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LIGHT CONCERT SELECTIONS easy / medium-easy
Galaxy Jam—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Twinkle
Twinkle, Little Star rocks in this clever arrangement
set in E minor. Drum set adds a great flair, and
open solo sections with written suggested notes (D
pentatonic scale) will give daring students a chance
to explore improvisation. Rock on!
11392932 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Goblin Boogie—Jeff Frizzi. It's spooky, bluesy
fun for beginners with a catchy tune that's terrific
for most any first or second year performance.
Everybody gets to play the E minor rock riff, and
there's a good mix of pizzicato and arco playing for
all sections.
10343658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
GPS—W.A. Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer. Imagine a
live, off-stage voice interjecting driving directions
during a performance of Mozart's Eine kleine
Nachtmusik. Your audience will love this fun and
educational ride as the orchestra follows directions
to "turn right onto Viola Avenue" or "merge together
and play in unison." As the trip progresses, the
directions get more and more outlandish with
hilarious results. Guaranteed to give everyone the
ride of their life!
10872112 String Orchestra w/narrator . . .49.00
Guest Soloist—Richard Meyer. Your audience
will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive
piece that spotlights a volunteer from the audience
playing on a two-string violin (or any instrument you
choose to use). This delightful original work requires
absolutely no rehearsal ahead of time with the
soloist (honestly!) who is cued in with taps on the
shoulder. Everyone will be amazed as a volunteer
from the audience, chosen on the spot, becomes
the next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will
positively bring down the house!
10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Hey Fiddle Fiddle—Brian Balmages. Here's a
nice opener or encore!The upbeat nature of the
tune offers a few hints of Copland, but it remains
easy and is also very likeable.There's even some
stomps and hand claps to add to the experience.
Your students and audience willenjoy this one.Lots
of fun!
10008670 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ludwig's Dance Party—James Kazik. Who
says Beethoven can't be fun?Here's a clever spin
on Classical music's most famous four-note motif,
done up right in a current techno-dance treatment.
10294275 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .35.00
A Mission to Mars—Jeffery Frizzi. A great fast-
paced and aggressive work for the string ensemble
presented in three sections full of drama and
intrigue. Driving rhythmic features will keep your
musicians engaged and ready to play this one over
and over.
11403522 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Moonlight Tango—Richard Meyer. As the title
indicates, this charming piece beautifully reinforces
dotted rhythms and low-second patterns. Its lively
dance-like character will be a popular addition to
any concert occasion.
2301570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
One Bow Concerto—Richard Meyer. Your
audience will laugh out loud!A violinist, a violist and
a cellist have soloist seats in front of the orchestra,
and they share just one bow, passing it to one
another just in the nick of time. The orchestra is all
pizzicato, so there really is only one bow. "But a cellist
shouldn't use a violin bow," you think. Right, so they
stop passing it to him and the cellist shows what he
thinks of that! By the end the bow is in the hand of
the conductor. Recommended as a show-stopper!
2475422 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .62.00
Penguins on Parade—Susan H. Day. Picture
the image of jolly and chunky penguins walking
(or wobbling) in single-file across the snow! A
wonderfully charming work for the developing string
orchestra - students will love this one.
11403521 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Percentage of Error—Jeremiah Clarke/arr. Bob
Phillips. This arrangement of The Prince of Denmark
March, or Trumpet Voluntary, provides the perfect
setting for advocacy and striving for excellence
since it is so recognizable. Three different versions
of the final eight bars, containing incorrect notes,
are included. Each version contains an increasing
percentage of correct pitches. Each represents a
different letter grade. Play all four versions and then
explain to parents and administration that the A+,
100 percent correct version is what we do every
day in orchestra. All sections play the melody in this
piece, providing a solid musical setting in a novelty
piece. (2:00)
11400584 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Rock Bottom Boogie—Robert Longfield. Robert's
new blues shuffle is a fun jazz ensemble-style tune,
that lets your string orchestra perform something a
little different.Easy swing rhythms in a comfortable
key and tempo make it accessible for most groups.
With a little creativity, you might want to open up a
section for a young soloist to stretch out a bit.
10343653 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .40.00
Rock Riffs—Soon Hee Newbold. Hot rock original
from Soon Hee Newbold! Exciting, grooving intro
gives way to powerful riffs and updated phrasing.
Fun for all your players. Drums optional.
10277841 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .45.00
The Sharks of Seville—Traditional/arr. Deborah
Baker Monday. Brimming with intrigue and
suspense, this exciting marriage of themes from
"The Barber of Seville" with an iconic "shark in the
water" motive will keep everyone on the edge of
their seats. All Seville themes have been expertly
adjusted for grade 1 students, and all recurring
shark figures are well-fingered and easy to teach.
10520049 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Spring Breezes—arr. Richard Meyer. Try this
tender folk song from Taiwan to develop your
students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied
by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody
is passed to each section. The solos for violin
and cello are at a medium-easy level and are
accompanied by a prominent harp or piano part.
Simply gorgeous!
2442762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Light Concert Selections
Medium-Easy
American Fiddle Triptych—Traditional/arr. Tim
McCarrick. This medley of three fantastic folk fiddle
tunes, set in a totally authentic style, will delight
players and audiences. Arkansas Traveler; Fire on
the Mountain and Devil's Dream are featured in the
violins and violas with great accompaniment parts
for the cellos and basses. Highly recommended!
10310644 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Ashokan Farewell—Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer.
