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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS
b e g i n n i n g
l The Abandoned Funhouse—Brian Balmages.
Written for the true beginner, this piece takes
the listener on an eerie tour that can best be
described as an unsettling experience with a
touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and
optional celesta (playable on a keyboard) create a
haunting background reminiscent of a film score.
Instruments move mostly by stepwise motion,
and all string crossings involve an open string. No
eighth notes are used, and many instruments use
only five or six notes. This adaptable version will
give you the flexibility to perform this with many
different ensembles!
11306569 String Orchestra - for adaptable
3-part string ensemble
(keyboard required) . . . . . . . . . 40.00
e Anthem of Triumph—Tyler Arcari. Anthem of
Triumph is for all of the students who have made
it to their first spring concert! Utilizing only the
first six notes of the D-major scale, this exciting
anthem will inspire young musicians. Perfect for
beginners or as a celebration piece for events.
11100037 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11100038 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
e Arco-ology—Joseph Compello. Arco-ology
gives very beginning students the chance to play
with more bow and develop good tone in their
first year of playing. Opportunities are provided
for all sections of the orchestra to showcase their
developing musicality in this fun short piece.
10907779 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10907780 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
He First Scale March—Mark Williams. What a
perfect way to celebrate learning that very first
scale! Using only a one-octave D major scale
and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as
the scale is played both forward and backward
in the tuneful, easy march. Lots of interplay
between the high and low strings help to make
this a highly interesting and educational first-
year selection.
2397552 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
5724802 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
He Impulse—Brian Balmages. For the very youngest
musicians, this highly energetic piece does not
use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D
Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion
throughout. Despite these features, the music is
powerful and aggressive.
10512570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10512571 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
e Instinct—Brian Balmages. This aggressive
work for true beginners portrays those inherent,
sometimes raw behaviors that help a species
survive. All string parts move almost entirely by
stepwise motion and use just half and whole
notes. Violin 1 uses a full D major scale, and all
other instruments use D through B. An optional
percussion part adds considerable interest to the
piece. A background track is also available if you
do not have percussionists. Powerful!
10995999 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . 45.00
10996000 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
He Miniature Symphony—Richard Meyer. This
brilliantly simple four-movement "symphony"
is perfect for beginning string players who are
just starting to read. Using only the notes of
the D Major scale, each movement focuses on
a distinct reading and playing skill. Whether you
perform one movement or all four, your students
will sound great while they get a chance to put
their newly acquired reading skills to use and
learn about basic symphonic form. Educational
and fun! Includes parts for violin 3 (viola-
treble clef) and piano accompaniment. Highly
recommended for the first concert!
10050362 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10050363 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
He The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here is some exquisite writing for beginning
orchestra! The B minor/modal tonality brings out
that melancholy Russian sound while using notes
familiar to all players. Thanks to some simple
imitation, easy divisi writing, and doubling of viola
by violin 2, this work sounds rich and interesting
while using only quarter, half, and whole note
values. Piano is optional.
2701807 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10061775 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
e Subatomic—Larry Clark. Subatomic is written
for the youngest of string students. It uses only
the first six notes of the D scale, with no more
difficult rhythm than two repeated eighth notes.
Plus, there are no long sustained notes, which
can often be challenging for young players.
An exciting piece, despite limited technical
resources, providing beginning players an
opportunity for early musical success!
11100104 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11100105 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
v e r y e a s y
e Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips.
Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween
bass-tacular features the entire bass section
playing riffs and walking bass lines. The piece
is written in first position for violins, violas,
and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting
tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations for
String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5.
10999654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
10999655 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
He Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer. There's a
dragon on the loose (you can hear him in the bass
and cello sections) and your strings are in on the
hunt! The medieval-sounding excitement is all
created using notes from the D scale, no slurs,
and no sixteenth notes.
2475409 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
5982750 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
He Storm—Soon Hee Newbold. This dynamic and
riveting work depicts an ancient battle scene or
ferocious weather system. A lyrical melody con-
trasts with an intense rhythmic groove complete
with optional percussion. A great work to expose
younger players to programmatic music!
10512590 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . 50.00
10512591 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
He Velocity—Brian Balmages. Energize your
performers and audience with this powerful,
dynamic work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the
piece quickly projects blocks of sound and a
flurry of rhythmic activity. The musical texture
comes across as very technical when, in reality, it
is quite accessible.
10454259 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10454292 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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