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LIGHT CONCERT very easy / easy
Little Critters—Brian Balmages. The vivid
imagery of little critters scurrying about at night
inspires the melodic lines and creative harmonies
of this programmatic work. The music builds
as new critters join the fun in a playful dialogue.
The harmonic language moves between pleasant
consonance and slight dissonance. A highly
imaginative work!
11203112 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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March of the Metro Gnome—Fred Hubbell.
An easy novelty piece that students love to play.
Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on
the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
549097 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages. A
mouth-watering teaching piece that introduces
common rhythmic phrases and a little improvisation
(complete with guide notes)! Doubled voices and
simple optional drum set make a comfortable
groove for students, while taking their creativity "off
the page."
10307084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing skills!
This lighthearted tune sparkles with simple rhythms
and easy string crossings using notes of the D and G
scales (no low 2). Every section of the orchestra gets
melodic material sprinkled with pizzicato throughout.
Perfect for any time of year. Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
A Vivaldi School Year—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. This remarkably clever arrangement
introduces orchestras to each movement of Vivaldi's
"The Four Seasons" as the work follows students
through the school year. Included are fun themes
representing Thanksgiving, winter break, spring
break (in Hawaii!) and graduation! Great Baroque
bowing practice sprinkled with seasonal fun!
10512550 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Light Concert Selections
Easy
The 1812-Bar Blues—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Richard Meyer. You've heard all of these
melodies before, but never like this! Four themes
from Tchaikovsky's most famous overture have
been turned into a cool 12-bar blues. Complete
with swinging eighth notes and a ride-cymbal
accompaniment, this piece is a great way to
teach blues structure, jazz performance practices,
and classical music history, while keeping your
audience's toes tappin'. Correlates with Sound
Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2.
10999660 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
American Fiddle Medley—arr. Bob Phillips.
Bring out the cowboy hats and bandanas for this
fantastic arrangement of everyone's favorite fiddle
tunes! Perfect for young players or as a quick
play-down finale for older players, this medley will
soon become a favorite that you will hear them
playing before class begins. All sections play the
melodies providing interest and a chance to work
on dynamics. Performance recommendations to
help make the tunes sound "fiddley" are provided
in the score.
10066962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr. Richard
Meyer. Two classic melodies get the fiddle treatment
in this clever arrangement! Students will enjoy
themes from Bach's "Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg
Concerto #5" with a few fiddle licks thrown in.
Carefully arranged with the young performer in mind,
this delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is very
playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Baila Conmigo—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. Baila
Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with me."
This stylish tango includes an optional tambourine
part which is accessible for a string player to learn.
10523443 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
opt. tambourine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Bats 'n Bones—Susan H. Day. A perfect addition
for your spooky fall concert! With eerie string
techniques such as pizzicato, accents, tremolo and
some first-finger slides - plus a touch of castanets
for "bones" rattling - this simple piece delivers quite
a scary punch! A surprise "Boo!" at the end will get
the attention of the audience! Great fun for all!
10280381 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .49.00
Bottom of the Ninths—arr. Bob Phillips. The
perfect way to delve into masterworks with young
players in a fun context! All parts remain in first
position in the key of D major, with no extended
finger patterns. Melodies are passed to every
section, featuring Take Me Out to the Ball Game;
the opening theme from Schubert's Symphony No.
9; the famous Going Home theme from the middle
of Dvorak's Symphony No. 9; and the Ode to Joy
theme from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, which is
at the end, or the "bottom," of the Ninth.
11193310 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
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Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely
and you'll hear them coming...it's the Cello
Squadron to the rescue! This fun and exciting
section feature has it all - roaring airplane engines
(on cello C strings of course!), dive-bombing
glissandos, and a heroic main theme based on
Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries. Designed
to give everyone in the orchestra a chance to learn
and practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure
to spark the imagination of all your students.
10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer. No doubt about who
gets featured in this fun, Spanish-flavored original
by Richard Meyer! This piece is a great motivator
for your up-and-coming young cellists and is a great
change of pace for any concert program. Features
a lyrical melody in the cellos set against a pizzicato
accompaniment in the other strings, and includes
parts for maracas and claves that can be spread
among the sections. Your students will love this one!
2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
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Celtic Suite—Traditional/arr. Kathy L. Fishburn.
Two beautiful folk melodies in the graceful style
of Celtic music. Including Bonnie Doon and The
Minstrel Boy, contrasts between the movements
make this an interesting concert and festival
selection. And, the low strings get several chances
at carrying the melody. Includes optional harp/piano
part. Newly engraved for this 20th anniversary
commemorative edition.
2353712 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Chicken Dance—Terry Rendall & Werner
Thomas/arr. Moore. The ever-popular song heard
at parties, weddings, and any event where a good
time is had by all! Before performing, make sure
some dance floor space is available and be sure to
invite Aunt Myrna!
10343543 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .45.00
Cool Cat Shuffle—David Shaffer. Low strings set
the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the orchestra
snaps their fingers to start off this piece. Introduce
your students to the fun style and feel of light jazz!
11204580 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
The Dancing Master—John Playford/arr. Andrew
H. Dabczynski. This medley of two popular 17th-
century English folk dances (Jamaica and The
Goddesses) is a perfect light selection choice for
your concert program. This piece is excellent for
reinforcing dynamics and pizzicato. All sections have
interesting and engaging parts. Easy half position in
the basses on the D string. Violin 2 and viola are
doubled. Optional hand drum part adds to the early
Baroque era dance mood. Sure to be a favorite!
11354970 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Deep Sea Fandango—Deborah Baker Monday.
What's that? It sounds like "Jaws!" Cellos will
love getting the limelight for once! This piece
provides an excellent opportunity to feature low
strings, while giving all students a fun part to play!
A perfect training piece for F naturals and simple
2-note slurs, this will be a winner with students and
audiences alike. An optional piano part is included.
10027064 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
H Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams. Rosin up the
bow, call out the Fire Department, and let's go!
This thrilling work is a modal display of beginning
virtuosity that takes full advantage of that open fifth
"fiddle sound." You'll have parents do-si-do-ing in
the aisles, and students clamoring to play this one
again and again! Without a doubt this is a superb
piece for beginning players!
2346260 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Goblin Boogie—Jeff Frizzi. It's spooky, bluesy
fun for beginners with a catchy tune that's terrific
for most any first or second year performance.
Everybody gets to play the E minor rock riff, and
there's a good mix of pizzicato and arco playing for
all sections.
10343658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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String Orchestra
Lighter Selections
Very Easy to
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Blue Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams.
2346260 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
The 1812-Bar Blues—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Richard Meyer.
10999660 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages.
10307084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Ashokan Farewell (from "The Civil War")—
Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00
GPS—W.A. Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer.
10872112 String Orchestra w/narrator . . . . E 49.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Rock Riffs—Soon Hee Newbold.
10277841 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy Fletcher.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space—
Richard Meyer.
2442739 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 56.00
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