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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy
Chinese Folk Song Suite—arr. Chen Yi.
Originally set for vocal ensemble, three songs
from "A Set of Chinese Folk Songs" have been
thoughtfully arranged into a three-movement
suite for intermediate string orchestra, bringing
this beautiful Chinese folk music to even more
young musicians. The celebratory Fengyang
Song is from Anhui province, the lyrical love
song Flowing Stream is from Yunnan province,
and Mayila comes from the ethnic group known
as Kazakhs.
11500109 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11500386 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Circle of Rhythm—Reynard Burns. Inspired
by the rhythms and melodies of African culture,
this inspiring original work features melodies
built around a four-bar rhythmic motif. Perfect
for teaching varying rhythm patterns to the
young middle school orchestra. All sections
are given the melody. Optional percussion part
for sogo or hand drum.
11339406 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
11339407 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
The Code—Alan Lee Silva. Like the
underscore of an international spy movie, this
piece promises drama from the opening bar.
The evocative harmonies, plus tight moving
lines and syncopated rhythms, immediately
catch the ear. Pulsating eighth-note patterns
drive the piece all the way through to the
spirited conclusion. Sure to have everyone on
the edge of their seat.
10278001 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10278003 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Colliding Fates—Tyler S. Grant. Full of action
and drama, this will keep your students and
audience on the edge of their seats! Driving
ostinati coupled with sweeping melodies
and exciting harmonies create tension and
momentum. Sure to be a favorite!
11511804 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11511883 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Colors of Home—Alan Lee Silva. A loving
portrait of life growing up in the pastoral
foothills of Northern California, Colors of
Home conveys a warm Americana feeling,
featuring beautifully nuanced melodic themes
and carefully crafted harmonies.
11100043 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11100044 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Conquistador—Deborah Baker Monday.
A dramatic work with a hint of romance,
Conquistador! depicts the life and adventures
of the Spanish explorers. Rhythmic motives in
A minor provide a glimpse into life on the trail,
and the softer, lyrical section depicts a quiet
night under the stars. It's a great way to bring
history into the music rehearsal!
2703086 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .62.00
10005171 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Contrasts in E Minor—Francis Feese. This
unique and interesting work is divided into
three sections. It begins with a catchy, "spy-
sounding" opening theme, which is contrasted
with an emotional slower section, and ends
with an exciting 6/8 time signature galop
that features the lower strings. It is standard
string orchestra literature that comes highly
recommended for intermediate level groups.
2136216 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
6049142 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Corozal Nights—Doug Spata. This exciting
Latin dance for intermediate orchestra features
approachable syncopation, catchy rhythms,
and low first-finger patterns in every section of
the orchestra. The exotic D minor tonality and
optional percussion parts add authentic Latin
flavor. The set includes viola parts in treble
clef and violin 2 parts in alto clef for ensemble
flexibility. A captivating concert selection!
10981242 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .47.00
10981243 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Creatures—Brian Balmages. It's great for
year-round use, but would be especially scary
at Halloween. The composer describes it as "a
dark and sinister night full of strange happenings
and ghoulish encounters." Opening with a
menacing march as creatures emerge from the
darkness, dissonances soon appear in upper
strings, including the chance to play any pitch in
the chaos! Finally the audience hears footsteps
in retreat from the coming dawn.
10027353 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10027354 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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
5976451 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Dance of Iscariot—Kirt N. Mosier. A
rhythmically-charged composition for students.
All parts playable in first position.
2382380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .58.00
5630207 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dance Pizzicato—David Bobrowitz. Put down
your bows and get ready to groove! In this
happy-go-lucky tune, students can spend time
focusing on changing finger patterns without
the added worry of the bow. An included guide
sheet assists in learning the catchy rhythmic
patterns found throughout the piece. Ready,
set, pizzicato!
11521144 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11521145 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Danse Estrange—Kirt N. Mozier. Take
a trip to South America and tango in the
streets of Venezuela. Your viola, cello,
and bass performers will love the rich
and singing melodies of their parts that
contrast beautifully with the percussive and
syncopated patterns of later sections. The
exotic harmonies are hypnotic.
11503691 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11503747 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Danse Infernale—Elliot Del Borgo. Starting off
as a driving modal work, the "Infernal Dance"
soon turns to a warm cantabile middle section,
giving your strings a chance to show their
flexibility. Del Borgo uses string sonorities such
as harmonics, mutes, basic third position, and
more to get the most out of your orchestra.
2474323 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
2702595 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Danza—Vaclav Nelhybel. Nelhybel's intriguing
work is divided into three sections, Adagio;
Allegro, and Vivo. Nelhybel's contribution to
the world of music is fast becoming recognized
worldwide. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2065894 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
6049043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . . . . . .45.00
11315881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Danza Espanola—Bob Phillips. A perfect
rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses
classic Spanish rhythms and the famous
Andalusian chord progression found in the
music of Spain, Central and South America. All
sections get to play both the melody and the
driving accompaniment rhythms.
10872102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10872103 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Dark Adventure—Ralph Ford. It's ghostly! It's
creepy! Your orchestra will love it! From the
driving opening motives to the quirky gypsy-
sounding theme, this is haunted-house music
at its best! You can play this with either full or
string orchestra, but the percussion section is
really vital and should be used in both cases.
This is recommended and will thrill and delight
your audience! A winner!
2466837 String or Full Orchestra . . .65.00
5972599 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Dark Imperium—Aaron Fryklund. Experience
an imperial work that smolders with a stately
intensity, marching forward with a precise and
forceful energy. Set in A minor and 2/4 time,
engaging melodic figures unfold with unflinching
focus while progressing through sometimes-
unexpected harmonies. Students will encounter
easy accidentals in first position and interesting
counterpoint between the sections as the piece
builds to a powerful conclusion.
11500110 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11500387 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
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
10091951 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Dragon Fire—Susan H. Day. Imagine the fire-
spewing, eyes-blazing, slimy-scaled mythical
creature in this dramatic work! This excellent
teaching piece features many techniques,
including hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents,
pizzicato, tremolo, and a few high three-
finger patterns in upper strings. Written in the
keys of A minor and E minor, all parts have
interesting moving lines and melodies as well
as wonderfully rich chordal harmonies. Sure to
be a pleasing addition to any concert or festival.
10908669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10908670 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Eat My (Rosin) Dust—Brian Balmages. This
spirited, high energy work encompasses all the
attitude expressed in its title! The orchestra's true
personality shines as it moves between technical
off-the-string passages and soaring melodies.
Combine that with syncopated rhythmic ideas
and one can see why the title is so fitting. As
playful as the title is, this certainly is not a novelty
piece. It is a technical, yet extremely playable
showcase for your orchestra.
10995987 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10995988 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Epic Adventure—Kathryn Griesinger. A bold,
exciting work for string orchestra depicting a
daring escape and an epic journey. Driving
accented 3/4 rhythms in A minor build tension
and momentum, developing into soaring
themes in major tonalities. Following the
protagonist on a heroic quest, students will
experience dramatic dynamics, slurs, and string
crossings in familiar first position. Includes violin
3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2
in alto clef) parts for flexible ensembles.
10846054 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .47.00
10846055 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart—Alan
Lee Silva. Based on the classic Edgar Allan
Poe short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," this work
is reminiscent of a classic Hollywood horror
movie theme. The piano and optional harp and
percussion parts punctuate the tension and
suspense that is felt from the first note to the
last. The basses act as the low, ominous threat
of danger, and the upper voices represent the
insanity of the main character's twisted plan. A
real thriller!
10093787 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .60.00
10093788 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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