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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium
Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Richard Meyer.
Your students will love this musical depiction of
the fateful night when Schoolmaster Ichabod
Crane met up with the fabled Headless
Horseman. This colorful tone poem based
on Washington Irving's famous short story
is whimsical, romantic, frightening, and sure
to stir the imaginations of your students and
their audience. A great challenge for the more
advanced string orchestra, and a wonderful
lesson in tone painting.
10066953 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .62.00
10066954 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Lion City—Soon Hee Newbold. Experience
the diverse cultures of Singapore (Lion City)
in a whirlwind of sonorities! From the opening
harmonic glissandos to the innovative special
effects sounds that imitate authentic instruments
such as the ehru, pipa, and gamelan, this
work is brilliantly orchestrated. Combined with
rhythmic intensity and soaring themes, your
strings will experience a powerful sound they've
never created before! Sensational!
10066399 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
10066400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Lost Galaxy (Overture and Fugue)—
Katie O'Hara LaBrie. People of all ages are
intrigued about space travel and journeying
out into the unknown. This programmatic
work takes our imaginations out to where
asteroids, planets, and stars reside in
deep space. The piece begins with a short
overture symbolizing the vastness of space,
then moves into an exhilarating action-
packed fugue that includes meter changes
and dynamic parts for all sections of the
orchestra. All parts will explore evolving
D-minor finger patterns, and shifting is
required for cellos and basses.
11521125 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11521197 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Maharaja—Doug Spata. Add some sizzle to
your next concert with some Bollywood style!
Maharaja combines rhythms and motifs from
Indian music with exciting melodies. Slurred
pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums
while finger snaps and triplet flourishes add
to the South Asian flavor. Teachers will
appreciate challenging their students with
advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout
the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique
musical experience.
10280360 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
10280361 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Mekanno—Scott Whittington. Unleash your
imagination and embrace the future! This
dynamic and electrifying piece fuses classical
elements with modern innovation. This
captivating composition takes your audience
on a thrilling sonic adventure where vibrant
rhythms, bold harmonies, and pulsating
energy collide in a symphony of technological
marvel. Prepare to be transported to a realm
where tradition meets the cutting edge - ignite
the senses and propel listeners into a world of
limitless possibilities!
11518707 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11518708 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Minotaur—Richard Meyer. The myth of the
Minotaur, half-man, half-bull, has haunted
generations since it was first told centuries
ago. This colorful tone painting will give your
advancing high school orchestra a real workout
and challenge every section as they tell the
story of the warrior Theseus' descent into the
mysterious labyrinth and his heroic struggle
with the terrible monster within. An outstanding
opportunity for cross-curricular studies, this
epic piece is sure to become a favorite of your
students and your audience.
10370590 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .62.00
10370591 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Monkey Temple at Jaipur—Steven L.
Rosenhaus. A rare and wonderful opportunity
for students to be exposed to raga, an
improvisational framework found in Indian
classical music. This descriptive work paints
a vivid picture of the gorgeous Hindu temple
located outside the city of Jaipur. A unique
opportunity to explore improv!
11393533 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393534 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Mystical Towers—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
Energy and excitement prevail from beginning
to end in this original work that evokes the
image of a hero's journey to explore the ruins
of two ancient magical towers. This will capture
the imagination of your developing players!
10281217 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10281218 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
Mystical Voyage—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
The fifth piece in Woolstenhulme's popular
"Mystical" series, this one will take players and
audiences on a high-energy journey of mystical
proportions! As orchestras rehearse the work,
students have the opportunity to learn more
about voyages and a few famous voyagers
throughout history with text and art included in
their parts. Set in D minor. A perfect piece to
learn and polish a wide range of dynamics.
11521126 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11521198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Myth of the Golden Camel—Bryan
Sanguinito. Take your students on an exciting
musical journey across the vast desert
landscape of Arabia between ancient Egypt
and Mesopotamia. Foreboding motifs in the
lower strings combine with frenetic passages
reminiscent of a ritual dance that will surely
keep your students and audiences captivated
throughout the entire piece!
11519242 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11519243 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Northwestern Blues—Seth Gamba. North-
western Blues is a rockin' 12-bar blues in G
with a blues-scale based melody, a funky
bass line, drum set, and buckets of soul!
Northwestern Blues will give your students
the chance to explore rock, jazz, optional
improvisation, and a host of fun extended
techniques in an instrumental setting that
guarantees a rockin' good time! Northwestern
Blues was commissioned by Northwestern
Middle School in Milton, GA for the 2022
GMEA conference.
