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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy
Legend of the Dragon Chasers—Chris
Thomas. Journey to a land of elven magic,
windswept plains, and mystical forests in
Legend of the Dragon Chasers by Chris
Thomas. The music takes your audience
on a fantastical journey, exploring a variety
of musical textures and landscapes. Broad,
cinematic melodies shift between driving,
adventurous rhythms and romantic, legato
passages that weave an exciting tale. (3:00)
11511829 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11511908 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Legend of the Ghost Stallion—Richard
Meyer. This ode to the Wild West begins with a
mysterious introduction using the folk song All
the Pretty Little Horses. Brief solos for violin,
viola, and cello are heard before the driving
and energetic theme of the Ghost Stallion is
heard, riding through the moonlit countryside.
The repeated galloping rhythm appears in
stretches, designed to improve this important
bowing pattern. A picturesque selection, sure
to capture the imagination and improve the
technique of your orchestras!
10993622 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
10993623 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Legends of Glory—Kathryn Griesinger. As
ancient voices recall tales of forgotten glory,
a sacred moment of reflection gives way to a
stormy battle in the cello and bass sections
and builds to a victorious key change to A
minor. With just a little third position in first
violin, this is an accessible and exciting work
for developing players.
10568189 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10568190 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Lionheart—Benjamin P. Snoek. This fast-
moving, courageous piece allows every section
of the orchestra to play the thrilling melody
while gaining confidence playing in the key of D
minor. Includes extra parts for Viola in treble clef
and Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles. A
worthy concert or contest selection!
11175159 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
11175160 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Lotus—Yukiko Nishimura. Lotus, by Yukiko
Nishimura, was inspired by the flower. The
Lotus is known as a symbol of the sun because
it closes at night and reopens at dawn. This
stunning piece is full of dramatic harmonies
and flowing melodies. Each part offers the
opportunity for heartfelt and expressive
performance. An interesting fact about the
Lotus; when the flower blooms, it makes a
faint popping sound, though it's rare to hear
unaided. The composer uses pizzicato in the
lower instruments at the beginning of the piece
to invoke the sound of the bloom. (3:30)
11511831 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11511910 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Lullaby—William Hofeldt. Here is a work of
simplicity and beauty with some contemporary
harmonies. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra,
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2151181 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
5580899 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Lullaby to the Moon—Brian Balmages. Many
fictional works portray the moon as a living
being, alone in space while looking at the Earth.
This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying
various emotions including the loneliness of
watching us from space and the moments of
comfort as the moon proudly watches over us.
10512574 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10512575 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
11162166 Multi Media Video - Digital Or
Audio With Synchronization
Software Link . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Luminosity—Liam Ramsey-White. A fresh,
vivid, exciting, and very accessible original
work that captures the wonders of the heavens!
Bell tones and harmonic effects paint a vivid
picture of the night sky, and a beautiful lyrical
melody over staccato eighth and sixteenth
notes with dramatic dynamic effects makes
this outstanding piece an absolute must-have
for your string orchestra library! The fade-out
effect at the end, representing the night giving
way into daybreak, is particularly appealing.
Players learn harmonics as well as reinforce
off-the-string bowing and meter changes.
11346178 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11346179 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
M to the Third Power—Carold Nunez. The
title refers to the "three M's" - minor, meter,
and mix - and is a dynamic piece for teaching
and performing. This impressive teaching piece
features a mixture of the melodic and harmonic
minor forms as well as a shifting of accents
brought about by changing meters. Your
students will love learning the aggressive, bold
style that comes with the changing rhythms.
2158731 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
2158749 String Pack/
Additional String Set . . . . . .18.00
2335800 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .19.99
Mantras—Richard Meyer. This fascinating,
contemporary original will create a level
of excitement not often found at this level!
Easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving
syncopations combine to create an ideal
concert and contest selection that will show off
your group in the best light! Powerful!
2375616 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
5621644 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
March Triumphant—James Lockett. This
victorious-sounding piece for intermediate
string orchestra is set in C major with a lot of
doubling for a big, majestic sound. The stately
theme provides teaching opportunities for
low-four (violins) and low-one or backward
extension finger patterns in a straightforward
manner with clear and playable harmonies.
The marching staccato accompaniment makes
it perfect for graduation or other ceremonies in
addition to traditional concerts.
11500112 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11500389 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Medieval Wars—Brian Balmages. This
could be the high point of your concert! The
dark opening sets the stage for the entry of
the knights, who ride into the stadium with a
noble theme over pulsating lower strings. As
the tournament begins, the music becomes
aggressive and driving, drawing everyone
into the action. The final ceremony crowns
our champion and brings the music to a
magnificent and regal finale! This is all done
within the reach of players bordering on the
easy to medium-easy levels!
