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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
Greater Than...—Brian Balmages. Commissioned
by the National String Project Consortium, this
gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone
as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-
level supplemental parts (available separately)
for beginning and developing string students.
Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity, the
multi-level option is designed to sound far "greater
than" the intermediate version alone. An outstanding
choice for a festival setting or pyramid concert.
11198370 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11198371 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
11198372 String Orchestra
Supplemental Set . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11198373 Additional Score
Multi-Level Score . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Groundhog's Revenge—Seth Gamba. This fun
bluegrass-style piece written in G pentatonic does an
excellent job of spreading out the melody and making
the parts accessible to all sections. Enclosed practice
sheets teach the main theme to all sections, which
will greatly enhance the ensemble playing.
11355498 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Guest Soloist—Richard Meyer. Your audience
will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive
piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience
playing on a two-string violin (or any instrument you
choose to use). This delightful original work requires
absolutely no rehearsal ahead of time with the
soloist (honestly!) who is cued in with taps on the
shoulder. Everyone will be amazed as a volunteer
from the audience, chosen on the spot, becomes
the next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will
positively bring down the house!
10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10280313 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Gypsy Tale—Soon Hee Newbold. Nothing brings
string-playing to life quite like the dramatic sounds
of Hungarian dances or traditional gypsy music!
With that as inspiration, Soon Hee Newbold created
a work infused with that passion, but playable
at the easy level! It's set in E minor and calls for
some pizzicato, with bowing that alternates from a
"brush-stroke" to a warm legato bowing. Trills and
grace notes are optional but really add to the style.
2480764 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10018122 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H The Haunted Carousel—Soon Hee Newbold. This
melancholy yet alluring melody conjures images of
an old carousel haunted by spirits. From the eerie
harmonies of the opening to the more spirited
melodies that follow, this work takes listeners on
a roller coaster of emotions as they experience the
many moods of the haunted carousel. Sure to be a
concert favorite!
10066365 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10066366 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Hunter's Moon—Doug Spata. A dramatic piece
for late beginners featuring simple rhythms and
limited part independence. Repeated eighth note
rhythm patterns using only notes on the D and A
strings make this an approachable piece with a
mature, cinematic sound. Sure to thrill audiences
and become a favorite of teachers and students!
10872114 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10872115 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Ice Storm—Matthew Gelfer. This powerful melody
rises from a quiet opening to a stormy theme
featuring driving rhythms and a syncopated motif in
B minor. Icy rain is heard in the pizzicato section as
the storm gains intensity, building to turbulent winds
heard in the rise and fall of melodic lines between
sections. Includes extra parts for Viola in treble clef
and Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles.
11175153 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11175154 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Intensity—Sean O'Loughlin. As the title implies,
this piece is driving and aggressive. This is music
your students will enjoy playing, and offers you
some creative teaching opportunities. There's great
momentum and a strong finish your students will be
proud to play!
10046238 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10046239 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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Into the Stars—Anthony Granata. An exciting
and engaging original programmatic work that
gives young middle school orchestra players the
opportunity to sound like they are playing on a
Hollywood scoring session! Written in 6/8, players
will gain confidence in compound meters, and the
accessible hemiola rhythms add to the excitement
and maturity of the sound. Sure to be a hit with
players and concertgoers alike!
11347173 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
An Irish Farewell—Turlough O'Carolan/arr.
Deborah Baker Monday. This lovely melody
has become one of O'Carolan's most popular
pieces. In this arrangement, the melody is shared
by all instruments, giving young students the
opportunity to play with expression. An optional
harp part is included.
10453634 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10453682 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
H
Joust—Richard Meyer. This simple yet mature-
sounding piece is sure to spark your students'
imagination, taking them back to the exciting
jousting tournaments of medieval times. Driving
eighth notes, minor and modal harmonies, and
unexpected accents contribute to the excitement
and energy.
10032625 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10032731 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Just So in the North—Ignatius Sancho/arr.
Dion Morales. This fun arrangement in D major is
based on an 18th-century dance tune written by
escaped slave Ignatius Sancho. Each section gets
a turn with the melody. Skills students will reinforce
include string crossings, pizzicato, arco and back,
and eighth, quarter, and half-note rhythms. Basses
practice easy shifting. Instructions for the dance
that goes with the tune are included, so don't be
surprised if the audience dances along!
11355502 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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
La Mariposa—Lorrie Baum. La Mariposa, or
"The Butterfly" in English, gives students exposure
to Latin music in the form of the mambo, a
syncopated style of music and dance that originated
in Cuba in the early 1900s. Alternating between D
major and D minor, the melodic material in La
Mariposa is evenly distributed between the high
and low strings. The easy optional percussion parts
add great dimension to the Latin feel of this piece.
10752538 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
10752539 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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
H
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
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Legend of the Knight—Chris Thomas. Driving
eighth notes and dark low-string themes depict the
mythical warrior rising from the mist, then soaring,
triumphant high strings show the hero in victory.
Young players will have the opportunity to work on
spiccato and legato bowing. A thrilling addition to
your next concert program.
11339416 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11339417 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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
l Majestic Moonlight—Bruce Tippette. A gentle
and lyrical original work that uses lush scoring
and pleasing harmonies to paint a vivid picture
of the beauty of a moonlit landscape. Simple
rhythms and comfortable ranges give young
orchestras the opportunity to really focus on
lyrical and expressive playing.
11354984 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11354985 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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
Midnight Adventure—Michael Kamuf. This
contemporary work paints a musical picture of a
late-night outdoor escapade using flowing melodies
soaring over rich harmonies and driving rhythmic
figures. Perfect as an opening or closing selection, it
also correlates to Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2.
10738916 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10738948 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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
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! Includes extra parts
for Viola in treble clef and Violin 2 in alto clef for
flexible ensembles.
11175161 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .49.00
11175162 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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