11518920 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11518921 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen/
arr. Sandra Dackow. First it was the choral
masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the
instrumental world by storm as a concert band
arrangement. But it has never been available
for strings - until now! A serene and expressive
composition, the fluid lines and lovely harmonies
will both challenge and engage your performers.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .85.95
10046964 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
October—Eric Whitacre/arr. Paul Lavender.
With his symphonic, choral, and operatic
works, the continuing popularity of Eric
Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is
evident in concert programming everywhere.
October, one of his most notable symphonic
works, is now adapted in this stunning version
for strings.
10042806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .85.00
10063982 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
Ode to a Joyride—Brian Balmages. The
glorious melody of Beethoven's Ode to Joy
gets an adrenaline boost as your orchestra rolls
down the windows and turns up the volume!
Ideal as an opener or closer, this exciting work
by Brian Balmages is certain to elicit a strong
reaction from your students and audience. This
is definitely an Ode to a Joyride that no one will
soon forget! (3:20)
11511836 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511915 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Odyssey (Journey of Odysseus)—Soon
Hee Newbold. The Odyssey is a timeless
Greek tale that is relevant to every generation,
and Soon Hee Newbold has created a thrilling
musical depiction for your strings to play!
Odysseus' return home from the Trojan War
was filled with obstacles and encounters with
the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the Sorceress
Circe, and the enchanting Sirens, among
others. Multiple effects include col legno,
mutes, and harmonics (which are all explained
in detail in the performance notes). The
incredible symphonic nature of the entire work
gives your orchestra a huge sound without the
need for any winds or percussion. It's a thrilling
addition to any performance.
2701827 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
2480028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Of Love and Loss—Mitchell J. Roth.
Celebrate the lives of those who have departed
us too soon with gorgeous melodies and lush
harmonies. This work masterfully flows through
several keys while featuring solo violin and
piano. String ensembles will have a chance to
express a range of emotion through advanced
musicality and mature phrasing.
11521160 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11521161 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Old Boatman—Florence Price/arr. Dana
Perna. This lyric work is a shining presentation
of Price's signature style. The opening G major
theme modulates to A major, featuring brief
solos for violin and cello. Although short, the
piece requires mature musicality, shifting skills,
and vibrato from your ensemble, with moments
of delicate dynamics and rubato.
11206042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11340778 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Orchid—Yukiko Nishimura. This lyrical piece
has a warm and lovely chord progression
that brings delicate emotion to the incredibly
beautiful melody line. Your string orchestra
will perform expressively as they play from the
heart. (3:30)
11400578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400579 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Patty's Reel—Bob Cerulli. Patty's Reel, by
Bob Cerulli, is a lively 6/8 dance tune in the
style of a traditional reel. The open fifths evoke
bagpipes, and the dancing rhythms create
a lively spirit. This piece provides a good
opportunity to instruct students about bowing
variations. Each instrument group plays the
melodic theme in turn with supporting animated
rhythms. (1:30)
11511839 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511918 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Perpetuoso—Brian Holmes. Opening
with a catchy theme, this work explores
countermelodies as well as recurrences of the
theme. Syncopated rhythms are common and
are aided by running eighth notes that help
subdivide the pattern. It's a powerful, technically
challenging work that students will love to play.
10500810 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10500811 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Perpetuum Vigorem—Stephen Chin. Whether
you are dancing without boundaries, creating
something inspirational, or even putting all your
energy into a vigorous gym class, the sensation
of being propelled forward to a positive place is
the inspiration for this work. Driving rhythms,
vividly contrasting textures, and a range of
carefully crafted melodic lines underpin the work.
11516551 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11516552 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Phantom Dance—Steven L. Rosenhaus. This
lively and engaging original work is built on a
catchy and heavily syncopated main theme.
A fresh harmonic texture and dramatic effects
add to the excitement, as does the constant
shifting of meters between 2/2 and 3/2 which
are well supported by unison rhythms. An
independent but not solo harp part adds the
perfect color. Audiences and players alike will
love this must-have gem!
11346184 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11346185 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Phantom Waltz—Chris Thomas. Inspired
by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in
Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy
echo of the past. This 6/8 piece features two
solo cellos, melodramatic melodies, and
colorful accidentals for dramatic effect. A
cinematic, emotional, and richly textured work
for string orchestra. Optional viola solo parts
are included.
10846066 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
10846067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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