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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-advanced & advanced
La Cascara—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. This work
is on fire from the opening measure to its final
ending. Rhythmically complex, it includes some two
against three patterns and meter changes as well
as position work in all sections. A vigorous workout,
definitely worth the effort!
11000017 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .58.00
11000034 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Lyric Metal—Brian Balmages. Dark, passionate
melodies are overcome with heavy metal inflection
in this incredibly innovative and unique work for
strings. The cello section imitates distorted guitar
timbres, while upper strings soar over pulsating
rhythms. This piece proves that guitars and drums
are not required to rock heavy metal!
10366847 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10366851 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Nunca te Rindas!—Thom Sharp. Inspired by a
trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this piece
pays tribute to the remarkable Otomi people native
to this region, who have survived many hardships
with incredible resilience.
11204520 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11204540 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Of Glorious Plumage—Richard Meyer. Using
the lush and modal harmonies associated with the
Impressionistic period, Of Glorious Plumage depicts
birds both at rest and in flight. The second part of
the piece depicts glorious flocks of birds in majestic
flight using a hauntingly beautiful melody in 9/8.
A wonderful exploration of Impressionist sonorities
and orchestration techniques for the advanced high
school string orchestra.
10026991 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10032378 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Orion and the Scorpion—Soon Hee Newbold.
Tension sets in with the opening cello solo, swathed
in mysticism and an omen for the adventure to
come. Ethereal harmonic colors of the night sky
where Orion was imprisoned give way to a high
energy, 6/8 main theme, depicting the conqueror's
epic journeys that made him a legend. This one
packs lots of cinematic thrill for performers and
audiences to enjoy!
10307189 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
10307190 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Original Concert Works • Medium & Medium-Advanced
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name,
Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these with condence!
Ancient Wonders Suite—Todd Parrish.
A musical description of four of the wonders of the ancient world: the
grandeur of the Temple of Artemis located in Ephesus (present-day
Turkey); the majesty of the Great Lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt; the
mystery and amazing crasmanship of the Great Pyramid at Giza; and
the awe-inspiring Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Greece. Movements may
be played in any order or as stand-alone works.
11202197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 75.00
11202198
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Antamina—Lauren Bernofsky.
is work is a metaphor likening the mining and rening of silver
to the rehearsal process, where the "raw material" is gradually honed
into a sparkling, rened performance. e music starts with a murky
introduction, reecting the dull material to be mined. e piece then
takes o in a lively celebratory vein, with percussion for added sparkle.
An empowering selection your students will love to rehearse and perform!
11202221
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
11202222
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Appalachian Festival—Chris omas.
e folk-style melodies of old-time Appalachian music are captured in
this lively work for string orchestra! Strummed rhythms, syncopation,
and an exciting accelerando lend excitement and energy to this concert
selection perfect for any time of year.
11175137 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 57.00
11175138
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Baile de Lila—Chris omas.
is vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to the string
orchestra! Feature principal players accompanied by strummed passages,
catchy syncopated gures, and energetic melodies. e piece also
includes parts for an optional guitar ensemble for an authentic avor.
11203094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 65.00
11203095
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
A Ballad of Inis Mor—Doug Spata.
e yearning, Irish-inspired melodies in A Ballad of Inis Mor
(pronounced IN-ish more) evoke a sense of quiet reection. e
poignant theme begins in the cello section, rising through the sections
amid owing accompaniments that ebb and ow with expressive
dynamic and tempo changes. Graceful embellishments, optional
shiing, part independence, and a variety of rhythms will encourage
listening across the ensemble to create an elegant, unied sound.
11202205
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
11202206
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Beauty and Fire (e Quest Begins)—Chris omas.
In a world of sorcerers, magic, and fantastic creatures, anything is
possible. is musical adventure continues the story from the popular
Land of Dragons. In this chapter, a band of warriors join the quest,
depicted by erce rhythms, syncopation, and soaring melodies. A solo
ocarina (optional violin or ute) and a lively percussion section add to
the cinematic orchestration.
