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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-advanced & advanced
Rhythm Dances—Brian Balmages. Unleash
your orchestra with this wild dance that includes
moments of lightheartedness, unabashed
lyricism, and intense rhythmic outbursts. A
riveting performance will take an audience on
an emotional roller coaster as the musical lines
trot, stumble, float, run, and eventually barrel
into the dynamic conclusion.
10512582 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
10512583 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Sleep—Eric Whitacre. A brand-new orch-
estration of Eric Whitacre's popular composition
for concert band, this arrangement for string
orchestra is a lush and achingly beautiful work.
This haunting chorale begins softly and slowly,
then blossoms to a powerful climax. For a
breathtaking experience, add the optional SATB
chorus with original text by celebrated American
poet Charles Anthony Silvestri.
11523045 String Orchestra . . . . MA 85.00
11523046 Additional Score . . . . MA 15.00
String of Dolphins—Yukiko Nishimura. Is
there anything more exciting than being at the
ocean and seeing a pod of dolphins playing
offshore? This tuneful and emotionally inspiring
piece uses the sounds of a playful sea shanty
to paint this picture. Covering a wide range of
6/8 rhythms, this piece is a fun and rewarding
musical and technical challenge.
11392980 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
11392981 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Subterranean Dialogues—Richard Meyer.
Subterranean Dialogues, by Richard Meyer, is
an edgy-sounding selection that is the perfect
piece to feature your advanced string bass
section while keeping all the players in your
orchestra on their toes. The music unfolds as
a series of dialogues, each a duet between the
basses and a different section of the orchestra—-
violas, second violins, celli, and first violins. The
wide variety of time signatures, shifting modes,
and unusual orchestrations will challenge all of
your musicians and delight your audience while
putting the unsung heroes of your ensemble in a
well-deserved spotlight. (5:00)
11511854 String Orchestra . . . . MA 75.00
11511933 Additional Score . . . . MA 12.00
Suite for Strings—John Rutter. In the tradition
of Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before
him, British composer John Rutter has
composed a wonderful work for strings based
on the rich legacy of the folk music of the British
Isles. World renowned for his choral music,
John Rutter's work for strings has become a
modern classic. This work is based on four folk
songs: They Are A-Roving; I Have a Bonnet
Trimmed with Blue; O Waly Waly (The Water
Is Wide) and Dashing Away. Duration: 12
minutes. The set includes a full score and
strings parts (4/4/3/4/2). Give your orchestra a
chance to play this wonderful work!
10008820 String Orchestra Full Score
& Set 4/4/3/4/2 . . . . . . . A 46.25
10008821 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .11.00
10008822 Violin 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10008823 Violin 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10008824 Viola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10008825 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10008826 Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Swamp Thang—Richard Meyer. Hotter than
a Cajun barbecue, this tour de force for the
advanced string orchestra is a workout for all of
your students (and their conductor!) Conjuring
up images of the Deep South, this jazzy rondo
never lets up from start to finish, featuring the
most sumptuous syncopations and intriguing
instrumentation to hit the student stage in a
long time. A great closer or encore!
10738930 String Orchestra . . . . MA 60.00
10738962 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Symphony No. 2 (Finale)—Emilie Mayer/
arr. Lauren Taylor. A rare transcription of the
extraordinary music of German composer
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883)! While most of her
compositions remained unpublished, Mayer's
works were acclaimed in Germany and she
toured frequently performing her music during
her lifetime. This stormy final movement from
her second symphony reveals Mayer's bold
and confident style. This arrangement for string
orchestra and timpani was painstakingly drawn
from the handwritten score, offering a profound
opportunity to experience the music of this
incredible composer for the first time.
11500304 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
11500401 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Tectonic Shift—Samuel Gelfer. This spirited
work for string orchestra depicts earth's plate
tectonics shifting with a dynamic explosion
of sound and rhythm. Set in 7/8 time, the
contemporary motif will challenge each section
while (as suggested by the title) all players
have shifting opportunites as well. Basses
are featured with a soli section that drives the
momentum of this energizing piece.
11500303 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
11500400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
The Fire Within—Brian Balmages. This tour
de force showcases the entire orchestra with
a breathtaking display of technique, energy,
and artistry. Highly rhythmic and engaging, this
piece is destined to bring down the house!
11349032 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
11349033 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Turtlewood Stomp—Matthew Gelfer. There
will be a lot of "fiddlin'" around with this rock-
inspired original work for string orchestra.
Blues themes, syncopated rhythms, slides,
and open fifths make this a challenging
but rewarding experience. Improvisational
opportunities in violin 1.
11393549 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
11393550 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Visions of the Sky—Adrian B. Sims. This
musical tribute honors the grand landscapes
of the state of Montana, including stunning
mountain views and clear blue skies.
Portraying everything from the breathtaking
scenery to massive thunderstorms, this piece
is an ideal way to explore the beauty and fury
of Earth's towering skies. An optional timpani
part adds a great deal to the work.
11399704 String Orchestra . . . . MA 70.00
11399705 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Whispers of Color—Josh Reznicow. Immerse
your audience in the mesmerizing tapestry of
sound! This captivating piece paints vibrant
emotions with delicate strokes. Through
its intricate melodies and textures, this
composition unveils a rich spectrum of musical
hues, evoking a kaleidoscope of feelings that
resonate deep within. Let the ethereal whispers
of the strings transport everyone to a world
where every note is a brushstroke, creating a
symphony of colors.
11518721 String Orchestra . . . . MA 60.00
11518722 Additional Score . . . . . MA 7.00
Zephyr—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Zephyr is
driving rock from beginning to end. Students
will love the melodies, syncopations, glissandi,
and energetic rhythms. Written specifically for
string orchestra, students will sound beyond
cool, rad, and awesome performing this
showpiece. Rock on!
11521168 String Orchestra . . . . MA 65.00
11521169 Additional Score . . . . MA 10.00
Zia Resilience—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Thrilling and cinematic, this piece will captivate
both performers and audiences. Featuring
soaring melodies, heroic themes, and driving
rhythms, this Grade 4 piece is accessible to
young musicians while also providing exciting
challenges for more advanced players.
Inspired by the Zia sun symbol on the New
Mexico state flag, this work celebrates the
strength and resilience of orchestra programs
and their students during the global pandemic.
11522088 String Orchestra . . . . MA 60.00
11522114 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
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