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Light Concert
Selections Easy
The 1812-Bar Blues—P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Richard Meyer. You've heard all of these
melodies before, but never like this! Four
themes from Tchaikovsky's most famous
overture have been turned into a cool 12-bar
blues. Complete with swinging eighth notes
and a ride-cymbal accompaniment, this piece
is a great way to teach blues structure, jazz
performance practices, and classical music
history, while keeping your audience's toes
tappin'. Correlates with Sound Innovations for
String Orchestra, Book 2, Level 2.
10999660 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .50.00
Alley Cat Struttin'—David Samuel/arr. Caryn
Wiegand Neidhold. The original version
for jazz ensemble has now been realized
for the young string orchestra. This bluesy,
swinging chart uses a pizzicato walking bass
line throughout, a written violin solo, and lots
of tutti rhythms, making this an excellent and
accessible choice for a young ensemble just
starting on the path to learning jazz. Drum set
part optional but recommended.
11501765 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
American Fiddle Medley—arr. Bob Phillips.
Bring out the cowboy hats and bandanas for
this fantastic arrangement of everyone's favorite
fiddle tunes! Perfect for young players or as a
quick play-down finale for older players, this
medley will soon become a favorite that you
will hear them playing before class begins. All
sections play the melodies providing interest and
a chance to work on dynamics. Performance
recommendations to help make the tunes sound
"fiddley" are provided in the score.
10066962 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Baby Shark—Pinkfong/arr. Larry Moore. The
catchy and irresistible YouTube hit is available
in this accessible arrangement for young string
orchestra. An excellent opportunity to teach
syncopation and dotted rhythms. Drum set
part is included.
11400872 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bach Country Fiddles—J.S. Bach/arr.
Richard Meyer. Two classic melodies get the
fiddle treatment in this clever arrangement!
Students will enjoy themes from Bach's
"Minuet in G" and "Brandenburg Concerto
#5" with a few fiddle licks thrown in. Carefully
arranged with the young performer in mind, this
delightful piece has a "virtuoso sound" but is
very playable at the easy level.
2472796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
Baila Conmigo—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
Baila Conmigo is Spanish meaning "dance with
me." This stylish tango includes an optional
tambourine part which is accessible for a string
player to learn.
10523443 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional
opt. tambourine. . . . . . . . . .60.00
Bats 'n Bones—Susan H. Day. A perfect
addition for your spooky fall concert! With eerie
string techniques such as pizzicato, accents,
tremolo and some first-finger slides - plus a
touch of castanets for "bones" rattling - this
simple piece delivers quite a scary punch! A
surprise "Boo!" at the end will get the attention
of the audience! Great fun for all!
10280381 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .49.00
Bottom of the Ninths—arr. Bob Phillips.
The perfect way to delve into masterworks
with young players in a fun context! All parts
remain in first position in the key of D major,
with no extended finger patterns. Melodies are
passed to every section, featuring Take Me
Out to the Ball Game; the opening theme from
Schubert's Symphony No. 9; the famous Going
Home theme from the middle of Dvorak's
Symphony No. 9; and the Ode to Joy theme
from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, which is at
the end, or the "bottom," of the Ninth.
11193310 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Cancion del Amor—Tim McCarrick. An
outstanding original tune inspired by love
songs of the Mexican countryside. Optional,
very simple guitar, piano, and percussion parts
are included. This one will be fun for all and is a
great way to include those garage band players
in your school.
10310300 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .46.00
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 . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . .46.00
Celtic Suite—Traditional/arr. Kathy L.
Fishburn. Two beautiful folk melodies in the
graceful style of Celtic music. Including Bonnie
Doon and The Minstrel Boy, contrasts between
the movements make this an interesting
concert and festival selection. And, the low
strings get several chances at carrying the
melody. Includes optional harp/piano part.
Newly engraved for this 20th anniversary
commemorative edition.
2353712 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Chaps 'n Spurs—Susan Day. Grab your
chaps, spurs, and boots for this upbeat,
Western-themed Grade 2 piece featuring lively
melodies for all, with teaching opportunities to
reinforce accents, hooked bows, pizzicato, two-
note slurs, lifts, cello divisi, slides, dynamics,
and easy rhythms. This fun and happy piece
is perfect for any performance occasion!
11366068 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Chicken Dance—Terry Rendall & Werner
Thomas/arr. Moore. The ever-popular song
heard at parties, weddings, and any event
where a good time is had by all! Before
performing, make sure some dance floor space
is available and be sure to invite Aunt Myrna!
