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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS easy
Irish Dances—Bob Phillips. Toes will tap, eyes
will shine, and smiles will abound when playing
Irish Dances! Very accessible, easier than it
looks, and fun! This lively piece includes "Kerry
Polka" and "John Ryan's Polka," arranged for
ease of playing by Bob Phillips. A great way
to introduce basic slurring and changing bow
speed. (2:05) Correlates to Sound Innovations,
Book 1, Level 5.
11511826 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11511905 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Joust—Richard Meyer. This simple yet
mature-sounding piece is sure to spark your
students' imagination, taking them back to
the exciting jousting tournaments of medieval
times. Driving eighth notes, minor and modal
harmonies, and unexpected accents contribute
to the excitement and energy.
10032625 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10032731 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Jurassic Rock—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. It's a
prehistoric party with this fun and engaging
original work! The low strings will love the
hip and driving bass line, and the whole
orchestra and the audience won't be able
to resist the infectious melody and groove.
Great for reinforcing low second fingers and
light chromatics. Drum set is optional but
highly recommended.
11393521 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11393522 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Just So in the North—Ignatius Sancho/
arr. Dion Morales. This fun arrangement in
D major is based on an 18th-century dance
tune written by escaped slave Ignatius
Sancho. Each section gets a turn with the
melody. Skills students will reinforce include
string crossings, pizzicato, arco and back,
and eighth, quarter, and half-note rhythms.
Basses practice easy shifting. Instructions
for the dance that goes with the tune
are included, so don't be surprised if the
audience dances along!
11355502 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
11355503 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
King's Court—Susan Day. The driving
ostinato open string drones and modal melody
evoke the days of Kings and Knights in armor,
ready for battle! Students love playing dramatic
minor melodies and it's not difficult to achieve a
big sound with this one. Suitable for advanced
elementary or middle school string players,
it is fun to play no matter how many years of
experience a player has!
10026999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10032376 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Knight Racers—Sean O'Loughlin. A marvel-
ously scored, cinematic and fun work that
offers endless educational opportunities to
young orchestras while being highly engaging
and playable. Your orchestra will sound full and
mature, and they will want to play it over and
over again!
11392930 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11392931 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Kraken—Evan VanDoren. Fear the Kraken!
This intense composition evokes visions of
one of the sea's most legendary monsters. Set
in E minor, the work uses limited notes, careful
doubling, and efficient use of bowing to make
it accessible to the youngest string orchestras.
Your students will sound like pros and feel like
rock stars performing this powerful work at their
next concert!
11524059 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11524085 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Las Mariposas Exoticas—Doug Spata.
"Exotic Butterflies" is the translation of the title
of this Latin-flavored selection. Written in a
style to imitate an Argentinean guitar, pizzicato
strings and lilting melodies create the light
effect needed for the butterfly imagery.
2442705 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
5943790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Legend of the Knight—Chris Thomas. Driving
eighth notes and dark low-string themes depict
the mythical warrior rising from the mist, then
soaring, triumphant high strings show the hero in
victory. Young players will have the opportunity
to work on spiccato and legato bowing. A thrilling
addition to your next concert program.
11339416 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
11339417 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Little Symphony—Carold Nunez. This
lively piece was composed in the style
of Mozart, although the composer's own
personality does shine through. There is
a strong emphasis on different bowing
techniques including spiccato, legato bowing,
successive strong crossings and down bows.
Enjoyable for the audience, too! Recorded by
Michigan State University Orchestra on the
CD Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra, Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
UIL String Orchestra Sight Reading Level 5
5444401 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
5607122 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Los Vaqueros (The Cowboys)—Doug Spata.
Reminiscent of Western movie soundtracks,
students and audiences will love this jaunty
tune. Every section has wonderfully engaging
parts, and the foot stomps add a wonderful
layer. An excellent study in rhythm!
11502013 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11502072 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Luminescence—Alan Lee Silva. Shimmering
with joyful enthusiasm, the energetic opening
ensemble figures shine through to the very end.
A flowing melody dances on top of a pulsing
accompaniment as the piece surges forward,
transitioning to a majestic, yet haunting,
statement. Returning to the cheerful theme,
the piece reprises the introduction material with
glistening notes and an exhilarating conclusion.
Uplifting and inspiring!
10277980 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
10277981 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
March of the Shadows—Brian Balmages.
