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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium
4 The Horizon—Yukiko Nishimura. Flowing with a
lush harmonic palette, The Horizon is an expressively
lyrical experience. The composer writes: "It is a
work that I want you to play with a gentle heart
throughout, while thinking of someone who is very
important to you."
11198714 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11198715 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l In Memoriam—David Bobrowitz. This work for
strings and piano opens with a haunting chord
progression. A melancholic melody in the violins
moves to the cellos before gradually fading back to
the opening theme. Develop your students' ability to
play with great sensitivity and expressiveness.
11201839 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11201840 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
4 In Search of the Sunken City—David Bobrowitz.
This evocative piece describes a deep-water dive
to find a long-lost city. The compelling musical
journey conveys a sense of ever-deepening awe at
the magical underwater seascape.
11201841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11201842 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
In the Company of Angels—William Hofeldt.
This gorgeous and gentle ballad is dedicated to
a young violinist from Elmhurst, Illinois, as well as
Ms. Dorothy Straub, whose lifelong career in music
education has touched students and educators
worldwide for decades. Includes an optional (and
highly recommended) harp part.
10523463 String Orchestra opt. harp . . . .52.00
10523464 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Incantations—Richard Meyer. Two solo violins
and a solo viola introduce this piece through a
haunting, lyrical theme, which is subsequently
taken up by the entire orchestra. It expands,
gradually morphing into a fast and frenetic second
theme. The two themes are then heard at the same
time, each vying for attention. The pace slackens
momentarily before a wild coda closes the piece.
Full of a wide variety of colors and interesting
tonalities, this work gives every section of the
mature string orchestra a chance to shine.
2478662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
5990616 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
4 Ironwork—Ted Allen. Ironwork alludes to both
the heavy metal music genre and the art of
blacksmithing, an ancient craft from prehistoric
times. The opening unison riff is a great exercise
in the Locrian mode, and the driving momentum
continues through many modal shifts, punctuated
with riffs and ostinatos and even some basic
bariolage for second violins and violas. Exciting!
11201847 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11201848 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
4 La Espanola (The Spanish Lady)—Susan H.
Day. Inspired by Spanish dance music enjoyed
around the world, this original work set in G
minor depicts a beautiful Spanish dancer in richly
decorated dress. This work is ideal for larger string
orchestras as it requires considerable divisi within
instrument sections.
11204479 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11204496 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H Lion City—Soon Hee Newbold. Experience
the diverse cultures of Singapore (Lion City) in
a whirlwind of sonorities! From the opening
harmonic glissandos to the innovative special
effects sounds that imitate authentic instruments
such as the ehru, pipa, and gamelan, this work
is brilliantly orchestrated. Combined with rhythmic
intensity and soaring themes, your strings will
experience a powerful sound they've never created
before! Sensational!
10066399 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10066400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H
Maharaja—Doug Spata. Add some sizzle to your
next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja
combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music
with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates
the sound of tabla drums while finger snaps and
triplet flourishes add to the South Asian flavor.
Teachers will appreciate challenging their students
with advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout
the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique
musical experience.
10280360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10280361 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Momentium—Paul Barker. This powerful
original work utilizes driving rhythms, harmonies
laced with irresistible suspensions, and an
emotional solo for violin in the middle section.
Add the orchestral percussion and piano to have
a superb choice for concerts.
10568195 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
10568196 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Mystic Lair—Sean O'Loughlin. Commissioned
for the Bedford Middle School Eighth Grade
Orchestra, Mystic Lair is a piece influenced by
many ideas from the students including such
descriptive words as dark, mysterious, vivid,
and intense. Full of many fundamental bowing
techniques, this work is sure to excite teachers,
students and audiences alike!
11100095 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11100096 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Mystic Mountain—Chris Thomas. Mystic
Mountain features a mysterious landscape of
swirling legato melodies that depict a legendary
place hidden deep in the Himalayas. Enhanced with
pizzicato, tremolo, and trills, the haunting theme is
heard in every section. Magical!
11175164 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
11175166 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
H Mystical Towers—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
Energy and excitement prevail from beginning to
end in this original work that evokes the image of
a hero's journey to explore the ruins of two ancient
magical towers. This will capture the imagination of
your developing players!
10281217 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10281218 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l New Delhi Nights—Kirt Mosier. Honoring the
rich tradition of Hindustani and Carnatic music of
India, this rhythmically charged work can be called
a raga incorporating thaats, a scale-wise series of
notes found in Hindustani music. Special playing
techniques including meends (slides) and bow
chops give this work an authentic sound.
11204482 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11204499 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen/arr.
Sandra Dackow. First it was the choral masterpiece
from Lauridsen. Then it took the instrumental world
by storm as a concert band arrangement. But it
has never been available for strings - until now!
A serene and expressive composition, the fluid
lines and lovely harmonies will both challenge and
engage your performers.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
10046964 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.95
H October—Eric Whitacre/arr. Paul Lavender.
