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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL medium-easy
H Danny Boy—Traditional/arr. Harry Alshin. Lovely,
interweaving countermelodies create a rich
inner texture in this beautiful arrangement of the
timeless love song. Sensibly placed in the key of D
Major, this beautiful arrangement will have lasting
appeal with your students and audiences, and will
be an especially good choice for combined festival
orchestra performance. Gorgeous! Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2266146 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Danza Espanola—Bob Phillips. A perfect rhythmic
skill-builder, this exciting piece uses classic
Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord
progression found in the music of Spain, Central
and South America. All sections get to play both the
melody and the driving accompaniment rhythms.
10872102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
H
Ear-igami—Richard Meyer. Ear-igami is a
fascinating musical tribute to the ancient Japanese
art of paper folding. Instead of a bow, each
performer uses a piece of paper to make sounds
and to "play" their instrument. Your audience will
be entranced as they watch and hear the variety of
effects possible in this charming set of pentatonic
variations. A unique concert selection!
10066927 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .56.00
El Condor Pasa—Daniel Alomia Robles/arr.
Janelle Zook Cunalata. Diversify your concert
program with this captivating arrangement
based on the 1913 Peruvian melody and
inspired by traditional Andean mountain music.
This arrangement will interest your students
as it contains great expressiveness, gorgeous
harmonies, a smooth and rustic contrast in the
accompaniment, the quotation of the famous Dies
Irae Gregorian chant, optional solo parts for violin
and cello, and a dramatic ending.
10696528 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
Espana Cani—Pascual Marquina Narro/arr. Kathy
L. Fishburn. The definitive Spanish paso doble,
arranged for intermediate string orchestra! This
great cultural teaching piece features syncopated
rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and easy
accidentals in first position. Optional tambourine
and castanets add authentic Spanish sound. A
fiery concert feature both students and audiences
will enjoy. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and
alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts.
10846056 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .47.00
H Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand—Richard
Meyer. This captivating work is a set of variations
on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most
popular melodies. The pong lang is like a xylophone
with its wooden keys suspended vertically on
ropes, with the low notes on the upper end and
the high notes at the bottom. The melody uses the
pentatonic scale and is very simple in nature. The
variations expand on fragments of the original tune
in a variety of tempi and styles that make each new
change thrilling! After this exploration, the original
melody returns, gradually gaining speed and energy
as one would hear in a traditional performance of
this dance.
10015211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
H Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy Fletcher.
A long-time favorite for festival and contest, Percy
Fletcher's two-movement suite has been a choice
teaching piece for school orchestras. In true English
folk style, the first movement has multiple sections
in varying styles and meters, and the second
movement is rhythmic, energetic fiddle writing at
its best.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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
Hatikvah (from "Munich")—John Williams.
Here is the authentic edition direct from John
Williams and exactly as played in the film. Although
this is the original film music, it is understated and
remains at the medium-easy level. The string parts
contain lots of divisi writing and there are parts
for optional flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn,
and harp. John Williams' treatment of the Israeli
national anthem gives a special reverence and
power to this beloved hymn.
10016087 String or Full Orchestra
Opt. Winds; Opt Harp . . . . . . .40.00
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
l Isle of Anglesey—Traditional/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. Just off the coast of Wales, the
Isle of Anglesey features a large seaport bringing
passengers to and from Ireland. Bridging the waters
between these beautiful lands, this charming
arrangement for developing string orchestra
combines two traditional Welsh and Irish airs.
11175155 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite, Part 1—Leroy
Anderson/arr. Wagner. The first three movements
of this iconic work are now available in a dynamic
scoring for your full orchestras. Major themes are
presented with all of the color and fresh invention of
the original score. This is music that will delight and
entertain audiences of any age. It's as much fun to
play as it is to listen to! Highly recommended!
10305953 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .65.00
Molly on the Shore—Percy Grainger/arr. Sandra
Dackow. A rollicking good time! Not another
"Celtic clone," this is actually a setting of two
Irish reels Grainger arranged for string quartet
in 1907. It retains much of its quartet flavor by
giving each section lots to do. But don't worry, the
second violins and violas remain in first position
throughout. The Dackow/Grainger combination
ensures a crowd-pleaser that you can feel confident
programming! Very nice!
