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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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Beyond the Horizon—Bud Woodruff. A feeling of
adventure and new beginnings is conveyed in this
lively original work that is written in the style of a
reel. Young players will have the opportunity to be
introduced to cut time as well as reinforce spiccato
and legato bowing. Violin 2 and viola are doubled
throughout. Optional harp. A fun addition to your
next concert program!
11346144 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold. This
kickin' fiddle tune is energetic, exciting and fun. The
fast and furious fiddling sounds much harder than it
really is. Riffs, finger patterns and bowings are very
idiomatic and lend themselves to fast playing. This
is sure to be the hit of the concert!
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
9505195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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Blue Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier. Like the title
implies, there's a powerful rhythm and some jazzy
blue notes, nothing subtle here! This original uses
guitar-like riffs and a driving ostinato bass line in the
low strings to build up to a powerful sound.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10000751 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Blue Ridge Reel—Brian Balmages. This musical
homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains is fully
adaptable for flexible string orchestra and will be an
instant hit! Written in the style of an Irish reel, this
work reflects the influences of bluegrass and even
New Orleans march style. The fusion culminates
in a spirited groove for your orchestra. Get out the
washboards and spoons and prepare to have a
great time!
11219890 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional Full Flex . .45.00
11300110 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
11166954 Multi Media Video - Digital Or Audio
With Synchronization
Software Link . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
l Broken Runes—Doug Spata. A fun and engaging
piece for the upper beginning string orchestra.
Driving staccato eighth notes along with successive
down-bows at the frog create a bold and intense
atmosphere. Easy rhythms and ranges make this a
very accessible yet educationally sound work.
11354978 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11354979 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Carpe Diem—Richard Meyer. Full of energy
and excitement, this overture makes the perfect
concert opener or closer. Tuneful melodies and
shifting moods explore a wide variety of string
playing techniques, while the colorful orchestration
gives every section a chance in the spotlight.
This A B A work opens with a high-spirited main
theme followed by a more lyrical second theme.
The contrasting middle section is a tender lullaby
introduced first by solo violin, and then taken
up with great emotion by the entire ensemble.
The opening section returns, refreshingly re-
orchestrated for added interest. The piece ends
in a flurry of excitement. Playable by middle-
level groups but definitely mature enough for the
advanced string orchestra.
10027605 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10032383 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Circle of Rhythm—Reynard Burns. Inspired by
the rhythms and melodies of African culture, this
inspiring original work features melodies built around
a four-bar rhythmic motif. Perfect for teaching
varying rhythm patterns to the young middle school
orchestra. All sections are given the melody. Optional
percussion part for sogo or hand drum.
11339406 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11339407 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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The Code—Alan Lee Silva. Like the underscore
of an international spy movie, this piece promises
drama from the opening bar. The evocative
harmonies, plus tight moving lines and syncopated
rhythms, immediately catch the ear. Pulsating
eighth-note patterns drive the piece all the way
through to the spirited conclusion. Sure to have
everyone on the edge of their seat.
10278001 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10278003 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Colors of Home—Alan Lee Silva. A loving portrait
of life growing up in the pastoral foothills of Northern
California, Colors of Home conveys a warm
Americana feeling, featuring beautifully nuanced
melodic themes and carefully crafted harmonies.
11100043 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11100044 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Coming Back—Tyler Arcari. This beautiful
original work employs a wide array of musical
techniques including dramatic dynamic contrasts,
varying bowing techniques, and tempo changes
along with rich harmonies and scoring to create
an emotional depiction of hope and optimism.
An excellent opportunity to teach lyrical playing,
phrasing, and ensemble playing. A highly
rewarding musical experience!
11346152 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Conquistador—Deborah Baker Monday.
A dramatic work with a hint of romance,
Conquistador! depicts the life and adventures
of the Spanish explorers. Rhythmic motives in A
minor provide a glimpse into life on the trail, and
the softer, lyrical section depicts a quiet night under
the stars. It's a great way to bring history into the
music rehearsal!
2703086 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
10005171 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
H Contrasts in E Minor—Francis Feese. This unique
and interesting work is divided into three sections.
