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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS very easy
Mystic Caravan—Soon Hee Newbold. Dusty
travelers and their ancient color-swept caravans
fill this weighty original for young players. Easy
optional percussion keeps the beat and underpins
the ensemble's staccato notes and emphasizing
accents. Your group will really enjoy digging into
this nomadic adventure!
10307088 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
10307089 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 Mystical Mage—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
A fourth addition to the popular "Mystical" series,
and this one is the easiest of them all - perfect for
developing string orchestras. A "mage" is another
word for magician or sorcerer, and this shadowy
theme in E minor is similarly shrouded in mystery.
11204481 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11204498 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Ninja—Richard Meyer. There's a ninja on the loose
and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your
students will love making up storylines for what
happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece
that uses only the notes of the D Major scale. There
are plenty of great teaching opportunities here for
your first-year students including pizzicato, accents,
crescendos and melody/accompaniment balance.
10594955 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594956 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Orion the Hunter—Matthew Gelfer. In Greek
mythology, Orion was a mighty hunter often
portrayed as an archer. In this exciting original
work, students also get to wield their bows as they
perform a bold, dramatic melody with bow lifts!
With doubled violin 2/viola and cello/bass, even
young ensembles can create a big, impressive
sound while practicing playing in 3/4 time,
alternating marcato and legato bow strokes.
11175168 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
11175170 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages.
A mouth-watering teaching piece that introduces
common rhythmic phrases and a little improvisation
(complete with guide notes)! Doubled voices and
simple optional drum set make a comfortable
groove for students, while taking their creativity "off
the page."
10307084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .40.00
10307085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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Prelude and Fugue—Brian Balmages. Written in
the style of J. S. Bach, this is designed to introduce
students to counterpoint without being overly
demanding. Young musicians will be able to study
style and technique, and the scoring will make them
sound big. Finally, a wonderful option for directors
who have been looking to perform this type of
music with their youngest musicians!
10066325 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10066327 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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Ravenwood Castle—Kathryn Griesinger. This
stately processional with a Renaissance feel allows
developing students to explore the sound of D minor
while avoiding any B flats. Optional percussion adds
courtly airs to this regal melody for strings!
11175176 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .44.00
11175178 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Red Lion—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
With a stirring melody, driving rhythms and an
energetic pulse that just won't quit, this action-
packed selection is sure to fire up students and
audiences alike.
10458715 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10458716 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Ring of Fire—Kathryn Griesinger. The fiery nature
of this original work is enhanced with dynamics,
accents, staccatos, and more. Students get to
practice string crossings in 3/4 time in this piece
named for the geological line of explosive volcanoes
around the Pacific Ocean basin.
10908742 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10908757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l Robot Factory—Chris M. Bernotas. Special
effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will
make this piece exciting for young orchestra
students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound,
and all sections get to play the energetic melody.
11202682 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202683 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Sailors Song—Mark Williams. This vigorous
original uses only the open strings and the first
notes learned on the D and A strings to make your
beginning string players play out more confidently
and musically! It has a rugged, modal sound
evocative of the sea. Your strings will sound bigger
and better on this one!
2472794 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5977058 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
l Secret Passage—Frank J. Halferty. This
exciting piece blends energy and mystery with
an abundance of dynamic contrast, pizzicato and
tremolo. An approachable score makes it ideal for
young ensembles looking to develop their skills.
11191635 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11191636 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Siberian Hunt—Aaron Fryklund. An exciting and
adventurous work for young string orchestra! The
music transports the listener to the frozen Siberian
landscape on a hunt for beasts from a forgotten age.
Written in B minor, it features rich harmonies, a call-
and-response section in the middle, and a range of
dynamic contrasts for the students to master.
10997982 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10997983 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Sky Suite—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. While floating
through the Clouds, Rain, Thunder, and Sun,
this charming multi-movement work focuses
students on music literacy. A, D, and G-string
notes are introduced one movement at a time.
Throughout each of the movements, students
will explore different time signatures, tempos,
and bow techniques, then get a chance to put all
their knowledge together in the finale. Perfect as a
review for intermediate players or even as an intro
to music reading for beginners!
11001453 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11001454 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Skyline Rising (for Festival String Orchestra)
—Kirt Mosier. This commissioned piece was
written so that elementary, middle, and high school
orchestras could come together and perform a
piece that all could play. The result is this multi-
grade original work perfect for any pyramid concert,
filled with rich sounds and rhythms reminiscent of
the labor and excitement of a growing city skyline -
specifically, New York City!
