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LIGHT CONCERT easy
Light Concert Selections
Easy
The 1812-Bar Blues—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Richard Meyer. You've heard all of these
melodies before, but never like this! Four themes
from Tchaikovsky's most famous overture have
been turned into a cool 12-bar blues. Complete
with swinging eighth notes and a ride-cymbal
accompaniment, this piece is a great way to
teach blues structure, jazz performance practices,
and classical music history, while keeping your
audience's toes tappin'. Correlates with Sound
Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2.
10999660 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
American Fiddle Medley—arr. Bob Phillips.
Bring out the cowboy hats and bandanas for this
fantastic arrangement of everyone's favorite fiddle
tunes! Perfect for young players or as a quick
play-down finale for older players, this medley will
soon become a favorite that you will hear them
playing before class begins. All sections play the
melodies providing interest and a chance to work
on dynamics. Performance recommendations to
help make the tunes sound "fiddley" are provided
in the score.
10066962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr. Richard
Meyer. Two classic melodies get the fiddle treatment
in this clever arrangement! Students will enjoy
themes from Bach's "Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg
Concerto #5" with a few fiddle licks thrown in.
Carefully arranged with the young performer in mind,
this delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is very
playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Baila Conmigo—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Baila
Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with me."
This stylish tango includes an optional tambourine
part which is accessible for a string player to learn.
10523443 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
opt. tambourine. . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Bats 'n Bones—Susan H. Day. A perfect addition
for your spooky fall concert! With eerie string
techniques such as pizzicato, accents, tremolo and
some first-finger slides - plus a touch of castanets
for "bones" rattling - this simple piece delivers quite
a scary punch! A surprise "Boo!" at the end will get
the attention of the audience! Great fun for all!
10280381 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .49.00
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Bottom of the Ninths—arr. Bob Phillips. The
perfect way to delve into masterworks with young
players in a fun context! All parts remain in first
position in the key of D major, with no extended
finger patterns. Melodies are passed to every
section, featuring: Take Me Out to the Ball Game;
the opening theme from Schubert's Symphony
No. 9; the famous "Going Home" theme from the
middle of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9; and the "Ode
to Joy" theme from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9,
which is at the end, or the "bottom," of the Ninth.
11193310 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Cancion del Amor—Tim McCarrick. An outstanding
original tune inspired by love songs of the Mexican
countryside. Optional, very simple guitar, piano, and
percussion parts are included. This one will be fun
for all and is a great way to include those garage
band players in your school.
10310300 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
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Celtic Suite—Traditional/arr. Kathy L. Fishburn.
Two beautiful folk melodies in the graceful style
of Celtic music. Including Bonnie Doon and The
Minstrel Boy, contrasts between the movements
make this an interesting concert and festival
selection. And, the low strings get several chances
at carrying the melody. Includes optional harp/piano
part. Newly engraved for this 20th anniversary
commemorative edition.
2353712 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Chicken Dance—Terry Rendall & Werner
Thomas/arr. Moore. The ever-popular song heard
at parties, weddings, and any event where a good
time is had by all! Before performing, make sure
some dance floor space is available and be sure to
invite Aunt Myrna!
10343543 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .45.00
Cool Cat Shuffle—David Shaffer. Low strings set
the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra
snaps their fingers to start off this piece. Introduce
your students to the fun style and feel of light jazz!
11204580 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
Deep Sea Fandango—Deborah Baker Monday.
What's that? It sounds like "Jaws!" Cellos will
love getting the limelight for once! This piece
provides an excellent opportunity to feature low
strings, while giving all students a fun part to play!
A perfect training piece for F naturals and simple
2-note slurs, this will be a winner with students and
audiences alike. An optional piano part is included.
10027064 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
El Gato Pizzicato—Richard Meyer. Imaginations
will run wild during this charming Spanish salute to
cats, as you set the mood with glissando "meows",
threatening "hisses," and an enthusiastic visit from
a dog. A great way to introduce shifting basics,
high versus low finger patterns, and tone painting.
Even finicky audience members will love this
delightful piece!
