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 40 STRING ORCHESTRA Go to cart ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium Conquest—Paul Trapkus. Bring out the confidence and ambition in your orchestra with this exciting work for strings! The main theme is stated boldly at the beginning before transitioning to a reflective middle section. This builds to a strong restatement of the original theme, followed by a driving coda. Challenges are balanced among all sections of the orchestra, particularly with rhythms, harmonies, articulations, and dynamic contrasts. 10908667 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 10908668 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 Darkened Shadows—Joshua Reznicow. The intense melodic theme throughout utilizes simple 16th note double-stop passages. The strong melodic material for the lower strings and beautifully haunting middle section will capture the imagination of your students while giving the director several possibilities for technical and musical instruction. 10520054 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 10520063 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 Downtown Funk—Michael Hopkins. Liven up your next concert with this funky number! Featuring interesting and challenging parts for everyone, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This is a great piece for working on syncopated rhythms, short crisp bow strokes, and playing in the key of G minor. Some shifting is required in the first violin, cello, and bass parts. Hand claps and the optional drum set add a fun, energetic groove. 10906077 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 H Dreaming—Brian Balmages. Inspired by an image of Balmages' two boys sleeping peacefully at night, Dreaming will provide the backdrop for a scene of grace and beauty. The fluid lines and creative harmonization will make this selection rewarding to perform and one your audience will thoroughly enjoy. A terrific piece for showcasing your group. 10277910 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Drifen—Shirl Atwell. This original work is incredibly rhythmic and driving, which is exactly what the title means! Winner of the 1997 T.O.D.A. Composition Contest, It's a forceful showpiece that will really impress your audience! 2389427 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 5813829 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 The Eastern Shore—John Mock. A lyrical piece for string orchestra inspired by the composer's childhood experience living along the eastern shore of Connecticut. The three sections of this composition represent the towns of New London, Mystic, and Stonington, with a return to New London in the end. Soaring melodies and flowing legato lines provide an excellent opportunity to work on phrasing, tone, and dynamic expression. 10846060 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 10846061 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 El Gaucho—Bob Lipton. Add a touch of Latin flair to your next program with this driving, rhythmic work. Infectious melodies combine with a touch of tango as every section gets a chance to dig in. Not for the faint of heart, yet much easier to play than it sounds! 10512562 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10512563 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 4 Fanfare, Fantasy and Fugue (On an American Hymn Song)—Richard Meyer. This imaginative and dynamic selection is based on the traditional Navy Hymn. Using a myriad of time signatures, keys, and modes, the work is a perfect teaching piece for advanced students, challenging them with a variety of playing styles and forms. A varied and vibrant work suitable for concert, contest, or graduation settings. 10995806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00 10995809 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 A Festival Rondo—Richard Meyer. This piece combines elementary, middle school, and high school string orchestras, each playing age- appropriate material, making for the perfect closer to an all-city multi-level concert. During the course of this energetic rondo, each group is featured on their own melody. As the piece unfolds, the melodies are creatively combined, keeping all the players on their toes and active at all times. Grade levels for the three groups are: elementary - Grade 1.5; middle school - Grade 2.5; high school - Grade 3.5. 10594915 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .75.00 10594916 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 Fire Dance—Soon Hee Newbold. This tour de force by Soon Hee Newbold will challenge your orchestra as they conjure images of fire and daring dances! A 9/8 meter is broken into 2+2+2+3 creating an uneven "four" feel that is not too difficult and adds intensity to the dance. The infectious rhythms and melodies are passed throughout the orchestra as the work develops amidst a wide array of dynamics. A short, contrasting lyrical section makes the work even more compelling before returning to the opening thematic material and moving to a thrilling conclusion! 10027383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Fire in the Forge—Ted Allen. Marked "Heavy Speed Metal," this piece is an intense cello and bass driven rocker that makes the "string metal" genre accessible to younger players. This exciting, edgy work adapts heavy metal guitar stylings to the bowed strings. 10460677 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10460678 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00 Firehouse Jig—Kirt Mosier. Capture the magic of this setting in the mid-1800s as several firefighters bring out their fiddles to honor the Irish spirit, playing and dancing the night away. The fast-paced melodies are electrifying and can be the ultimate concert closer! 10908740 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Flight—Susan H. Day. Capture the thrill and excitement of flight with this dramatic work! Written in the keys of B minor and E minor, in 4/4 time, the music's essential features are rich chordal textures and the use of arpeggios and divisi. 10453652 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10453701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 H Galop—Brian Balmages. Strains of Shostakovich can he heard in this fun original from Brian Balmages. This is a wonderful teaching piece to introduce your players to the "galop" style noted for energetic forward motion and off-the-string marcato bowings, balanced with disciplined restraint. 10091962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10091963 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Gates of Valhalla—Joshua Reznicow. This intense work conjures images of a Viking warrior preparing for battle and seeking glory through his conquests. The opening section features a flowing melodic theme painting a picture of our warrior longing for the days gone by, when love and peace were by his side. The music swiftly transitions the listener to an epic battle with aggressive and almost violent music that paints a picture of an adventurous battle that ultimately gives way to a doomed but honorable fate. Our warrior's only true wish is to enter the gates of Valhalla as a hero destined for immortal glory! 10752499 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 10752500 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00 4 Green Rhythmico—Kirt Mosier. A high-energy addition to the "Rhythmico" series, this Irish- flavored romp features jazzy solos in every section of the orchestra along with the signature ostinato patterns and vigorous rhythms students already love. Showy pizzicato sections add colorful variety to the lively melody and accompaniment lines. A sure-fire hit for your next concert! 