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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS very easy
Momentous—Brian Balmages. So many
performance options and combinations! Equally
suited as an opener or closer, this Baroque-meets-
contemporary festival-style work has exceptional
performance flexibility as a multilevel or single-level
work! Play it entirely as a Grade 2 or play it as a
Grade 1. Or combine both - directors can add the
Grade 1/2 parts which are based on open strings
and limited first finger. Innovative and exciting!
11399662 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . . . .80.00
11399663 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Mystic Caravan—Soon Hee Newbold. Dusty
travelers and their ancient color-swept caravans
fill this weighty original for young players. Easy
optional percussion keeps the beat and underpins
the ensemble's staccato notes and emphasizing
accents. Your group will really enjoy digging into
this nomadic adventure!
10307088 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
10307089 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Mystical Mage—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. A
fourth addition to the popular "Mystical" series,
and this one is the easiest of them all - perfect for
developing string orchestras. A "mage" is another
word for magician or sorcerer, and this shadowy
theme in E minor is similarly shrouded in mystery.
11204481 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
11204498 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Mythos—Sean O'Loughlin. Mythos is a dramatic
work for the developing string orchestra. The
music embodies old heroic tales (or myths) that are
passed on from generation to generation by word
of mouth. The opening four note motif in E minor
serves as a connector throughout the piece, and
it concludes with powerful rhythmic punctuations.
Have your students create their own tale to go along
with the music!
10308782 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10308783 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50
Never Let Up—Brian Balmages. This original
work for beginning string orchestra is a powerful,
aggressive, and intense tour de force from
beginning to end and is sure to be a favorite of both
players and audiences. Every section gets a turn
at playing a strong melody with easy yet driving
rhythms. Colorful harmonies and a dramatic shift
to augmented tonalities will enthrall concertgoers
and make the orchestra sound full and mature.
A must-have!
11349028 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11349029 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Ninja—Richard Meyer. There's a ninja on the loose
and he's sneaking through the orchestra. Your
students will love making up storylines for what
happens next in this colorful Asian-flavored piece
that uses only the notes of the D Major scale. There
are plenty of great teaching opportunities here for
your first-year students including pizzicato, accents,
crescendos and melody/accompaniment balance.
10594955 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594956 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Our Heroes—Susan H. Day. A moving tribute
to the people we admire, whether it be family
members, role models, or those serving our
country, this piece in E minor uses easy rhythms,
pizzicato, some divisi in the cello part, and a few
low second fingers in the violin 1 part. All players
get melody lines and the violin 2 part doubles the
viola. Sounds harder than it is!
10594957 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10594958 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
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
10307085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
A Pirate's Dream—Susan H. Day. Legato
bowings, pizzicato, lifts, bow doubling, and some
marcato bowing express the pirate's determination
in his quest. All sections share the minor melodies.
The viola part doubles the 2nd violin part.
10453631 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10453679 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Prelude and Fugue—Brian Balmages. Written in
the style of J. S. Bach, this is designed to introduce
students to counterpoint without being overly
demanding.Young musicians will be able to study
style and technique, and the scoring will make them
sound big.Finally, a wonderful option for directors
who have been looking to perform this type of
music with their youngest musicians!
10066325 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10066327 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Qin Shi's Stone Army—Tyler Arcari. The Terra-
Cotta Army that guards the tomb of China's first
emperor Qin Shi Huang is nearly 8,000 warriors
strong. This new piece for beginning ensembles
is set to depict these magnificent stone soldiers.
It will sound rich and full, even with less
experienced players.
10592889 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10592890 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Ravenwood Castle—Kathryn Griesinger. This
stately processional with a Renaissance feel allows
developing students to explore the sound of D minor
while avoiding any B flats. Optional percussion adds
courtly airs to this regal melody for strings! Includes
extra parts for Viola in treble clef and Violin 2 in alto
clef for flexible ensembles.
11175176 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .44.00
11175178 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
The Red Lion—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
With a stirring melody, driving rhythms and an
energetic pulse that just won't quit, this action-
packed selection is sure to fire up students and
audiences alike.
