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Mystical Towers—Jeremy Woolstenhulme.
Energy and excitement prevail from beginning
to end in this original work that evokes the
image of a hero's journey to explore the ruins
of two ancient magical towers. This will capture
the imagination of your developing players!
10281217 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10281218 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Lauridsen/
arr. Sandra Dackow. First it was the choral
masterpiece from Lauridsen. Then it took the
instrumental world by storm as a concert band
arrangement. But it has never been available
for strings - until now! A serene and expressive
composition, the fluid lines and lovely harmonies
will both challenge and engage your performers.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .85.95
10046964 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .14.95
October—Eric Whitacre/arr. Paul Lavender.
With his symphonic, choral, and operatic
works, the continuing popularity of Eric
Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is
evident in concert programming everywhere.
October, one of his most notable symphonic
works, is now adapted in this stunning version
for strings.
10042806 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .85.00
10063982 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
Ode to a Joyride—Brian Balmages. The
glorious melody of Beethoven's Ode to Joy
gets an adrenaline boost as your orchestra rolls
down the windows and turns up the volume!
Ideal as an opener or closer, this exciting work
is certain to elicit a strong reaction from your
students and audience. This is a joyride that no
one will soon forget! (3:20)
11511836 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511915 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Odyssey (Journey of Odysseus)—Soon
Hee Newbold. The Odyssey is a timeless
Greek tale that is relevant to every generation,
and Soon Hee Newbold has created a thrilling
musical depiction for your strings to play!
Odysseus' return home from the Trojan War
was filled with obstacles and encounters with
the Lotus Eaters, the Cyclops, the Sorceress
Circe, and the enchanting Sirens, among
others. Multiple effects include col legno,
mutes, and harmonics (which are all explained
in detail in the performance notes). The
incredible symphonic nature of the entire work
gives your orchestra a huge sound without the
need for any winds or percussion. It's a thrilling
addition to any performance.
2701827 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
2480028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Old Boatman—Florence Price/arr. Dana
Perna. This lyric work is a shining presentation
of Price's signature style. The opening G major
theme modulates to A major, featuring brief
solos for violin and cello. Although short, the
piece requires mature musicality, shifting skills,
and vibrato from your ensemble, with moments
of delicate dynamics and rubato.
11206042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11340778 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Only Light—Aaron Perrine. Written to convey
a sense of hope and healing, this is one of
Aaron Perrine's most popular symphonic
works. This adaptation for string orchestra
with piano and percussion is evocative and
wonderfully crafted!
11536689 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .85.00
11536691 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .15.00
Orchid—Yukiko Nishimura. This lyrical piece
has a warm and lovely chord progression
that brings delicate emotion to the incredibly
beautiful melody line. Your string orchestra
will perform expressively as they play from the
heart. (3:30)
11400578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400579 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Pachelbel's Rhapsody—Johann Pachelbel/
arr. Katie O'Hara Labrie. Finally, an
interpretation of Pachelbel's famous Canon
in D with more than eight notes for the cello
and bass sections! This well-known melody
is creatively reimagined so that all voices get
a chance to explore new, dreamlike melodies
that float around Pachelbel's original harmonic
foundation. With independent lines, shifting
opportunities in cello and first violin, and
unique rhythmic motives, this piece will help
strengthen your developing players and let
every section shine.
11559098 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11559138 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Paz y Luz—Bryan Sanguinito. This lush
pastorale primarily set in 3/4 time offers
opportunities for all players to shine. A
contrasting pizzicato B section in 4/4 will keep
students and audiences on their toes.
11573125 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11573139 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Perpetuoso—Brian Holmes. Opening
with a catchy theme, this work explores
countermelodies as well as recurrences of
the theme. Syncopated rhythms are common
and are aided by running eighth notes that
help subdivide the pattern. It's a powerful,
technically challenging work that students will
love to play.
10500810 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
10500811 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Perseverance—Cooper Ford. Written with the
intermediate-advanced orchestra in mind, this
original work embodies the ultimate victory of
staying strong amid struggle and hardship. Full
of rhythmic energy and musical intensity, this D
minor musical adventure gives each section of
the orchestra opportunities to shine with dotted
rhythms, string crossings, extended finger
patterns, and minimal shifting in the first violins.
