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LIGHT CONCERT SELECTIONS very easy / easy
House of Untold Horrors—Lauren Bernofsky.
This work uses narrator and easy-to-perform string
"special effects" to tell the horrific but comical
story of Willoughbus Wallaby, a ghostly house and
its resident kitty!Your audience will be amazed by
the sounds your orchestra will make!This piece is
ideal for orchestras with some students who are not
yet able to use their bow (or in some cases, don't
even know fingerings yet!).Sure to be one of the
highlights of your next program, regardless of what
time of year you perform it!
10066331 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
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
Midnight Mischief—Doug Spata. Beginning
string students will have a diabolically good time
with this all-pizzicato selection. Gleefully sinister
melodies pass between all sections, and simple
quarter- and half-note accompaniment parts
help keep everyone together. The optional piano
accompaniment sets the pace with even eighth
notes, helping young players subdivide their
rhythms. Part independence and note ranges
are minimized while doubling and repetition are
emphasized, making this an easy piece for kids to
master. A fun piece that kids will love to play while
supporting essential ensemble playing and listening
skills. (2:05)
11400556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Robot Factory—Chris M. Bernotas. Special
effects, pizzicato, and a variety of dynamics will
make this piece exciting for young orchestra
students. The key of E minor provides a dark sound,
and all sections get to play the energetic melody.
11202682 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
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
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
Chaps 'n Spurs—Susan Day. Grab your chaps,
spurs, and boots for this upbeat, Western-themed
Grade 2 piece featuring lively melodies for all, with
teaching opportunities to reinforce accents, hooked
bows, pizzicato, two-note slurs, lifts, cello divisi,
slides, dynamics, and easy rhythms. This fun and
happy piece is perfect for any performance occasion!
11366068 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Colors in Bloom—David Bobrowitz. This work
for the developing string orchestra is a great way
to introduce extended pizzicato to your students. A
charming bass line and melody will captivate your
audiences and keep your musicians engaged!
11403520 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
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
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
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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
Ashokan Farewell (from "The Civil War")—
Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer.
2238723 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00
Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams.
2346260 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Clog Dance—Elliot Del Borgo.
2334324 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Jingle Bells Gone Wrong
(A Shocking Set of Variations for String
Orchestra)—arr. Mark Barnard.
11355587 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Rock Riffs—Soon Hee Newbold.
10277841 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Pepperoni Pizza Rock—Brian Balmages.
10307084 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space—
Richard Meyer.
2442739 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . ME 56.00
Orange Jam—Jeffrey S. Bishop.
10030756 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Fright Night—arr. Larry Moore.
10033650 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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