It begins with a catchy, "spy-sounding" opening
theme, which is contrasted with an emotional
slower section, and ends with an exciting 6/8 time
signature galop that features the lower strings. It
is standard string orchestra literature that comes
highly recommended for intermediate level groups.
2136216 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
6049142 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Corozal Nights—Doug Spata. This exciting
Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features
approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms, and
low first-finger patterns in every section of the
orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and optional
percussion parts add authentic Latin flavor. The set
includes viola parts in treble clef and violin 2 parts
in alto clef for ensemble flexibility. A captivating
concert selection!
10981242 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .47.00
10981243 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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Creatures—Brian Balmages. It's great for
year-round use, but would be especially scary at
Halloween. The composer describes it as "a dark
and sinister night full of strange happenings and
ghoulish encounters." Opening with a menacing
march as creatures emerge from the darkness,
dissonances soon appear in upper strings,
including the chance to play any pitch in the chaos!
Finally the audience hears footsteps in retreat from
the coming dawn.
10027353 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10027354 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Curse of the Rosin Eating Zombies—Richard
Meyer. The sequel to the popular Rosin Eating
Zombies From Outer Space! Students and directors
will enjoy giving blood curdling screams, knocking
on instruments, and bowing behind the bridge for
that iconic "psycho sound." Pizzicato, tremolo, trills,
munching noises, and zombie-talk are sure to be a
scarily funny hit!
2472802 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
5976451 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Dance of Iscariot—Kirt N. Mosier. A
rhythmically-charged composition for students. All
parts playable in first position.
2382380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5630207 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Danse Infernale—Elliot Del Borgo. Starting off as
a driving modal work, the "Infernal Dance" soon
turns to a warm cantabile middle section, giving
your strings a chance to show their flexibility. Del
Borgo uses string sonorities such as harmonics,
mutes, basic third position, and more to get the
most out of your orchestra.
2474323 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
2702595 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
H Danza—Vaclav Nelhybel. Nelhybel's intriguing
work is divided into three sections, Adagio; Allegro,
and Vivo. Nelhybel's contribution to the world of
music is fast becoming recognized worldwide.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra
on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2065894 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
6049043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
Danza de mi Corazon—Steven L. Rosenhaus.
This music is intended to connect emotionally with
players and audiences alike. This energetic work
does that and makes you want to dance, too! The
fiery tango in D minor is both a solid teaching piece
and truly a "dance of the heart."
11100047 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11100048 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Danza Espanola—Bob Phillips. A perfect rhythmic
skill-builder, this exciting piece uses classic
Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord
progression found in the music of Spain, Central
and South America. All sections get to play both the
melody and the driving accompaniment rhythms.
10872102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10872103 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Dark Adventure—Ralph Ford. It's ghostly! It's
creepy! Your orchestra will love it! From the driving
opening motives to the quirky gypsy-sounding
theme, this is haunted-house music at its best! You
can play this with either full or string orchestra, but
the percussion section is really vital and should be
used in both cases. This is recommended and will
thrill and delight your audience! A winner!
2466837 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .59.00
5972599 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Double Trouble—Lauren Bernofsky. Here's a
punchy teaching tune to make the key of D come
to life! All the voices have fun with the edgy and
rhythmic eighth note "double trouble" motif.
Emphasis on accents and tight ensemble playing
will make this a class favorite!
10091950 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10091951 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Dragon Fire—Susan H. Day. Imagine the fire-
spewing, eyes-blazing, slimy-scaled mythical
creature in this dramatic work! This excellent
teaching piece features many techniques, including
hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents, pizzicato,
tremolo, and a few high three-finger patterns in
upper strings. Written in the keys of A minor and
E minor, all parts have interesting moving lines
and melodies as well as wonderfully rich chordal
harmonies. Sure to be a pleasing addition to any
concert or festival.
10908669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10908670 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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Dreamscape—William E. Moats. This sonorous
and beautiful original work for orchestra employs
a lyrical melody and lush scoring to paint an
imaginary story played expressively. This piece
offers many opportunities for expression in the form
of tempo changes and dynamics. The piece has
several divided notes in the upper strings before
letter D, and first violin and cello each have one
note that will require a higher position.
11355581 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
NEW!
DIRECTOR DESIGNS
for STRING
ORCHESTRA
Tyler Arcari/arr. Diana Traietta.
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