10458715 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10458716 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Ring of Fire—Kathryn Griesinger. The fiery nature
of this original work is enhanced with dynamics,
accents, staccatos, and more. Students get to
practice string crossings in 3/4 time in this piece
named for the geological line of explosive volcanoes
around the Pacific Ocean basin.
10908742 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
10908757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
Sailors' Song—Mark Williams. This vigorous
original uses only the open strings and the first
notes learned on the D and A strings to make your
beginning string players play out more confidently
and musically! It has a rugged, modal sound
evocative of the sea. Your strings will sound bigger
and better on this one!
2472794 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5977058 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Sky Suite—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. While floating
through the Clouds, Rain, Thunder, and Sun,
this charming multi-movement work focuses
students on music literacy. A, D, and G-string
notes are introduced one movement at a time.
Throughout each of the movements, students
will explore different time signatures, tempos,
and bow techniques, then get a chance to put all
their knowledge together in the finale. Perfect as a
review for intermediate players or even as an intro
to music reading for beginners!
11001453 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
11001454 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
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
Snow Day—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Waking up
on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate.
It's a snow day! This warmhearted original work
is craftily designed using only the notes of the D
major scale. With its bright melodies and jingle bell
accompaniment, this highly accessible piece will
delight students and audiences. All instruments
get a turn with the melody. Perfect for your holiday,
winter, or any other concert program. (2:10)
11400604 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400605 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .9.00
Snowy Woods—James O. Lockett. This beautiful
original work will warm the audience and players
with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful
harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring
will make the developing orchestra sound full. A
harp (optional piano) part adds to the perfect palette
of color. A must-have holiday gem.
11339424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
11339425 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Sourwood Mountain—arr. Bob Phillips. Bring a
fiddle flavor to your performance with this simplified
arrangement of a popular folksong. The perfect
opportunity for young players to add hats, bandanas,
and square dancing for a fun concert event!
10453624 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10453671 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
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
10748227 Additional Score
with piano, opt. bells . . . . . . . . .5.00
Star Dancer—Mark Williams. A bold,
contemporary sound marks this excellent piece from
Mark Williams. Written in a modal style, Star Dancer
offers opportunities to work on various beginning
string techniques. Important lines are passed around
so that everyone gets a chance to shine, so all of
your students are sure to enjoy this one!
2317428 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
2340891 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Storm—Soon Hee Newbold. This dynamic and
riveting work depicts an ancient battle scene
or ferocious weather system. A lyrical melody
contrasts with an intense rhythmic groove complete
with optional percussion. A great work to expose
younger players to programmatic music!
10512590 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .50.00
10512591 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Subterranean—Kathryn Griesinger. Go
underground to explore the deep, dark sounds
of the orchestra's lowest strings. A ponderous
minor theme weaves through every section of the
orchestra along with a few easy offbeat rhythms.
The absence of low second finger patterns makes
this helpful for teaching and reinforcing note-
reading on the G, C, and E (bass) strings, while also
being extremely satisfying musically.
10996019 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10996020 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Sword Dance—Thoinot Arbeau/arr. Phillips.
Here's an exciting work with a high-energy
Renaissance sound. Using easy double stops,
drones and pizzicato make this a fun adventure
for your strings. There's even an easy "call and
response" passage between the high and low
strings for even more variety. Your young strings
never sounded so exciting!
2472797 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
5976150 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
Three Buccaneers—Kathryn Griesinger.
Feature every section of your orchestra in this
swashbuckling piece! Three distinct "pirate"
themes are given to the violins, violas, and cellos/
basses to allow all players a chance to shine. All
melodies stay in first position with minimal low-two
finger patterns and lots of doubling for a big, full
sound. Each section takes an adventurous turn into
new tonalities before joining forces at the end for a
triumphant finale.
11203133 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11203134 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Tribal Dance—Brian Balmages. Intense and
driving rhythms conjure images of ancient tribal
rituals in this thrilling work for beginning string
orchestra.The bold opening statements thrill your
audience before a more dark and mysterious
section hints at the magical aspects of these
gatherings.The addition of piano and optional
percussion turn this into a stunning work!Sure to
inspire your young musicians!
10027343 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
10027344 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
