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Ketchup, If You Can!—George T. Frueh.
Your very young beginners will easily "ketchup" to
your older students in no time when they master
this fun piece. Featuring easy stepwise motion and
unison rhythms throughout, it offers an optional
repeat and impressive dynamic contrast.
11337203 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
11337204 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.00
The Lair at Midnight—Bruce W. Tippette.
What lurks in the lair at midnight? The answer is
revealed in this engaging work for beginning string
orchestra. Using only the first six pitches of the D
major scale and based largely on step-wise motion,
this piece evokes images of a nighttime excursion
into the unknown. Optional piano and low tom-tom
are included to enhance and support the orchestra.
11399686 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11399687 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Maiden's Rescue—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
A bold programmatic work composed for beginning
string orchestra, young players will take on the
challenge of rescuing the fair maiden with quarter
and half notes. The legato melody and strong
harmonies evoke images of salvation for the damsel
in distress!
10366968 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
10366970 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Miniature Symphony—Richard Meyer.
This brilliantly simple four-movement "symphony"
is perfect for beginning string players who are
just starting to read. Using only the notes of the D
Major scale, each movement focuses on a distinct
reading and playing skill. Whether you perform one
movement or all four, your students will sound great
while they get a chance to put their newly acquired
reading skills to use and learn about basic symphonic
form. Educational and fun! Includes parts for violin 3
(viola- treble clef) and piano accompaniment. Highly
recommended for the first concert!
10050362 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
10050363 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
New World Symphony-Theme—Antonin Dvorak/
arr. Michael Allen. Dvorak's most memorable
symphonic theme is arranged here for the youngest
of beginning groups. Correlated with Essential
Elements For Strings at the "Explorer" level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
2367506 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
North Pole March—Chris Thomas.
March with Santa's elves to the North Pole with
this charming holiday piece for beginning strings!
Easy rhythms from the D major scale are used
as the jolly melody is passed to every section.
Optional sleigh bells add festive cheer to this
perfect winter concert selection.
10981261 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
10981262 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
An Ode to Joy Festival (Multi-level)—
Ludwig van Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish.
Experience the thrill of Beethoven's original
symphony in this multi-level arrangement for string
or full orchestra! Beginners will feel successful
playing the familiar melody from their method
book accompanied by a brilliant arrangement
for intermediate and advanced orchestras. This
abbreviated version is long enough to highlight the
best moments but short enough to use as a grand
finale for any pyramid concert. Optional high school
level wind and brass parts are highly encouraged but
not required for performance.
10981234 String or Full Orchestra
Multi-level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
10981235 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Open String March—Jiyoung Um. Using only the
notes on the open strings, unison writing, and simple
quarter- and eighth-note rhythms, this exciting and
very accessible original work is the perfect choice for
a beginning orchestra's first performance. It's also an
excellent tool to introduce young players to dynamics
and double stops. A simple piano accompaniment
provides the harmonic and rhythmic backdrop.
11339418 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
11339419 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Peach Tree March—Emily Golan.
Using only the first six notes of the D major scale and
quarter-note rhythms, this catchy piece is perfect for
your beginning orchestra. All sections have a turn to
play the hummable melody while reinforcing simple
dynamics and pizzicato.
11393507 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11393508 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Royal Promenade—Don Brubaker.
Geared to beginners, Royal Promenade uses only
quarter-note and quarter-rest rhythms in D major.
Thematic repetition and contrasting dynamics
and articulations make this piece easy to learn yet
interesting for all beginning players.
10444029 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10444030 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here is some exquisite writing for beginning orchestra!
The B minor/modal tonality brings out that melancholy
Russian sound while using notes familiar to all players.
Thanks to some simple imitation, easy divisi writing,
and doubling of viola by violin 2, this work sounds
rich and interesting while using only quarter, half, and
whole note values. Piano is optional.
