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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy
4 Restful River Rondo—Susan H. Day. This
expressive string work was written to honor the
career of a World War I veteran and education icon
in Colorado. The lyrical melodies in D major and D
minor depict peaceful, happy images of a tranquil
flowing river.
11201823 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11201824 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Rise of the Olympians—Brian Balmages. Follow
in the footsteps of Olympians and experience
the strength, passion and commitment of
these incredible athletes. The soft, rich opening
foreshadows the powerful music that follows.
Aggressive rhythms are juxtaposed with soaring
melodies and harmonic moments filled with
tension and release. An exciting work with film
score qualities and an optional harp part.
10877057 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10877058 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
A Riverside Celebration—Brian Balmages.
Opening with a thriving energetic rhythm, this
exciting piece features a memorable dance-like
melody that will stay with the listener long after
the celebration is over. Moving through simple
meter changes that create additional momentum,
the various sections include moments of slight
restraint contrasted with carefree fun. Get
ready to experience the soundtrack of one
giant celebration!
10877027 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
10877028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H
Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space—
Richard Meyer. Don't miss this! If there is one piece
your developing orchestra will love rehearsing and
performing, it's this one! This programmatic piece
spins a tale of mayhem and mischief as the rosin
eating zombies take over your stage complete with
blood-curdling screams, glissandos, ponticello and
more. All the eerie effects are clearly explained and
notated, so the only trouble you'll have is getting
your students to stop playing it. It's a wild ride you
won't want to miss!
2442739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
5899455 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Rubicon—Doug Spata. Written to help students
understand the concept of positions, this entire
piece can be played by violins, violas, and cellos in
3rd position with no shifting! The rhythms are kept
very simple so students can focus on intonation and
tone while playing in a higher position, preparing
them for more advanced techniques.
10986322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10986323 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
H Serenade for String Orchestra—Norman
Leyden. Known for his thousands of film, radio, and
symphonic arrangements, prolific composer Norman
Leyden published this suite for string orchestra in
1971. The four brief, contrasting movements blend
classical/baroque tradition with stylistic harmonies
popular to the era. Movements include: I. Prelude
II. Fugue III. Nocturne IV. Cakewalk. An excellent
choice for intermediate ensembles.
10017851 String Orchestra Set C. . . . . . .95.00
10017861 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Shifting Sands (The Shifting Song)—Bob
Phillips. Teach shifting with this beautiful melody
perfectly suited for the concert stage. The
moderate, lyric tempo provides students the time
to make successful shifts. Musically, this piece
is very accessible so students can focus on left-
hand technique.
11202692 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202693 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
The Siege—Christian A. Williams. Feel the
intensity and anticipation of attack in this exciting
work for intermediate string orchestra! A battle-
march rhythm persists beneath a determined and
resolute melody in the upper strings. Set in the dark
key of E minor with interesting parts for all sections,
the set includes Viola parts in treble clef and Violin
2 parts in alto clef for ensemble flexibility.
10981273 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
10981274 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
lD Silk Road—Matt Riley. Take your students
and audience on an exciting journey along the
ancient Silk Road that connected travelers from
the horn of Africa, through the Roman Empire and
Persia, to India and China. Whether it's the exotic
glissandos, exciting staccatos over rich harmonies,
or expressive dynamics, your students will love
learning and performing this one. Best performed
with the accompaniment percussion track, available
for download.
11203869 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11204455 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Space Ninja—Noe Benitez. This energetic piece
for string orchestra and percussion features an
accentuated spiccato rhythmic melody. A great
way to introduce the keys of C major and A minor
to young string players.
11201825 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11201826 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Sparks—Chris M. Bernotas. Light up the concert
hall with energy and excitement! A variety of textures
and techniques are featured while everyone in the
string orchestra has an important role. Well suited as
a concert closer or festival piece, your students will
want to play this one again and again.
10872143 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10872144 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Sparta—Todd Parrish. Take a trip back to
Ancient Greece with this fun and energetic work!