10981246 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 In the Company of Angels—William Hofeldt. This gorgeous and gentle ballad is dedicated to a young violinist from Elmhurst, Illinois, as well as Ms. Dorothy Straub, whose lifelong career in music education has touched students and educators worldwide for decades. Includes an optional (and highly recommended) harp part. 10523463 String Orchestra opt. harp . . . .52.00 10523464 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Incantations—Richard Meyer. Two solo violins and a solo viola introduce this piece through a haunting, lyrical theme, which is subsequently taken up by the entire orchestra. It expands, gradually morphing into a fast and frenetic second theme. The two themes are then heard at the same time, each vying for attention. The pace slackens momentarily before a wild coda closes the piece. Full of a wide variety of colors and interesting tonalities, this work gives every section of the mature string orchestra a chance to shine. 2478662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . .60.00 10047959 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 l Joshua's Lullaby—John Mock. A quiet melody for string orchestra featuring sweeping dynamics, lush melodic themes, and nostalgic tempo variances that gently sing of serenity, innocence, and love. A wonderful opportunity for perfecting beautiful tone and bow control. 10981250 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Richard Meyer. Your students will love this musical depiction of the fateful night when Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane met up with the fabled Headless Horseman. This colorful tone poem based on Washington Irving's famous short story is whimsical, romantic, frightening, and sure to stir the imaginations of your students and their audience. A great challenge for the more advanced string orchestra, and a wonderful lesson in tone painting. 10066953 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00 10066954 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 H Lion City—Soon Hee Newbold. Experience the diverse cultures of Singapore (Lion City) in a whirlwind of sonorities! From the opening harmonic glissandos to the innovative "special effects sounds" that imitate authentic instruments such as the ehru, pipa, and gamelan, this work is brilliantly orchestrated. Combined with rhythmic intensity and soaring themes, your strings will experience a powerful sound they've never created before! Sensational! 10066399 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 H Maharaja—Doug Spata. Add some sizzle to your next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums while finger snaps and triplet flourishes add to the South Asian flavor. Teachers will appreciate challenging their students with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique musical experience. 10280360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10280361 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 Meer Winden—Bob Phillips. Reflecting the energy and drive of the furious winds of November on Lake Michigan, this original work will resonate with anyone ever caught in a storm. The strong Dutch heritage of West Michigan bestows the name, Meer Winden (Dutch for "lake winds") and provides a story to the technical and musical elements of the piece. All sections play the melody and the driving accompaniments. Violins and violas use third position; violas and cellos use fourth position, with ample opportunity for working on tone within the entire ensemble. 10872120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00 10872121 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 Moonlight Odyssey—Matt Turner. A hard driving Bollywood inspired piece for string orchestra that takes the listener on an exciting adventure. A mysterious opening violin solo leads to an exotic journey full of rhythmic twists and turns through distinctly Middle Eastern melodies. 10907819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00 10907820 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50 4 Mystic Lair—Sean O'Loughlin. Commissioned for the Bedford Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra, Mystic Lair is a piece influenced by many ideas from the students including such descriptive words as dark, mysterious, vivid, and intense. Full of many fundamental bowing techniques, this work is sure to excite teachers, students and audiences alike! 11100095 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 11100096 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 H Mystical Towers—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Energy and excitement prevail from beginning to end in this original work that evokes the image of a hero's journey to explore the ruins of two ancient magical towers. This will capture the imagination of your developing players! 10281217 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 10281218 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00 North of the Mountain—Doug Spata. Get swept away in a vivid musical adventure, featuring advanced part independence, shifting, and bracing 16th note runs! The dramatic, cinematic style and assertive melodies moving between each section depict thrilling adventures. Students and audiences will respond to the contrasts between bristling ostinatos and longing legato melodies, while teachers will appreciate the opportunity to reinforce important technical skills. 10872125 String Orchestra w/Harp optional. . . . . . . . . . . .49.00 10872126 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 H O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen/arr. Sandra Dackow. First it was the choral masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world by storm as a concert band arrangement. But it has never been available for strings -until now! A serene and expressive composition, the fluid lines and lovely harmonies will both challenge and engage your performers. 10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .75.00 BEST SELLERS String Orchestra Original Concert Works Medium Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. She Will Hang the Night with Stars— William Hofeldt. 10616613 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10616614 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 October—Eric Whitacre/arr. Paul Lavender. 10042806 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.00 10063982 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 Lion City—Soon Hee Newbold. 10066399 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10066400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Moonlight Odyssey—Matt Turner. 10907819 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 10907820 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 O Magnum Mysterium— Morten Lauridsen/arr. Sandra Dackow. 10023619 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 10046964 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 Phantom Waltz—Chris Thomas. 10846066 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 10846067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Warrior Legacy—Soon Hee Newbold. 10091998 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10091999 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Downtown Funk—Michael Hopkins. 10906077 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 10906078 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Baroque Fantastique (for Violoncello Solo and String Orchestra)— David Graham Hewson/arr. Lynne Latham. 10882301 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 10882302 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Incantations—Richard Meyer. 2478662 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00 5990616 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00