2701807 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10061775 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here is a three-part flexible arrangement of this
exquisite original work for beginning orchestra. The
B-minor modal tonality brings out that melancholy
Russian sound while using notes familiar to all
players. This work sounds rich and interesting while
using only quarter, half, and whole note values. Piano
is optional.
11343929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11343930 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Rustic Dance—Mark Williams. This delightful work
for beginning string orchestra uses only a one-octave
D Major scale plus open strings to evoke the spirit of
a lively country dance. The interplay between forte
and piano provides practice in dynamic control, and
the melodies are passed through the ensemble so
that everyone gets a chance to shine. A good choice
for that important first concert.
2478635 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
2480027 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.00
The Salamander Samba—Lauren Bernofsky.
This creative original samba utilizes only open strings
and pizzicato, making it especially accessible for
beginners. The piano part is essential as it sets up
the samba style. A really fun piece that will engage
students and audiences alike!
10312094 String Orchestra with Piano. . . . . . .40.00
10312095 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Samba la Bamba—William Owens.
Samba is a Brazilian dance and music genre
reflecting West African roots. William Owens captures
the essence of the style with just five notes, piano,
and a little hand percussion for beginning strings.
10277844 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10277845 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Spy Rock—Eric B. Davis. With a driving rhythm,
catchy melody, and rocking drum set, this thrilling
original work will have musicians and concertgoers
alike moving in their seats! Beginning players will
have the opportunity to study modal tonality, open
harmonies, dynamics, and pizzicato, all using only
the notes E, B, A, and D. Sure to be a favorite at any
beginning string orchestra's first concert!
11339426 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
11339427 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Strings on the Housetop—Benjamin R. Hanby/
arr. Timothy Loest. You've heard of the fiddler
on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the
housetop? Feature the entire string orchestra,
section by section, at your next winter concert -
even the bassists, who are cued in the cello line.
Using just six notes, this new arrangement of an old
holiday favorite is cleverly scored to sound rich and
full. Optional percussion adds to the festivities. A
perfect format for bolstering group confidence while
promoting section independence.
10996015 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional. . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10996016 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
Subatomic—Larry Clark. Subatomic is written for
the youngest of string students. It uses only the first
six notes of the D scale, with no more difficult rhythm
than two repeated eighth notes. Plus, there are no
long sustained notes, which can often be challenging
for young players. An exciting piece, despite limited
technical resources, providing beginning players an
opportunity for early musical success!
11100104 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11100105 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Threshold—Tyler Arcari.
Exciting and intense from start to finish, Threshold
doesn't hold back. Driving and fun, the work has
moments of lyrical expressiveness using only the first
six notes of the D major scale.
11198716 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11198717 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Two Winter Sketches
(The Holly and the Ivy - Jingle Bells)—
Traditional/arr. Brian Balmages.
A thoughtful interlude comprising two traditional
songs: The Holly and the Ivy and Jingle Bells. But
don't be fooled by the titles, Brian Balmages'
arrangement focuses less on the melodies of the
holiday warhorses and more on the underlying
harmonies by inverting the melodies and
conventional rhythms.
10091954 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10091955 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
With a Vengeance—Larry Clark.
An aggressive yet catchy melody enhanced by close
yet musical dissonances along with heavy impact
moments and dramatic dynamic shifts makes this a
must-have in your elementary library. Every section
enjoys great melodic writing, and moments of silence
not only enhance the drama but give your young
players a great lesson in counting and ensemble
playing. Sure to be a hit!
11392924 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11392925 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
Zenith—Kathryn Griesinger. First-year players
can "reach for the stars" with this beginner concert
piece. An ethereal theme using only simple quarter-
and half-note rhythms in first position calls to mind
mysterious celestial spheres. All sections of the
orchestra have interesting parts and melodic lines,
supported by doubling of violin 2/viola and cello/
bass. The energetic piano part is recommended and
will help students hear the subdivision of the beat.
11202195 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11202196 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.00