The simple, memorable theme from the acclaimed
PBS series makes excellent concert fare. Calvin
Custer's realistic treatment includes the easy violin
solo, piano and percussion. This is technically quite
easy, but very emotional.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .54.00
Beethoven, Inc.—Ludwig van Beethoven/
arr. Richard Meyer. Hear what happens when
Beethoven meets Mozart, Offenbach, Brahms,
Handel, Bach, Saint-Saens and Rossini! This clever
arrangement combines Ode to Joy with some of the
most famous melodies in the classical repertoire.
A great way to teach music history while playing
music that's just plain fun!
2703085 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Blazing Bows of the West!—arr. Michael Story.
Three gallant tunes are intertwined to create this
rollicking medley of Western movie themes that
will be a favorite at your next concert. Including
The Magnificent Seven; How the West Was Won
(Main Title) and Blazing Saddles, this solidly scored
arrangement will bring a bit of the old West into
your concert program. Giddyup!
10310462 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .64.00
Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold. This
kickin' fiddle tune is energetic, exciting and fun. The
fast and furious fiddling sounds much harder than it
really is. Riffs, finger patterns and bowings are very
idiomatic and lend themselves to fast playing. This
is sure to be the hit of the concert!
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Blue Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier. Like the title
implies, there's a powerful rhythm and some jazzy
blue notes, nothing subtle here!This original uses
guitar-like riffs and a driving ostinato bass line in
the low strings to build up to a powerful sound.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Chicken Foot Transplant—Matt Turner. Put on
your dancin' shoes! This entertaining and infectious
"Bo Diddley" groove offers a smorgasbord of blues,
country fiddling and funk, with added flair by a
drumset. There's even a solo section, which may
be improvised or played as written.
10366544 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . . . . .50.00
Creepers in the Castle—Ralph Ford. Each
section plays the melody in this spooky D minor
composition. With great opportunities for rhythmic
skills, the piece includes hand percussion and
space for haunted castle sounds.
10522555 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
Curse of the Rosin Eating Zombies—Richard
Meyer. The sequel to the popular Rosin Eating
Zombies From Outer Space! Students and directors
will enjoy giving blood curdling screams, knocking
on instruments, and bowing behind the bridge for
that iconic "psycho sound." Pizzicato, tremolo, trills,
munching noises, and zombie-talk are sure to be a
scarily funny hit!
2472802 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Dogpatch Reel—Bud Woodruff. Here's a piece
that is pure joy and fun to play any time of the year,
with interesting parts for everyone in the familiar
key of two sharps.
11204474 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Double Trouble—Lauren Bernofsky. Here's a
punchy teaching tune to make the key of D come
to life! All the voices have fun with the edgy and
rhythmic eighth note "double trouble" motif.
Emphasis on accents and tight ensemble playing
will make this a class favorite!
10091950 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ear-igami—Richard Meyer. Ear-igami is a
fascinating musical tribute to the ancient Japanese
art of paper folding. Instead of a bow, each
performer uses a piece of paper to make sounds
and to "play" their instrument. Your audience will
be entranced as they watch and hear the variety of
effects possible in this charming set of pentatonic
variations. A unique concert selection!
10066927 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . .56.00
Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—Percy Fletcher.
A long-time favorite for festival and contest, Percy
Fletcher's two-movement suite has been a choice
teaching piece for school orchestras.In true English
folk style, the first movement has multiple sections
in varying styles and meters, and the second
movement is rhythmic, energetic fiddle writing at
its best.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Fright Night—arr. Larry Moore. Here are all your
favorite "scare tactic" tunes, assembled in clever
fashion in a quick-fire medley with as many as can
fit into two minutes or less. Includes: Jaws; Night on
Bald Mountain; Funeral March of the Marionettes;
Psycho; The Addams Family; The Munsters; The
Sorcerer's Apprentice; Toccata and Fugue; The
Phantom of the Opera and more.
10033650 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Instant Recruiting Concert—arr. Bob Phillips.
Here's a great recruitment piece! First in the
collection is a great medley of famous classical
themes, including William Tell, Eine Kliene
Nachtmusik, Trepak from "The Nutcracker."
Demonstrating players then introduce their
instrument with recognizable themes from The Pink
Panther, The Flintstones; and Walking Bass Lines.
Then everyone plays together for a medley of movie
themes: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings; Harry Potter
and more!
10050445 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .61.00
Isolation Blues—Susan H. Day. Written during
a long stay at home, this introspective work for
string orchestra is charming and boasts a catchy
melody too! Students will enjoy the intrigue in all
the blue notes.
11403524 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Jazz Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier. This exciting
work allows all parts to enjoy the driving force of a
rhythmico ostinato. The catchy melodic content of
this piece is shared by all. Written as a sequel to the
ever-popular Blue Rhythmico.
10500802 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Jingle Bells Gone Wrong—arr. Mark Barnard. A
fresh, creative, fun, educational, and entertaining
opportunity to explore this seasonal favorite set in
minor mode and five highly stylized variations. The
result: holiday fun for both students and audience!
Students have the opportunity to reinforce low
first finger and high third finger as well as simple
syncopation and 6/8 time. Sleigh bells and optional
drum set add to the performance experience.
11355587 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Leftover Blues—George T. Frueh. Leftovers just
got better with this Grade 2 piece based upon a 12-
bar blues pattern. It offers both pizzicato and arco
playing, syncopated jazz rhythms, and a traditional
big-band-like "shout chorus" that will have your
students asking for seconds. Includes piano and
drum set parts.
11191653 Score & Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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