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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
4 King Dorian's Court—Jim Palmer. Transport
your young orchestra to the days of kings and
knights of the Round Table! All sections will enjoy
playing these original melodies which create
a musical story in three mini sections. Varied
dynamics and musical styles will provide excellent
teaching opportunities as well.
11193312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11193313 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
King's Court—Susan Day. The driving ostinato
open string drones and modal melody evoke the
days of Kings and Knights in armor, ready for battle!
Students love playing dramatic minor melodies and
it's not difficult to achieve a big sound with this one.
Suitable for advanced elementary or middle school
string players, it is fun to play no matter how many
years of experience a player has!
10026999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10032376 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Labyrinth—Vance Zuehlsdorff/ed. Law.
A labyrinth is defined as "an intricate combination
of passages in which it is difficult to find one's way
or to reach the exit," and this setting is perfect
theme music for such a situation. Set in a minor
key utilizing an eerie opening, imaginative chord
progressions, and plunging, intense musical
scenarios. A wild ride for string orchestra that will
keep listeners on the edge of their seats!
10370783 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10370784 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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Las Mariposas Exoticas—Doug Spata. "Exotic
Butterflies" is the translation of the title of this Latin-
flavored selection. Written in a style to imitate an
Argentinean guitar, pizzicato strings and lilting
melodies create the light effect needed for the
butterfly imagery.
2442705 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5943790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
H Little Symphony—Carold Nunez. This lively piece
was composed in the style of Mozart, although the
composer's own personality does shine through.
There is a strong emphasis on different bowing
techniques including spiccato, legato bowing,
successive strong crossings and down bows.
Enjoyable for the audience, too! Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD
Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. UIL String Orchestra
Sight Reading Level 5
5444401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
5607122 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
H Luminescence—Alan Lee Silva. Shimmering with
joyful enthusiasm, the energetic opening ensemble
figures shine through to the very end. A flowing
melody dances on top of a pulsing accompaniment
as the piece surges forward, transitioning to a
majestic, yet haunting, statement. Returning to the
cheerful theme, the piece reprises the introduction
material with glistening notes and an exhilarating
conclusion. Uplifting and inspiring!
10277980 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10277981 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
H March of the Shadows—Brian Balmages.
A dark and spooky way to introduce young players
to Bb and Eb. Smart and edgy with unexpected
harmonic and rhythmic twists, program this one for
fall concerts for spine-tingling encores!
10277874 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10277876 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Momentum—Robert Longfield. Here's a very
creative work in a simple ABA form that will show
your orchestra in the best light. It begins with a
driving rhythmic melody that generates a great
deal of intensity. As the "Momentum" begins to
slow, your first violin has a brief solo opportunity to
show off some lyrical playing over pizzicato strings.
The haunting melody moves toward a glorious key
change, and a brief passage for solo string quartet
gives a captivating change of texture. It ends with
a dramatic return to the opening material. Very
accessible and a great addition to your next concert!
2701819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10020177 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Monster Mambo—Lauren Bernofsky. Just
add Latin percussion and stir for mambo magic!
Highlighting the bass section at first, all sections
of the orchestra pass around catchy melodies and
syncopated rhythms. The set also includes Viola
parts in treble clef and Violin 2 parts in alto clef
for greater ensemble flexibility. An upbeat piece
perfect for your Halloween concert or any other
time of year.
10981252 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .47.00
10981253 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
4 Montego Bay—Susan H. Day. Take a trip to
Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional Latin
percussion! This joyful piece features simple
syncopation and melodic lines in all sections,
evoking bright images of the sunny Caribbean. Sure
to delight young players!
11175161 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .49.00
11175162 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Moonlit Skies—Sean O'Loughlin. Moonlit Skies
is a dramatic work for young strings. Full of lush
harmonies and lyrical lines, this work will stretch
the musicality of young musicians with its rubato
feel and tempo variations. With a solemn ending,
this work is a great addition to any concert.
11100090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11100091 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Mountain Hymn—Janelle Zook Cunalata. You
can almost hear the choir in the background as you
listen to the sentimentally beautiful Mountain Hymn.
This work will give young musicians practice with
lyrical playing and expressive dynamics, all within
a piece in D major that falls very easily on young
musicians' fingers.
10568197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10568198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Original Concert Works • Easy
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the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these with condence!
e Ascent—Tanner Otto.
is original work features upbeat, driving rhythms and beautiful melodies. A triumphant
ostinato pattern reappears throughout the piece, which is ideal for working on staccato
bowing and nger patterns in A minor and C major.
11202700 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Celtic Sunrise—Soon Hee Newbold.
Experience the beauty and power of a Celtic dawn in this accessible yet powerful-sounding
work. Driving rhythms and decisive open intervals depict the countryside and rolling hills
of Scotland. Optional percussion parts add to the festive quality of the piece which will give
young ensembles a mature sound.
11203100 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11203101
Additional Score
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6.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11205248
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Final Expedition—Bruce W. Tippette.
is racing, rhythmic string orchestra composition will give your young ensemble a mature
sound. Appropriate for developing students, the melodic material is presented in all sections
of the orchestra.
11198680
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11198681
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
King Dorian's Court—Jim Palmer.
Transport your young orchestra to the days of kings and knights of the Round Table! All sections
will enjoy playing these original melodies which create a musical story in three mini sections.
Varied dynamics and musical styles will provide excellent teaching opportunities as well.
11193312
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11193313
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Montego Bay—Susan H. Day.
Take a trip to Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional Latin percussion! is joyful piece
features simple syncopation and melodic lines in all sections, evoking bright images of the
sunny Caribbean. Sure to delight young players!
11175161
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11175162
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Pirate's Plunder—Neridah Oostenbroek.
Embark on a journey across the high seas with this gusty piece that captures the rogue nature
of Caribbean pirates. Featuring contrasting sections and techniques such as harmonics,
pizzicato, and double stops, there is never a dull moment.
11203084
String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11203085
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund.
is elegant and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as twilight fades on a winter's eve. e
legato theme features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone pitches to help develop tone and
bow-control skills. e contrasting staccato section sparkles like snowakes in the golden sun,
with easy meter changes and a playful syncopated feel before ending with a so diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202226
Additional Score
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8.00
Tango del Sol Brilliante—Eric B. Davis.
Tango del Sol Brillante, or "Tango of the Bright Sun" is an engaging and playful dance with
catchy melodies and a fun rhythmic pulse enhanced by percussion instruments. Its exotic
avor and appealing rhythms will transport you to Argentina and back.
11204523
String Orchestra, Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11204543
Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Temple Raider—Mark Hillegass, Jr.
is piece features driving, heart-pounding, and adventure-like melodies. It is great for
introducing syncopation, articulations, dynamic contrast, and tempo changes and has
students working on all four strings in rst position. Includes an optional percussion part
that can be played by one performer.
11200412 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11200415
Additional Score
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9.00
Voyager—Soon Hee Newbold.
Take ight through the soaring melodic lines of this bold work that lets your students'
imaginations run wild. Whether on the back of a hawk or on a journey to space, this
energetic piece keeps all sections engaged rhythmically and melodically. A dynamic key
change adds to the adrenaline rush. rilling!
11195682 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11195683
Additional Score
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6.00
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