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ORIGNAL CONCERT WORKS very easy
Escape from the Dark Tower—Mekel Rogers.
A fun and short programmatic composition
for beginning players: An isolated dark tower
stands deep in the woods. A knight rescues a
princess from the dungeon of an evil dragon.
Now the two must escape from the dark
tower before they are discovered. Scored in B
minor, all parts remain in first position with no
accidentals or tricky bowings. A high-energy
piece guaranteed to make any orchestra sound
full and exciting.
11566667 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11566691 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Exhilaration—Cooper Ford. Many special
experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as flying
for the first time, a big sports moment, or the
excitement of a first concert. Young musicians
should find this both easily accessible and
fun to play. Melodies are passed around to
different sections while reinforcing foundational
rhythms, notes within the D major scale, and
playing with a big sound. Written with the young
orchestra in mind, second violin and viola parts
are doubled as are cello and string bass. (1:40)
11400514 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400515 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Expedition—Kathryn Griesinger. Set out to
explore the D major scale! This easy piece uses
only quarter, half, and whole notes with frequent
unison rhythms to help young players build
confidence as they venture into independent
harmonic lines. With violin 2 doubling viola
and cello doubling bass, the scale-based
passages will give even a small ensemble a
big, full sound. Melodic material is passed to all
sections, and players can practice maintaining
a steady tempo during a brief pizzicato section
with piano provided for support.
11559063 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11559103 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . .75.00
10594916 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
First Finger March—Mekel Rogers. A great
choice for a first-year concert! Written in a
march style, every note is played as an open
string or using only the first finger. Scored to
accommodate string groups of any size or
instrumentation, this fun piece is easy to teach,
fun to play, and an excellent way for beginners
to sound full and confident.
11573154 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11573175 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
The Forbidden Temple—John M. Pasternak.
Go on an adventure to a forbidden temple with
this engaging work for the developing orchestra
that uses just the notes in the D major scale, with
appropriate doublings and suggested bowings.
11562307 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11562369 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
G Street Rock—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Get
ready to rock! And improvise! And learn notes
on the G string! G Street Rock promotes
both music literacy and creativity. A four-bar
vamp allows students to improvise or perform
suggested solos. A guide to improvisation is
included on the back of each student part along
with sample solos, and the score includes a
lesson plan with sequential steps for teaching
improvisation. An optional drum set part adds
even more excitement!
11511813 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11511892 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold. Opening
with the powerful sound of open 5ths, this work
transports the listener back to ancient times
and life in a magnificent castle. Experience
the festivals and celebrations that would often
occur as the melodies work their way through
all sections of the orchestra. Exciting and jovial!
10066333 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
10066334 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Gap of Dunloe (Gateway to MacGillycuddy's
Reeks)—Chris Thomas. Transport your
audience to the Emerald Isle with this music
inspired by traditional Irish songs and the
beauty of Ireland's Gap of Dunloe. The lyrical
melodies, call-and-response counterpoint, and
a touch of traditional Irish style paint a colorful
picture evoking images of the magnificent
Irish landscape.
10592149 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
10592150 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Gargantuans—Bryan Sanguinito. This original
composition for beginning orchestra uses only
quarter, half, and whole notes and only pitches
on the D and A strings (except for open E for
basses and first violins) to take your young string
students on this mystical musical adventure.
Written in the key of E minor, this simple but
intense selection will make your beginners
sound like they've been playing for years!
11566668 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11566692 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Golden Grove (for Single or Multi-Level
String Orchestra)—Brian Balmages. A
celebratory and extremely versatile work, the
majestic lines sweep throughout the ensemble
amid a backdrop of pulsating rhythms. Perform
it with your developing ensemble alone, or
add the more accessible supplemental parts
(included). Whether students have just learned
the first few notes or even if they only know
open strings, there is a part to include them!
There are many performance applications for
exciting work. (2:20)
11511815 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .80.00
11511894 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Gothic Quest—Emily Golan. With a sound
like it's from medieval times, this powerful
composition takes your young orchestra
musicians on a musical journey that is at first
aggressive, then moves to a more heartfelt
lyrical theme before returning to the bold minor
themes for an intense conclusion. Low second
fingerings, dynamics, tempo changes, and
eighth rests are all reinforced.