5665377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .61.00
Moonlighting—Ludwig van Beethoven/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This creative version
of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers
the best of both worlds by bringing Classical and
popular elements together in one great work!
Easily accessible in the key of D minor for grade
2+ groups, it enhances the beauty of Beethoven's
famous original with gentle Latin rhythms and some
contemporary harmonies.
10439380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
l Mountain Man—Joel Masters & Andy Masters.
Everybody gets to dig in and play in this energetic
piece in cut time. Fast-paced melodic passages and
tied syncopation are featured in every instrument
section, even the basses! The unique combination
of traditional American fiddle style, classical form,
and a contemporary approach makes for a fun and
unique concert selection.
11202315 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
4 A Musical Passport—arr. Richard Meyer. Take
a trip around the world! Using 22 of the most
famous melodies ever written from 17 different
countries, this is the ultimate multicultural
experience. The melodies travel from section to
section, and the quickly changing styles will keep
everyone on their toes.
11202626 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
l O'Carolan's Draught—Turlough O'Carolan/
arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski. Filled with enchanting
melodies and harmonies, this piece is a lyrical air
by Baroque-era Irish composer Turlough O'Carolan.
Truly a crossover piece, this tune is often played by
folk and classical musicians alike. Includes optional
harp or piano.
11202676 String Orchestra
with opt. harp . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Postcards from Russia—Carrie Lane Gruselle.
This thrilling set of three Russian folk tunes will put
your players (and audience) through their paces!
Using a wide variety of dynamics, articulations,
and tempi, three 3 tunes - Minka; Meadowland
and Korobushka, run the emotional gamut from
melancholy to pure exuberance! Set in the dramatic
key of D minor, this one includes the exciting
accelerando finish. If you do it right, you'll leave the
audience breathless!
2480767 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
H Red Pepper—Jeffrey S. Bishop. Based on
traditional Zydeco music and Cajun fiddling style,
this clever arrangement passes tunes playfully from
one section to another, sometimes over a pizzicato
walking bass line. This top-seller is full of energy
and fun!
10048339 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Rhythms of Africa—Soon Hee Newbold. Body
percussion and conventional percussion add creative
textures to this original composition by Soon Hee
Newbold. Knee slaps, tongue clucks, and stomps
are sprinkled throughout the lush, simple melodies.
Inspired by breathtaking landscapes and traditional
folks songs of central and south Africa, this is sure to
be a player favorite and staple crowd pleaser!
10091973 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
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
H Slane (Be Thou My Vision)—Soon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold's setting of this familiar Irish
hymn is an ideal study in smooth legato bowing
and artful phrasing. Sections of the melodies roll
gracefully, creating plaintive suspensions and
encouraging players to stay focused on the melody.
10091968 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Tico Tico—Zequinha de Abreu/arr. Lipton.
Perhaps the most famous example of Brazilian
Choro music, this piece is made accessible to
high school players in this sterling arrangement
featuring a whistle and a section that uses strings
as percussion instruments. Highly recommended!
10312102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Two Sea Shanties (for String Orchestra)—
Traditional/arr. John Mock. Sea shanties (or
chanteys) were folk songs sung a cappella by
sailors to set a rhythm for specific tasks on a
ship performed in unison. Though shanties were
practical, most are very beautiful melodies as well.
Chosen for their lyricism, these two expressive
songs, Go To Sea Once More and The Banks of
Newfoundland, are arranged for string orchestra
with flowing phrases and interwoven harmonies
that express a love for the sea.
10846074 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H
When Johnny Comes Marching Home—
Traditional/arr. Richard Stephan. This classic piece
of Civil war history provides many great teaching
opportunities, musically and historically. Recorded
by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD,
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
551432 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand—
Richard Meyer.
10015211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Postcards from Russia—Carrie Lane Gruselle.
2480767 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy Fletcher.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Ashokan Farewell (from "The Civil War")—
Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00
Molly on the Shore—
Percy Grainger/arr. Sandra Dackow.
5665377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 61.00
Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold.
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Northumbrian Suite (Folk Songs from
Northern England)—arr. Ian David Coleman.
10696540 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
Danny Boy—Traditional/arr. Harry Alshin.
2266146 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Irish Legend—
Robert Kerr & Soon Hee Newbold.
10047958 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00
Red Pepper—Jeffrey S. Bishop.
10048339 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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