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ORIGNAL CONCERT WORKS very easy
Assemble the Guard—Dion Morales. The
alarm has sounded, the gates have been
shut; it is time to assemble the guard! This
triumphant and bold piece is a perfect fit for
developing orchestras. Using unified rhythms
and a beginner-friendly note range, it will help
young players create a robust and mature
sound. Stomps and optional percussion
enhance the adventure.
11574000 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11574068 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Attack of the Walking Basses—Bob Phillips.
Perfect for young orchestras, this Halloween
bass-tacular features the entire bass section
playing riffs and walking bass lines. The piece
is written in first position for violins, violas,
and cellos, but everyone gets to play exciting
tremolos. Correlates with Sound Innovations
for String Orchestra, Book 1, Level 5.
10999654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10999655 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Attack!—Jeffrey Frizzi. The dark sound of D
minor is paired with aggressive, repeated down
bow strokes to create a mood of impending
doom for beginning string groups. A great way
for teaching low 2nd finger, double stops and
B flats, this is one that your young players can
really dig into.
10185981 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10185982 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Aztec Warrior—Jeffrey Frizzi. Through the
jungles of southern Mexico, the Aztec warrior's
journey is full of adventure and danger. This
exciting work for young string orchestra is set in
B minor using only notes on the D and A strings.
11202303 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202305 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Bow Hunters—Deborah Baker Monday. Take
your young musicians are on a quest to play in
the best part the bow! Whether slurring easy
quarter notes, sustaining half and whole notes,
or digging into the exciting eighth-note melody,
players will get to effectively use every inch of
bow hair from the frog to the tip. The E minor
melody gets passed around the orchestra,
with opportunities to practice C-natural finger
patterns in every part. A winner for building bow
skills - and fun to play as well!
11559072 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11559112 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
11339403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
A Breath of Fresh Air—Brian Bankston.
Designed with accessibility in mind, this gentle
melody offers young musicians a supportive
and engaging environment to develop their
skills and express their creativity. From
bowing techniques to finger placement, each
element of the composition is carefully crafted
to guide players on their musical journey with
confidence and enthusiasm.
11573158 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11573179 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/arr.
Todd Parrish. In this multi-level arrangement
for string or full orchestra, both new and
experienced students get to enjoy the
excitement of Offenbach's famous dance.
The piece can be performed with strings only,
with parts for beginning, intermediate, and
advanced levels. Or, add optional advanced
wind, brass, and percussion parts for a
full orchestra concert - combined levels or
advanced players only. The perfect grand
finale to your pyramid concert that will motivate
young musicians with a great sense of pride
and accomplishment!
11500306 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . .80.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Ceremonial Prelude—Cindy Hill. This piece
pairs D major melodies with dynamic and
textural contrast as well as simple pizzicato
to create a work that will make any occasion
feel special!
11572911 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11573010 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .16.00
Climbing Above the Clouds—Michael
Kamuf. The excitement and exhilaration of the
first moments of flight are brought to life for
beginning strings. Written in D major, this work
allows for all parts to have an opportunity to
play one of the themes, work on arco-pizzicato
transitions, and demonstrate mastery of
dynamics. It is perfect as an opening or closing
selection for your next concert! (2:00)
11568649 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11568800 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dance of Fire—Frank J. Halferty. This
energetic and refreshing original is destined to
be a student favorite for years to come. From
bold, rustic sections to soft and suspense-
building tremolos and pizzicatos, this piece has
what it takes to motivate players to practice,
and makes young groups sound mature.
10093696 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10093699 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dark Matter—Jason Taurins. Strong from the
start, the bold-sounding minor music will engage
your students. This piece has the flavor of action
movie music that beginning students will love to
play. It will come together in a hurry, and your
students will want to play it again and again!
11502007 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11502066 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dizzy Digits—Richard Meyer. Students will rise
to the challenge of this fun, perpetual-motion-
style selection. Using the notes of the D major
scale, this piece will improve early readers'
finger dexterity and note-reading skills. A great
motivator for developing string students!
11202656 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11202657 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Double Agent—Brian Balmages. An
imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes game of
espionage… the music drifts between episodes
of intense dissonance and brief moments of
calm, allowing you to catch your breath before
the chase continues once again. Relying
heavily on rhythmic pulse and reinforcing
rhythmic independence, this engaging work
also offers plenty of opportunities to showcase
dynamic contrast and really bring the
excitement to a new level!
11399642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11399643 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dragon Pearl—Brian Balmages. Journey to a
fantastic world where dragons defend a flaming
pearl representing everything from wisdom and
power to prosperity and immortality. A stunning
opening reflects the gorgeous surface of the
pearl. Soon after, the battle begins, highlighted
by powerful rhythms, heavy accents, and
aggressive harmonies. Incredibly playable
yet stunning to hear, this is sure to captivate
students and audiences! (1:50)
11568680 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11568823 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. This exciting
musical adventure is set in E minor and uses
only 6 notes. It is rhythmic and offers optional
percussion and mild dissonance to complete
the dark, medieval sound. Sure to be a favorite
at your next concert!
10008659 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
10008661 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Dragon's Flight—Liam Ramsey-White.
Perfect for any concert opener or closer, this
wonderful work for beginning orchestra takes
musicians and audiences on a mythical journey
through the sky. Dramatic scoring and creative
harmonies make your young orchestra sound
full and mature. All sections get a turn at the
melody, and violin 2 and viola have easy
independent lines.
11346158 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
11346159 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer. There's a
dragon on the loose (you can hear him in
the bass and cello sections) and your strings
are in on the hunt! The medieval-sounding
excitement is all created using notes from the
D scale, no slurs, and no sixteenth notes.
2475409 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
5982750 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Dynamic Pursuit—Deborah Baker Monday.
Run - chase - capture! In this high-energy
original work, someone is on the run and
someone is in dogged pursuit. Danger, intrigue,
and high speeds! The use of dynamics and
repeated eighth-note patterns helps listeners
envision a "dynamic pursuit."
11563659 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11563673 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Emerald Sky—Larry Clark. This lovely ballad
features beautiful melodic lines and major-
seventh harmonies with rich suspensions
that will evoke an emotional response every
time from both the audience and musicians.
Expand your players' musicianship while
feeding their souls.
11562028 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11562113 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Endgame—Jay Coles. The "endgame" is the
final stage of a game such as chess, when
only a few pieces remain. This spirited piece
describes the intensity of the last moments of
an epic game. A mysterious-sounding opening
builds suspense before the main melody
appears, using heavy accents to drive the
theme forward with rhythmic interplay among
parts. All sections get a piece of the action,
bringing the dynamic performance to a bold
and confident conclusion.
11559069 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11559109 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
11339413 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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