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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium
Ventus—Todd Parrish. Ventus is the Latin
word for "wind," and this work depicts the
beauty and fury of the wind through both E
minor and G Major tonalities. Bow articulations
range from powerful staccato and lyrical
legato to energetic spiccato in the coda
section. Dissonance is featured throughout
to create a sense of tension and resolution.
This triumphant-sounding piece is very
approachable and fun to play, with all parts
given meaningful contributions throughout.
10696558 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
10696559 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Voyage—Yukiko Nishimura. Embark on a
breathtaking musical odyssey. This
transcendent work takes your musicians
and your audience on a profound journey
of discovery and wonder. Inspired by the
vastness of the cosmos and the spirit of
exploration, this composition weaves together
soaring melodies and sweeping harmonies,
inviting listeners and players to traverse
uncharted sonic landscapes. Let the evocative
sounds carry through celestial realms, igniting
the imagination and leaving an indelible mark
on their musical souls.
11518717 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11518718 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier. This wild
piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-
finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.
Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with
their thumb while canonic passages make your
group work together as never before. Wicked!
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
2478799 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Warrior Legacy—Soon Hee Newbold. This
inspiring homage to New England pioneers is
an original work in which Soon Hee Newbold
challenges advancing young orchestras
to focus on driving rhythms and emphatic
accents. Heroic melodies abound and solos
shine with attention to ensemble dynamics.
10091998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10091999 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Water Reflections—Yukiko Nishimura.
A stunningly beautiful piece for the more
advanced ensemble, the melodies are
gorgeous and the harmonies are thick and
lush. There is nice interplay between all of
the sections of the orchestra that serve as
reflections in the water. The piece is contrasted
by a nice, lilting up-tempo section in the middle
before returning to the opening material to
bookend the piece.
10592952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10592953 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This great-
selling work describes the wonder and
adventure of the winter season. Exciting eighth-
note passages are contrasted with lyrical
melodies throughout. All sections alternate
between both melody and accompaniment
while staying mainly in first position. The viola
part is particularly interesting and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
10092414 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips.
Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween bass-tacular
features the entire bass section playing riffs and walking
bass lines. The piece is written in first position for violins,
violas, and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting
tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations for String
Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5.
10999654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Bass Patrol—Timothy J. Isham.
The bass section takes center stage in this catchy march
for beginning string orchestra. Bass players will reinforce
shifting from first to third position while the rest of the
orchestra reinforces pizzicato articulations and dynamics.
All sections get a turn at the melody.
11377688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle.
Let your bass section shine and groove in this upbeat
medley of funk, swing and good ol' fashioned rock n'
roll! Opportunities for improvisation are included (with
written parts as well) and an optional drumset part really
adds to the flair. While the basses show off, the other
sections of the orchestra also experience the contagious
rhythms and melodies as they get down and rock
out. An absolute showstopper!
10066376 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Blaze—Erica Donahoe.
Just as the title suggests, this piece is all full of fire!
An opening theme in 3/4 with driving rhythms, heavy
accents, and dramatic dynamic shifts fuels the blaze. A
more lyrical B section in 4/4 with the cellos and violas
at the fore provides a great contrast. Players are given
the opportunity to reinforce both forward and backward
extensions as well as accented and off-the-bow strokes.
All sections get the opportunity to shine. A great opener!
11349257 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Cello Squadron—Richard Meyer. Listen closely
and you'll hear them coming...it's the Cello Squadron
to the rescue! This fun and exciting section feature has
it all - roaring airplane engines (on cello C strings of
course!), dive-bombing glissandos, and a heroic main
theme based on Wagner's famous Ride of the Valkyries.
Designed to give everyone in the orchestra a chance to
learn and practice their triplet rhythms, this piece is sure
to spark the imagination of all your students.
10066913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 50.00
Cellos Ole!—Richard Meyer.
No doubt about who gets featured in this fun, Spanish-
flavored original by Richard Meyer! This piece is a great
motivator for your up-and-coming young cellists and is a
great change of pace for any concert program. Features
a lyrical melody in the cellos set against a pizzicato
accompaniment in the other strings, and includes parts
for maracas and claves that can be spread among the
sections. Your students will love this one!
2397537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 46.00
Dance of the Bowless Basses (String
Bass Section Feature)—Bob Phillips. A cute,
pedagogically based first-year bass section feature, this
piece will be fun and is sure to make your beginners
sound fabulous. This piece is in first position for all
players except basses. Basses shift up to C and D on
the G string and only play pizzicato. This great bass
section feature is sure to become an integral part of your
standard repertoire! (2:00)
11400506 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 50.00
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Antonio Vivaldi/
arr. Don Brubaker. It's Vivaldi's Gloria - without the
singers! This string orchestra arrangement of Vivaldi's
choral masterwork is the perfect introduction for young
string players. It retains the composer's key of D Major
and features solo/soli parts for your advanced players.
Teach or reinforce hooked bowing in each section of the
orchestra. Everyone will enjoy the rhythmic vitality and
harmonic beauty of this enduring masterwork.
10050383 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 49.00
Jingle Basses—arr. Bob Phillips.
Cute, fun, and a true beginning bass feature! This is the
perfect piece to add Santa hats, tinsel, lights and other
festive decorations. An excellent selection to work on off-
beat playing and counting rests. Ho, ho, ho!
10370577 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 46.00
Moon Bass—Todd Parrish.
Let your string bass section swing in this easy-to-play
blues piece as they build skills and enjoy the motivation
of being in the spotlight. Basses carry the melody much
of the time while also accompanying the melody as it
weaves through other sections. All parts stay in first
position, except the bass shifts briefly to third position.
Educational objectives include playing accidentals,
contrasting between staccato and legato, and learning to
play in a swing style.
10280368 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Vanguard (A Bass Section Adventure)—
Doug Spata. Get your superstar bass section out of
the back row and into the spotlight! The basses have
the opportunity to show off their hooked bowing and
dotted rhythm playing skills. But the other sections are
not forgotten! The middle section gives the rest of the
orchestra fresh melodies and practice shifting between
C naturals and C sharps. This work is also a great
opportunity to introduce or reinforce cut time.
11349255 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 55.00
Viola Concerto (Second Movement)—
Georg Philipp Telemann/arr. Todd Parrish. Not just for
the viola section! Both violins and violas get the exuberant
melody in this very playable arrangement of the Baroque
classic. Violists will appreciate the opportunity to
showcase the beauty and power of their instrument.
10444035 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Viola Country—Richard Meyer.
Spotlight your magnificent violas in this feature with
Western flavors, and give your "unsung heroes" a
chance to show off. Includes a heroic opening, a flashy
"fiddle" melody and a flowing legato section. Easy to
rehearse, and fun for every section!
10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 49.00
Viva Violas—Richard Meyer.
Take out the castanets because the violas are taking
the stage, Spanish style! It begins in a paso doble
reminiscent of a vigorous Spanish guitar solo, then
moves into a major-key allegretto where the violas even
get a chance to glissando!
2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Voila! Violas!—Susan H. Day.
The title says it all! This lovely and creative original work
gives your viola section a time to shine! This piece also
emphasizes expressive legato playing, hooked bowing,
pizzicato, and the G minor scale. Violas have the
melody throughout!
11348442 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
SECTION
FEATURES
A section feature is a great way to build
confidence and spirit in your players!
