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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
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Blue—Robert W. Smith. Simple, yet elegant and
graceful. This beautiful lyrical work, while brief and
not technically challenging, features a gorgeous
theme with rich jazz harmonies and lush scoring
to create an emotional musical experience for both
musicians and audience. Opportunities to reinforce
lyrical playing, dynamics, and phrasing abound.
An optional but highly recommended piano part
adds amazing color. Appropriate for any concert or
festival performance. Highly recommended!
11355465 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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Blue Ridge Run—Alan Lee Silva. From the opening
tremolos in the high strings and the punctuated bass
notes in the low strings to the integral piano theme,
this refreshing piece builds slowly, then sets off on
a spirited ride through the American countryside.
This rollicking work contains active rhythmic interest
and wonderfully flowing melodic figures, completed
by lush, open Americana harmonies. A stunning
concert selection!
10093770 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10093771 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Brave Fires—Caryn Neidhold. This heroic
original work for young orchestra is a salute to the
families affected by the devastating forest fires
in the northern regions of Nevada and California.
An optional drum set part and minor key fuels the
driving rock style. This piece reinforces legato and
marcato bowing as well as dynamics and provides
opportunities to build independent playing skills.
A sure favorite!
11346146 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Burst!—Brian Balmages. Brian Balmages' energetic
fanfare is brimming with bravado and makes the
most of your first-year students' skills. Dynamic
interplay with contrasting legato and detache bowing
create the "burst" of energy by playing eighth-note
passages off the string. Also incorporates simple
string crossing and brief violin divisi.
10277832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10277833 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
11166974 Multi Media Video - Digital Or Audio
With Synchronization Software Link . . . . . . .35.00
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Camelot Quest—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Take a
trip back to the medieval days with this authentic-
sounding original piece set in 3/4 time. Beginning
orchestras will be introduced to low second finger
D-sharps as well as dotted quarter rhythms
and staccato versus legato bowings. Optional
percussion includes tom-toms and tambourine.
11354962 String Orchestra Flexible . . . . .50.00
11354963 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Cancion del Amor—Tim McCarrick. An
outstanding original tune inspired by love songs
of the Mexican countryside. Optional, very simple
guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included.
This one will be fun for all and is a great way to
include those garage band players in your school.
10310300 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
10310301 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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Canyon Sunset—John Caponegro. Your strings
will enjoy the chance to paint this musical picture!
Composer and arranger John Caponegro is well
known for his fine writing for young string players.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra
on the CD Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
547927 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5960851 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Canzone—Todd Parrish. Canzone (pronounced
can-zone-ay) is the Italian word for "song." It
offers young students the opportunity to work
on tone production, 3/4 time, staccato to legato
articulations, and dynamic contrasts. The staccato
eighth notes found in all sections give a vitality to the
lyrical melodies around it. Violin 2, viola, and cello
get to practice extended C-sharp finger patterns and
violin 1 has an optional 8va at the end, as an option
for advancing students. Elegant and sophisticated!
10997964 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10997965 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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 . . . . . . . .55.00
11203101 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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Celtica—Brian Balmages. What could be more
inspiring to your young players than playing with an
advanced musician? Offer the solo to a local high
school or college student, or even a pro in the area,
and have them guest star at your next concert. Or,
inspire your players by offering an easier version
of the solo to be played by a member of your
orchestra. It's a win-win situation for everyone! Your
players will love the chance to play the lyrical lines
and powerful, driving rhythms of Celtic music.
10008662 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10008663 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Centrifuge—Kathryn Griesinger. A forceful minor
theme builds on a repeating motif of rotating
eighth notes. Based on the scientific principle
of centrifugal force, this piece offers a vortex of
expanding and falling energy, with easy finger
patterns in first position. A whirlwind of excitement
well within the reach of developing players. Includes
optional piano.
10907785 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10907786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Coiled!—Bob Lipton/ed. Law. Driving and
energetic from start to finish, this edgy, syncopated
work combines pulsing background rhythms and
Eastern sounding modes with ethereal sustained
melodies. Your students will be infatuated by this
unique sound environment inspired by Portugese
Fado music.
10312069 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10312070 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Contredanse—Larry Clark. This engaging original
work is very effective, and has the flavor of another
era while remaining contemporary. Bright tonalities
give it a real country dance appeal, and underlying
rhythms add pulse. An exceptional work!
2399442 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5723176 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Country Hoedown—Soon Hee Newbold. Soon
Hee Newbold delivers a kicky romp, inspired by
traditions of the American outlands. This lively
piece demonstrates the contrast of legato quarter
notes versus percussive eighth notes, and brims
with clever syncopations and section features.
10277872 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10277873 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Crossing Pirates' Cove—Deborah Baker
Monday. Filled with all the drama and excitement of
a pirate movie, this one calls for the dark key of D
minor. Written with enough imagination to capture
the attention of your students!
