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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced
Wayfaring Stranger—Michael Kamuf.
A beautiful and lush arrangement of this
American folk song. Gorgeous orchestrations
and colorful scoring provide endless
opportunities for young players to develop
their lyrical playing skills. Both audience and
musicians will be moved by the emotion of this
excellent work!
11354968 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
When Johnny Comes Marching Home—
Traditional/arr. Richard Stephan. This classic
piece of Civil war history provides many
great teaching opportunities, musically and
historically. Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
551432 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
Folk & Multicultural
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
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 . . . . . .M 55.00
Andalusian Adventure—Erica Donahoe. Go
on an adventure to southern Spain and soak
in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish
rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this
engaging original work, with some New World
tango thrown in for good measure. Players will
reinforce low first finger and high third finger as
well as sixteenth notes and pizzicato. There are
violin and cello solo opportunities, and optional
castanets add the perfect spice.
11393539 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Andiamo! (Let's Go!)—Sarah Siegler.
Transport listeners on a musical tour of Italy!
Featuring the rich and resonant sound of the
viola section, this string orchestra piece is sure
to captivate audiences with its flurrying runs
and dynamic rhythms. Whether performed in
a concert hall or recorded for posterity, this
captivating and energetic piece is a must-have
for any lover of exciting string music.
11510710 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Ani Ma'amin—Traditional/arr. John Leavitt.
Arranged now for string orchestra, this
traditional Hebrew song and its text provided
comfort to the victims and survivors of the
Holocaust, serving as a beacon of hope for
the future and for mankind. A powerful musical
moment for the concert stage.
10494180 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 50.00
Appalachian Daybreak—Ben Snoek.
Enjoy a trip to the rolling hills and galloping
horses of Bluegrass country. This great
original work delivers a very tuneful nod to
old Appalachian-style dance music while
providing an excellent exercise in various 6/8
rhythms. A more lyrical 3/4 middle section is
a great opportunity to develop tone, phrasing,
and legato. All sections have interesting and
engaging parts. Optional chimes. Sure to be
a concert favorite!
11393545 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Appalachian Festival—Chris Thomas. The
folk-style melodies of old-time Appalachian
music are captured in this lively work for string
orchestra! Strummed rhythms, syncopation,
and a spirited accelerando lend excitement
and energy to this concert selection perfect for
any time of year.
11175137 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 57.00
Arabian Dreams—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's a
thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination
and evokes images of the One Thousand and
One Nights! Set as one continuous work, the
music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery
sunrise to the magnificent power of an Arabian
stallion galloping at full speed across the
expansive desert.
2474326 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Baile de la Noche (Dance of the Night)—
Lorrie Baum. This lilting Latin piece evokes
images of an evening of dancing and
merriment. Care has been taken to make sure
all sections of the orchestra have their turn
with the melody as well as exciting harmonic
and rhythmic accompaniments. Directors
will find this to be a great piece for teaching
Latin stylings - it will be loved by students and
audiences alike.
11510711 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
Baile de Lila—Chris Thomas. This vibrant
work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to
the string orchestra! Feature principal players
accompanied by strummed passages, catchy
syncopated figures, and energetic melodies.
The piece also includes parts for an optional
guitar ensemble for an authentic flavor.
11203094 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Blackberry Blossom—Gary Gackstatter.
Feature your top player on this famous
American tune! The first time through, the
soloist takes the lead accompanied by some
pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The
second time through, first violins play most of
the tune along with the soloist. The third and
final time through the soloist gets some nice
variations on the tune. And, oh yes, the faster
the better!
2702541 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 48.00
Bossa Rojo—Bert Ligon. Beginning with
a dramatic familiar Latin figure, everyone
will recognize the rhythm and groove with
enthusiasm! Melodic material appears in all
parts and is designed for fun and successful
performances. An improvisation section is
included where soloists can improvise over the
familiar progression or play the provided solos.
Piano and drum set parts are included. The
change of pace will be appreciated by players
of any level.
10310635 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . .M 55.00
Dance of Youth (Xinjiang Folk Song)—
arr. Xinyu (Maggie) Francis-Ma. This joyful
dance contains wonderful stylistic influences
from the Xinjiang province of China. From
syncopated accompaniment figures to soaring
lyric melodies, this arrangement has it all.
There is one key change in the middle from
A minor to G minor and back. Excellent for
teaching chromaticism, augmented seconds,
and a variety of bow strokes. Violin 1 and cello
require shifting.
11355494 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 35.00
The Devil's Tango—Leonard Ingrande.
Presented beautifully through heart-pounding
grooves in the low basses and devilish
contours in the melody with the movement of a
tango. A variety of rhythms are reinforced along
with sweeping sixteenth-note figures in the high
strings. Perfect for concert or contest!
11348706 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 48.00
El Relicario: Paso Doble—arr. Robert
Long-field. One of the most famous and
best-loved paso dobles ever written in a
setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms
and sweeping Spanish melodies make this
an outstanding change of pace for concert or
festival performance.
10756566 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 40.00
Fantasia Espanola—Soon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold explores the world of
Spanish music with fiery results! Syncopated
rhythms propel the passionate melodies
which pass from one section to another, while
pizzicato and col legno bowing create castanet
accompaniments. There's even a strumming,
guitar-like pizzicato effect in both first and
second violins. A tango interlude leads to a
furious finish. A show-stopper!
2480774 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
A Grainger Suite—Percy Aldridge Grainger/arr.
Robert D. McCashin. Explores the various styles,
techniques, and unmistakable chromaticism
characteristic of Grainger's music in the string
orchestra setting. The three movements are
Country Gardens; Irish Tune from County
Derry and Children's March. The arrangement
makes this accessible to intermediate groups
while staying true to the character of Grainger's
original music. A perfect way to work on phrasing
and chromatic fingerings without requiring a
great deal of technique.
11511791 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 70.00
Irish Junkyard Jam—Brian Balmages.
Featuring string quartet and orchestra, this
tour de force follows a few straggling Irish
musicians (the quartet) who find themselves
in a junkyard picking up scrap instruments. As
the quartet begins to find their groove, they are
joined by the rest of the orchestra and the party
is on! While not based on a specific folk song,
the piece draws on elements ranging from a
traditional pub band to Irish step dance. Fun,
and playable on acoustic or electric instruments.
10996001 String Orchestra . . . . MA 70.00
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SELLERS
String Orchestra
Folk Selections
Medium-Easy to Medium
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand—
Richard Meyer.
10015211 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Baile de Lila—Chris Thomas.
11203094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Ashokan Farewell (from "The Civil War")—
Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 54.00
Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance—
Percy Fletcher.
4964359 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
Doraji—arr. Ben Snoek.
11339410 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 49.00
Red Pepper—Jeffrey S. Bishop.
10048339 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold.
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
Ahrirang—arr. Soo Han.
10991743 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Appalachian Festival—Chris Thomas.
11175137 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . M 57.00
The Ash Grove—arr. Jim Palmer.
11354998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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