53
Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected]
STRING
ORCHESTRA
Go to cart
LIGHT CONCERT SELECTIONS medium & medium-advanced /
FOLK & MULTICULTURAL very easy / easy
Play That Swing—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Wait -
strings don't swing, do they? Yes they do! This cool
swinging original is just what the string orchestra has
been waiting for - and there is no shortage of features
and teaching moments. With a hip, swinging melody,
a cello solo, a violin duet, and great jazz harmony, this
will expand your orchestra to new worlds. Optional
piano and drums are highly recommended.
11392964 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Plink, Plank, Plunk!—Leroy Anderson. Pizzicato
playing is fascinating to play and to watch, but
coming from the skilled pen of Leroy Anderson, it
becomes an event! Let your kids put down their
bows and dazzle the audience with this one! (All
sections get to make the "squeak" special effect!) If
you're going to program a novelty piece for strings,
your students and audience deserve one from this
American master.
4533071 String Orchestra . . . . . . . .M 59.00
Power Shift—Kathryn Griesinger. Work on shifting
technique with a powerhouse rock performance!
Driving, accented bass lines and syncopated
melodies energize this original piece that follows
the form and style of pop song standards. Carefully
written melodies give every instrument the chance
to practice shifting to third position and beyond,
as well as harmonics, extended C-sharp finger
patterns, and pizzicato riffs. Add a rocking drumset
for a dynamite presentation.
10846068 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . .M 52.00
Swamp Thang—Richard Meyer. Hotter than a
Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the advanced
string orchestra is a workout for all of your students
(and their conductor!) Conjuring up images of the
Deep South, this jazzy rondo never lets up from start
to finish, featuring the most sumptuous syncopations
and intriguing instrumentation to hit the student stage
in a long time. A great closer or encore!
10738930 String Orchestra . . . . . . .MA 56.00
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 . . . . . . . .M 65.00
Folk & Multicultural
Very Easy
Angeline the Baker—arr. Jim Palmer. This well-
known American fiddle tune is great for young string
ensembles. Students will enjoy an introduction to
easy shuffle technique, the interesting bass line, and
melodies passed to every section of the orchestra.
11200418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
An Appalachian Carol—arr. Janelle Zook
Cunalata. Based on the traditional spiritual Rise Up,
Shepherd, and Follow, this lively carol combines
Appalachian folk style with the joy of the season.
Students will learn call-and-response form and
alternating melody and accompaniment. Syncopated
rhythms, steady bass line, and old-time fiddle riffs
will transport players and audiences to the snowy
Smoky Mountains for a winter celebration. Includes
violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin
2 in alto clef) parts for flexible ensembles.
10846050 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Ash Grove—Michael Hopkins. Your students will
love playing this arrangement of the traditional
Welsh folk song!Written at the very easy level, all
the parts have an interesting variety of material.This
is an excellent piece to teach bow distribution and
control.An optional piano part is included.
10023956 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Celtic Dance—Mark Williams. Young string
players will love getting a hold of this playable
original dance in the Celtic style. Written in E dorian
mode, the work uses only the notes of a one-octave
D major scale, and makes a fine introduction to
modal harmonies.
2442465 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
De Colores—Traditional/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Offering variety and multicultural flavor, this upbeat,
joyous folk song will be at home on any concert
program. Though scored for less-experienced
players, there is a remarkable fullness and
sophistication to the overall ensemble texture.
10453848 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
Jasmine Flower—arr. Douglas Wagner. Here is
a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese
folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of
Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured
at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing
pentatonic melody is reminiscent of the simple
beauty of the lovely white jasmine blossom and its
delightful scent. Players will encounter no technical
impediments in performance. The independent
piano accompaniment and optional percussion
create the perfect musical landscape for this
multicultural offering. Very nice!
10014643 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .46.00
Lakota Courting Song—arr. Devon Morales.
Based on a traditional Lakota melody originally
written for flute, this unique arrangement has a
haunting melody based on the D pentatonic scale
which is passed to all sections. Players will practice
simple rhythms, dynamics, easy independent
parts, and pizzicato. Basses briefly shift into fourth
position. Optional piano part.
