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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS very easy
l Gibraltar: The Rock—Victor Lopez. This
impressive work for developing strings features
stepwise melodic lines, driving background
rhythms, and bowings and fingerings that make this
energetic piece easy to learn and teach. Includes
optional percussion.
11202664 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202665 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
The Grotto—Todd Parrish. Especially well suited
for first-year students, this dark-sounding piece
will give students a mature, full sound. Written in
B natural minor, it utilizes only the notes of the D
major scale with easy finger patterns and simple
rhythms throughout.
10995814 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10995816 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Guldfaxe (Steed of Thor)—Andrew H. Dabczynski.
The Norse legend of Guldfaxe, Thor's horse with
the golden mane, is captured in this dramatic piece
for grade 1 strings. Basic D major finger patterns,
"run pony" rhythms, and the mystic Dorian mode
are used. This piece will excite students and delight
audiences. Includes optional violin 3/viola T.C. and
piano parts.
10985460 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10985461 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
10998728 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Hiawatha—Soon Hee Newbold. You can almost
hear the tribal drums beating in this exciting piece
inspired by the famous native American chief!
An ostinato pattern in the low strings sets the
tone, and your players will need F naturals and
C naturals to pull off the D dorian sound. A great
piece that's sure to work into cross-curricular and
multicultural learning!
2474310 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
2701848 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H Honor and Glory—Soon Hee Newbold. Dedicated
to the brave men and women who risk their lives to
protect others and serve in the name of freedom,
Honor and Glory has bold and majestic themes
throughout. The lyrical melody soars over the
rhythmic bass line as harmonies intertwine to create
a touching and memorable portion of your next
concert. Truly inspirational and characteristic of the
fine writing associated with Soon Hee Newbold.
10047902 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10047903 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 Horizon West—Chris Thomas. Imagine the open
prairie as adventurers traveled westward under the
vast blue sky. This simple waltz with a nostalgic
western flavor features an optional violin solo,
optional guitar, simple fingerings, and melody in all
sections. Beautifully written harmonies are easy to
play and will give young orchestras a mature sound.
11202213 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11202214 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
H Into the Sky!—Brian Balmages. This work is
portrays the thrill of takeoff and flight while only
using quarter notes in all string instruments!
Fanfare-style themes combine with the energetic
rhythms of the piano to give the music momentum
and intensity. While piano is not required, it adds a
great deal to the orchestration and will help your
youngest of students feel like they are soaring!
10066319 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10066324 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Kabuki Dance—Richard Meyer. A great change of
pace at any performance! Based on the pentatonic
scale, the melody moves from D major to B minor
offering colors and textures rarely found in pieces
for young orchestras. Written in ABA form, the work
begins with a delicate pizzicato section followed by
a more aggressive minor section, then returns to
the opening melody for a satisfying conclusion.
2478638 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
5988000 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
l Koa Warriors—Nicolas Repetto. A powerful piece
about ancient warriors of the Hawaiian islands!
The fiery melodies in this original work reinforce
marcato bowings with rich harmonies and epic-
sounding optional percussion. A dramatic concert
selection for young players.
11175157 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .44.00
11175158 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Legend of Dark Mountain—Soon Hee Newbold.
This exciting work portrays mountains, legends,
and mystical monsters. The orchestra begins with
a dramatic opening filled with dynamic contrasts,
followed by a more legato and lyrical section. Great
for working on techniques, pizzicato, and dynamics.
10027347 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10027348 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 Leviathan—Timothy J. Isham. This epic piece
depicts the legendary monster Leviathan, ancient
scourge of the seas. The fearsome creature is
depicted in E dorian, featuring familiar bow rhythms
supporting a melody that is passed around to all
sections. Duration 1:30.
11171002 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11171003 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Lotus Dance—Kathryn Griesinger. Graceful
flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian culture,
illustrated here with a flowing theme in first
position. Beginning ensembles will find this work
very playable, with simple rhythms and melodies
based on the D major and G major scales. Exotic
pentatonic harmonies and gentle pizzicato
accompaniment float like a lotus blossom in an
ancient Chinese garden.
10739248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10739249 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
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Majestic—Larry Clark. This work for young
string players is an introduction to simple
syncopation. Using only the first five notes of the
D-major scale, Majestic reinforces note lengths
and sonorous playing.
11198694 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11198695 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
March of the Minions—Lisa Galvin. This exciting
march for your young string orchestra will have
toes tapping! Block scoring and rhythmic unity help
developing players showcase their talents as a full
ensemble.
