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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
Nightrider—Richard Meyer. This thrilling piece
is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces
for young musicians.Written in a minor mode, its
melody reinforces F and C naturals and gives young
players more experience in 3/4 meter.The piece
uses both A minor and A major, and offers a chance
at a simple col legno bowing.Students will love
the mysterious tonality and driving rhythms.Highly
entertaining and educational at the same time!
2703076 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10008881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
On the Open Seas—Susan H. Day. Seafaring
voyagers are always looking for their next adventure
on the open seas! This sea chantey is written in E
minor, 4/4 time, and features a spirited, memorable
melody, detache bowing, easy rhythms, accents,
pizzicato - and fun for all! Bass and cello double,
viola rhythms double second violin rhythms
throughout for ease of teaching. Optional piano
adds harmonic color. Perfect for any concert
occasion, students and teachers will want to keep
performing this one! (2:00)
11400572 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400573 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
One Bow Concerto—Richard Meyer. Your
audience will laugh out loud!A violinist, a violist and
a cellist have soloist seats in front of the orchestra,
and they share just one bow, passing it to one
another just in the nick of time. The orchestra is all
pizzicato, so there really is only one bow. "But a cellist
shouldn't use a violin bow," you think. Right, so they
stop passing it to him and the cellist shows what he
thinks of that! By the end the bow is in the hand of
the conductor. Recommended as a show-stopper!
5982757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
2475422 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Penguins on Parade—Susan H. Day. Picture
the image of jolly and chunky penguins walking
(or wobbling) in single-file across the snow! A
wonderfully charming work for the developing string
orchestra - students will love this one.
11403521 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11403548 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Percentage of Error—Jeremiah Clarke/arr. Bob
Phillips. This arrangement of The Prince of Denmark
March, or Trumpet Voluntary, provides the perfect
setting for advocacy and striving for excellence
since it is so recognizable. Three different versions
of the final eight bars, containing incorrect notes,
are included. Each version contains an increasing
percentage of correct pitches. Each represents a
different letter grade. Play all four versions and then
explain to parents and administration that the A+,
100 percent correct version is what we do every
day in orchestra. All sections play the melody in this
piece, providing a solid musical setting in a novelty
piece. (2:00)
11400584 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400585 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Petite Tango—Casimer Kriechbaum. Optional
piano and percussion make this a truly fun work
for young strings! Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music
Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1.
988287 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .48.00
4957924 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
A Pirate's Plunder—Neridah Oostenbroek.
Embark on a journey across the high seas with
this gusty piece that captures the rogue nature of
Caribbean pirates. Featuring contrasting sections
and techniques such as harmonics, pizzicato, and
double stops, there is never a dull moment.
11203084 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11203085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Polka Dot Polka—Richard Meyer. As the
title suggests, this nod to the fleet-footed dance of
the 1800s is all about dots: over, under, and after
notes! Written as an etude to enhance your young
orchestra's understanding of dotted quarter-note
rhythms and staccato bow strokes, this selection,
in true Richard Meyer style, is sure to challenge all
of your students. For extra fun, push the tempo -
the faster, the better!
10738922 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10738954 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Presto!—Robert Sheldon. This joyful, fast-
paced composition gives developing players an
opportunity to show their spirit and enthusiasm for
music. Rapid repeated eighth-note patterns provide
an energetic texture as they are passed around the
orchestra. The catchy main theme uses only five
notes, making this tune perfect for beginners and a
great addition to a festival program.
10594959 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594960 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Puppet Theatre for Strings and Piano—David
Bobrowitz. Puppet theater has a long and varied
history, with evidence that it even existed in ancient
China. Each part, whether playing pizzicato or arco,
gets its turn at playing melodic material, which will
motivate students to want to play this piece often.
Lively and somewhat whimsical, it's fun to listen to
and fun to play! Piano accompaniment.
11399809 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11399810 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Resilience—Chris M. Bernotas. This overture is
the perfect concert opener for your first-year string
orchestra. Using only the notes in the key of D and
with melodic parts for all, every student will shine.
Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and
string bass, making it very flexible and perfect for
any mix of instruments. (1:40)
11400594 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400595 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Sahara Crossing—Richard Meyer. Sounds of a
desert caravan are found in this fun and exciting
original by Richard Meyer. It's an excellent piece to
reinforce the tonal color of low first finger notes (Eb
and Bb). The bouncing cello and bass parts and
optional tambourine and finger cymbal parts add
just the right exotic flavor. Wonderful!
2442523 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5899471 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Serenity—Bruce W. Tippette. This expressive work
aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through
its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. The
interplay between sweeping melodic lines and
beautiful harmonic language provides potential for
developing tone, phrasing, and musicality.
11203120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11203121 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
A Sertaneja—Fransisca Chiquinha Gonzaga/arr.
