provides a great opportunity for string orchestras to showcase their musical phrasing and expression. 10907811 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10907812 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50 Intrada—Brian Balmages. A powerhouse work for your next concert, this aggressive mixed- meter piece relies heavily on pulse and the mixed placement of accents to create exceptional momentum. The composer makes extensive use of simple double stops to create big layers of sound that contrast with lighter, more delicate moments. 10752892 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10752893 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Irish Faire—Soon Hee Newbold. Take a stroll through the faire! This jaunty original from Soon Hee Newbold has a Renaissance air and is packed with fun elements in buoyant 6/8. At just over a minute, it's an ideal encore for concert season. 10277869 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10277871 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 l Kinetic Dance—Jason Krug. A fun, original 6/8 romp! Your students will love this energetic piece. 11100412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .58.00 11100413 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00 4 The Knight Errant—Alan Lee Silva. With pulsing energy from the opening bar, The Knight Errant moves forward with driving precision, building intensity and energy as the piece develops. A carefully crafted tale of a mythical knight who valiantly searches for adventure and opportunity. Includes a dynamic piano accompaniment. 11100111 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 11100112 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Knight's Quest—Soon Hee Newbold. This works captures the medieval spirit with sounds both contemporary and ancient. Inspired by tales of heroic knights, the different sections are titled: Castle Court, Cathedral Hymn and Tournament Battle. This exciting programmatic music is a thrill to play and is sure to be a favorite of your audience! 2480773 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 4 Land of Dragons—Chris Thomas. It is a world of sorcerers, magic, elven warriors, and fantastical creatures. Anything is possible, and adventure is always on the horizon. Fierce, marcato rhythms are juxtaposed with dark haunting melodies that weave their way throughout the ensemble. Capture your students' imaginations and bring the adventure to your audience! 10996003 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00 10996004 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 l Legacy—Bob Phillips. With lovely harmonies, but surprising melodic and mood changes, this piece will be perfect for festivals and concerts. A mysterious interlude precedes a driving melody that moves from 4/4 to an accented segment in C major. From there, a playful pizzicato section leads to the concluding original melody set in 9/8, creating a feeling of coming home. With such a wide variety of settings in one piece, teaching opportunities abound. 10993619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 Legend—David O'Fallon. You'll want to take this one "con fuoco!" With a very contemporary sound, this piece holds its own with the true classics of string literature. Your orchestra will grow in maturity and sound through the study of this music. 2397669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 l Legend of the Ghost Stallion—Richard Meyer. This ode to the Wild West begins with a mysterious introduction using the folk song All the Pretty Little Horses. Brief solos for violin, viola, and cello are heard before the driving and energetic theme of the Ghost Stallion is heard, riding through the moonlit countryside. The repeated galloping rhythm appears in stretches, designed to improve this important bowing pattern. A picturesque selection, sure to capture the imagination and improve the technique of your orchestras! 10993622 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 Legends of Glory—Kathryn Griesinger. As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory, a sacred moment of reflection gives way to a stormy battle in the cello and bass sections, building to a victorious key change to A minor. With just a little third position in first violin, it's an accessible and exciting work for developing players. 10568189 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10568190 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 H Lullaby—William Hofeldt. Here is a work of simplicity and beauty with some contemporary harmonies. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 2151181 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 5580899 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Lullaby to the Moon—Brian Balmages. Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space while looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various emotions including the loneliness of watching us from space and the moments of comfort as the moon proudly watches over us. 10512574 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10512575 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 4 Luna—Yukiko Nishimura. In mythology, Luna is one of the names of Artemis, the moon goddess. This serene, mysterious original work for orchestra musically depicts the atmospheric moods of the moon at night. 11000932 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H M to the Third Power—Carold Nunez. The title refers to the three "M's" of Minor; Meter, and Mix and it is a dynamic piece for teaching and performing. This impressive teaching piece features a mixture of the melodic and harmonic minor forms, and a shifting of accents brought about by changing meters. Your students will love learning the aggressive, bold style that comes with the changing rhythms. 2158731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 H Mantras—Richard Meyer. This fascinating, contemporary original will create a level of excitement not often found at this level! Easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving syncopations combine to create an ideal concert and contest selection that will show off your group in the best light! Powerful! 2375616 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 Masquerade—Doug Spata. Students will love the creepy melodies, the dazzling special effects, and the spine-tingling style of this colorful and expressive selection. This spooky, whirling waltz is full of approachable chromatic notes, dramatic dynamic changes, simple rhythms, and creepy tremolo bowing! A fantastic way to reinforce low first-finger B flats, C naturals and C sharps, and the notes of the G string while having fun! 10594951 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10594952 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 Medieval Wars—Brian Balmages. This could be the high point of your concert! The dark opening sets the stage for the entry of the knights, who ride into the stadium with a noble theme over pulsating lower strings. As the tournament begins, the music becomes aggressive and driving, drawing everyone into the action. The final ceremony crowns our champion and brings the music to a magnificent and regal finale! This is all done within the reach of players bordering on the easy to medium-easy levels! 