11204592 String Orchestra
with required Piano . . . . . . . . .45.00
11204593 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
11204594 Full Score Oversized,
Spiral Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
l Marsquake—Sarah Siegler. An exciting piece for
beginners that portrays the shaking of the surface
or interior of the planet Mars, as recently recorded
by NASA. The piece uses an intense minor melody
and introduces tremolo technique to represent the
shaking phenomenon.
11201811 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11201812 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
H
Medieval Kings—Soon Hee Newbold. A majestic
masterpiece for beginning-level strings! Medieval
Kings boasts bold, open-5th intervals, terraced
dynamics, and prominent parts for lower strings.
Truly a feast for players, and sure to become a
repertoire favorite for years to come!
10091952 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .40.00
10091953 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 Mill Creek Stomp—Nicolas Repetto. A joyous,
folksy dance where everyone has a stomping
good time! All sections share the straightforward
melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set
in cut time. The piece showcases staccato, legato,
pizzicato sections, stomping, and an optional
tambourine part for extra energy and fun.
11202211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11202212 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Original Concert Works • Very Easy
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of
the crop to bear the name, Editor's Choice. You can buy any of these with condence!
Aztec Warrior—Jerey Frizzi.
rough the jungles of southern Mexico, the Aztec warrior's journey is full of adventure and
danger. is exciting work for young string orchestra is set in B minor using only notes on
the D and A strings.
11202303 String Orchestra
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11202305
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Celebration March—Timothy J. Isham.
Why should the band have all the fun? is light-hearted Sousa-style march will help
your beginning orchestra sound great and feel condent. Set in D major, this melody is
constructed of interval jumps to open strings, promoting solid, accurate nger placement.
Each section is featured prominently, giving everyone a chance to shine!
11204315 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11204456
Additional Score
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5.00
Dark Forest Legend—Eric B. Davis.
is mysterious work for beginning string players evokes feelings of enchantment and
intrigue in a deep, dark forest. Easy notes and rhythms showcase developing playing skills,
and the exciting theme is passed to every section. An excellent concert choice!
11175145
String Orchestra
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
11175146
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Dizzy Digits—Richard Meyer.
Students will rise to the challenge of this fun, perpetual-motion-style selection. Using the
notes of the D major scale, this piece will improve early readers' nger dexterity and note-
reading skills. A great motivator for developing string students!
11202656
String Orchestra
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11202657
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Gamelan Groove—Doug Spata.
is piece consists of easy two-measure phrases with layered pizzicato throughout creating fun
and funky textures. Using only the notes of the D and A strings (basses go up to open G), this
piece will help young ensembles gain condence playing and note reading without the bow.
11202662
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202663
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Horizon West—Chris omas.
Imagine the open prairie as adventurers traveled westward under the vast blue sky. is
simple waltz with a nostalgic western avor features an optional violin solo, optional guitar,
simple ngerings, and melody in all sections. Beautifully written harmonies are easy to play
and will give young orchestras a mature sound.
11202213 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11202214
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Leviathan—Timothy J. Isham.
is epic piece depicts the legendary monster Leviathan, ancient scourge of the seas. e
fearsome creature is depicted in E dorian, featuring familiar bow rhythms supporting a
melody that is passed around to all sections. Duration 1:30.
11171002
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11171003
Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Mill Creek Stomp—Nicolas Repetto.
A joyous, folksy dance where everyone has a stomping good time! All sections share the
straightforward melody of basic quarter notes and eighth notes set in cut time. e piece
showcases staccato, legato, pizzicato sections, stomping, and an optional tambourine part for
extra energy and fun.
11202211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11202212
Additional Score
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7.00
Mystical Mage—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
A fourth addition to the popular "Mystical" series, and this one is the easiest of them all -
perfect for developing string orchestras. A "mage" is another word for magician or sorcerer,
and this shadowy theme in E minor is similarly shrouded in mystery.
11204481
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11204498
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Two Australian Sea Pictures—Stephen Chin.
Port Fairy and the Twelve Apostles are two of the most picturesque places in Australia. e
Gentle Boats at Port Fairy reects the village's peaceful ambiance of blue stone cottages, rock
walls, and shing boats. Wistful melodies with an Irish avor are shared by all sections of the
ensemble. In contrast, Storm over the Twelve Apostles is an energetic work that depicts the
fury of Mother Nature unleashed on the extraordinary stone formations that rise up from
the ocean on the southern coast.
11205736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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