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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL easy / medium-easy
Fandango Festival—Victor Lopez. Make
your young strings sound like experienced
musicians with this high-intensity Spanish-
flavored composition. Featuring percussion
and a variety of dynamics and articulations, it
is exciting and fun to play. With much intensity
and bravura, this traditional Spanish dance is a
great choice for either festivals or concerts.
10739935 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .46.00
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
Feng Yang Song (Flower Drum Song)—
arr. Bob Phillips. An ancient Chinese melody
dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Feng Yang
Song (Flower Drum Song) can help students
develop listening skills. Using the G and D major
pentatonic scales, this arrangement allows
every section to play the melody as well as
accompaniment parts in pizzicato or percussive
taps on the instrument for authentic sounds.
11193316 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Find My Friends (Chinese Children's Song)
—arr. Xinyu (Maggie) Francis-Ma. A light and
cheerful arrangement of the popular Chinese
children's song. Your bass section will venture
briefly into fourth position for their turn at the
tune. Players will reinforce arco, pizzicato
and left-hand pizz, and eighth notes. Every
section enjoys a turn at the melody. Basses
make one brief shift into fourth position. Your
orchestra will love the chance to say "goodbye"
in Chinese, "zai jian!"
11355496 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .35.00
Finnish Folk Song Suite—arr. Francis
Caravella. The three songs of the Finnish Folk
Song Suite were chosen for their common
connection to nature. Everyone gets a chance
at the melody in this collection of minor-key folk
songs reminiscent of Bartok's Romanian Folk
Dances but much easier to play!
10696532 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .47.00
It Is Well with My Soul—Philip Bliss/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. From the gentle beginning
to the triumphant and powerful climax, this
enduring arrangement allows students to study
expression to the fullest. A beautiful way to
move your audience and deliver the universal
message that we can find peace within the
most tumultuous circumstances.
10512572 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Kentucky Mountain Hoedown—arr. Mekel
Rogers. A lively folk dance arranged for young
orchestra musicians. The main theme is based
on the eastern Kentucky folk tune Old Joe
Clark, a song about a 19th-century Kentucky
mountaineer, in an energetic and lively dance
style throughout. An optional woodblock part is
included to evoke the sound of clog dancing.
11400833 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
La Valentina—arr. Jorge Vargas. Written as a
tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia, who fought in
the Mexican Revolution at a time when women
were not allowed in the Mexican military, this
folk song tat is played by many mariachi groups
in Mexico and across the United States. She
wore her brother's clothes, hid her hair, and
used the name Juan Ramirez - and gained
the rank of lieutenant. Although this story feels
familiar, this full and lush arrangement is fresh
and engaging for all students!
11510722 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Loch Lomond—Traditional/arr. Noah Klauss.
A folk music classic that is a staple for
young players. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
955013 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
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
Rakes of Mallow—arr. Larry Moore. In this
excellent arrangement of the lively Irish folk
song, all sections get a chance to shine on the
classic melody while optional percussion adds
the perfect amount of flair. The key change to
A will bring the audience out of their seats!
11416298 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Scarborough Fair—Traditional/arr. Brian
Balmages. The aching emotion in this
interpretation of Scarborough Fair is a genuine
treat for young string groups. The lyrics of the
16th century (possibly older) ballad relates a
heartsick couple proposing impossible tasks to
prove unending love to one another. Embodied
with simple counter lines, harmonies, and
dynamic range, Brian Balmages paints
an image of youthful love and its inherent
theatrics. Excellent!
10091946 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
A Sertaneja—Fransisca Chiquinha Gonzaga/
arr. Dion Morales. Originally composed for
voice and piano, this arrangement musically
paints a picture of the composer's love of
"the hinterland - the land behind the body of
water," Rio de Janeiro. Flowing slurs, dotted
rhythms, 3/4 time in D minor, and the passing
of the melody between the strings celebrate
the lapping waters around Rio de Janeiro and
a graceful Brazilian dance by one of its beloved
composers. Students will love performing this!
11399753 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .35.00
Shaker Hymn—Traditional/arr. John O'Reilly.
Based on the hymn "Tis the Gift to be Simple"
(used in Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring),
this arrangement is a superb vehicle for
exploring Early American music and its links to
the present. Skillfuly arranged by John O'Reilly,
this selection is correlated with Strictly Strings,
Book 1, page 34.
