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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
Engines of Resistance—Larry Clark. You
will want to program this thrilling music often!
As the title implies, there is dramatic tension
between opposing forces in the orchestra:
a light ostinato pattern opposes a heavy,
aggressive melody; bursts of percussion ring
out against quieter moments in the orchestra,
and all these conflicting elements come
together for an incredible finish! Can be
performed as strings and percussion, or as a
full orchestra. A contest winner!
2416675 String or Full Orchestra . . .65.00
5800651 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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 . . . . . . . . .49.00
11339415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Falconer—Doug Spata. Perfect for late-
beginner and early-intermediate orchestras,
this work features simple eighth-note
ostinatos, dramatic melodies, and a bold,
cinematic sound. Rhythmic independence is
limited, and the notes can all be played on the
D and A strings (G string for the basses). But
the piece retains a mature style that students
will love.
10986314 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
10986315 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Falconwing—Christian A. Williams. Take
a ride on a falcon's wings with this rhythmic
yet soaring piece. With lots of contrasts, this
delightful composition covers a wide variety of
musical concepts including accelerando. A ride
worth taking for students and audiences alike.
11502017 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11502076 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Fan Dance—Soon Hee Newbold. The
memorable melody of this charmingly inspired
original is first introduced on piano. Strings fill
in the arching pentatonic colors and illustrate
the delicate falling cherry blossoms gracing
the geisha's fan as she moves through her
choreography. It's a lovely concert feature for
performers and audiences!
10307157 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10307158 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song—Brian
Balmages. The haunting Sakura melody moves
through stunning and beautiful transformations
in this musical fantasy before finally coming to
rest. Tonal centers switch between minor and
major as traditional melodies intertwine with
thoughtful countermelodies and contemporary
harmonies. Simply gorgeous!
10366818 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10366821 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Final Expedition—Bruce W. Tippette. This
racing, rhythmic string orchestra composition
will give your young ensemble a mature
sound. Appropriate for developing students, the
melodic material is presented in all sections of
the orchestra.
11198680 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11198681 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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 . . . . . . . . .45.00
11315885 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Fire in the Bow—Brian Balmages. Conceived
as an energetic and musically rewarding work,
this piece also happens to be an excellent
vehicle for teaching and reinforcing low first
fingerings (violin/viola), backward extensions
(cello), and half position (bass). The piece
avoids augmented seconds and focuses on
simple finger patterns while exploring dynamic
harmonies that create wonderful tension and
release throughout.
10592147 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10592148 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Fire Sprite—Doug Spata. Fun and engaging,
energetic and mischievous - this excursion for
string orchestra in 3/4 features effective use of
tremolos to create a captivating effect with the
playful melody and E minor harmony.
11503682 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11503738 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
First Light—Alan Lee Silva. A beautiful,
singing melody with rich harmonies and lush
scoring. Students will greatly enhance their
overall musicianship skills including balance,
phrasing, tone, dynamics, and legato bowing.
So much to learn and enjoy beyond the notes.
11392936 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11392937 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Freaky Forest—Michael Hopkins. This
spooky and rhythmically energetic piece
features a chromatic alteration between
C-natural and C-sharp to give students
opportunities to develop their left hand
intonation. The piece combines arco and
pizzicato, long and short bow strokes, bow
lifts, and features a variety of dynamic
contrasts and interesting melodic martial for
all. Viola is doubled with Violin 2 throughout,
and Double Bass is doubled with Cello.
11348438 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
11362238 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Furusato (My Hometown)—Teiichi Okano/
arr. Yukiko Nishimura. A delicate and beautiful
arrangement of the famous Japanese song
Furusato, about fondness of one's hometown.
Gorgeous harmonies and lush scoring
have the listener reflecting on cherished
memories of their upbringing. Four-note slurs,
hooked bowing, pickups, and dynamics are
reinforced. An excellent opportunity to develop
overall musicianship.
