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Jingle Old St. Nick! (Jingle Bells, Jolly
Old St. Nicholas)—arr. Peter Blair. Using just
the first six notes of the D major scale, this clever
medley is an ideal choice for your first holiday
concert. Everyone gets a moment in the melodic
spotlight with the familiar carols Jolly Old St.
Nicholas and Jingle Bells.
11503673 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11503729 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Miniature Symphony—Richard Meyer.
This brilliantly simple four-movement "symphony"
is perfect for beginning string players who are
just starting to read. Using only the notes of the
D Major scale, each movement focuses on a
distinct reading and playing skill. Whether you
perform one movement or all four, your students
will sound great while they get a chance to put
their newly acquired reading skills to use and learn
about basic symphonic form. Educational and fun!
Includes parts for violin 3 (viola- treble clef) and
piano accompaniment. Highly recommended for
the first concert!
10050362 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10050363 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
New World Symphony-Theme—
Antonin Dvorak/arr. Michael Allen.
Dvorak's most memorable symphonic theme
is arranged here for the youngest of beginning
groups. Correlated with Essential Elements For
Strings at the "Explorer" level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
2367506 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
North Pole March—Chris Thomas.
March with Santa's elves to the North Pole with
this charming holiday piece for beginning strings!
Easy rhythms from the D major scale are used
as the jolly melody is passed to every section.
Optional sleigh bells add festive cheer to this
perfect winter concert selection.
10981261 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
10981262 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Peach Tree March—Emily Golan. Using only
the first six notes of the D major scale and quarter-
note rhythms, this catchy piece is perfect for your
beginning orchestra. All sections have a turn
to play the hummable melody while reinforcing
simple dynamics and pizzicato.
11393507 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11393508 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Perilous—Larry Clark. "Perilous" means full of
danger or risk. This intense piece sounds perilous,
but your youngest string players can handle it! The
piece uses only the first six notes of the D major
scale yet it is aggressive and energetic. Students
will enjoy the driving melody and the cinematic
aura of the music.
11502005 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11502064 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Pizzicato Holidays—arr. Chris M. Bernotas.
Using only the first six notes of D major and
easy rhythms, Pizzicato Holidays, arranged by
Chris M. Bernotas, is perfect for beginning string
students' first concert. The introduction and ending
bookends include a hint of "O Christmas Tree,"
along with "Up on the Housetop"; "The Dreydl
Song;" "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"; and
"Auld Lang Syne." All sections play the melody
in turn and have interesting parts throughout.
Violin 2 and viola are doubled, as are cello and
string bass. A simple sleigh bell part is included
but optional. A wonderful selection to ring in the
holidays! (2:25)
11511841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11511920 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Point Five—Laura Estes.
Creatively utilizing a simple yet effective melody,
harmonic tension, rhythmic unisons, and a
wide range of dynamics, this wonderful original
work for beginning orchestra is an engaging
and educational piece that will be a hit at your
beginning orchestra's first performance.
11501859 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11501860 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Rook to Bishop—Bradd Parton.
Showcase the musicianship of your beginning
orchestra with this delightful piece. Using only
quarter notes and rests, half notes and rests, and
the pitches D, E, F-sharp, G, A, and B, this fun and
engaging work allows each section an opportunity
to play the melody. Sounding full and mature, this
is sure to please players and audiences alike.
11519232 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
11519233 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Royal Promenade—Don Brubaker.
Geared to beginners, Royal Promenade uses only
quarter-note and quarter-rest rhythms in D major.
Thematic repetition and contrasting dynamics and
articulations make this piece easy to learn yet
interesting for all beginning players.
10444029 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10444030 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Russian Music Box—
Soon Hee Newbold. Here is some exquisite
writing for beginning orchestra! The B minor/modal
tonality brings out that melancholy Russian sound
while using notes familiar to all players. Thanks
to some simple imitation, easy divisi writing, and
doubling of viola by violin 2, this work sounds rich
and interesting while using only quarter, half, and
whole note values. Piano is optional.
2701807 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10061775 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Salamander Samba—
Lauren Bernofsky. This creative original samba
utilizes only open strings and pizzicato, making
it especially accessible for beginners. The piano
part is essential as it sets up the samba style.
A really fun piece that will engage students and
audiences alike!
10312094 String Orchestra with Piano . . . . 40.00
10312095 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Samba la Bamba—William Owens.
Samba is a Brazilian dance and music genre
reflecting West African roots. William Owens
captures the essence of the style with just five
notes, piano, and a little hand percussion for
beginning strings.
10277844 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10277845 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Spy Rock—Eric B. Davis.
With a driving rhythm, catchy melody, and rocking
drum set, this thrilling original work will have
musicians and concertgoers alike moving in their
seats! Beginning players will have the opportunity
to study modal tonality, open harmonies,
dynamics, and pizzicato, all using only the notes
E, B, A, and D. Sure to be a favorite at any
beginning string orchestra's first concert!
11339426 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
11339427 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Strolling—David L. Hinds.
Take a musical stroll with your young string
performers with this very easy original work. An
excellent choice for a first concert as well as a
great piece to use for teaching form.
11503672 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11503728 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Subatomic—Larry Clark.
Subatomic is written for the youngest of string
students. It uses only the first six notes of the
D scale, with no more difficult rhythm than two
repeated eighth notes. Plus, there are no long
sustained notes, which can often be challenging
for young players. An exciting piece, despite
limited technical resources, providing beginning
players an opportunity for early musical success!
11100104 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11100105 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
A Trio of Lights
(1. Twilight 2. Moonlight 3. Sunlight)—
Stephen Chin. Ignite a musical journey for
young string players with a delightful composition
crafted specifically for beginning string orchestras.
This accessible and engaging piece introduces
students to the fundamentals of ensemble playing
while instilling a sense of joy and accomplishment.
With its catchy melodies, harmonious interactions,
and expressive dynamics, it shines a spotlight on
the potential of aspiring musicians, illuminating
their path towards musical excellence.
11516549 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
11516550 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
The Vibes of Visby—Janelle Zook Cunalata.
Have your beginning orchestra sounding great at
their first performance with this charming piece
that uses only the first six notes of the D scale.
With great parts for all sections, a strong melody,
dynamic contrasts, and pizzicato, beginning
musicians will be engaged while learning basic
fundamentals and will be proud of their success.
The call-and-response sections will also give them
a head start on their ensemble listening skills. An
excellent choice!
11502004 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11502063 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
With a Vengeance—Larry Clark.
An aggressive yet catchy melody enhanced by
close yet musical dissonances along with heavy
impact moments and dramatic dynamic shifts
makes this a must-have in your elementary library.
Every section enjoys great melodic writing, and
moments of silence not only enhance the drama
but give your young players a great lesson in
counting and ensemble playing. Sure to be a hit!
11392924 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
11392925 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Zenith—Kathryn Griesinger.
First-year players can "reach for the stars" with this
beginner concert piece. An ethereal theme using
only simple quarter- and half-note rhythms in first
position calls to mind mysterious celestial spheres.
All sections of the orchestra have interesting parts
and melodic lines, supported by doubling of violin
2/viola and cello/bass. The energetic piano part
is recommended and will help students hear the
subdivision of the beat.
11202195 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
11202196 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