11355504 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
Les Matadors—Ignatius Sancho/arr. Dion
Morales. An English country dance from Ignatius
Sancho's Minuets Cotillons & Country Dances, the
two-part writing in D major for this string orchestra
arrangement explores interesting dynamics and
conversations between groups of two instruments.
Accents and skips hold the students' attention as
they learn 2/4 time.
11399801 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
Lotus Dance—Kathryn Griesinger. Graceful
flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian culture,
illustrated here with a flowing theme in first
position. Beginning ensembles will find this work
very playable, with simple rhythms and melodies
based on the D major and G major scales. Exotic
pentatonic harmonies and gentle pizzicato
accompaniment float like a lotus blossom in an
ancient Chinese garden.
10739248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Seven International Rounds—arr. Lynne
Latham. These rounds from Germany, England,
Scotland, Latin America, Israel, and Australia are
completely compatible with first-year method
books. All are in beginner-friendly keys, have simple
rhythms, use hooked bows or two-note slurs, and
will help your students learn to play independently.
11206039 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Two German Folk Songs—arr. Bob Phillips.
Based on the two well-known folk songs, Lighty
Row and Song of the Wind, and using only the
notes on the D and A strings, this fun and playful
arrangement is the perfect choice for beginning
orchestra. Simple repeating eighth notes along
with dynamics, staccato, detache, and pizzicato
are reinforced. Violin 2 and viola are doubled
throughout. There is some melodic independence
between the cello and bass. A must-have!
11355004 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre!—arr. Bob Phillips.
A fun and easy medley of four French folk songs
that provides opportunities for cross-cultural study.
Challenge your orchestra to see how fast they can
play the exciting cancan finish!
11202710 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Folk & Multicultural
Easy
A la Media Noche—arr. Bob Lipton. Celebrate the
holiday season with this fiery and exciting traditional
Puerto Rican carol. This very playable arrangement
is a perfect concert opener or closer that will have
your audiences dancing in the aisles.
10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Ai Hai Yo—arr. Tyler Arcari. This Chinese folk song
is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a
good year. Folk songs speak to the common person.
Hardships and hope abound when we all realize
that something as simple as a few notes in time
can bridge the gap of thousands of years of cultural
differences and distance across our large planet.
11100033 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Atishbaji—Doug Spata. An exciting selection
with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the
traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu
festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms
and notes, this lively and vivid piece also reinforces
low-one finger patterns. Represent Diwali at holiday
concerts or anytime to add a touch of world music
to the concert program. Optional percussion adds
even more color and style. Includes violin 3 (viola in
treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef)
parts for flexibility.
10846052 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .47.00
Be Thou My Vision—arr. Robert Frost. Everyone
should get the chance to play this beautiful folk
tune, which is also an Irish hymn. Set in the key of
C with a nice modulation to G, this keeps everyone
in their most comfortable ranges and brings out a
rich and full sound. This setting is suitable for all
situations, sacred or secular.
2476232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
BEST
SELLERS
String Orchestra
Folk Selections
Very Easy to Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Celtic Dance—Mark Williams.
2442465 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Scarborough Fair—
Traditional/arr. Brian Balmages.
10091946 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Where the River Shannon Flows—
James I. Russell/arr. Brian Balmages.
10877071 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Loch Lomond—Traditional/arr. Noah Klauss.
955013 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Be Thou My Vision—arr. Robert Frost.
2476232 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Celtic Suite—
Traditional/arr. Kathy L. Fishburn.
2353712 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
De Colores—
Traditional/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
10453848 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Stone Mountain Stomp—Carl Strommen.
2472094 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
It Is Well with My Soul—
Philip Bliss/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10512572 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Shaker Hymn—Traditional/arr. John O'Reilly.
2375491 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
"Satisfaction guaranteed or
your money refunded."
- James Welsh Pepper
THE PEPPER
GUARANTEE
Find the right music for a
successful competition.
jwpepper.com/festivallists
STATE AND
FESTIVAL
LISTS
