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The Abandoned Funhouse—Brian Balmages.
Written for the true beginner, this piece takes the
listener on an eerie tour that can best be described as
an unsettling experience with a touch of curiosity and
anxiousness. Piano and optional celesta (playable
on a keyboard) create a haunting background
reminiscent of a film score. Instruments move mostly
by stepwise motion, and all string crossings involve
an open string. No eighth notes are used, and many
instruments use only five or six notes. This adaptable
version will give you the flexibility to perform this with
many different ensembles!
11306569 String Orchestra keyboard required -
for adaptable 3-part
string ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .B 40.00
11319195 Additional Score keyboard required -
for adaptable 3-part
string ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Anaconda—Chris M. Bernotas. Driving rhythms,
powerful melodies, light pizzicato, and sharp dynamic
contrasts capture both the power and stealth of
the anaconda in this great original work! Perfect for
practicing scale technique, eighth rests, accents, and
part independence. Sure to be a favorite!
11354996 String Orchestra Flexible . . . . . .E 50.00
11354997 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Anchored—Todd Parrish. A fun piece for young
players that reinforces the practice of leaving fingers
down, "anchored" to the fingerboard. With a nautical
flavor, the piece explores staccato and legato
articulation along with striking dynamic contrast. Low
second-finger patterns only occur in the first violin
part, and fourth finger use is encouraged for all upper
strings. The set includes Viola parts in treble clef
and Violin 2 parts in alto clef for ensemble flexibility.
All sections get to play the powerful melody in this
dramatic concert selection!
10981236 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 42.00
10981237 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Angels in the Halls (Angels We Have Heard on
High/Deck the Halls - Flexcel Concert Works)—
arr. Matthew R. Putnam. The holiday season is a
time of joy, merriment, excitement, and traditions.
One such time-honored tradition is the holiday string
concert, which is often the debut performance for
young musicians. This arrangement of Angels in the
Halls adapted for flexible instrumentation will enable
beginning string students to demonstrate their
developing skills while putting the audience in the
spirit of the holidays.
11315878 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
11315879 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Arith-Metric No. 1 for Strings (Full Flex -
for any combination of string instruments)—
Brian Balmages. An exciting piece that explores
self-paced developing music for any combination
of string instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's In C,
the piece includes short fragments that performers
move through at their own pace. Explore pacing,
development, and orchestration with this piece that
works in a variety of performance settings!
11219891 String Orchestra Full Flex . . . ME 45.00
Atishbaji (Fireworks)—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. . . . . . . . . .E 47.00
10846053 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Blue Ridge Reel (Full Flex - for adaptable string
ensemble)—Brian Balmages. This musical homage
to the Blue Ridge Mountains is fully adaptable for
flexible string orchestra and will be an instant hit!
Written in the style of an Irish reel, this work reflects
the influences of bluegrass and even New Orleans
march style. The fusion culminates in a spirited
groove for your orchestra. Get out the washboards
and spoons and prepare to have a great time!
11219890 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
Full Flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
11300110 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Breakbeat—Doug Spata. A driving tempo,
energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and
terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly playable
work for beginning string orchestras. Unison rhythms
greatly enhance the intensity. All notes are performed
pizzicato. Sure to be a highlight of any performance!
11339402 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 44.00
11339403 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Christmas Corral—Traditional/arr. Susan H. Day.
This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and
Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra will make
you feel like you are sitting around the campfire
having a yuletide sing-along in the Old West. Low
strings will enjoy playing the "clip, clop" bass line.
Easy double-stops. Violin 2/viola and cello/bass are
doubled. Optional added percussion (woodblock and
sleigh bells).
11339404 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 44.00
11339405 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Danza de mi Corazon (Dance of My Heart -
Flexcel Concert Works)—Steven L. Rosenhaus.
This flexible instrumentation adaptation captures
the energy and drama of the original. Well-
developed themes, strong rhythmic writing, solid
ensemble scoring, and colorful harmonies will
inspire you to dance!
11315880 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
11315881 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Enduring the Storm—Lucas Shogren. A slow and
gentle opening melody delivers a feeling of hope and
perseverance before giving way to a strong, driving
theme of unwavering determination that builds to
an intense and exciting ending. Developing string
players will have the opportunity to study a wide
variety of articulations, dynamics, and bowings. An
excellent choice to open or conclude a program.
11339412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 44.00
11339413 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Enigma—Ben Snoek. This excellent original work
opens with a slow and ominous melody in the low
strings under a veil of soft tremolos that quickly
transitions to a fast and fiery ride propelled by driving
rhythms, changing tonalities, and creative harmonic
tension. This will keep the audience on the edge of
their seats! An excellent opener!
11339414 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 49.00
11339415 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Evening Dusk (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Yukiko Nishimura. Adapted for flexible ensemble
settings, this work utilizes pleasing melodic lines
and colorful harmony to vividly create the haunting
beauty of a sunset. An excellent piece for teaching
lyrical playing.
11315882 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
11315883 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Final Expedition (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Bruce W. Tippette. This racing, rhythmic, flexible
orchestra composition will leave your young
ensemble sounding like a professional orchestra.
Appropriate for younger groups, the melodic material
is presented in all voices and the scoring explores a
wide range of articulations, dynamics, and tempo. A
rousing ending will leave the audience wanting more!
11315884 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
11315885 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Finale from Serenade for Strings
(Full Flex-for any combination of instruments)—
P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
A standard classical masterpiece expertly adapted
for young strings orchestras. An excellent selection
for exposing young players to classic repertoire.
Cut time, simple tempo changes, scaler eighth note
passages and a variety of bowings and dynamics
are explored. Violin 2/Viola are doubled. An excellent
choice for concert or contest!
11324198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
11324199 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
G Force—Richard Meyer. Combine a driving
tempo in 3/4 time with notes on the G string in the
lower range of the instruments playing in E minor
and you get the intensity that is G Force! A sharply
contrasting slower middle section played both arco
and pizzicato adds just the right amount of variety
and musicality.
11355000 String Orchestra Flexible . . . . ME 50.00
11355001 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold.
Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation, this
piece captures all of the energy and spirit of the
original! Opening with the powerful sound of open
fifths, this work transports the listener back to
medieval times. Experience a life of festivals and
celebrations in a magnificent castle as the melodies
work their way through all sections of the orchestra.
Exciting and jovial!
11307909 String Orchestra for adaptable
3-part string ensemble. . . . . . . .E 40.00
11307910 Additional Score for adaptable
3-part string ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Greater Than...—Brian Balmages.
Commissioned by the National String Project
Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning
and developing string students can be performed
alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-
level supplemental parts (available separately).
Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity, the
multi-level option is designed to sound far "greater
than" the intermediate version alone. An outstanding
choice for a festival setting or pyramid concert.
11198370 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
11198371 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 6.00
11198372 String Orchestra
Supplemental Set. . . . . . . . . VE-E 60.00
11198373 Additional Score
Multi-Level Score . . . . . . . . . VE-M 7.00
Greensleeves (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Traditional/arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation, this
piece features a creative waltz setting, fresh, lush
and effective harmonies, and great contrast between
pizzicato and legato style playing. An excellent
choice for your next concert!
11315886 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
11315887 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
It's All Right (featured in "Soul")—
Curtis Mayfield/arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
The Impressions' classic hit was featured in the
Disney/Pixar movie "Soul." This arrangement gives
string players the opportunity to do what they are
almost never asked to do... swing! There's even
an opportunity to get the audience clapping their
hands... on 2 and 4, of course. The perfect addition
to your pops or spring program!
11354994 String Orchestra Flexible . . . . ME 55.00
11354995 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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