10343543 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .50.00
Colors in Bloom—David Bobrowitz. This work
for the developing string orchestra is a great
way to introduce extended pizzicato to your
students. A charming bass line and melody
will captivate your audiences and keep your
musicians engaged!
11403520 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
Cool Cat Shuffle—David Shaffer. Low strings
set the pizzicato bass line while the rest of the
orchestra snaps their fingers to start off this
piece. Introduce your students to the fun style
and feel of light jazz!
11204580 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
The Dancing Master—John Playford/arr.
Andrew H. Dabczynski. This medley of two
popular 17th-century English folk dances
(Jamaica and The Goddesses) is a perfect
light selection choice for your concert program.
This piece is excellent for reinforcing dynamics
and pizzicato. All sections have interesting and
engaging parts. Easy half position in the basses
on the D string. Violin 2 and viola are doubled.
Optional hand drum part adds to the early
Baroque era dance mood. Sure to be a favorite!
11354970 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Deep Sea Fandango—Deborah Baker Monday.
What's that? It sounds like "Jaws!" Cellos will
love getting the limelight for once! This piece
provides an excellent opportunity to feature
low strings, while giving all students a fun part
to play! A perfect training piece for F naturals
and simple 2-note slurs, this will be a winner
with students and audiences alike. An optional
piano part is included.
10027064 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
El Gato Pizzicato—Richard Meyer.
Imaginations will run wild during this charming
Spanish salute to cats, as you set the mood
with glissando "meows", threatening "hisses,"
and an enthusiastic visit from a dog. A great
way to introduce shifting basics, high versus
low finger patterns, and tone painting. Even
finicky audience members will love this
delightful piece!
10370546 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .46.00
Fiddles on Fire—Mark Williams. Rosin up
the bow, call out the Fire Department, and
let's go! This thrilling work is a modal display
of beginning virtuosity that takes full advantage
of that open fifth "fiddle sound." You'll have
parents do-si-do-ing in the aisles, and students
clamoring to play this one again and again!
Without a doubt this is a superb piece for
beginning players!
2346260 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
Galaxy Jam—Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star rocks in this clever
arrangement set in E minor. Drum set adds
a great flair, and open solo sections with
written suggested notes (D pentatonic scale)
will give daring students a chance to explore
improvisation. Rock on!
11392932 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Goblin Boogie—Jeff Frizzi. It's spooky,
bluesy fun for beginners with a catchy tune
that's terrific for most any first or second year
performance. Everybody gets to play the
E minor rock riff, and there's a good mix of
pizzicato and arco playing for all sections.
10343658 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
GPS—W.A. Mozart/arr. Richard Meyer.
Imagine a live, off-stage voice interjecting
driving directions during a performance
of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Your
audience will love this fun and educational ride
as the orchestra follows directions to "turn right
onto Viola Avenue" or "merge together and play
in unison." As the trip progresses, the directions
get more and more outlandish with hilarious
results. Guaranteed to give everyone the ride
of their life!
10872112 String Orchestra
w/narrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.00
Guest Soloist—Richard Meyer. Your audience
will get a real chuckle from this fun, interactive
piece that spotlights a volunteer from the
audience playing on a two-string violin (or any
instrument you choose to use). This delightful
original work requires absolutely no rehearsal
ahead of time with the soloist (honestly!) who
is cued in with taps on the shoulder. Everyone
will be amazed as a volunteer from the
audience, chosen on the spot, becomes the
next "virtuoso." A two-minute concerto that will
positively bring down the house!
10280312 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Hey Fiddle Fiddle—Brian Balmages. Here's a
nice opener or encore! The upbeat nature of
the tune offers a few hints of Copland, but it
remains easy and is also very likeable. There's
even some stomps and hand claps to add to
the experience. Your students and audience
will enjoy this one. Lots of fun!
10008670 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ludwig's Dance Party—James Kazik. Who
says Beethoven can't be fun? Here's a clever
spin on Classical music's most famous four-
note motif, done up right in a current techno-
dance treatment.
10294275 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . . . . .35.00
A Mission to Mars—Jeffrey Frizzi. A great
fast-paced and aggressive work for the string
ensemble presented in three sections full of
drama and intrigue. Driving rhythmic features
will keep your musicians engaged and ready to
play this one over and over.
11403522 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
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