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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy
First Flight—Francis J. Caravella. From its
opening fanfare to its rousing conclusion, this
original work captures the rapt anticipation and thrill
of human flight. Whether celebrating the historic
moments of the Wright brothers' achievement,
recent successes of space travel, or success of
student graduation - the driving 6/8 and changing
melodic modes depict the adventure of a lifetime!
10981244 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10981245 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
H Forever Joyful!—Brian Balmages. Inspired
by pure joy, this work explores uplifting and
lighthearted emotions. The music has a constant
rhythmic pulse that gently interacts with graceful
melodic lines and countermelodies. Engaging
harmonies create a complex tapestry without
overtaxing any of the individual performers.
10512564 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10512565 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 Gallop of the Mist—Kirt Mosier. This high-energy
work for Grade 2 groups will excite your audience
and give your students a great musical experience.
Appropriately challenging for each section of the
orchestra, every player gets their chance at melodic
content with exciting rhythmic accompaniments.
This is a perfect concert closer. Duration 2:20-3:10.
11202313 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11202314 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l Garam Masala—Bob Lipton. This exciting original
work captures the sounds of India - from Bollywood
to classical to folk. Like the richly colorful blend of
spices, Garam Masala develops a variety of musical
themes for orchestra.
11204506 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .51.00
11204526 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .13.00
H The Gift—William Hofeldt. An original "Aria" for
string orchestra, The Gift allows you to work on
expression and sustained playing and contains
some extremely beautiful chromatic passages!
2270734 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
2389732 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
l A Glimpse of Winter—Tyler S. Grant. This fresh
and joyous piece is sure to bring some winter cheer
to your audience. Optional percussion parts pair
with tuneful melodies to give this work a unique
charm that is both engaging and challenging.
11203080 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .55.00
11203081 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Heart of Fire—Lauren Bernofsky. Packed full
of rhythmic charge and excitement with scalar
passages and beautiful solo lines for contrast.
A cello solo portion really makes this original sing.
10307183 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
10307184 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Hearts Remaining—Janelle Zook Cunalata. This
musical memoir remembers and honors the hearts
that remain after tragedy. The heartfelt melody
is woven with building harmonies and serene
tranquility. Inspire young musicians to think, feel,
and play deeply from the heart.
11201829 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11201830 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Highlander—Deborah Baker Monday.
Experience a story of loss, remembrance, and
celebration. Prominently featuring the viola section as
a tribute, this work moves beautifully through several
keys and contrasting sections based on the Scottish
fiddle tune Highlander's Farewell. With increasing
excitement and tempo, the opening theme returns
at the conclusion with an energetic reel.
10981269 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10981270 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Hyperdrive—Ralph Ford. The term "hyperdrive"
refers to a device which allows a vehicle in space
to travel faster than the speed of light. This highly
energetic original by Ralph Ford is full of exciting
rhythms, double stops, and jazz-like articulations
which will surely propel students and audiences
into hyperdrive!
10310303 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10310304 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H
Ice Sculptures—Brian Balmages. This lyrical
work draws its inspiration from ice hotels;
temporary hotels made entirely of ice and snow.
Strong elements of film scoring prevail throughout
the work as it tells the story of the construction,
visitors, and eventual melting of the hotel. Feature
both your cello soloist and cello section in this
unique work that will captivate your audience!
10063417 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
10063419 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Ignite—Kathryn Griesinger. Feel the intensity
and fire of an exciting adventure in this electric
work for string orchestra. Written in A minor, the
musical journey takes players through a series of
unexpected modal shifts using easy accidentals,
edgy syncopation, and accented rhythms to
maintain a sense of danger and momentum. A
daring escape that explodes with energy, keeping
players and audiences on the edge of their seats!
10997974 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10997975 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Insomnia—Peter Sciaino. Inspired by the frustration
and tension associated with a sleepless night, this
piece uses Phrygian mode and wide stylistic and
dynamic ranges to represent a range of emotions
before ultimately coming to a dramatic finish.
11198688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11198689 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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
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Journey of the Tall Ships—Stephen Chin.
This tone painting hearkens back to another time
when tall sailing ships sails the oceans. With
impressive-sounding open string crossings that are
actually quite easy, a sweeping melody develops
featuring intriguing pizzicato, sparkling harmonics,
and suspenseful tremolos to create a sense of
adventure on the high seas.
11205735 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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
10022986 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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
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
10993623 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
H 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
Legionary—Chris Thomas. Travel back in time to
the era of the Roman legionnaires as you experience
music that portrays the rugged and exciting story
of a Roman soldier. The piece features brawny
marcato bowings, simple syncopations, bold
ostinato rhythms and tension-building trills.
10752894 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10752895 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Lionheart—Benjamin P. Snoek. This fast-moving,
courageous piece allows every section of the
orchestra to play the thrilling melody while gaining
confidence playing in the key of D minor. A worthy
concert or contest selection!
11175159 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11175160 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l Lost Tomb of the Incas—Michael Story. This
exciting piece will transport your intermediate
orchestra to the ancient civilization of the Incas.
Featuring full-sounding melodies, interesting
rhythmic accompaniments, and exciting percussion
parts, this piece can be performed by string
orchestra alone or with as many added winds and
percussion as possible, up to a full orchestra.
11200177 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .60.00
11200178 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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
H 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
11162166 Video-Lullaby To The Moon
Multi Media Video -
Digital Or Audio With Syncronization
Software Link . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Luna—Yukiko Nishimura. The title Luna is the
Latin word for "moon" which is the subject of
this lyrical original string orchestra work. In a
lilting waltz style, the composer has described the
inspiration as "imagining the sky with the moon
at daytime." Nishimura's gift for melody shines
throughout, especially in the middle section which
includes lush passages in the upper strings with
delicate pizzicato accompaniment.
11000932 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11000933 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
H M to the Third Power—Carold Nunez. The
title refers to the "three M's" - minor, meter,
and mix - and is a dynamic piece for teaching
and performing. This impressive teaching piece
features a mixture of the melodic and harmonic
minor forms as well as 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
2158749 String Pack/
Additional String Set . . . . . . . .18.00
2335800 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.99
