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ORIGNAL CONCERT WORKS very easy
Shiver—Randall D. Standridge. Whether
you are shivering from cold or shivering from
fright this work for very beginning orchestras
is sure to set the mood of your next Winter
or Fall Concert. Using only 6 notes Randall
Standridge has creatively designed a piece
that reaches students at their skill level while
letting them experiment with the fun technique
of tremolo!
11573999 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11574067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Sky Suite—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. While
floating through the Clouds, Rain, Thunder,
and Sun, this charming multi-movement
work focuses students on music literacy. A,
D, and G-string notes are introduced one
movement at a time. Throughout each of the
movements, students explore different time
signatures, tempos, and bow techniques,
then get a chance to put all their knowledge
together in the finale. Perfect as a review for
intermediate players or even as an intro to
music reading for beginners.
11001453 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .49.00
11001454 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Skye Boat Song—arr. Caryn Wiegand
Neidhold. This accessible arrangement of
the beloved Scottish folk song has plenty of
opportunities for your musicians to shine - and
work on hooked bowing!
11562026 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11562111 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Snow Day!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Waking up
on a cold winter day. Sledding. Hot chocolate.
It's a snow day! This warmhearted original
work is craftily designed using only the notes
of the D major scale. With its bright melodies
and jingle bell accompaniment, this highly
accessible piece will delight students and
audiences. All instruments get a turn with the
melody. Perfect for your holiday, winter, or any
other concert program.
11400604 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400605 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
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 . . . . . . . . .50.00
11339425 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Songs of Mexico (Medley)—arr. Bob Phillips.
Three beautiful tunes in an easy medley!
This collection is a set of three traditional
Mexican folk songs arranged for beginning
string orchestra. The entire piece can be
played on the D and A strings for violins,
violas, and cellos, while basses play on the
D and G strings. A la Rorro Niño ("To the
Darling Child") is an infant slumber song.
Un Elefante Se Balanceaba ("One Elephant
Balances") is about an elephant balancing on
a spider web with more elephants joining as
the song progresses; for example, the second
verse would be two elephants, the third verse
would be three elephants, and so on. Luz de
la Mañana ("Morning Light") is a children's
song about morning. Correlates to Sound
Innovations, Book 1, Level 4. (2:05
11568654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11568805 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Sparkle!—Kathryn Griesinger. A bright concert
selection to showcase developing playing
skills! This lighthearted tune sparkles with
simple rhythms and easy string crossings using
notes of the D and G scales (no low 2). Every
section of the orchestra gets melodic material
sprinkled with pizzicato throughout. Perfect for
any time of year. Optional bells.
10748226 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
10748227 Additional Score
with piano, opt. bells . . . . . . . 5.00
Stampede!—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. An
entertaining and fun piece for any time of year -
especially summer concerts. Parts are included
for washboard and spoons, and the violins
get the spotlight with some old-fashioned
fiddlestick playing. Instructions for playing with
fiddlesticks are included. The instrumentation
includes a single part for violins, rather than
the traditional first and second violin parts. Get
ready! Audiences will be on their feet after you
perform this one!
11563665 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11563679 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Stegosaurus Stomp—Perry Holbrook. Who
doesn't like dinosaurs? In a slow to moderate
tempo, this engaging original work for the
developing string orchestra is scored big and
full so your young musicians will sound their
best! The strings get to STOMP!
11562309 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11562371 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Storm—Soon Hee Newbold. This dynamic
and riveting work depicts an ancient battle
scene or ferocious weather system. A lyrical
melody contrasts with an intense rhythmic
groove complete with optional percussion.
A great work to expose younger players to
programmatic music!
10512590 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .50.00
10512591 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Strength and Honor—Sean O'Loughlin.
With a positive and uplifting theme, this work
for beginning orchestra works for all types of
performances. Using a limited range of pitches,
this piece is a perfect opportunity to teach the
art of releasing.
11562027 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11562112 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Sunlight—Randall D. Standridge. Energetic
and uplifting! From start to finish the melodies
and rhythms in this original work convey a
sense of optimism and vitality, leaving listeners
and players with a sense that all will be well.
Written primarily using the notes of the D scale
and with lots of opportunities for dynamic
contrast, this piece is packed with excellent
teaching moments.
11574024 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11574092 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Sword Dance—Thoinot Arbeau/arr. Phillips.
Here's an exciting work with a high-energy
Renaissance sound. Using easy double stops,
drones and pizzicato make this a fun adventure
for your strings. There's even an easy "call and
response" passage between the high and low
strings for even more variety. Your young
strings never sounded so exciting!
2472797 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
5976150 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Velocity—Brian Balmages. Energize your
performers and audience with this powerful,
dynamic work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the
piece quickly projects blocks of sound and a
flurry of rhythmic activity. The musical texture
comes across as very technical when, in
reality, it is quite accessible.
10454259 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10454292 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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 50.00
10846043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Wexford Circle—Elliot Del Borgo. Beginning
orchestras will enjoy this contemporary,
rhythmic original work! Simple repeated
eighths and a melody that calls for full bow
strokes will give your students a chance to
practice the basic skills they've been learning.
Wexford Circle will help to instill confidence in
your young players! UIL String Orchestra Sight
Reading Level 3
2332666 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
5517123 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
While the Sun Shines—Bradd Parton.
The simple tune depicts a walk taken by the
composer and his dog where the furry friend
barked in rhythm as the composer started
whistling the simple melody. The increasing
use of open-string pizzicato represents the rain
that cut the duo's walk short.
11573120 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
11573134 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Wind Rhythms—Doug Spata. Masterful
use of pizzicato to great effect and engaging
themes generously spread throughout the
sections along with all-around accessible
music make this a nice enjoyable addition to
the concert season.
11561620 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11561672 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Winter Lights—Seth Bedford. Inspired by
music of the Italian Baroque period, this
reflective piece merges traditional harmonies
with contemporary major seventh chords to
create a whimsical and wistful mood. Simple
rhythms and articulations allow students to
develop expressive tone through dynamic
contrasts in first position. A charming addition
to any winter concert program!
11202209 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
11202210 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Zipline!—Bradd Parton. This driving piece
is bursting with energy while using mainly
the pitches D, E, F#, G, A, and B along with
a simple-to-control first-finger glissando
technique. This exciting beginning-level work
will contrast with most other selections on
your concert program. Want a fun, up-tempo
yet achievable piece that will reinforce basic
rhythms and introduce glissando? Take a trip
on the zipline!
11573118 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
11573132 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Zombie Dance—Michael Story. Zombies are
everywhere these days - at least in songs,
movies, and on TV! This original piece is a tip of
the hat to the wildly popular sci-fi craze. Written
for first year orchestra students, Zombie Dance
uses mostly quarter note rhythms and D-, A-,
and G-string notes, including a few C-naturals.
Very easy optional piano and percussion parts
are included.
10872172 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .45.00
10872173 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
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