11502008 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11502067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Grotto—Todd Parrish. Especially
well suited for first-year students, this dark-
sounding piece will give students a mature, full
sound. Written in B natural minor, it utilizes only
the notes of the D major scale with easy finger
patterns and simple rhythms throughout.
10995814 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10995816 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Heroic March—David Bobrowitz. Uplifting and
heroic, this original work is excellently scored for
young ensembles and will have them sounding
full and mature. With every section having
engaging parts and lots of teaching opportunities
including hooked bowings, staccato, four-note
slurs, and eighth rests, this work will be a great
addition to any concert program.
11566669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11566693 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
High Flying—Tyler S. Grant. Glide through the
clear blue skies in this riveting work featuring
sweeping melodic lines that convey freedom
and weightlessness while a powerful rhythmic
ostinato provides boundless energy and
excitement. An excellent work to showcase
your developing students! (1:45)
11568702 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11568845 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Honor and Glory—Soon Hee Newbold.
Dedicated to the brave men and women who
risk their lives to protect others and serve in
the name of freedom, this patriotic showpiece
has bold and majestic themes throughout. The
lyrical melody soars over the rhythmic bass line
as harmonies intertwine to create a touching
and memorable portion of your next concert.
Truly inspirational.
10047902 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10047903 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Icicles—Todd Parrish. Feel the frigid chill of
winter winds and brittle ice! This contemporary-
sounding work features quarter- and half-note
rhythms in basic stepwise motion. Cello and
bass sections have prominent lines, and all
notes fall within the range of the D major scale.
Close yet easy intervals create interesting
harmonies that hint at dissonance to represent
the bitter cold of frozen ice.
11500095 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
11500372 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Into the Sky!—Brian Balmages. This work is
portrays the thrill of takeoff and flight while only
using quarter notes in all string instruments!
Fanfare-style themes combine with the
energetic rhythms of the piano to give the
music momentum and intensity. While piano
is not required, it adds a great deal to the
orchestration and will help your youngest of
students feel like they are soaring!
10066319 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .40.00
10066324 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Invicta—Soon Hee Newbold. Showcase a
student or bring in a guest artist to perform with
your beginning students! Includes advanced
solo violin and viola parts along with easier
violin and viola solos as options. An included
piano part works well for recitals as well as
adding great harmonic support and color to the
overall ensemble.
11349034 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . .50.00
11349035 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Kabuki Dance—Richard Meyer. A great
change of pace at any performance! Based on
the pentatonic scale, the melody moves from
D major to B minor offering colors and textures
rarely found in pieces for young orchestras.
Written in ABA form, the work begins with a
delicate pizzicato section followed by a more
aggressive minor section, then returns to the
opening melody for a satisfying conclusion.
2478638 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .42.00
5988000 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Legend of Dark Mountain—Soon Hee
Newbold. This exciting work portrays
mountains, legends, and mystical monsters.
The orchestra begins with a dramatic opening
filled with dynamic contrasts, followed by a more
legato and lyrical section. Great for working on
techniques, pizzicato, and dynamics.
10027347 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10027348 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Lotus Dance—Kathryn Griesinger. Graceful
flower dances are a beautiful part of Asian
culture, illustrated here with a flowing theme
in first position. Beginning ensembles will find
this work very playable, with simple rhythms
and melodies based on the D major and G
major scales. Exotic pentatonic harmonies and
gentle pizzicato accompaniment float like a
lotus blossom in an ancient Chinese garden.
10739248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10739249 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Mechanical Monsters—Randall Standridge.
Shambling creatures made of metal come to
life in this eerie offering for beginning orchestra.
This energetic piece utilizes only the first six
notes of the D major scale while also carefully
introducing F natural, teaching students there
is a world beyond high two. Playful interplay of
eighth notes, metallic percussion, and moments
for the players to hiss and knock rhythms on their
instruments combine to great effect in this work
that is sure to grab your players' attention.
11521158 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11521159 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Time-honored, proven repertoire.
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