10370546 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .46.00
H Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams. Rosin up the
bow, call out the Fire Department, and let's go!
This thrilling work is a modal display of beginning
virtuosity that takes full advantage of that open fifth
"fiddle sound." You'll have parents do-si-do-ing in
the aisles, and students clamoring to play this one
again and again! Without a doubt this is a superb
piece for beginning players!
2346260 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Goblin Boogie—Jeff Frizzi. It's spooky, bluesy
fun for beginners with a catchy tune that's terrific
for most any first or second year performance.
Everybody gets to play the E minor rock riff, and
there's a good mix of pizzicato and arco playing for
all sections.
10343658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
GPS—W.A. Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer. Imagine a
live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions
during a performance of Mozart's Eine kleine
Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and
educational ride as the orchestra follows directions
to "turn right onto Viola Avenue" or "merge together
and play in unison." As the trip progresses, the
directions get more and more outlandish with
hilarious results. Guaranteed to give everyone the
ride of their life!
10872112 String Orchestra
w/narrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
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Guest Soloist—Richard Meyer. Your audience
will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive
piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience
playing on a two-string violin (or any instrument you
choose to use). This delightful original work requires
absolutely no rehearsal ahead of time with the
soloist (honestly!) who is cued in with taps on the
shoulder. Everyone will be amazed as a volunteer
from the audience, chosen on the spot, becomes
the next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will
positively bring down the house!
10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Hey Fiddle Fiddle—Brian Balmages. Here's a
nice opener or encore! The upbeat nature of the
tune offers a few hints of Copland, but it remains
easy and is also very likeable. There's even some
stomps and hand claps to add to the experience.
Your students and audience will enjoy this one. Lots
of fun!
10008670 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ludwig's Dance Party—James Kazik. Who says
Beethoven can't be fun? Here's a clever spin on
Classical music's most famous four-note motif,
done up right in a current techno-dance treatment.
10294275 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .35.00
l Mischief Afoot—Sue Sharp. Counting is important
in this sneaky E minor piece that reminds students
that rests are as important as notes! Simple
rhythms include ties, and techniques include a
variety of articulations such as staccato, tenuto,
pizzicato, and even tremolo. There are two sections
where the orchestra gets to improvise and "create
musical mischief."
11206044 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Moonlight Tango—Richard Meyer. As the title
indicates, this charming piece beautifully reinforces
dotted rhythms and low-second patterns. Its lively
dance-like character will be a popular addition to
any concert occasion.
2301570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
l Mozart and Company (Eine kleine Mutter Gans
Musik)—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Scored in authentic
Classical style, excerpts from A Little Night Music;
The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute
intertwine with the traditional nursery tunes Jack
and Jill; Three Blind Mice and Twinkle, Twinkle,
Little Star. Full of teaching moments.
11202674 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Lighter Selections • All Levels
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!
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
Little Critters—Brian Balmages.
e vivid imagery of little critters scurrying about at night inspires the melodic lines and
creative harmonies of this programmatic work. e music builds as new critters join the fun
in a playful dialogue. e harmonic language moves between pleasant consonance and slight
dissonance. A highly imaginative work!
11203112 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11203113
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
A Musical Passport—arr. Richard Meyer.
Take a trip around the world! Using 22 of the most famous melodies ever written from 17
dierent countries, this is the ultimate multicultural experience. e melodies travel from
section to section, and the quickly changing styles will keep everyone on their toes.
11202626
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
11202627
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Pizzicato Boogie—Mekel Rogers.
is rst concert piece for beginning strings uses only open strings, a great way to teach
beginners how to read notes on the sta and basic pizzicato technique. e piano part is a
simple twelve-bar blues progression in traditional boogie-woogie style. A free MP3 piano
part is available from the publisher.
11201809 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
11201810
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
V—Jerey E. Turner.
Quoting four iconic notes from Beethoven's Fih Symphony, this piece is set in an epic
musical landscape betting a cinematic superhero battling evil. Showcasing students'
spiccato bowing skills, this piece will be great fun for the musicians and audience alike.
11200179
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
11200180
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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