2478306 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
2478307 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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Dance Scenario—Elliot Del Borgo. This
contemporary hoedown combines bold harmonies,
lively fiddle rhythms, and some expansive divisi
passages to create an exciting presentation for
concerts and festivals. Special highlights include
a 22-bar pizzicato section featuring cellos and
basses early in the piece and a fortissimo 4-bar
tremolo played by violins just before the ending
unison figure.
2205177 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
8061276 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Danza de mi Corazon—Steven L. Rosenhaus.
This flexible instrumentation adaptation captures
the energy and drama of the original. Well-
developed themes, strong rhythmic writing, solid
ensemble scoring, and colorful harmonies will
inspire you to dance!
11315880 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11315881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Desert Sands—Soon Hee Newbold. Here is a
unique and colorful piece for this level! Desert Sands
introduces low first and second fingers to beginning
players. The result is a fun, ethnic sounding piece
accessible to young orchestras as they imagine
caravans traveling across the desert. In the usual
Newbold tradition, everyone gets a chance at the
melody in this cinematic sounding score.
10047908 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10047909 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
l Desert Sunrise—James Lockett. This warm,
lush work for early-intermediate string orchestra
has simple, playable yet interesting elements for
all performers. Teaching opportunities include
legato and pizzicato articulations, dynamics
changes, a focus on intonation, and playing
together in simple repeated rhythms. The
sonorous harmonies make this piece enjoyable
to teach and to play as well as to hear for the
audience. The optional harp part adds another
layer of beauty and interest.
11349254 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
l Distant Shores—Peter Terry. The excitement of
exploring the unknown: somewhere beyond the
horizon is another experience - a new land, new
people, a new culture. This work is on the upper
end of Grade 1.5 and gives young players the
opportunity to reinforce 3/4 time, four-note slurs,
and tempo changes.
11346156 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Dragon Dances—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's
a very creative and exciting work with an exotic
Far-Eastern sound. First the upper strings create
anticipation with an ostinato pattern that continues
as the lower strings present the main melody.
Later, a quiet pizzicato section by all players brings
to mind the sound of oriental stringed instruments.
This is an excellent work that is suited for all players
at the easy to medium-easy level.
2474316 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
2477700 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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Dramatic Essay—Mark Williams. This remarkably
simple, yet sophisticated sounding piece from
Mark Williams allows for the development of
many expressive possibilities in young players.
Syncopation and spicatto are explored and
developed in a context of changing moods. This is
a must-do for second or third year ensembles.
2301596 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
2322378 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Dramatic Opus—Deborah Baker Monday.
Turmoil and triumph are the essence of Dramatic
Opus. Beginning in D minor and concluding in D
major, the exciting theme is based on a rhythmic
motive which is developed throughout the work. A
perfect vehicle for exploring F naturals and B flats.
10908738 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10908753 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
El Gato Pizzicato—Richard Meyer. Imaginations
will run wild during this charming Spanish salute to
cats, as you set the mood with glissando "meows",
threatening "hisses," and an enthusiastic visit from
a dog. A great way to introduce shifting basics,
high versus low finger patterns, and tone painting.
Even finicky audience members will love this
delightful piece!
10370546 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .46.00
10370547 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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El Toro—Don Brubaker. This bold Spanish
composition includes easy solos for violin and
cello. The excitement and color of the bullfight are
displayed in the playable music.
2318996 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
2340701 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Engines of Resistance—Larry Clark. You will
want to program this thrilling music often! As the
title implies, there is dramatic tension between
opposing forces in the orchestra: a light ostinato
pattern opposes a heavy, aggressive melody; bursts
of percussion ring out against quieter moments in
the orchestra, and all these conflicting elements
come together for an incredible finish! Can be
performed as strings and percussion, or as a full
orchestra. A contest winner!
2416675 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .59.00
5800651 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Enigma—Ben Snoek. This excellent original work
opens with a slow and ominous melody in the low
strings under a veil of soft tremolos that quickly
transitions to a fast and fiery ride propelled by
driving rhythms, changing tonalities, and creative
harmonic tension. This will keep the audience on
the edge of their seats! An excellent opener!
11339414 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11339415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Falconer—Doug Spata. Perfect for late-beginner
and early-intermediate orchestras, this work
features simple eighth-note ostinatos, dramatic
melodies, and a bold, cinematic sound. Rhythmic
independence is limited, and the notes can all be
played on the D and A strings (G string for the
basses). But the piece retains a mature style that
students will love.
10986314 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10986315 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Fan Dance—Soon Hee Newbold. The memorable
melody of this charmingly inspired original is first
introduced on piano. Strings fill in the arching
pentatonic colors and illustrate the delicate falling
cherry blossoms gracing the geisha's fan as she
moves through her choreography. It's a lovely
concert feature for performers and audiences!
10307157 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10307158 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Fandango Festival—Victor Lopez. Make your
young strings sound like experienced musicians
with this high-intensity Spanish-flavored
composition. Featuring percussion and a variety
of dynamics and articulations, it is exciting and
fun to play. With much intensity and bravura, this
traditional Spanish dance is a great choice for either
festivals or concerts.
10739935 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
10739936 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
