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ORIGINAL CONCERT WORKS medium-easy / medium
Two Silk Screens from Kyoto (1. Cranes
2. Samurais)—Stephen Chin. Embark on
a serene and captivating musical voyage to
Kyoto with Two Silk Screens from Kyoto by
Stephen Chin, an evocative string orchestra
piece that beautifully captures the essence
of Japanese culture. Inspired by the delicate
art of silk screening, this composition weaves
together graceful melodies and intricate
harmonies, transporting listeners to the
tranquil landscapes of ancient Kyoto. Immerse
yourself in the elegant beauty and meditative
ambiance of Two Silk Screens from Kyoto,
allowing the strings to paint vivid images of
cherry blossoms and whispered serenity in
your mind.
11516553 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11516554 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Viola Country—Richard Meyer. Spotlight your
magnificent violas in this feature with Western
flavors, and give your "unsung heroes" a chance
to show off. Includes a heroic opening, a flashy
"fiddle" melody and a flowing legato section.
Easy to rehearse, and fun for every section!
10370736 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
10370737 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Viridescence—Alan Lee Silva. A beautiful and
descriptive piece that uses contrasts between
soaring and gentle lines as well as long and
dramatic swells to paint a vivid picture of the
beautiful forests of Oregon. This work reinforces
lyrical playing and meter changes between 4/4
and 2/4. Viola is doubled throughout. Piano is
optional but recommended.
11346194 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11346195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Volcano—Michael Hopkins. Volcano by
Michael Hopkins is a fast and rhythmically
energetic original concert work in E minor.
Written for intermediate orchestra, this piece
features all orchestra sections on melodic
material. This is an excellent piece for helping
students learn about bow speed, articulation,
string crossings, syncopated rhythms,
phrasing, and dynamic contrasts. Violin, viola,
and cello parts are playable in first position.
Double basses have a few shifts to 2nd and
3rd position. (3:50)
11511864 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511943 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Wayfarer—Neridah Oostenbroek.
Introduce your orchestra to D minor with
no extension fingerings needed! Instead of
focusing on fingerings for B-flat, students can
enjoy the experience of playing minor tonality.
The Wayfarer uses a simple, folk-like melody,
taking the listener on a beautiful journey through
the countryside. A brief interlude in D major
creates contrast and allows the low strings to
shine. Neridah Oostenbroek draws on her vast
teaching experience in a work that has as much
pedagogical value as it is musical! (2:30)
11511857 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11511936 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Whispers of Spring—Sean O'Loughlin.
Written in the style of the French Impressionist
composers, this gorgeous and descriptive yet
highly accessible work is a must-have for your
string orchestra library. A beautiful flowing
melody set with an expertly layered backdrop
will have both musicians and audiences
enthralled. The opportunities to teach
expressive playing, balance, blend, tone, and
overall musicianship are limitless!
11346196 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11346197 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Wicked Vow—Doug Spata. All the musicians
in your ensemble will enjoy a good workout
with this energetic and aggressive work that
uses many layers and pizzicato to create an
exciting and driving motif. There is an effective
(but optional) harp part included. Excellent for
teaching counting and rhythms, your group will
love digging into this exciting piece!
11503685 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11503741 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
The Winter King—Doug Spata. Bold, brisk
melodies describe thrilling adventures in The
Winter King, an exciting concert overture in D
minor! Intermediate-level players will enjoy the
vivid and expressive style, but the real focus is
on triple-meter rhythms and hooked bowings
as players experience a variety of common
6/8 rhythms. Perfect for winter concerts, or any
time of year.
11500300 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11500397 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
A Winter Poem—Dennis Eveland. A wonder-
fully subtle and evocative opening section sets
up a faster, livelier section built upon themes
presented in the first section. The interesting
counterpoint will keep all the players as well as
the audience engaged. A great combination of
somber and joyful moods is presented in the
two contrasting sections.
11503689 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11503745 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Winterfall—Steve Parsons. This exquisite
lyrical work in D minor will evoke images of
the beauty of a cold winter landscape with lush
harmonies, beautiful melodies, and pleasing
counterlines. The piano part is a gorgeous part
of the orchestration. This piece will be perfectly
at home at any performance in any season!
11502019 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11502078 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Wood Splitter Fanfare—Brian Balmages.
Inspired by the courage of a string player, this
will immediately command your audience's
attention! A thrilling fanfare with sweeping lines,
forceful rhythms, and counterpoint all in a short
grade 2.5 that is quite achievable! Your group
will sound like a symphony orchestra as the
music drives through several sections before
a flurry of chords bring the work to an exciting
conclusion. Intense!
10066346 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10066347 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Zombie Tango—James Meredith. Imagine two
zombies dancing a zombie tango! This would
make a great piece for Halloween, or anytime
zombie fever is taking over your school.
10457593 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10457594 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Original Concert Works
Medium
Ad Astra (To the Stars)—Richard Meyer.
Meaning "To the stars," Ad Astra is an exciting
original work for string orchestra that takes
players and audience on an exciting ride to
the far reaches of outer space. A variety of
key and meter changes (including 6/8) along
with majestic melodies based on triplet against
duple rhythms will make this musical journey
a concert favorite. Syncopated sixteenth notes
are also reinforced. A great choice for concert
or contest.
11354974 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11354975 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Adventures on Bainbridge Island—Alan Lee
Silva. This descriptive work stunningly depicts
the beauty of Bainbridge Island located in the
Puget Sound in Washington state. It has a
"made-in-America" spirit and sound, merging
the simplicity of folk song-like melodies with
modern orchestration.
10522007 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10522008 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Alley Cats—Doug Spata. A fresh new
opportunity for orchestra musicians to step
outside the normal styles and explore swing
and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument also
has the opportunity to work slides as well as
more advanced fingering patterns.
11393535 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393536 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Amapola—Jose Garcia/arr. Robert Longfield.
Experience the allure of enchantment as this
mesmerizing composition blooms like a delicate
flower, filling the air with its tender melodies and
graceful harmonies. Immerse your audience in
rich emotion as the strings weave a musical
tapestry that brings the essence of beauty,
passion, and nostalgia to life.
11518703 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11518704 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
American Patrol—F.W. Meacham/arr.
Steven L. Rosenhaus. Originally a piano piece
by composer F.W. Meacham written in 1885,
this piece depicts the approach, passing, and
fading away into the distance of a military unit.
While there are many versions of this popular
piece, including one by the famous Glenn Miller
Orchestra, this arrangement is a toe-tapping
rendition for string orchestra that will impress
your audiences.
11502083 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11502084 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Ancient Wonders Suite—Todd Parrish. A
musical description of four of the wonders of
the ancient world: the grandeur of the Temple
of Artemis located in Ephesus (present-day
Turkey); the majesty of the Great Lighthouse
at Alexandria, Egypt; the mystery and amazing
craftsmanship of the Great Pyramid at Giza;
and the awe-inspiring Statue of Zeus at
Olympia, Greece. Movements may be played
in any order or as stand-alone works.
11202197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .75.00
11202198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
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