11000022 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .90.00
11000039 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing skills!
This lighthearted tune sparkles with simple rhythms
and easy string crossings using notes of the D and G
scales (no low 2). Every section of the orchestra gets
melodic material sprinkled with pizzicato throughout.
Perfect for any time of year. Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
10748227 Additional Score
with piano, opt. bells . . . . . . . . .5.00
Star Dancer—Mark Williams. A bold, contemporary
sound marks this excellent piece from Mark
Williams. Written in a modal style, Star Dancer offers
opportunities to work on various beginning string
techniques. Important lines are passed around so
that everyone gets a chance to shine, so all of your
students are sure to enjoy this one!
2317428 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
2340891 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H Storm—Soon Hee Newbold. This dynamic and
riveting work depicts an ancient battle scene
or ferocious weather system. A lyrical melody
contrasts with an intense rhythmic groove complete
with optional percussion. A great work to expose
younger players to programmatic music!
10512590 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
10512591 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Subterranean—Kathryn Griesinger. Go under-
ground to explore the deep, dark sounds of the
orchestra's lowest strings. A ponderous minor
theme weaves through every section of the
orchestra along with a few easy offbeat rhythms.
The absence of low second finger patterns makes
this helpful for teaching and reinforcing note-
reading on the G, C, and E (bass) strings, while also
being extremely satisfying musically.
10996019 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10996020 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Sword Dance—Thoinot Arbeau/arr. Phillips. Here's
an exciting work with a high-energy Renaissance
sound. Using easy double stops, drones and
pizzicato make this a fun adventure for your
strings. There's even an easy "call and response"
passage between the high and low strings for even
more variety. Your young strings never sounded
so exciting!
2472797 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5976150 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Three Buccaneers—Kathryn Griesinger.
Feature every section of your orchestra in this
swashbuckling piece! Three distinct "pirate"
themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/
basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All
melodies stay in first position with minimal low-two
finger patterns and lots of doubling for a big, full
sound. Each section takes an adventurous turn into
new tonalities before joining forces at the end for a
triumphant finale.
11203133 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11203134 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Tribal Dance—Brian Balmages. Intense and
driving rhythms conjure images of ancient tribal
rituals in this thrilling work for beginning string
orchestra. The bold opening statements thrill
your audience before a more dark and mysterious
section hints at the magical aspects of these
gatherings. The addition of piano and optional
percussion turn this into a stunning work! Sure to
inspire your young musicians!
10027343 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
10027344 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 Two Australian Sea Pictures—Stephen Chin.
Port Fairy and the Twelve Apostles are two of the
most picturesque places in Australia. The Gentle
Boats at Port Fairy reflects the village's peaceful
ambiance of blue stone cottages, rock walls,
and fishing boats. Wistful melodies with an Irish
flavor are shared by all sections of the ensemble.
In contrast, Storm over the Twelve Apostles is an
energetic work that depicts the fury of Mother
Nature unleashed on the extraordinary stone
formations that rise up from the ocean on the
southern coast.
11205736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Velocity—Brian Balmages. Energize your
performers and audience with this powerful, dynamic
work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the piece quickly
projects blocks of sound and a flurry of rhythmic
activity. The musical texture comes across as very
technical when, in reality, it is quite accessible.
10454259 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10454292 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
A Viking's Tale—Chris Thomas. Experience the
grit and barbarity of the vikings' life in this fierce
piece for developing strings! Heavy, marcato
melodies are passed to every section, using only
notes of the G and D major scales in first position,
plus a little third position in the bass. Dynamic
contrasts, warrior cries, and optional bass drum
and anvil add extra drama and excitement for your
next concert. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef)
and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts.
10846042 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .42.00
10846043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Winter Lights—Seth Bedford. Inspired by music
of the Italian Baroque period, this reflective piece
merges traditional harmonies with contemporary
major seventh chords to create a whimsical and
wistful mood. Simple rhythms and articulations
allow students to develop expressive tone through
dynamic contrasts in first position. A charming
addition to any winter concert program!
11202209 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11202210 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Zombie Dance—Michael Story. Zombies are
everywhere these days - at least in songs, movies,
and on TV! This original piece is a tip of the hat
to the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written for first
year orchestra students, Zombie Dance uses mostly
quarter note rhythms and D-, A-, and G-string
notes, including a few C-naturals. Very easy
optional piano and percussion parts are included.
10872172 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .42.00
10872173 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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