11346168 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11346169 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
11307910 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Gargoyles—Doug Spata. This is one you
won't want to miss. A fiery ostinato pattern
in a minor mode sets the mood for this
dark-sounding musical adventure. Melodic
fragments pass from one section to another as
the tension builds. This is exciting music and
your students will love playing it!
2470438 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
5971163 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Gauntlet—Doug Spata. The driving rhythmic
intensity of the music is something rarely
found at this level! Combine that with its darker
modal sound and you get a captivating work
your students will love to learn. Like music in
the climactic scene of a movie, short repeated
motives are passed among the sections,
building tension from start to finish! Your players
and audience will be thrilled with this one!
2417863 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
5830674 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Go for Launch—Kevin Sluder.
11384951 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
11384952 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Goblins & Ghouls—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. In this
suspenseful tune reminiscent of a horror movie
soundtrack, students will perform extended
techniques such as harmonic glissando, playing
behind the bridge, ponticello, and more. Optional
percussion parts enhance the spooky spirit with
haunting sounds and leave you wondering
what's lurking around the corner!
11521150 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11521151 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Great Conquest—Bruce W. Tippette.
Adventure awaits in this high-energy, tension-
filled original composition. Great intensive
melodic writing that is both short figures and
long lines over top of punchy quarter notes and
running staccato eighth notes set the scene,
while terse dynamics add to the drama. Also
great for reinforcing pizzicato.
11393513 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11393514 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
10280313 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
The Harvest Home—arr. Jim Palmer. The
Harvest Home, arranged by Jim Palmer, is a
traditional hornpipe that is a perfect teaching
piece for your young orchestra. All sections get
a chance to play the melody, and the students
will learn about string crossings, pizzicato,
dynamics, and musical phrasing. This fun piece
will be a great opener or closer to any concert
or festival performance! (2:00) Correlates to
Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 4.
11511856 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11511935 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Harvest Moon Dance—Sarah Siegler. Inspired
by the beautiful full harvest moon and imagery
of a joyful barn dance to celebrate the autumn
harvest, this piece uses open-string double-
stops and call and response to provide that
country fiddle-tune flair! Each section gets the
opportunity to carry the tune, and the 3/4 time
signature keeps the dancers on their toes. Feel
free to explore different tempos that work best for
your ensemble, and enjoy the harvest dance!
11510719 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11510742 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Haunted Bridges—Aaron Fryklund. Inspired
by Ichabod Crane's ill-fated ride in Sleepy
Hollow, this ominous piece for string orchestra
includes ghostly hints of the London Bridge Is
Falling Down melody. Alternating accidentals
throughout create devilishly unpredictable
harmonic patterns, and students will enjoy
exploring numerous extended techniques
including playing behind the bridge, sul
ponticello, portamento, and glissando. The
perfect choice for Halloween concerts!
11401196 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11401197 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
The Haunted Carousel—Soon Hee Newbold.
This melancholy yet alluring melody conjures
images of an old carousel haunted by spirits.
From the eerie harmonies of the opening to the
more spirited melodies that follow, this work
takes listeners on a roller coaster of emotions
as they experience the many moods of the
haunted carousel. Sure to be a concert favorite!
10066365 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10066366 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Hunter's Moon—Doug Spata. A dramatic
piece for late beginners featuring simple
rhythms and limited part independence.
Repeated eighth note rhythm patterns using
only notes on the D and A strings make this an
approachable piece with a mature, cinematic
sound. Sure to thrill audiences and become a
favorite of teachers and students!
10872114 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
10872115 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Intensity—Sean O'Loughlin. As the title
implies, this piece is driving and aggressive.
This is music your students will enjoy playing,
and offers you some creative teaching
opportunities. There's great momentum and a
strong finish your students will be proud to play!
10046238 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
10046239 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Into the Stars—Anthony Granata. An exciting
and engaging original programmatic work
that gives young middle school orchestra
players the opportunity to sound like they
are playing on a Hollywood scoring session!
Written in 6/8, players will gain confidence in
compound meters, and the accessible hemiola
rhythms add to the excitement and maturity of
the sound. Sure to be a hit with players and
concertgoers alike!
11347173 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11347174 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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