2375491 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
Simple Gifts—Joseph Brackett/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. Lighthearted and energetic,
this arrangement of Simple Gifts suggests
a dance-like character. With its familiar and
captivating tune supported by a gentle but
persistent underlying rhythmic motif, students
will study balance of sound and staccato and
legato bowing styles.
10592167 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Smoky Mountain Lullaby—Erica Donahoe.
Influenced by the music of Appalachia, this
setting of a lullaby feels like a love ballad and
evokes feelings of home and country. Visions
of a beautiful spring or summer evening come
to mind. This piece is a great opportunity for
a young orchestra to work on developing a
beautiful tone and depth of sound.
11510727 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Stone Mountain Stomp—Carl Strommen.
This one stands out in the "fiddle tune"
category. Carl Strommen has managed to take
some of the sounds of Southern fiddling and
mix them with a Western "Copland-esque" style
and make something really special. Another
great feature of this one is that the violas and
low strings all get a chance at some fiddling.
2472094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
Variations on an Irish Tune—Brian
Balmages. Based on Thomas Moore's famous
song The Minstrel Boy, this work uses the full
gamut of styles and techniques to showcase
your ensemble. In three distinct variations,
lyrical phrasing, energetic rhythms, and fiddle
styles ultimately lead to an exciting conclusion.
10008688 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Where the River Shannon Flows—James
I. Russell/arr. Brian Balmages. Based on the
emotional Irish song, this thoughtful setting
paints a picture of a man dreaming of the day
he can return home. At times, the piece feels
more like a fantasy than an arrangement as
the melody weaves through an increasingly
complex series of textures and harmonies
before returning to the plaintive sounds of
the opening.
10877071 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
Zira! Zira!—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. This
traditional Ethiopian folk song is an ancient
tribal call to war. Optional percussion depicts
the pounding of the African drums that stirs a
sense of anticipation and bravery. Intermediate
students will encounter double-stops and heavy
accented rhythms in cut time. Includes alternate
Violin 2 parts in alto clef, as well as Violin 3 parts
(Viola in treble clef) for flexibility. Powerful!
11175184 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .49.00
Folk & Multicultural
Medium-Easy
African Adventure—Robert Sheldon. When
it comes time to celebrate the musical colors
of Africa, combine the forces of your string
group with your percussion ensemble on
this stylish concert work for the developing
ensemble. Repetitive rhythms and a catchy
melodic hook propel the piece forward as
it develops momentum and dramatic flair.
Substitute Orff instruments for the melodic
percussion for an even more authentic
timbre. A guaranteed favorite!
10280280 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .46.00
Ahrirang—arr. Soo Han. A lyrical setting of the
beloved Korean Folk song, for intermediate-
level string orchestra. Grade 3.
10991743 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Ash Grove—arr. Jim Palmer. A gorgeous
arrangement of this traditional Welsh folk
song. A variety of orchestration techniques
including pizzicato, rich harmonies, sweeping
dynamics, tempo and key changes, and
beautiful counterlines will make your young
string orchestra sound full and mature.
Excellent for teaching part independence and
expressive playing.
11354998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Ashokan Farewell (from "The Civil War")—
Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer. The simple,
memorable theme from the acclaimed PBS
series makes excellent concert fare. Calvin
Custer's realistic treatment includes the easy
violin solo, piano and percussion. This is
technically quite easy, but very emotional.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .54.00
Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold. This
kickin' fiddle tune is energetic, exciting and
fun. The fast and furious fiddling sounds much
harder than it really is. Riffs, finger patterns
and bowings are very idiomatic and lend
themselves to fast playing. This is sure to be
the hit of the concert!
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
British Isles Travelogue—arr. Sandra
Lentner. British Isles Travelogue features a
folksong from each of the four UK countries.
The Ash Grove from Wales highlights first
and second violin harmonies, followed by the
lively English Morris Dance. In Blue Bell of
Scotland, each section has its chance to shine,
accompanied by the droning bagpipe fifths in
the other parts. The Irish Sailors' Hornpipe
leaves listeners ready to dance a jig and sends
the more advanced violins to third position.
11518914 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
Canarios—Gaspar Sanz/arr. Deborah Baker
Monday. Canarios is a movement taken from
the Suite Espanola for guitar by Gaspar Sanz,
a leading composer of Spanish Baroque
music. This delightful arrangement in D major
engages all sections of the ensemble in the
interplay between 6/8 and 3/4. The rich and
resonant texture makes this piece a great
concert or festival selection.
10907783 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
