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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
H Night Ride—Deborah Baker Monday. A
mysterious adventure awaits in this dramatic piece
for developing strings. Beginning with a haunting
four note motive, the music turns to a pulsing bass
line that gets the wheels in motion for the exciting
ride. Each section shares the spotlight for short
melodic statements that are always supported by
a strong counterpoint. A truly thrilling piece!
10277995 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10277997 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
H Night Shift—Richard Meyer. Take a look at this
driving, modal composition that's loaded with
some great techniques! As the title implies, early
shifting is the main focus, with pizzicato and easy
16th notes added for variety. All around, this is an
excellent and very mature sounding piece for your
young players!
2346344 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
2346351 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Nightrider—Richard Meyer. This thrilling piece
is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces
for young musicians. Written in a minor mode, its
melody reinforces F and C naturals and gives young
players more experience in 3/4 meter. The piece
uses both A minor and A major, and offers a chance
at a simple col legno bowing. Students will love the
mysterious tonality and driving rhythms. Highly
entertaining and educational at the same time!
2703076 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10008881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
One Bow Concerto—Richard Meyer. Your
audience will laugh out loud! A violinist, a violist and
a cellist have soloist seats in front of the orchestra,
and they share just one bow, passing it to one
another just in the nick of time. The orchestra is all
pizzicato, so there really is only one bow. "But a cellist
shouldn't use a violin bow," you think. Right, so they
stop passing it to him and the cellist shows what he
thinks of that! By the end the bow is in the hand of
the conductor. Recommended as a show-stopper!
5982757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
2475422 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
H Petite Tango—Casimer Kriechbaum. Optional
piano and percussion make this a truly fun work
for young strings! Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1.
988287 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .48.00
4957924 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
4 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
The Polka Dot Polka—Richard Meyer. As the
title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of
the 1800s is all about dots: over, under, and after
notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young
orchestra's understanding of dotted quarter-note
rhythms and staccato bow strokes, this selection,
in true Richard Meyer style, is sure to challenge all
of your students. For extra fun, push the tempo -
the faster, the better!
10738922 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10738954 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Premonitions—Larry Neeck. An enthusiastic and
energetic work which will challenge and inspire
young musicians. All performers can really dig into
the aggressive minor theme, while the violas and
cellos will shine in the contrasting B section. Unison
melodies, dynamic themes, and a little bit of pizzicato
too - all provide valuable teaching moments.
10756573 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10756575 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
H Sahara Crossing—Richard Meyer. Sounds of a
desert caravan are found in this fun and exciting
original by Richard Meyer. It's an excellent piece to
reinforce the tonal color of low first finger notes (Eb
and Bb). The bouncing cello and bass parts and
optional tambourine and finger cymbal parts add
just the right exotic flavor. Wonderful!
2442523 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5899471 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Serenity—Bruce W. Tippette. This expressive work
aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through
its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. The
interplay between sweeping melodic lines and
beautiful harmonic language provides potential for
developing tone, phrasing, and musicality.
11203120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11203121 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Shadowlands—Gary Fagan. Full of dark energy
and mystery, with contemporary harmonies
and moving melodic lines, this piece provides
opportunities to teach contrasting styles, dynamics,
and varied articulations in an easy and playable
score set in A natural minor.
11202690 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202691 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Ships of Ireland—Soon Hee Newbold. This
driving, D minor jig is a great way to close a
concert! All sections get a chance to play the
theme as well as accompany, using pizzicato,
drones, or a lilting figure that conveys the
rolling waves of the sea. This calls for crisp,
clean playing that will bring out the best in your
students and thrill your audience.
2701813 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10000513 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Silver Moon—Yukiko Nishimura. This work
reflects the radiance of the moon shining at night,
both beautiful and tranquil. Although in triple time,
Silver Moon has a duple-time feel with a light third
beat, in the style of a Baroque dance. Elegant and
legato, the optional piano part adds to the special
quality of the piece.