11559094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11559134 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Phantom Waltz—Chris Thomas. Inspired
by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in
Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy
echo of the past. This 6/8 piece features two
solo cellos, melodramatic melodies, and
colorful accidentals for dramatic effect. A
cinematic, emotional, and richly textured work
for string orchestra. Optional viola solo parts
are included.
10846066 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
10846067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Power Shift—Kathryn Griesinger. Work on
shifting technique with a powerhouse rock
performance! Driving, accented bass lines and
syncopated melodies energize this original
piece that follows the form and style of pop
song standards. Carefully written melodies
give every instrument the chance to practice
shifting to third position and beyond, as well as
harmonics, extended C-sharp finger patterns,
and pizzicato riffs. Add a rocking drumset for a
dynamite presentation.
10846068 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .65.00
10846069 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Primrose Hill—Alan Lee Silva. Beautiful,
soaring melodies and lush harmonies will
give orchestras a big sound. Broad scoring,
solos, and variety of articulations make this a
rewarding musical experience.
11198702 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11198703 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Race to the River's Edge—Alan Lee Silva.
Transport your audience to pastoral settings
and experience feelings of freedom and a
sense of home. This beautiful and cinematic
work is pure joy to play and to listen to.
11562040 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11562125 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Radiant Joy—Brian Balmages. Uplifting from
the very first note, this is a musical celebration
of the human spirit. Subtle elements of fiddle
music are found throughout as the work
develops, moving through a variety of styles
with several twists and turns along the way.
Inspiring! (3:50)
11568695 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .75.00
11568838 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Rhapsody in Blue—George Gershwin/
arr. Michael Hopkins. Gershwin's beloved
and iconic work for orchestra is available
here for maturing string orchestras. This
excellent arrangement captures all of the
major themes and styles of the original in an
authentic yet playable setting that passes
the melody seamlessly to all sections. An
amazing opportunity for young string players to
experience this American gem!
11377686 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11377687 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Rhythmos—Kathryn Griesinger. A series
of driving and interlocking rhythms under a
flowing and dramatic minor melody create
an exciting and intense musical experience
that will be a favorite of both players and
concertgoers. Spiccato bowing is reinforced,
and a frequently changing tonal center adds
a wonderfully fresh sound that gives players
experience in shifting fingering patterns.
11349248 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11349265 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
River Song—Richard Meyer. This gorgeous
work is an excellent way for your students to
develop their legato playing. The original folk-
like melody is gently passed from section to
section (even the basses are featured!), giving
the piece the feel of a slow journey of discovery
down a sleepy, isolated waterway. The piece
includes some simple shifting into upper
positions for violin 1, cello, and bass as well as
interesting and imaginative accompaniments
throughout. Perfect as a second piece for
your next festival or contest program and a
wonderful change-of-mood selection for any
concert. (3:20)
11568676 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11572035 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
River Stories—Yukiko Nishimura. If you have
ever sat by a peaceful river and just allowed the
beauty of nature to flow through you, then you
have felt the serenity embodied by this work
of art. Presented in four movements, this work
for more advanced string orchestras is what
beauty sounds like.
11501867 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11501868 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Ruby Mountain Serenade—John Atteberry.
The folk-like tune may seem familiar but is a
lovely and lyrical original. Beginning in D major,
this graceful tone poem opens intimately, with
optional soloists from each section. Following
the introduction, all sections of the orchestra
work to guide the music through statements of
the primary and secondary themes, leading to a
smooth modulation to F major and an emotional
climax. A great opportunity for young musicians
to explore programmatic music. (3:00)
11400596 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400597 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Sagittarius A*—Julia Richards. Feel the
gravitational pull of a black hole with its driving
pulse and textures! This thrilling and mysterious
work is a perfect opportunity to teach sounds
such as sul ponticello and harmonics in an
exciting and accessible context.
11572929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11573028 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .16.00
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