STRING
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The Abandoned Funhouse—
Brian Balmages. Written for the true beginner,
this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that
can best be described as an unsettling experience
with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano
and optional celesta (playable on a keyboard)
create a haunting background reminiscent of a
film score. Instruments move mostly by stepwise
motion, and all string crossings involve an open
string. No eighth notes are used, and many
instruments use only five or six notes. This
adaptable version will give you the flexibility to
perform this with many different ensembles!
11306569 String Orchestra keyboard required -
for adaptable 3-part
string ensemble . . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
11319195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Anaconda—Chris M. Bernotas.
Driving rhythms, powerful melodies, light
pizzicato, and sharp dynamic contrasts capture
both the power and stealth of the anaconda in
this great original work! Perfect for practicing
scale technique, eighth rests, accents, and part
independence. Sure to be a favorite!
11354996 String Orchestra Flexible . . . E 50.00
11354997 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Anchored—Todd Parrish. A fun piece for young
players that reinforces the practice of leaving
fingers down, "anchored" to the fingerboard. With
a nautical flavor, the piece explores staccato and
legato articulation along with striking dynamic
contrast. Low second-finger patterns only occur
in the first violin part, and fourth finger use is
encouraged for all upper strings. The set includes
Viola parts in treble clef and Violin 2 parts in alto clef
for ensemble flexibility. All sections get to play the
powerful melody in this dramatic concert selection!
10981236 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
10981237 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Angels in the Halls (Angels We Have
Heard on High/Deck the Halls - Flexcel
Concert Works)—arr. Matthew R. Putnam.
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment,
excitement, and traditions. One such time-
honored tradition is the holiday string concert,
which is often the debut performance for young
musicians. This arrangement of Angels in the
Halls adapted for flexible instrumentation will
enable beginning string students to demonstrate
their developing skills while putting the audience
in the spirit of the holidays.
11315878 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11315879 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Arith-Metric No. 1 for Strings
(Full Flex - for any combination of
string instruments)—Brian Balmages.
An exciting piece that explores self-paced
developing music for any combination of string
instruments. Inspired by Terry Riley's In C, the
piece includes short fragments that performers
move through at their own pace. Explore pacing,
development, and orchestration with this piece
that works in a variety of performance settings!
11219891 String Orchestra Full Flex. . ME 45.00
Atishbaji (Fireworks)—Doug Spata.
An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks
are central to the traditional autumn Diwali
celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring
approachable rhythms and notes, this lively
and vivid piece also reinforces low-one finger
patterns. Represent Diwali at holiday concerts
or anytime to add a touch of world music to the
concert program. Optional percussion adds even
more color and style. Includes violin 3 (viola in
treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto
clef) parts for flexibility.
10846052 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . E 47.00
10846053 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Blue Ridge Reel (Full Flex - for adaptable
string ensemble)—Brian Balmages.
This musical homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains
is fully adaptable for flexible string orchestra and
will be an instant hit! Written in the style of an Irish
reel, this work reflects the influences of bluegrass
and even New Orleans march style. The fusion
culminates in a spirited groove for your orchestra.
Get out the washboards and spoons and prepare
to have a great time!
11219890 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional
Full Flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11300110 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Breakbeat—Doug Spata.
A driving tempo, energizing rhythms, foot stomps,
handclaps, and terse dynamics make this a
thrilling yet highly playable work for beginning
string orchestras. Unison rhythms greatly enhance
the intensity. All notes are performed pizzicato.
Sure to be a highlight of any performance!
11339402 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Christmas Corral—
Traditional/arr. Susan H. Day.
This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas and
Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra will make
you feel like you are sitting around the campfire
having a yuletide sing-along in the Old West. Low
strings will enjoy playing the "clip, clop" bass line.
Easy double-stops. Violin 2/viola and cello/bass are
doubled. Optional added percussion (woodblock
and sleigh bells).
11339404 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339405 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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 . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315881 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Enduring the Storm—Lucas Shogren.
A slow and gentle opening melody delivers a
feeling of hope and perseverance before giving
way to a strong, driving theme of unwavering
determination that builds to an intense and exciting
ending. Developing string players will have the
opportunity to study a wide variety of articulations,
dynamics, and bowings. An excellent choice to
open or conclude a program.
11339412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339413 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Enigma—Ben Snoek.
This excellent original work opens with a slow and
ominous melody in the low strings under a veil of
soft tremolos that quickly transitions to a fast and
fiery ride propelled by driving rhythms, changing
tonalities, and creative harmonic tension. This will
keep the audience on the edge of their seats! An
excellent opener!
11339414 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
11339415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Evening Dusk (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Yukiko Nishimura. Adapted for flexible ensemble
settings, this work utilizes pleasing melodic lines
and colorful harmony to vividly create the haunting
beauty of a sunset. An excellent piece for teaching
lyrical playing.
11315882 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315883 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Final Expedition (Flexcel Concert
Works)—Bruce W. Tippette. This racing,
rhythmic, flexible orchestra composition will leave
your young ensemble sounding like a professional
orchestra. Appropriate for younger groups, the
melodic material is presented in all voices and
the scoring explores a wide range of articulations,
dynamics, and tempo. A rousing ending will leave
the audience wanting more!
11315884 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
11315885 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Finale from Serenade for Strings
(Full Flex - for any combination of
instruments)—P.I. Tchaikovsky/a
rr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. A standard classical
masterpiece expertly adapted for young strings
orchestras. An excellent selection for exposing
young players to classic repertoire. Cut time,
simple tempo changes, scaler eighth note
passages and a variety of bowings and dynamics
are explored. Violin 2/Viola are doubled. An
excellent choice for concert or contest!
11324198 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
11324199 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
G Force—Richard Meyer.
Combine a driving tempo in 3/4 time with notes on
the G string in the lower range of the instruments
playing in E minor and you get the intensity that
is G Force! A sharply contrasting slower middle
section played both arco and pizzicato adds just
the right amount of variety and musicality.
11355000 String Orchestra Flexible . .ME 50.00
11355001 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold.
Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation,
this piece captures all of the energy and spirit of
the original! Opening with the powerful sound of
open fifths, this work transports the listener back
to medieval times. Experience a life of festivals
and celebrations in a magnificent castle as the
melodies work their way through all sections of the
orchestra. Exciting and jovial!
11307909 String Orchestra for adaptable
3-part string ensemble . . . . . E 40.00
11307910 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Greensleeves (Flexcel Concert Works)—
Traditional/arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
Expertly rescored for flexible instrumentation,
this piece features a creative waltz setting, fresh,
lush and effective harmonies, and great contrast
between pizzicato and legato style playing. An
excellent choice for your next concert!
11315886 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315887 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
It's All Right (featured in "Soul")—
Curtis Mayfield/arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
The Impressions' classic hit was featured in the
Disney/Pixar movie "Soul." This arrangement
gives string players the opportunity to do what they
are almost never asked to do... swing! There's
even an opportunity to get the audience clapping
their hands... on 2 and 4, of course. The perfect
addition to your pops or spring program!
11354994 String Orchestra Flexible . .ME 55.00
11354995 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
The Knight Errant
(Flexcel Concert Works)—Alan Lee Silva.
Excellently rescored for flexible instrumentation,
this exciting piece is pulsing with energy from the
opening bar. Composer Alan Lee Silva crafts a
tale of a mythical knight who valiantly searches
for adventure and opportunity. It moves forward
with driving precision, building intensity, and
energy as the piece develops. Note that there are
moments when certain instruments have different
rhythms or notes from other instruments on a
corresponding line.
11315888 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
11315889 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ORCHESTRA!