10997984 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10997985 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
4 Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund. This elegant
and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as
twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme
features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone
pitches to help develop tone and bow-control
skills. The contrasting staccato section sparkles
like snowflakes in the golden sun, with easy meter
changes and a playful syncopated feel before
ending with a soft diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202226 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating and
delicate, this gorgeous piece features long melody
lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies. It evokes
the feeling of taking a walk during a gentle snowfall.
The first violin part leads with the main melody, as
the other sections have an inner melody. Each line
should be played espressivo at all times. A stunning
selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10093757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Sound the Celebration—Deborah Baker Monday.
A bright fanfare which makes for a fantastic concert
opener! Set in ABA form with a brief andante e
legato middle section, this celebratory work set in
D major will make your developing orchestra shine.
11000023 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11000040 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
A Spark of Courage—Doug Spata. This modern,
joyful piece uses only the notes of the D Major scale
on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth
notes. It is a great way for beginners to proudly
demonstrate their bowing and ensemble playing
skills! Each section gets a turn playing both the
carefree melodies and sparkling accompaniments.
10594917 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594918 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
H
Spring Breezes—arr. Richard Meyer. Try this
tender folk song from Taiwan to develop your
students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied
by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody
is passed to each section. The solos for violin
and cello are at a medium-easy level and are
accompanied by a prominent harp or piano part.
Simply gorgeous!
2442762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5943857 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Storm the Gates—Alan Lee Silva. This piece is a
rush of excitement right out of the gates. Starting
with exciting and angular rhythms, this work moves
to sweet, lyrical lines.
10457571 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10457572 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Sunchasers—Tanner Otto. This animated piece
with simple, catchy melodies introduces the tonality
of A major without any extended finger patterns.
The piece is perfect for working on staccato bowing
and cut time. The lighthearted theme makes way
for the energetic and driving B and C sections in
rondo form. Try having students write their own
narration to fit the music!
10995812 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10995813 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Tango D'amour—Susan Day. Winner of the 2006
Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition
Contest, the French title means "Tango of Love."
From the opening three chords, this piece is set
apart by its dramatic quality, intriguing harmonies
and genuine tango style. Written in D minor, all
parts stay in first position. An appropriate choice
for any concert, festival, or contest, students and
teachers will want to play this one every day!
10026992 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
10032377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
4 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 flavor and appealing rhythms
will transport you to Argentina and back.
11204523 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
11204543 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
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Temple Raider—Mark Hillegass, Jr. This 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 first
position. Includes an optional percussion part that
can be played by one performer.
11200412 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
11200415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Thunderstruck—Sean O'Loughlin. "Thunder-
struck" is defined as being extremely surprised or
shocked, which is the tone of this piece from the
outset. Cinematic in nature, it hearkens back to
some of the great movie scores.
10739272 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10739273 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Time Machine—Richard Meyer. Your orchestra
will have a blast working on this fun selection that
introduces the time periods of music and the playing
styles that go with them. As students climb aboard
the time machine, they will travel far and wide!
10520875 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10520876 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H Toccatina—William Hofeldt. This is exceptionally
nice! Very rhythmic and in a minor key, this "little
toccata" is a very welcome addition to the easy
string orchestra literature!
2253037 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
2278596 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Valse Diabolique—Joseph Compello. This dark,
rich and mysterious piece would fit perfectly on a
Halloween concert or festival. This is the kind of
music students love to play.
10457585 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10457586 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Variations on an Irish Tune—Brian Balmages.
Based on Thomas Moore's famous song The
Minstrel Boy, this work uses the full gamut of styles
and techniques to showcase your ensemble. In
three distinct variations, lyrical phrasing, energetic
rhythms, and fiddle styles ultimately lead to an
exciting conclusion.
10008688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10008689 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H
Viking—Soon Hee Newbold. Take on the dynamic
spirit of the ancient Vikings in this energetic piece!
Open-string double stops, pizzicato, and optional
percussion create a dramatic sound that will
transport you into a legendary seafaring adventure.
Each instrument part is featured while working on
various bowing styles and dynamics. Violins utilize
low 2nd finger, while basses have limited low 1s.
10454265 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .55.00
10454298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