With his symphonic, choral, and operatic works,
the continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's
dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert
programming everywhere. October, one of his most
notable symphonic works, is now adapted in this
stunning version for strings.
10042806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .85.00
10063982 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .15.00
Odyssey (Journey of Odysseus)—Soon Hee
Newbold. The Odyssey is a timeless Greek tale
that is relevant to every generation, and Soon Hee
Newbold has created a thrilling musical depiction
for your strings to play! Odysseus' return home
from the Trojan War was filled with obstacles and
encounters with the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the
Sorceress Circe, and the enchanting Sirens, among
others. Multiple effects include col legno, mutes,
and harmonics (which are all explained in detail in
the performance notes). The incredible symphonic
nature of the entire work gives your orchestra a huge
sound without the need for any winds or percussion.
It's a thrilling addition to any performance.
2701827 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
2480028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4 The Old Boatman—Florence Price/arr. Dana
Perna. This lyric work is a shining presentation of
Price's signature style. The opening G major theme
modulates to A major, featuring brief solos for
violin and cello. Although short, the piece requires
mature musicality, shifting skills, and vibrato from
your ensemble, with moments of delicate dynamics
and rubato.
11206042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
l Over the Misty Moor—Jason W. Krug. This
original work evokes an image of a fog-shrouded
field in the hazy light of dawn. Eerie and ethereal
sounds abound, while long, lugubrious melodies
paint a melancholy, haunting picture.
11204509 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11204529 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
The Patron Saint of Ballyvourney—John Mock.
A bit of Irish lore woven into a mystical piece for
string orchestra. With subtle nods to the folk writing
of Vaughan Williams, this original work is based
on the story of St. Ghobnait, also known as the
patron saint of Ballyvourney. Contrasting fast and
slow sections represent her journey to the island of
Inishere before eventually settling in Ballyvourney,
County Cork.
10981271 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
10981272 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Phantom Waltz—Chris Thomas. Inspired
by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in
Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy echo of
the past. This 6/8 piece features two solo cellos,
melodramatic melodies, and colorful accidentals for
dramatic effect. A cinematic, emotional, and richly
textured work for string orchestra. Optional viola
solo parts are included.
10846066 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10846067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Primrose Hill—Alan Lee Silva. Beautiful,
soaring melodies and lush harmonies will give
orchestras a big sound. Broad scoring, solos,
and variety of articulations make this a rewarding
musical experience.
11198702 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11198703 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Rest—Frank Ticheli. Rest is a string orchestra
adaptation of the composer's work for SATB
chorus, There Will Be Rest, commissioned in
1999 by the Pacific Chorale. Almost everything is
preserved from the original, including harmony,
dynamics, and the original registration. Care was
taken to carefully preserve the fragile beauty
and quiet dignity suggested by Sara Teasdale's
words. The work is dedicated to the memory of
Cole Carsan St. Clair, the son of the composer's
dear friends, conductor Carl St. Clair and his
wife, Susan.
10391240 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .175.00
10391241 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .28.50
4 Riding with Eagles—Stephen Chin. Huntsmen
in Kazakhstan use eagles to help them catch food
before releasing them back into the wild. This piece
uses a strong, driving theme to depict the hunters
as they ride, with exciting meter changes, Bartok
pizzicato, and shrill harmonics. A contrasting
middle section with a pensive melody leads back
to a thrilling conclusion.
11205737 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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Ripples—Yukiko Nishimura. Written to reflect
the surface of water and its various changes,
this flowing and expressive work utilizes optional
percussion instruments. A brisk section in mixed
meter provides exciting contrast.
11198706 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .55.00
11198707 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
H
Rites of Tamburo—Robert W. Smith. Entrancing
instrumental colors burst into splashes of energy
from the brass and rhythm sections, biting
dissonances abound, and a constant surge of
excitement flows through the piece. There's even
a measure where the brass are invited to "pick-a-
note" as they crescendo into a resolving chord...
a really neat effect!
2440741 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .65.00
5957618 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
She Will Hang the Night with Stars—William
Hofeldt. William Hofeldt's inspiration has come from
the Oscar Wilde poem with the same name. Its
sheer depth and beauty is clearly Hofeldt at his best.
Contains shifting work during octave divisi moments.
10616613 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10616614 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
l Shinkansen—Jason W. Krug. Come along for a
ride on this energetic piece inspired by the high-
speed railway lines in Japan, known colloquially as
bullet trains.
11204510 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
11204530 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Skyline Rising (for Festival String Orchestra)
—Kirt Mosier. This commissioned piece was
written so that elementary, middle, and high school
orchestras could come together and perform a
piece that all could play. The result is this multi-
grade original work perfect for any pyramid concert,
filled with rich sounds and rhythms reminiscent of
the labor and excitement of a growing city skyline -
specifically, New York City!
11000022 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .90.00
11000039 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