10027355 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 l Minstrel—Shirl Jae Atwell. This lighthearted, carefree work features a snappy rhythm that makes you want to dance to its lively tune. Minstrels were musicians who traveled throughout the countryside from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, providing entertainment to any and all. Their repertoire included songs, dances, jokes, and storytelling. 10997705 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10997706 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 Momentum—Richard Meyer. A great choice for your next concert or contest! This provides a wide variety of outstanding teaching opportunities while using a fresh, contemporary sound that your students will love! As the title suggests, a driving, rhythmic pulse permeates this modern original, but the piece incorporates two diverse moods: a highly rhythmic first section in B Minor, built on rising and falling thirds, followed by a simple chorale in folk song style. Once this slow material is passed around the energy is re-established with earlier material. A solid work for concert and contest. 10046796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 l The Monster Named Stretch—Anthony Granata. Written in the eerie key of F-sharp natural minor, this sound defines our scary monster called "Stretch." Each section gets important melodic and counter-melodic material, allowing them to focus on extended finger patterns and half position in three sharps. With two separate sections (slow and fast), a legato middle section, a jaunty pizzicato section, and a forceful coda, every section offers a challenge. 10995810 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10995811 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 Mystical Portal—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Here comes Mystical Portal, the third of Jeremy Woolstenhulme's pieces in his highly popular Mystical series! In this work, the composer draws us into the twisting corridors and tunnels of a labyrinth. A bit of col legno, glissandos, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and more make this truly fun for all. 10758258 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 10758259 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Mythos—Soon Hee Newbold. Soon Hee Newbold's music has sparked the imaginations of string players and audiences alike. In this work, three sections. Once Upon A Time; Fantasy; and, Final Victory are performed without pause. The music tells the story and takes the listeners on a musical journey that is limited only by imagination. Powerful! 10008684 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 H Orange Jam—Jeffrey S. Bishop. Give your students a shot at this exciting work that lets them imitate rock guitar sounds. This is a straightforward rock piece that is both energetic and fun to play! The G minor/modal tonality really lets the open strings ring out. Your orchestra will love jamming to this piece at any time of the year. The final words of the composer's notes say it all: "Have Fun!" 10030756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Palladio—Karl Jenkins/arr. Robert Longfield. This great arrangement of the famous diamond commercial includes just the first movement of Karl Jenkins' original suite. Skilled scoring for developing groups puts this memorable theme well within the reach of most groups. It's rhythmic, dramatic, and its neo-Baroque style is perfect for young string orchestras. 2481835 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 10008084 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Perpetual Fiddle Motion—Brian Balmages. Here is a barnburner that will bring down the house and then some! Combining the joy of fiddle music with the thrill of perpetual motion, this high-speed rush captures the authentic feel of Appalachian folk music while adding quite a few twists. 10454272 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10454305 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 4 Perpetuum—Paul Barker. A lively and contemp- orary addition to any concert performance with memorable melodic lines and relentless driving rhythms. The piece begins with a powerful introduction to the main theme, which is ingeniously augmented as the piece powers forward. The middle section provides a warm, lyrical contrast performed by the lower strings. The main theme returns with a wall of sound, heading to a dramatic close. Optional percussion parts are highly recommended. 10997976 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10997977 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Phantom's Night—Joshua Reznicow. Perfect for that Halloween concert, this spooky piece in G minor has a good bit of divisi in the violins. There are two cello parts - one that shifts and one that does not. Special effects such as glissandi and tremolo abound, including heavy accents and easy double stops. Basses use half position extensively, and there are many chromatic notes in all sections. 10882337 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10882338 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Pieces of Eight—Richard Meyer. Look no further for the perfect piece to introduce your students to 6/8 meter! This cool-sounding, minor-key jig uses only three basic 6/8 rhythms to give your students the confidence they need to navigate a too-often neglected time signature. Pieces of Eight gives every section a turn at the fun and catchy melody while the repeated patterns in the accompaniments will reinforce students' reading of the new rhythms. 10738921 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00 10738953 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Possibilities...—Brian Balmages. Russian- American philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand's influential book Atlas Shrugged inspired this powerful work, reminding all of the power of being master of one's own destiny, and that life will always offer challenges to overcome. A moving feature for your group's pianist. 10307193 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Postcards from Russia—Carrie Lane Gruselle. This thrilling set of three Russian folk tunes will put your players (and audience) through their paces! Using a wide variety of dynamics, articulations, and tempi, three 3 tunes - Minka; Meadowland and Korobushka, run the emotional gamut from melancholy to pure exuberance! Set in the dramatic key of D minor, this one includes the exciting accelerando finish. If you do it right, you'll leave the audience breathless! 2480767 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 l Primal Strings—Gary Fagan. The word "primal" is defined as, "an early stage in development," or "basic, fundamental, elemental." Imagine challenging your young players who are learning fundamental basics of rhythm and changing meters. This work supports those learning goals with interesting and appealing rhythmic textures. 10995803 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10995805 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 l A Ralph Vaughan Williams Portrait—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This arrangement features simplified versions of Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Sea Symphony (Symphony No. 1), Linden Lea, and Overture to 'The Wasps' from Aristophanic Suite. Interesting melodies and lyrical orchestrations will help your orchestra create an artistic performance. Perfect for both festivals and concerts. 10995822 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .58.00 10995825 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00