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STRING
ORCHESTRA
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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy / medium
Vanguard—Jiyoung Um. Written for the
intermediate-level string orchestra, this majestic
melody feels medieval and will bring excitement for
both young string players and the audience.
11402335 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11402336 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Viola Country—Richard Meyer. Spotlight your
magnificent violas in this feature with Western
flavors, and give your "unsung heroes" a chance
to show off. Includes a heroic opening, a flashy
"fiddle" melody and a flowing legato section. Easy
to rehearse, and fun for every section!
10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10370737 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Viridescence—Alan Lee Silva. A beautiful and
descriptive piece that uses contrasts between soaring
and gentle lines as well as long and dramatic swells
to paint a vivid picture of the beautiful forests of
Oregon. This work reinforces lyrical playing and meter
changes between 4/4 and 2/4. Viola is doubled
throughout. Piano is optional but recommended.
11346194 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11346195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Voila! Violas!—Susan H. Day. The title says
it all! This lovely and creative original work gives
your viola section a time to shine! This piece also
emphasizes expressive legato playing, hooked
bowing, pizzicato, and the G minor scale. Violas
have the melody throughout!
11348442 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Whispers of Spring—Sean O'Loughlin. Written
in the style of the French Impressionist composers,
this gorgeous and descriptive yet highly accessible
work is a must-have for your string orchestra
library. A beautiful flowing melody set with an
expertly layered backdrop will have both musicians
and audiences enthralled. The opportunities to
teach expressive playing, balance, blend, tone, and
overall musicianship are limitless!
11346196 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11346197 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Wired—Lauren Bernofsky. An uncanny
combination of rock and classical styles, with the
unstoppable energy of pure electricity! Layers of
driving eighth notes introduce an infectious groove
from the lower strings, who will take over with
attitude. Engaging for every player in the orchestra,
and a guaranteed way to win over your students,
audience and anyone within earshot.
10366892 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10366893 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Wood Splitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
Inspired by the courage of a string player, this will
immediately command your audience's attention!A
thrilling fanfare with sweeping lines, forceful
rhythms, and counterpoint all in a short grade 2.5
that is quite achievable!Your group will sound like a
symphony orchestra as the music drives through
several sections before a flurry of chords bring the
work to an exciting conclusion.Intense!
10066346 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10066347 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Zombie Tango—James Meredith. Imagine two
zombies dancing a zombie tango! This would make
a great piece for Halloween, or anytime zombie
fever is taking over your school.
10457593 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10457594 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Original Concert Works
Medium
30,000 and Forever—Brian Balmages. Written
to simultaneously depict the journey of graduating
seniors with the composer's own journey to the
other side of the world without his family, the music
pulls at every emotional string it can find. From
moments of solitude to times of sheer passion,
fear, and eventual comfort, this is certain to take
you on a powerful journey beyond anything you
could possibly imagine.
10877021 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10877022 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Acropolis—Michael Hopkins. This teaching piece
is equally accessible in the classroom as it is on the
performance stage. Everyone in the orchestra has
meaningful parts which are used to highlight a vast
array of orchestration colors, bowing techniques,
rhythms and fingering patterns.
11403525 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
11403552 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Ad Astra—Richard Meyer. Meaning "To the
stars," Ad Astra is an exciting original work for
string orchestra that takes players and audience on
an exciting ride to the far reaches of outer space.
A variety of key and meter changes (including
6/8) along with majestic melodies based on triplet
against duple rhythms will make this musical
journey a concert favorite. Syncopated sixteenth
notes are also reinforced. A great choice for concert
or contest.
11354974 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11354975 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Adventures on Bainbridge Island—Alan Lee
Silva. This descriptive work stunningly depicts the
beauty of Bainbridge Island located in the Puget
Sound in Washington state. It has a "made-in-
America" spirit and sound, merging the simplicity of
folk song-like melodies with modern orchestration.
10522007 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10522008 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Alley Cats—Doug Spata. A fresh new opportunity
for orchestra musicians to step outside the normal
styles and explore swing and bluesy harmonies.
Each instrument also has the opportunity to work
slides as well as more advanced fingering patterns.
11393535 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393536 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Along the Creek—Steve Parsons. A delightful
work that brings to mind fond childhood memories
of playing in the creek. Lush harmonies and
beautiful legato melodies create a delightful
setting, and lots of independent lines open up
the opportunity for pleasing textures. Simple
quarter-note triplets and easy fingering patterns
are reinforced along with tone development and
articulations. Beautiful!
11392966 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11392967 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Alpine Rush—Liam Ramsey-White. This piece
embodies the adrenalin rush of racing down
a mountain on an alpine slide. You control the
speed of your cart as you weave your way past
picturesque scenery. Surprises wait around every
turn and there's no telling what you will fly by. One
thing is for certain: there's no stopping this ride!
11392970 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11392971 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Ancient Wonders Suite—Todd Parrish. A musical
description of four of the wonders of the ancient
world: the grandeur of the Temple of Artemis located
in Ephesus (present-day Turkey); the majesty of the
Great Lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt; the mystery
and amazing craftsmanship of the Great Pyramid
at Giza; and the awe-inspiring Statue of Zeus at
Olympia, Greece. Movements may be played in any
order or as stand-alone works.
11202197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
11202198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Andalusian Adventure—Erica Donahoe. Go on
an adventure to southern Spain and soak in the
musical culture of flamenco. Spanish rhythms and
sultry melodies abound in this engaging original
work, with some New World tango thrown in for
good measure. Players will reinforce low first
finger and high third finger as well as sixteenth
notes and pizzicato. There are violin and cello
solo opportunities, and optional castanets add the
perfect spice.
11393539 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393540 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Appalachian Daybreak—Ben Snoek. Enjoy a trip
to the rolling hills and galloping horses of Bluegrass
country. This great original work delivers a very
tuneful nod to old Appalachian-style dance music
while providing an excellent exercise in various 6/8
rhythms. A more lyrical 3/4 middle section is a great
opportunity to develop tone, phrasing, and legato.
All sections have interesting and engaging parts.
Optional chimes. Sure to be a concert favorite!
11393545 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393546 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Appalachian Festival—Chris Thomas. The folk-
style melodies of old-time Appalachian music are
captured in this lively work for string orchestra!
Strummed rhythms, syncopation, and a spirited
accelerando lend excitement and energy to this
concert selection perfect for any time of year.
11175137 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
11175138 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Arabian Dreams—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's a
thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination and
evokes images such as those in the "1001 Arabian
Nights!"Set as one continuous work, the music
moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery sunrise to the
magnificent power of an Arabian stallion galloping at
full speed across the expansive desert!
2474326 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
9505194 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
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String Orchestra
Original Concert Works
Medium
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
The Old Boatman—
Florence Price/arr. Dana Perna.
11206042 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11340778 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Greater Than...—Brian Balmages.
11198370 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
11198371 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
11198372 String Orchestra
Supplemental Set . . . . . . . . VE-E 60.00
11198373 Multi-Level Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Fiddle Fury—Kathryn Griesinger.
11175147 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.00
11175148 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Ancient Wonders Suite—Todd Parrish.
11202197 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
11202198 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Lion City—Soon Hee Newbold.
10066399 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10066400 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
O Magnum Mysterium—
Morten Lauridsen/arr. Sandra Dackow.
10023619 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
10046964 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—
Todd Parrish.
10453642 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453690 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier.
2478798 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2478799 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
City of Steel—Doug Spata.
10520811 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
10520812 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Snowberry—Yukiko Nishimura.
11346186 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11346187 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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