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The Abandoned Funhouse—Brian Balmages.
Written for the true beginner, this piece takes
the listener on an eerie tour that can best be
described as an unsettling experience with a
touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano and
optional celesta (playable on a keyboard) create
a haunting background reminiscent of a film score.
Instruments move mostly by stepwise motion,
and all string crossings involve an open string. No
eighth notes are used, and many instruments use
only five or six notes. This adaptable version will
give you the flexibility to perform this with many
different ensembles!
11306569 String Orchestra/ keyboard required -
for adaptable 3-part
string ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
11319195 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Anchored—Todd Parrish. A fun piece for young
players that reinforces the practice of leaving
fingers down, "anchored" to the fingerboard.
With a nautical flavor, the piece explores
staccato and legato articulation along with
striking dynamic contrast. Low second-finger
patterns only occur in the first violin part, and
fourth finger use is encouraged for all upper
strings. The set includes Viola parts in treble
clef and Violin 2 parts in alto clef for ensemble
flexibility. All sections get to play the powerful
melody in this dramatic concert selection!
10981236 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
10981237 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Atishbaji (Fireworks)—Doug Spata. An exciting
selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central
to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the
Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable
rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece
also reinforces low-one finger patterns.
Represent Diwali at holiday concerts or anytime
to add a touch of world music to the concert
program. Optional percussion adds even more
color and style. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble
clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts
for flexibility.
10846052 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . E 47.00
10846053 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Breakbeat—Doug Spata. A driving tempo,
energizing rhythms, foot stomps, handclaps, and
terse dynamics make this a thrilling yet highly
playable work for beginning string orchestras.
Unison rhythms greatly enhance the intensity.
All notes are performed pizzicato. Sure to be a
highlight of any performance!
11339402 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Christmas Corral—Traditional/arr. Susan H.
Day. This creative setting of Jolly Old St. Nicholas
and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra
will make you feel like you are sitting around the
campfire having a yuletide sing-along in the Old
West. Low strings will enjoy playing the "clip,
clop" bass line. Easy double-stops. Violin 2/
viola and cello/bass are doubled. Optional added
percussion (woodblock and sleigh bells).
11339404 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339405 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Classic Christmas Medley—arr. Susan H.
Day. The perfect holiday concert centerpiece for
your first and second year players, with optional
parts for beginners. This expert medley smoothly
combines Jingle Bells, Jolly Old St. Nicholas,
Silent Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
The beginner parts are mostly on open strings,
and add interesting rhythms and light harmonies
to the regular setting. Classic indeed!
10370761 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . B-VE 60.00
10370762 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Enduring the Storm—Lucas Shogren. A slow
and gentle opening melody delivers a feeling of
hope and perseverance before giving way to a
strong, driving theme of unwavering determination
that builds to an intense and exciting ending.
Developing string players will have the opportunity
to study a wide variety of articulations, dynamics,
and bowings. An excellent choice to open or
conclude a program.
11339412 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339413 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Enigma—Ben Snoek. This excellent original work
opens with a slow and ominous melody in the low
strings under a veil of soft tremolos that quickly
transitions to a fast and fiery ride propelled by
driving rhythms, changing tonalities, and creative
harmonic tension. This will keep the audience on
the edge of their seats! An excellent opener!
11339414 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
11339415 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Festival Rondo—Richard Meyer. This piece
combines elementary, middle school, and high
school string orchestras, each playing age-
appropriate material, making for the perfect closer
to an all-city multi-level concert. During the course
of this energetic rondo, each group is featured
on their own melody. As the piece unfolds, the
melodies are creatively combined, keeping all
the players on their toes and active at all times.
Grade levels for the three groups are: elementary
- Grade 1.5; middle school - Grade 2.5; high
school - Grade 3.5.
10594915 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . VE-M 75.00
10594916 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold. Expertly
rescored for flexible instrumentation, this piece
captures all of the energy and spirit of the
original! Opening with the powerful sound of
open fifths, this work transports the listener back
to medieval times. Experience a life of festivals
and celebrations in a magnificent castle as the
melodies work their way through all sections of
the orchestra. Exciting and jovial!
11307909 String Orchestra for adaptable
3-part string ensemble . . . . . E 40.00
11307910 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Golden Grove (For Single orMulti-Level String
Orchestra)—Brian Balmages. Golden Grove is
a celebratory and extremely versatile work! The
majestic lines sweep throughout the ensemble
amidst a backdrop of pulsating rhythms. Per-
form it with your developing ensemble alone, or
add the included, more accessible supplemental
parts. Whether students have just learned the
first few notes—-or even if they only know open
strings—-there is a part to include them! This is
an exciting work by Brian Balmages with many
performance applications! (2:20)
11511815 String Orchestra . . . . . .VE-ME 80.00
11511894 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Greater Than...—Brian Balmages. Commission-
ed by the National String Project Consortium,
this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning and
developing string students can be performed
alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-
level supplemental parts (available separately).
Orchestrated to celebrate inclusion and diversity,
the multi-level option is designed to sound far
"greater than" the intermediate version alone.
An outstanding choice for a festival setting or
pyramid concert.
11198370 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
11198371 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . M 6.00
11198372 String Orchestra
Supplemental Set . . . . . . VE-E 60.00
11198373 Additional Score
Multi-Level Score . . . . . . . VE-M 7.00
Legend of the Knight—Chris Thomas. Driving
eighth notes and dark low-string themes depict the
mythical warrior rising from the mist, then soaring,
triumphant high strings show the hero in victory.
Young players will have the opportunity to work
on spiccato and legato bowing. A thrilling addition
to your next concert program.
11339416 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
11339417 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
A Medieval Christmas—Jiyoung Um. 3/4
meter and open harmonies place the listener in
a medieval court. A great tribute to the modal
Christmas music of the Middle Ages.
11339398 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . E 49.00
11339399 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
An Ode to Joy Festival (Multi-level)—Ludwig
van Beethoven/arr. Todd Parrish. Experience
the thrill of Beethoven's original symphony in this
multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra!
Beginners will feel successful playing the familiar
melody from their method book accompanied
by a brilliant arrangement for intermediate and
advanced orchestras. This abbreviated version
is long enough to highlight the best moments
but short enough to use as a grand finale for any
pyramid concert. Optional high school level wind
and brass parts are highly encouraged but not
required for performance.
10981234 String or Full Orchestra
Multi-level . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-M 80.00
10981235 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Snowy Woods—James O. Lockett. This beautiful
original work will warm the audience and players
with delight. A beautiful melody and colorful
harmonies combined with lush and expert scoring
will make the developing orchestra sound full.
A harp (optional piano) part adds to the perfect
palette of color. A must-have holiday gem.
11339424 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
11339425 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
A Viking's Tale—Chris Thomas. Experience the
grit and barbarity of the vikings' life in this fierce
piece for developing strings! Heavy, marcato
melodies are passed to every section, using only
notes of the G and D major scales in first position,
plus a little third position in the bass. Dynamic
contrasts, warrior cries, and optional bass drum
and anvil add extra drama and excitement for your
next concert. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef)
and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts for
flexible ensembles.
10846042 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . VE 42.00
10846043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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