11203096 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
with solo violin/ocarina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 65.00
11203097
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
e Blue Caves of Zakynthos—Doug Spata.
is rich cinematic selection features a dreamlike melody in all parts as
well as a contrasting section of tension and release. is piece is a great
way to work on tone and musicianship. Includes optional harp.
11202704
String Orchestra with opt. harp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
11202705
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Celtic Air and Jig—John Mock.
e ethereal beauty of Irish landscapes are captured in this pair of
contrasting melodies. e Monastery at Kilmacduagh is a plaintive air
inspired by ruins in County Galway, while Fort of the Rounded Hills derives
its name from Doonagore Castle near the coastal village of Doolin. is
lively 6/8 jig features a solo that can be played by violin or pennywhistle.
11175141
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 65.00
11175142
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
Century One Tusonic—Richard Meyer.
Tuneful, energetic, and emotional, this piece presents a sonic
kaleidoscope of playing styles that will challenge every section of the
advanced string orchestra. e unexpected harmonies and exotic
rhythms give this selection a cinematic sound.
11202648 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
11202649
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Dancing Waters—Sean O'Loughlin.
is piece evokes beautiful imagery of owing water in a setting like a
lm score that features lyrical lines for viola, cello, and bass sections.
11198674 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
11198675
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Drive—Bruce Tippette.
From its opening power rock chords to its strong nish, Drive races
forward, alternating between syncopated rhythms and soaring melodies.
Starting in A minor and modulating to B minor, two opposing melodic
patterns emerge, leading to a climactic fortissimo nale.
11201843 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
11201844
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Falling Water—Yukiko Nishimura.
Describing the playful cascading of a waterfall, this lighthearted 6/8
work oers multiple opportunities to develop both style and technique.
Alternating between energetic ostinatos and lyrical phrases in string-
friendly D major, players will work on phrasing, articulations, and
dynamics, with just a few extended nger patterns. Extremely fun to
play and hear!
11193740 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
11193746
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Fiddle Fury—Kathryn Griesinger.
is energetic original work moves at a fast and furious pace, with
the all spirit of a hoedown in alternating minor and major modes. A
relentless tour de force that reinforces bow skills and rapid-re rhythms!
11175147
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 57.00
11175148
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Frost on the Plow—Samuel Gelfer.
An energetic composition perfect for introducing some ddlin' fun to
your concert! e relentless pace and syncopated bass accompaniment
depict a stormy winter season, melting into spring. Players will
encounter ddle techniques such as shue-bowing, chops, and double-
stops at a brisk tempo. Each section is given interesting melodic lines,
and optional guitar adds an authentic folk music feel.
11202203 String Orchestra with optional guitar . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
11202204
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Greater an...—Brian Balmages.
Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this
gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level
piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately) for
beginning and developing string students. Orchestrated to celebrate
inclusion and diversity, the multi-level option is designed to sound far
"greater than" the intermediate version alone. An outstanding choice
for a festival setting or pyramid concert.
11198370
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
11198371
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 6.00
BEST
SELLERS
String Orchestra
Original Concert Works
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
La Cascara—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
11000017 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 58.00
11000034 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Irish Junkyard Jam—Brian Balmages.
10996001 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 70.00
10996002 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
The Emerald Falcon—Richard Meyer.
10235849 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 56.00
10235851 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Perseus—Soon Hee Newbold.
10066401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
10066402 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Rhythm Dances—Brian Balmages.
10512582 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
10512583 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Suite for Strings—John Rutter.
10008820 String Orchestra Full Score & Set . . A 46.25
10008821 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00
Lyric Metal—Brian Balmages.
10366847 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
10366851 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Orion and the Scorpion—Soon Hee Newbold.
10307189 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
10307190 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Iditarod—Soon Hee Newbold.
10091996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
10091997 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Elements—Richard Meyer.
10872159 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 62.00
10872160 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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