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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS
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B E G I N N I N G
5th Avenue Rock—Kathryn Griesinger. This
rocking piece for beginning strings is based
on the interval of a perfect fifth - thus the title!
Students can practice easy string crossings on
open strings, simple rhythms, and stepwise
finger patterns. Violin 2 doubles viola and cello
doubles bass to build confidence and create a full
sound. The piano and drum set fill in during rests,
allowing the young orchestra to shine at its very
first concert.
11401176 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11401177 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Abstraction—Tyler Arcari. A nice easy piece for
beginning string orchestra with a dark and forceful
tune in B minor using only the first six notes of
the D major scale. Pizzicato and dynamics
are reinforced, and there is very simple bass
independence. Works well as an opener or closer.
11393503 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11393504 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Four Seasons (with Thanks to Vivaldi)—
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. An opportunity for
beginners to experience this cherished Vivaldi
standard... with a few twists. Beginning players
are given the unique opportunity to explore
the capabilities of their instruments including
pizzicato, tremolo, and col legno as well as a few
aleatoric moments. Optional narration adds a
great dimension.
11392922 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11392923 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Impulse—Brian Balmages. For the very youngest
musicians, this highly energetic piece does not
use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D
Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion
throughout. Despite these features, the music is
powerful and aggressive.
10512570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10512571 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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
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
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
V E R Y E ASY
Aliens in the Attic—Tyler Arcari. Aliens are
attacking... from the attic! Your beginning
orchestra will love this fun programmatic work.
Violins and violas play tense staccato ostinatos
while the cellos and bass play an ominous melody
below before the upper strings take the melody
with the low strings sawing heaving eighth notes.
Throw in some great sound effects and a few
whirly tubes and you have a hit that the audience
and musicians won't be able to get enough of!
11392928 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11392929 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Double Agent—Brian Balmages. An imagined
soundtrack to a high-stakes game of espionage…
the music drifts between episodes of intense
dissonance and brief moments of calm, allowing
you to catch your breath before the chase
continues once again. Relying heavily on rhythmic
pulse and reinforcing rhythmic independence, this
engaging work also offers plenty of opportunities
to showcase dynamic contrast and really bring
the excitement to a new level!
11399642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11399643 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer. There's a
dragon on the loose (you can hear him in the
bass and cello sections) and your strings are in
on the hunt! The medieval-sounding excitement is
all created using notes from the D scale, no slurs,
and no sixteenth notes.
2475409 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
5982750 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Dynamic Duo —Jim Palmer. A dramatic piece
set in the key of E minor. With a focus on the
accent versus non-accent and forte versus
piano, students will be able to strengthen their
understanding of these important musical
markings. (1:50)
11414835E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . 50.00
Exhilaration—Cooper Ford. Many special
experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as flying
for the first time, a big sports moment, or the
excitement of a first concert. Young musicians
should find this both easily accessible and fun
to play. Melodies are passed around to different
sections while reinforcing foundational rhythms,
notes within the D major scale, and playing with
a big sound. Written with the young orchestra in
mind, second violin and viola parts are doubled
as are cello and string bass. (1:40)
11400514 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11400515 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Gravitas—Larry Clark. A very pleasing melody
with beautiful harmony and creative use of
dissonance. Every section has interesting parts
and will reinforce pizzicato as well as a variety of
articulations. A joy to listen to and perform.
11392926 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11392927 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Metallurgy—Doug Spata. Designed to give
students experience reading G and C string
notes, this electrifying rock-style piece uses
simple rhythms, accents, staccato, and changing
dynamics to exciting effect. Every section gets
a chance to play the hard-driving melodies, and
an optional piano part adds extra support and
percussive emphasis. Powerful!
11401198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
11401199 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
E ASY
Beyond the Thunder—Deborah Baker
Monday. This exciting original work is accessible
for the youngest orchestras. Rhythms are very
interesting and easily taught. It's a must for
contest or festival.
10608529 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10608541 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Bow Olympics —Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Become
a champion in the Bow Olympics! Learn new
bowing techniques and gear up for the excitement
of the games with this original composition. Go
for the gold! (2:45)
11414833E String Orchestra ePrint. . . . . 50.00
A brand new collection of easy
concert duets for recitals and
contests!
EASY CONCERT DUETS
30 Easy-Level Arrangements
for Any Combination
of String Instruments
arr. Kathryn Griesinger. Learning
to play chamber music is an important
milestone in the music student's journey.
These progressive duets offer beginning
players the opportunity to play along with
others or with the helpful support of the
teacher in a lesson. Each duet adds new
techniques and challenges that align with
the natural advancement of lessons to
build ensemble skills. This book features
familiar melodies from traditional, folk,
and classical repertoire including tunes
that many string teachers will recognize
from Suzuki books. Appropriate for
recitals or even small group concerts,
there are 30 selections of different
tempi, styles, and keys for variety while
remaining in string-friendly ranges.
11413331 Violin Duet . . . . . . . . . B-E 12.99
11413332 Viola Duet . . . . . . . . . . B-E 12.99
11413333 Cello Duet. . . . . . . . . . B-E 12.99
11413334 String Bass Duet . . . . B-E 12.99
