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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium
Sea Shanty Saga—arr. Tyler Arcari. Three classic
sea shanties are presented in three movements
that can be performed together or separately.
A wonderful exercise in 6/8 rhythms, these
arrangements are a fun and engaging addition to
your next concert or contest.
11393543 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393544 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Sea Squall—Eric B. Davis. A pulsating tale about
the journey of a ship traveling across turbulent
seas. As the piece progresses, variations of the
primary theme change like the winds: sometimes
calm and safe, sometimes stormy and powerful.
Contrasting dynamics and articulations undulate
like an unpredictable storm on the high seas.
11401212 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
Sinfonia Rhythmico—Robert Moore/arr. J.
Cameron Law. The title says it all! This piece is
an intense and driving study in sixteenth-note
rhythms. Long legato lines over pulsing sixteenth-
note figures along with a contrasting lyrical section
utilizing con sord add to the intensity. A great choice
for concert or contest!
11366055 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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
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
11346187 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
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
A Streak of Light—Kathryn Griesinger. A
relentless 6/8 accompaniment drives this piece
forward with exciting momentum. Intensity builds
like the first piercing light on the morning horizon,
flourishing toward a stately middle section that
reflects the grandeur of glorious colors and
spacious skies. The following restatement of the
fast opening theme soars to a triumphant finale.
11202199 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11202200 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Such Small Things—Nathan Daughtrey.
Celebrate the anticipation and the joy of the arrival
of a new life with this lyrical and beautiful work.
Lush harmonies and rich scoring along with a
melody like a lullaby will make this emotional work
a joy to rehearse, perform, and listen to. A lovely
piano accompaniment adds a beautiful texture.
11398685 String Orchestra opt. Piano . . .55.00
11398728 Additional Score opt. Piano . . .12.00
Sunset Hill—Yukiko Nishimura. Your young
players will grow musically by leaps and bounds
with this lush and sonorous work. Great chorale
writing keeps the piece moving without undue
technical demands, and expert scoring creates
full-sounding chords that will bring the beautiful
sound of a mature string orchestra out of your
young ensemble.
11392976 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11392977 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
Themes from Rhapsody in Blue—George
Gershwin/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This
landmark arrangement showcases Gershwin's
beloved piece that validated the merging of
classical music and jazz during the Roaring '20s.
This setting for strings presents a sampling of
the most memorable themes in a dynamic and
well-constructed arrangement. Ideal to work on
bow distribution, weight, and speed as well as
chromatics and some basic position work with
ample fingerings provided. Exceptional!
11399692 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
11399693 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
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
Through the Dark Domain—Doug Spata.
Long dramatic lines over driving eighth-note and
sixteenth-note rhythms create a highly cinematic
musical experience. A more lyrical middle section
provides opportunity for expression. Written in the
key of B-flat, this offers many opportunities for all
sections to practice shifting. Optional harp part.
11354988 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11354989 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
To Tame the Raging Rapids—Brian Balmages.
Exhilarating!This work describes mankind's
constant fascination with some of the most
powerful forces in nature.As the work opens,
the beauty of the water and its sound calms the
listener.Soon, however, we plunge into the water
and test ourselves against the raging rapids.Highly
rhythmic and compelling, this work is destined to
thrill all who perform it. Can your orchestra tame
the untamable?
10047960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10047961 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Triumph—Armond Wimberly. Long melodic
lines over heavy syncopated 16th-note figures
accompanied by body slaps and foot stomps
create an exciting musical landscape that young
orchestras will want to experience over and over.
The middle section provides a smooth contrast
while keeping the tension building into an intense,
climactic conclusion.
11339430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
11339431 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Twilight at Dunguaire—John Mock. Imagine the
sun setting over an old castle on the coast of Ireland.
This beautiful melody, based primarily around the
E pentatonic, is accompanied by rich textures and
scoring that transports the listener. An excellent
showcase of your orchestra's musicianship.
11393531 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393532 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Two Scenes from the Hollow—Kirt Mosier. This
two-movement piece is based on "The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow." The first section, entitled Ichabod's
Walk, is introduced with lines from the American
classic: "What fearful shapes and shadows beset
his path amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a
snowy night!" The second movement, entitled
Hessian's Ride, is introduced with lines that end "...
the apparition of a figure on horseback without a
head. It is said by some to be the ghost of a Hessian
trooper." The chilling music will be the highlight of
your concert! Highly recommended!
10050296 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10050298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Ventus—Todd Parrish. Ventus is the Latin word
for "wind," and this work depicts the beauty and
fury of the wind through both E minor and G Major
tonalities. Bow articulations range from powerful
staccato and lyrical legato to energetic spiccato in
the coda section. Dissonance is featured throughout
to create a sense of tension and resolution. This
triumphant-sounding piece is very approachable
and fun to play, with all parts given meaningful
contributions throughout.
10696558 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10696559 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier. This wild
piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger
glissando, creating a very eerie effect. Cellos will
get to strum three-note chords with their thumb
while canonic passages make your group work
together as never before. Wicked!
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
2478799 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Warrior Legacy—Soon Hee Newbold. This
inspiring homage to New England pioneers is
an original work in which Soon Hee Newbold
challenges advancing young orchestras to focus
on driving rhythms and emphatic accents. Heroic
melodies abound and solos shine with attention to
ensemble dynamics.
10091998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
10091999 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Water Reflections—Yukiko Nishimura. A
stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced
ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the
harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice
interplay between all of the sections of the orchestra
that serve as reflections in the water. The piece is
contrasted by a nice, lilting up-tempo section in the
middle before returning to the opening material to
bookend the piece.
10592952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10592953 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Welcome the Light!—Deborah Baker Monday.
This original work takes players and audiences
on a journey that begins in darkness, symbolizing
emotions such as sadness and loneliness, gradually
pulling out of these depths and into shadows and
finally into glorious light. Excellent for teaching
phrasing and overall musicianship.
11398772 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11398786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