Dion Morales. Originally composed for voice and
piano, this arrangement musically paints a picture
of the composer's love of "the hinterland - the land
behind the body of water," Rio de Janeiro. Flowing
slurs, dotted rhythms, 3/4 time in D minor, and
the passing of the melody between the strings
celebrate the lapping waters around Rio de Janeiro
and a graceful Brazilian dance by one of its beloved
composers. Students will love performing this!
11399753 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11399754 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Ships of Ireland—Soon Hee Newbold. This driving,
D minor jig is a great way to close a concert!All
sections get a chance to play the theme as well as
accompany,using pizzicato, drones, or a lilting figure
that conveys the rolling waves of the sea.This calls
for crisp, clean playing that will bring out the best in
your students and thrill your audience.
2701813 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10000513 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Shipwreck Coast—Erica Donahoe. Students
will love this dark and stormy original piece! Cello
and string bass players will enjoy digging into the
opening melody, and all members of the orchestra
will be challenged with an exciting and rewarding
musical journey. Great for introducing hooked bows
and reinforcing low first finger. (3:30)
11400600 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400601 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Sinfonietta for Strings—Anthony Granata. This
engaging original composition is written in the
classical style and provides an excellent introduction
to classical performance techniques and forms.
Written in G major, the B section makes a creative
shift to E minor. Hooked bowing, dynamics, and
part independence are also reinforced. All sections
get to share thematic and countermelodic material
that is creatively interwoven. An excellent choice for
concert or contest!
11354986 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11354987 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund. This elegant
and nostalgic piece depicts gentle snow falling as
twilight fades on a winter's eve. The legato theme
features slurred phrases and sustained pedal-tone
pitches to help develop tone and bow-control
skills. The contrasting staccato section sparkles
like snowflakes in the golden sun, with easy meter
changes and a playful syncopated feel before
ending with a soft diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202226 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating and
delicate, this gorgeous piece features long melody
lines and plenty of sustaining harmonies. It evokes
the feeling of taking a walk during a gentle snowfall.
The first violin part leads with the main melody, as
the other sections have an inner melody. Each line
should be played espressivo at all times. A stunning
selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10093757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
A Spark of Courage—Doug Spata. This modern,
joyful piece uses only the notes of the D Major scale
on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth
notes. It is a great way for beginners to proudly
demonstrate their bowing and ensemble playing
skills! Each section gets a turn playing both the
carefree melodies and sparkling accompaniments.
10594917 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594918 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Spring Breezes—arr. Richard Meyer. Try this
tender folk song from Taiwan to develop your
students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied
by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody
is passed to each section. The solos for violin
and cello are at a medium-easy level and are
accompanied by a prominent harp or piano part.
Simply gorgeous!
2442762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
5943857 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Stone Mountain Stomp—Carl Strommen.
This one stands out in the "fiddle tune" category.
Carl Strommen has managed to take some of
the sounds of Southern fiddling and mix them
with a Western "Copland-esque" style and make
something really special. Another great feature of
this one is that the violas and low strings all get a
chance at some fiddling.
2472094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
2472095 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Storm the Gates—Alan Lee Silva. This piece is a
rush of excitement right out of the gates. Starting
with exciting and angular rhythms, this work moves
to sweet, lyrical lines.
10457571 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10457572 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Tango D'amour—Susan Day. Winner of the 2006
Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition
Contest, the French title means "Tango of
Love."From the opening three chords, this piece
is set apart by its dramatic quality, intriguing
harmonies and genuine tango style.Written in D
minor, all parts stay in first position.An appropriate
choice for any concert, festival, or contest, students
and teachers will want to play this one every day!
10026992 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .47.00
10032377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Temple Raider—Mark Hillegass, Jr. This piece
features driving, heart-pounding, and adventure-
like melodies. It is great for introducing syncopation,
articulations, dynamic contrast, and tempo changes
and has students working on all four strings in first
position. Includes an optional percussion part that
can be played by one performer.
11200412 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
11200415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
That Joyful Day—arr. William Camphouse. While
the title is a reference to Christmas taken from a
Shaker poem, this is a great choice for any time of year.
Its driving forward motion and strong melodic voicing
make it a wonderful piece for young orchestras.
11398771 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11398785 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Thunderstruck—Sean O'Loughlin. "Thunder-
struck" is defined as being extremely surprised or
shocked, which is the tone of this piece from the
outset. Cinematic in nature, it hearkens back to
some of the great movie scores.
10739272 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10739273 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Time Machine—Richard Meyer. Your orchestra
will have a blast working on this fun selection that
introduces the time periods of music and the playing
styles that go with them. As students climb aboard
the time machine, they will travel far and wide!
10520875 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10520876 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
To B, or Not to B?—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Major or
minor? Natural or harmonic? B natural or B sharp?
These are the questions posed in this jaunty 6/8
tune that explores contrasting D major and D minor
modalities. In addition to its musical value, use this
work to teach advanced finger patterns that will
provide students with a solid understanding of the
fingerboard and accidentals. This lively and spirited
work is sure to keep your students and audiences
engaged and entertained.
11399698 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11399699 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
