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Primrose Hill—Alan Lee Silva. Beautiful,
soaring melodies and lush harmonies will give
orchestras a big sound. Broad scoring, solos,
and variety of articulations make this a rewarding
musical experience.
11198702 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11198703 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Prometheus—Leonard Ingrande. Pulsating
sixteenth notes, long and ominous melodic lines,
dramatic dynamic shifts, and rapid-fire meter
changes come together in this intense salute to the
god of fire. A great rhythmical counting opportunity.
Perfect for concert or contest!
11348702 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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Rhythmos—Kathryn Griesinger. A series of
driving and interlocking rhythms under a flowing
and dramatic minor melody create an exciting and
intense musical experience that will be a favorite of
both players and concertgoers. Spiccato bowing is
reinforced, and a frequently changing tonal center
adds a wonderfully fresh sound that gives players
experience in shifting fingering patterns.
11349248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
l The Ring of Brodgar—Mark Barnard. The
Ring of Brodgar, located in the Orkney Islands of
Scotland, is an enormous stone circle dating back
to the 3rd millennium BC, making it older than
Stonehenge and the great pyramids of Egypt. In
addition to being an astronomical observatory,
the Ring's 60 stones served as a sacred, magical
and mysterious ceremonial site. The majesty of
The Ring of Brodgar is heard in the main theme's
opening statements and its musical evolution from
a moderate 4/4 to a moving 6/8. A short reverent
choral signifies the wonderment and power
standing in and among the stones, which moves
to an ominous development, building in harmonic
and rhythmic intensity until the music returns to the
main theme and a dramatic conclusion. The string
orchestra encounters varied meters and many
orchestral bowings, dynamics, and performance
techniques which are all very accessible in this
epic, cinematic-style orchestration. The optional
percussion part is performed by one percussionist
alternating on wind chime, snare drum, bass drum,
triangle, and suspended cymbal, adding color and
rhythmic drive to the ensemble.
11355613 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
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Rites of Tamburo—Robert W. Smith. Entrancing
instrumental colors burst into splashes of energy
from the brass and rhythm sections, biting
dissonances abound, and a constant surge of
excitement flows through the piece. There's even
a measure where the brass are invited to "pick-a-
note" as they crescendo into a resolving chord...
a really neat effect!
2440741 String or Full Orchestra . . . . . .65.00
5957618 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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The Road to Andalusia—Eric B. Davis. This
exciting and exotic-sounding work captures all
the flair and drama of Flamenco music from the
southern region of Spain. Based around the G minor
scale, the syncopated eighth-note and snappy
sixteenth-note rhythms will make the audience
want to join in the dance! An excellent vehicle for
teaching players to use different parts of the bow to
create various articulations and colors!
11349223 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Sanseneon—Robert Frost. Here's a dynamic and
exhilarating work for strings! Renowned teacher-
composer Robert Frost knows how to make strings
sound great and this time he brings out the fiery
side of string playing! Set in G minor and beginning
Allegro con Fuoco, the music begins strong and
remains strong, captivating both player and listener
until its striking conclusion.
5945076 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
2476130 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Seafaring Swashbuckler—Matt Turner.
Spirited dance figures, catchy melodies in canon
and a majestic chorale will make you want to say,
"Shiver me timbers!" This clever composition plays
to the students' love of pirates and sea shanties.
This is a great piece to solidify compound meter.
10739270 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
10739271 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
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Shadowgate—Christian A. Williams. Here is a
thrilling cinematic experience that puts you right
in the middle of a high-flying action movie. Driving
bass lines, pedal points, dramatic dynamic shifts,
and themes built on half-step intervals will have
musicians and concertgoers wanting more! Violin
1 utilizes harmonics.
11339420 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
11339421 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
She Will Hang the Night with Stars—William
Hofeldt. William Hofeldt's inspiration has come from
the Oscar Wilde poem with the same name. Its
sheer depth and beauty is clearly Hofeldt at his best.
Contains shifting work during octave divisi moments.
10616613 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10616614 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Skyline Rising—Kirt Mosier. This commissioned
piece was written so that elementary, middle,
and high school orchestras could come together
and perform a piece that all could play. The
result is this multi-grade original work perfect for
any pyramid concert, filled with rich sounds and
rhythms reminiscent of the labor and excitement of
a growing city skyline - specifically, New York City!
11000022 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .90.00
11000039 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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Snowberry—Yukiko Nishimura. An absolutely
beautiful and enchanting piece. Heavy divisi writing
opens up rich harmony and lush scoring that
intertwine flawlessly with a gorgeous melody and
counterlines. The perfect exercise in musicianship.
A must-have!
11346186 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Sound of a Sound—Richard Meyer. Put
all those "extra-curricular" sounds your students
like to make on their instruments to good use in
this fun and entertaining novelty selection. Your
audience will laugh out loud as each section takes
a turn adding an unusual sound to a simple dance
in time. As the piece progresses the counting gets
more and more challenging, keeping all of your
students on their toes.
10594973 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
10594974 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
The Spirit of the Mesa—Gwyneth Walker. This
composition is a musical portrait of the Mesa
Verde pueblos of Colorado and a tribute to the cliff
dwellers who built them in the 13th century, only
to abandon them without explanation. Each section
employs highly descriptive musical language to
capture several narrative effects.
10873330 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10873331 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
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Star Light, Star Bright—Leslie Gilreath. An
absolutely beautiful work that pays tribute to one
of the first songs every musician learns to play,
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. With rich harmonies
and lush scoring with flowing independent lines and
a wide range of dynamics and musicality, this piece
is a musical and emotional treasure that is sure to
be a concert favorite. An optional piano part adds a
beautiful "twinkle"' of color.
11348704 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Steampunk—Richard Meyer. Evoking the steam-
powered inventions in the work of Jules Verne and
H.G. Wells, this piece captures the spirit and mood
of the science fiction genre that features these
imaginative machines.
10453654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
10453703 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
H Synergy—Deborah Baker Monday. There's never
a dull moment in this dynamic original, full of driving
rhythmic elements and gorgeous chordal textures.
Students should strive to achieve a rich sonority
throughout. The contrasting middle section allows
for more sensitive, expressive playing, then the
energy resumes, propelling the piece to a strong
conclusion. The title is appropriate, because the
overall effect of the work is greater than the sum
of its parts!
10281205 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10281206 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Tango Mysterioso—Susan H. Day. Winner of
the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors Association
Composition Contest, this mysterious sounding
tango is written in the keys of C minor and D minor,
with much consideration given to make sure all
parts are fun to play, interesting, melodic, and
dramatic! Distinctive tango rhythms, captivating
minor melodies, and appealing chordal harmonies
create an authentic Latin flavor.
10310529 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10310530 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Te Dije—Andy Patterson. Written in the traditional
tango style, this work gives each section a chance
to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing.
Students will develop bow control to sustain phrases
and practice going from arco to pizz. The syncopated
rhythms are easily taught and fun to learn.
10500816 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10500817 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
The Three Knights' Quest—Austin Isaac. Designed
for a combined concert with ensembles at the
elementary, middle, and high school levels, The Three
Knight's Quest is an inspiring work intended to have
flexibility and creativity for each particular performance.
You can assign each group's "knight" a color based
upon school colors complete with banners. It's a
great way to end any multi-level concert.
10568219 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .60.00
10568220 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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