A dark and spooky way to introduce young
players to Bb and Eb. Smart and edgy with
unexpected harmonic and rhythmic twists,
program this one for fall concerts for spine-
tingling encores!
10277874 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10277876 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
A Matter of Time—Doug Spata. Here's a
dynamic original work that will challenge
your middle-level students with mixed time
signatures and give your cello section the
spotlight! Simple accompaniments that
emphasize a steady beat are subverted by
syncopated melodies and 2/4 interjections.
The music settles into an even 3/4 in the middle
section, but soon ramps back up to an exciting
asymmetrical conclusion. Students will love
taking on the rhythmic challenge, and teachers
will appreciate the emphasis on counting and
paying attention. (2:15)
11414834 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Mind Games—Brian Balmages. This eerie
composition employs colors and harmonies
rarely found at this level. Based on harmonic
illusions where notes seem to drift out of context,
Mind Games introduces low-1 fingerings in
a pedagogical way, encouraging students to
maintain a relaxed wrist. The Cello section is
introduced to easy backward extensions, and
bass players see some simple 1st finger shifting.
Brian Balmages has written an extremely
colorful work full of imagery equally suited as a
festival piece or lighter work. (2:15)
11511834 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11511913 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Miniature Mambo—Doug Spata. Written
entirely in pizzicato, all instruments have fun
and engaging parts in this fresh Latin-inspired
work. Reinforce dynamics and low second-
finger patterns. Percussion parts include
shaker and claves to add the perfect amount
of spice!
11393509 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11393510 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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
11403549 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Momentous (for single or multi-level string
orchestra)—Brian Balmages. So many
performance options and combinations!
Equally suited as an opener or closer, this
Baroque-meets-contemporary festival-style
work has exceptional performance flexibility
as a multilevel or single-level work! Play it
entirely as a Grade 2 or play it as a Grade 1.
Or combine both - directors can add the Grade
1/2 parts which are based on open strings and
limited first finger. Innovative and exciting!
11399662 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . .80.00
11399663 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Momentum—Robert Longfield. Here's a very
creative work in a simple ABA form that will show
your orchestra in the best light. It begins with a
driving rhythmic melody that generates a great
deal of intensity. As the "Momentum" begins to
slow, your first violin has a brief solo opportunity
to show off some lyrical playing over pizzicato
strings. The haunting melody moves toward a
glorious key change, and a brief passage for
solo string quartet gives a captivating change
of texture. It ends with a dramatic return to the
opening material. Very accessible and a great
addition to your next concert!
2701819 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10020177 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Monster Mambo—Lauren Bernofsky. Just
add Latin percussion and stir for mambo
magic! Highlighting the bass section at first, all
sections of the orchestra pass around catchy
melodies and syncopated rhythms. The set
also includes Viola parts in treble clef and
Violin 2 parts in alto clef for greater ensemble
flexibility. An upbeat piece perfect for your
Halloween concert or any other time of year.
10981252 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .47.00
10981253 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Montego Bay—Susan H. Day. Take a trip to
Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional Latin
percussion! This joyful piece features simple
syncopation and melodic lines in all sections,
evoking bright images of the sunny Caribbean.
Sure to delight young players! Includes extra
parts for Viola in treble clef and Violin 2 in alto
clef for flexible ensembles.
11175161 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .49.00
11175162 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Moonlit Skies—Sean O'Loughlin. Moonlit
Skies is a dramatic work for young strings. Full
of lush harmonies and lyrical lines, this work
will stretch the musicality of young musicians
with its rubato feel and tempo variations. With
a solemn ending, this work is a great addition
to any concert.
11100090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11100091 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
11357331 Multi Media Video - Digital Or
Audio With Synchronization
Software Link . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Mountain Hymn—Janelle Zook Cunalata. You
can almost hear the choir in the background as
you listen to the sentimentally beautiful Mountain
Hymn. This work will give young musicians
practice with lyrical playing and expressive
dynamics, all within a piece in D major that falls
very easily on young musicians' fingers.
10568197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10568198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Music for a Night Sky—Jorge L. Vargas.
Imagine yourself gazing up at the clear sky on
a warm, peaceful night. This piece includes a
moderately flowing waltz that begins reflectively
but then builds in complexity. It escalates to a
more joyful climatic sound before retreating
for a contemplative conclusion. Excellent for
teaching expressive playing.
11502015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11502074 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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