10027355 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10027356 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Midnight Storm—Erica Donahoe. Quite a
storm is stirred up in this dark and high-energy
original work. Driving staccato eighth notes and
heavily accented rhythmical passages along
with sudden dynamic and tempo shifts create
this whirlwind of a work. Players will have a
great opportunity to reinforce more advanced
fingering patterns as well as string crossings.
11392956 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11392957 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Midway Waltz—Kevin Sluder. Take your
students on a nostalgic journey to the state
fair! Capture the excitement and energy of
the carnival midway with this fun, upbeat
piece complete with meter changes, dynamic
shifts, and melody moments for every section.
Perfect for a lighthearted concert or festival
performance, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
11522071 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11522097 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
A Minor Matter—Loreta Fin. This piece is
ideally suited to introducing half position. It does
not complicate the learning with intricate rhythms
but focuses on the harmonies and melodic line
using low first fingers in all parts. Occasional
courtesy reminders ensure that students are
prepared to place the hand correctly.
11511792 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11511871 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Momentum—Richard Meyer. A great
choice for your next concert or contest! This
provides a wide variety of outstanding teaching
opportunities while using a fresh, contemporary
sound that your students will love! As the title
suggests, a driving, rhythmic pulse permeates
this modern original, but the piece incorporates
two diverse moods: a highly rhythmic first
section in B Minor, built on rising and falling
thirds, followed by a simple chorale in folk
song style. Once this slow material is passed
around the energy is re-established with earlier
material. A solid work for concert and contest.
10046796 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .56.00
10049830 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
A Mother's Hymn—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Simple, poignant, and beautiful, this
arrangement creates an artistic experience for
both string orchestra and audience. Based on
an old Swedish melody also known as How
Great Thou Art, this setting is appropriate for
any concert or festival performance. An instant
standard in the orchestra repertoire.
11524072 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11524098 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Mythos—Soon Hee Newbold. Soon Hee
Newbold's music has sparked the imaginations
of string players and audiences alike. In this
work, three sections. Once Upon A Time;
Fantasy; and, Final Victory are performed
without pause. The music tells the story and
takes the listeners on a musical journey that is
limited only by imagination. Powerful!
10008684 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10008685 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
A New Day—Susan H. Day. This lively
composition in D major celebrates the
excitement of a new day, new hopes, new
accomplishments. Each new day is a gift, and as
musicians we can share music with each other.
11521127 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11521199 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Night of the Shores—Sean O'Loughlin.
Dramatic and cinematic during the lush
opening and then developing into a full music
journey, this work moves seamlessly between
different emotions with common thematic
material to give us a truly stunning work for
string orchestra.
11501909 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11501910 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Nordic Voyage—Erica Donahoe. This exciting
6/8 piece conveys the daring adventures of
voyages during the Viking Age, sailing aboard
Norse longships in the Baltic Sea. This heavy,
accented melody uses frequent doubling
between sections for a full hearty sound. The
bowings and articulations throughout this piece
create energy and drama, with first violin, bass,
and cello venturing briefly out of first position.
11500299 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11500396 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Oblivion—Larry Clark. A dramatic, forceful,
cinematic, and epic work that puts the low
strings in the spotlight! Driving eighth notes
and aggressive quarter notes coupled with
soaring lines, countermelodies, and tempo
changes make this piece a nonstop thrill ride
for musicians and audiences. A lyrical middle
section provides the perfect contrast. A wide
variety of bowing techniques is reinforced as
well as an array of dynamics and articulations.
Performance time: approx. 4:45.
11346182 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11346183 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Ode to a Cool Cat—R. Scott Whittington.
Easygoing and reflecting a freer, more carefree
era of the past, this piece contains elements
of jazz and blues. It pays homage to an
unnamed figure - students can dedicate their
performance to their favorite "cool cat!"
11521128 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11521200 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Orange Jam—Jeffrey S. Bishop. Give your
students a shot at this exciting work that
lets them imitate rock guitar sounds. This
is a straightforward rock piece that is both
energetic and fun to play! The G minor/
modal tonality really lets the open strings
ring out. Your orchestra will love jamming
to this piece at any time of the year. The
final words of the composer's notes say it all:
"Have Fun!"
10030756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10030757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Palladio—Karl Jenkins/arr. Robert Longfield.
This great arrangement of the famous diamond
commercial includes just the first movement of
Karl Jenkins' original suite. Skilled scoring for
developing groups puts this memorable theme
well within the reach of most groups. It's
rhythmic, dramatic, and its neo-Baroque style
is perfect for young string orchestras.
2481835 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
10008084 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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