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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This great-selling
work describes the wonder and adventure of the
winter season. Exciting eighth-note passages
are contrasted with lyrical melodies throughout.
All sections alternate between both melody and
accompaniment while staying mainly in first
position. The viola part is particularly interesting
and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
10092414 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
With Gratitude—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. A flowing
yet spirited composition written in memory of a
bright child who always sought out the good things
in life. This expressive piece features soaring
melodies, rhythmic independence, and higher
position work while exploring the keys C major and
A major.
11202712 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202713 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Zephyrus—Todd Parrish. Named for the West
Wind, this original work makes use triplets to
depict a sense of swirling motion. A forward-moving
theme in B minor is passed between sections,
accompanied by a steady staccato pulse that
gives way to a faster, rhythmic section in D major.
Swelling crescendos and decrescendos portray the
sweeping ebb and flow of the wind. An excellent
piece for working on extended finger patterns,
bowing styles, and dynamic changes.
11401230 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
11401231 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.50
Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips.
Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular
features the entire bass section playing riffs and walking
bass lines. The piece is written in first position for violins,
violas, and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting
tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String
Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5.
10999654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Bass Patrol—Timothy J. Isham. The bass section takes
center stage in this catchy march for beginning string
orchestra. Bass players will reinforce shifting from first
to third position while the rest of the orchestra reinforces
pizzicato articulations and dynamics. All sections get a turn
at the melody.
11377688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle. Let your bass
section shine and groove in this upbeat medley of funk,
swing and good ol' fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for
improvisation are included (with written parts as well) and
an optional drumset part really adds to the flair. While the
basses show off, the other sections of the orchestra also
experience the contagious rhythms and melodies as they
get down and rock out. An absolute showstopper!
10066376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Blaze—Erica Donahoe. Just as the title suggests, this
piece is all full of fire! An opening theme in 3/4 with driving
rhythms, heavy accents, and dramatic dynamic shifts fuels
the blaze. A more lyrical B section in 4/4 with the cellos and
violas at the fore provides a great contrast. Players are given
the opportunity to reinforce both forward and backward
extensions as well as accented and off-the-bow strokes. All
sections get the opportunity to shine. A great opener!
11349257 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Creatures of the Deep—Timothy J. Isham.
A double bass section feature! Using positions I-IV in the
bass, the part sounds and looks harder than it really is,
making your bass section look and sound great. Perfect for
beginning bassists who are comfortable in IV position as
proscribed in several popular methods. Scoring gives each
section an interesting part while leaving lots of space for the
basses to be heard in the texture.
11205169 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Dance of the Bowless Basses
(String Bass Section Feature)—Bob Phillips.
A cute, pedagogically based first-year bass section
feature, this piece will be fun and is sure to make your
beginners sound fabulous. This piece is in first position
for all players except basses. Basses shift up to C and D
on the G string and only play pizzicato. This great bass
section feature is sure to become an integral part of your
standard repertoire! (2:00)
11400506 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Don Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the
singers! This string orchestra arrangement of Vivaldi's
choral masterwork is the perfect introduction for young
string players. It retains the composer's key of D Major and
features solo/soli parts for your advanced players. Teach or
reinforce hooked bowing in each section of the orchestra.
Everyone will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and harmonic
beauty of this enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
Jingle Basses—arr. Bob Phillips.
Cute, fun, and a true beginning bass feature! This is the
perfect piece to add Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other
festive decorations. An excellent selection to work on off-
beat playing and counting rests. Ho, ho, ho!
10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Moon Bass—Todd Parrish.
Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play blues
piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation of being
in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much of the time
while also accompanying the melody as it weaves through
other sections. All parts stay in first position, except the
bass shifts briefly to third position. Educational objectives
include playing accidentals, contrasting between staccato
and legato, and learning to play in a swing style.
10280368 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Vanguard (A Bass Section Adventure)—Doug Spata.
Get your superstar bass section out of the back row and
into the spotlight! The basses have the opportunity to show
off their hooked bowing and dotted rhythm playing skills.
But the other sections are not forgotten! The middle section
gives the rest of the orchestra fresh melodies and practice
shifting between C naturals and C sharps. This work is also
a great opportunity to introduce or reinforce cut time.
11349255 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
A Very Viola Christmas—Traditional/arr. Bob Phillips.
Showcase your violas with a piece that will make them
sound great! It remains in 1st position mainly on the upper
strings of the viola and features: Ding Dong! Merrily on
High; Deck the Halls; The First Noel and We Wish You a
Merry Christmas.
10520805 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Viola Concerto (Second Movement)—
Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish.
Not just for the viola section! Both violins and violas get the
exuberant melody in this very playable arrangement of the
Baroque classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to
showcase the beauty and power of their instrument.
10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Viva Violas—Richard Meyer.
Take out the castanets because the violas are taking the
stage, Spanish style! It begins in a paso doble reminiscent
of a vigorous Spanish guitar solo, then moves into a
major-key allegretto where the violas even get a chance
to glissando!
2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
SECTION FEATURES
A section feature is a great way to build confidence
and spirit in your players!
New!
Cello Basics
A Method for Individual and
Group Learning
Paul Harris & Jessica O'Leary.
Cello Basics is a landmark method
by two of the leading figures in
music education. Comprising
the student's lesson book, free
downloadable accompaniment
parts, and online audio, Cello Basics
provides everything you need to
get playing: step-by-step technical
progression supported by fun
exercises and warm-ups, a wide
range of imaginative repertoire,
helpful fact files and rhythm
boxes, music theory and general
musicianship activities, online audio
of the piano accompaniments, and
downloadable accompaniments
(piano and cello duet parts)
11403833 Cello Book
& Online Audio . . . B 19.95