Students will encounter two-note to six-note slurs,
pizzicato, staccato and legato bowings, rhythms
in 3/4 time, and dynamic contrast, along with an
emphasis on playing octaves. The powerful melody
is carefully woven throughout all parts while the
accompaniment reinforces anchoring the first finger
for better intonation.
10696546 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
10696547 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
SECTION
FEATURES
A section feature is a great way to build condence
and spirit in your players!
H Allegro in D—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Steven Frackenpohl.
In this fine arrangement of Vivaldi's "Concerto in C for Two
Trumpets," the solo trumpet lines have been transferred
to first and second violins. It's a stirring adaptation which
retains the characteristic "trumpet" sound of the original,
and a delightful concert selection for string orchestra!
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the
CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Volume 1 - Pepper # 5973728.
2276202 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 35.00
Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips.
Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular
features the entire bass section playing riffs and walking
bass lines. The piece is written in first position for violins,
violas, and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting
tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String
Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5.
10999654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your bass
section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk,
swing and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for
improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and
an optional drumset part really adds to the flair. While the
basses show off, the other sections of the orchestra also
experience the contagious rhythms and melodies as they
get down and rock out. An absolute showstopper!
10066376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
H
Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely and
you'll hear them coming...it's the Cello Squadron to the
rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has it all -
roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of course!),
dive-bombing glissandos, and a heroic main theme based
on Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed to
give everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn and
practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure to spark the
imagination of all your students.
10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer. No doubt about who gets
featured in this fun, Spanish-flavored original by Richard
Meyer! This piece is a great motivator for your up-and-
coming young cellists and is a great change of pace for any
concert program. Features a lyrical melody in the cellos set
against a pizzicato accompaniment in the other strings, and
includes parts for maracas and claves that can be spread
among the sections. Your students will love this one!
2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
4
Creatures of the Deep—Timothy J. Isham. A double
bass section feature! Using positions I-IV in the bass, the
part sounds and looks harder than it really is, making your
bass section look and sound great. Perfect for beginning
bassists who are comfortable in IV position as proscribed
in several popular methods. Scoring gives each section an
interesting part while leaving lots of space for the basses
to be heard in the texture.
11205169 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
H
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Don Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the
singers! This string orchestra arrangement of Vivaldi's
choral masterwork is the perfect introduction for young
string players. It retains the composer's key of D Major
and features solo/soli parts for your advanced players.
Teach or reinforce hooked bowing in each section of the
orchestra. Everyone will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and
harmonic beauty of this enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
Jingle Basses—arr. Bob Phillips. Cute, fun, and a true
beginning bass feature! This is the perfect piece to add
Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other festive decorations.
An excellent selection to work on off-beat playing and
counting rests. Ho, ho, ho!
10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Moon Bass—Todd Parrish. Let your string bass section
swing in this easy-to-play blues piece as they build
skills and enjoy the motivation of being in the spotlight.
Basses carry the melody much of the time while also
accompanying the melody as it weaves through other
sections. All parts stay in first position, except the bass
shifts briefly to third position. Educational objectives
include playing accidentals, contrasting between staccato
and legato, and learning to play in a swing style.
10280368 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
A Very Viola Christmas—Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips.
Showcase your violas with a piece that will make them
sound great! It remains in 1st position mainly on the upper
strings of the viola and features: Ding Dong! Merrily on
High; Deck the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish You a
Merry Christmas.
10520805 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Viola Concerto (Second Movement)—
Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish. Not just
for the viola section! Both violins and violas get the
exuberant melody in this very playable arrangement of the
Baroque classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to
showcase the beauty and power of their instrument.
10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Viola Country—Richard Meyer. Spotlight your
magnificent violas in this feature with Western flavors, and
give your "unsung heroes" a chance to show off. Includes
a heroic opening, a flashy "fiddle" melody and a flowing
legato section. Easy to rehearse, and fun for every section!
10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Viva Violas—Richard Meyer. Take out the castanets
because the violas are taking the stage, Spanish style! It
begins in a paso doble reminiscent of a vigorous Spanish
guitar solo, then moves into a major-key allegretto where
the violas even get a chance to glissando!
2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
