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Frost on the Plow—Samuel Gelfer. An energetic
composition perfect for introducing some fiddlin'
fun to your concert! The relentless pace and
syncopated bass accompaniment depict a stormy
winter season, melting into spring. Players will
encounter fiddle techniques such as shuffle-
bowing, chops, and double-stops at a brisk tempo.
Each section is given interesting melodic lines, and
optional guitar adds an authentic folk music feel.
11202203 String Orchestra
with optional guitar . . . . . . . . .55.00
11202204 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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Galop—Brian Balmages. Strains of Shostakovich
can he heard in this fun original from Brian
Balmages. This is a wonderful teaching piece to
introduce your players to the "galop" style noted for
energetic forward motion and off-the-string marcato
bowings, balanced with disciplined restraint.
10091962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10091963 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Gates of Valhalla—Joshua Reznicow. This
intense work conjures images of a Viking warrior
preparing for battle and seeking glory through his
conquests. The opening section features a flowing
melodic theme painting a picture of our warrior
longing for the days gone by, when love and peace
were by his side. The music swiftly transitions
the listener to an epic battle with aggressive and
almost violent music that paints a picture of an
adventurous battle that ultimately gives way to a
doomed but honorable fate. Our warrior's only
true wish is to enter the gates of Valhalla as a hero
destined for immortal glory!
10752499 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10752500 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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 Multi-Level Score . . .7.00
Green Rhythmico—Kirt Mosier. A high-energy
addition to the "Rhythmico" series, this Irish-
flavored romp features jazzy solos in every section
of the orchestra along with the signature ostinato
patterns and vigorous rhythms students already
love. Showy pizzicato sections add colorful variety
to the lively melody and accompaniment lines. A
sure-fire hit for your next concert!
10981246 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10981247 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Hoedown Showdown—Neridah Oostenbroek.
This energetic western-style romp showcases
a melody that weaves its way through every
section accompanied by open string drones and
syncopated rhythms. Lively and infectious!
11203108 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11203109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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
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Imperial Procession—Erica Donahoe. This regal
and exciting original work is a grand tour of the
European court style of music. Scalar passages,
legato and spiccato bowings, syncopation, and
6/8 meter and all reinforced. A perfect choice for
concert and contest!
11346170 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
In the Dreams of Zhou—Stephen Chin. The
Emperor Zhou reigned in China around the ninth
century BC during the period generally considered
to be the genesis of the I Ching - a series of
divination texts that can help interpret thoughts
and dreams. In the Dreams of Zhou starts with an
expanse of harmonics that shroud a truly plaintive
melody. This leads into an energetic section that
evokes many aspects of what one would imagine
to be a vibrant life in ancient China. At one point
all the main themes are combined to create a truly
dreamlike state. The work concludes with thrilling
cascades of repeated sixteenth notes.
10757030 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
10757036 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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
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Invicta—Soon Hee Newbold. Showcase a student
or bring in a guest artist to perform with your
beginning students! Includes advanced solo violin
and viola parts along with easier violin and viola
solos as options. An included piano part works
well for recitals as well as adding great harmonic
support and color to the overall ensemble.
11349034 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Irish Legend—Robert Kerr & Soon Hee Newbold.
Showcase your strings with fire and flair in the style
of Riverdance and traditional Celtic music! Written
by Robert Kerr and arranged for strings by Soon
Hee Newbold, this air and jig is a dramatic finale
to any concert. Dazzling violin solos (both lyrical
and technical) and highly rhythmic passages
accompanied by drum set really set this work apart.
Optional piano and harp add to the sound of a work
destined to bring down the house. A great closer!
10047958 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
10047959 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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
The Knight Errant—Alan Lee Silva. Excellently
re-scored for flexible instrumentation this exciting
piece is pulsing with energy from the opening
bar. The Knight Errant moves forward with driving
precision, building intensity, and energy as the
piece develops. Composer Alan Lee Silva crafts a
tale of a mythical knight who valiantly searches for
adventure and opportunity.
11315888 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11315889 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Richard Meyer. Your
students will love this musical depiction of the
fateful night when Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane met
up with the fabled Headless Horseman. This colorful
tone poem based on Washington Irving's famous
short story is whimsical, romantic, frightening,
and sure to stir the imaginations of your students
and their audience. A great challenge for the more
advanced string orchestra, and a wonderful lesson
in tone painting.
10066953 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
10066954 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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Let Me Call You Sweetheart—arr. Josh
McInnish. Celebrate any number of special
occasions with this fun and lively arrangement of
the classic Leo Friedman hit! Set in 6/8 and 3/4
time, developing players will have the opportunity
to learn various common dance rhythms as well as
be exposed to the style of music heard in the dance
halls of the 1920s. Solo opportunities for violin 1,
violin 2, viola, and cello.
11355463 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
10066400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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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
Midnight at the Mausoleum—Brent D. Smith.
No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum
after dark. This macabre work provides the
sounds, atmosphere and impressions that might
accompany a visit to a mausoleum in the dead of
night. Perfect for a Halloween spooktacular!
10444021 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10444022 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Minotaur—Richard Meyer. The myth of the
Minotaur, half-man, half-bull, has haunted
generations since it was first told centuries ago.
This colorful tone painting will give your advancing
high school orchestra a real workout and challenge
every section as they tell the story of the warrior
Theseus' descent into the mysterious labyrinth and
his heroic struggle with the terrible monster within.
An outstanding opportunity for cross-curricular
studies, this epic piece is sure to become a favorite
of your students and your audience.
10370590 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
10370591 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Miraj—Richard Meyer. The exotic and mysterious
sounds of this imaginative selection imply flavors
of music from India. Unexpected harmonic shifts,
interesting chromatic twists, haunting melodies,
glissandos, and hand-drumming, all bring this
challenging piece to a close with a raucous flourish.
10520833 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
10520834 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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