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ORIGNAL CONCERT WORKS easy
Shadow Fire—Randall Standridge. This dark,
driving and energetic E minor work is one
your students will ask for over and over! It's
a great piece for differentiation in your young
orchestra. Second violins and violas double
while sticking to the first six notes of the D
scale. Cello, bass, and firsts are introduced
carefully to C naturals on the A string, with
basses remaining in first position. A wide
range of dynamics and engaging elements
like knocking on the wood of the violins add to
the intrigue of this exciting piece.
11521164 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11521165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Shipwreck Coast—Erica Donahoe. Students
will love this dark and stormy original piece!
Cello and string bass players will enjoy digging
into the opening melody, and all members of
the orchestra will be challenged with an exciting
and rewarding musical journey. Great for
introducing hooked bows and reinforcing low
first finger. (3:30)
11400600 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11400601 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Skyward—Bruce W. Tippette. Pulsing eighth
notes accompany graceful melodic lines
in this engaging work for string orchestra.
Written with young musicians in mind, players
can experience a range of elegant harmonies
without excessive demands on any individual
performer. A slower, brooding middle section
changes the energy before bursting back
into the original content, launching your
performers skyward!
11566679 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11566703 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Snowfall at Dusk—Aaron Fryklund. This
elegant and nostalgic piece depicts gentle
snow falling as twilight fades on a winter's eve.
The legato theme features slurred phrases and
sustained pedal-tone pitches to help develop
tone and bow-control skills. The contrasting
staccato section sparkles like snowflakes in
the golden sun, with easy meter changes and
a playful syncopated feel before ending with a
soft diminuendo.
11202225 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11202226 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Snowflake—Yukiko Nishimura. Floating
and delicate, this gorgeous piece features
long melody lines and plenty of sustaining
harmonies. It evokes the feeling of taking a
walk during a gentle snowfall. The first violin
part leads with the main melody, as the other
sections have an inner melody. Each line
should be played espressivo at all times. A
stunning selection for winter concerts.
10093756 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10093757 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
South African Groove (after Siyahamba)—
arr. Mekel Rogers. The South African hymn
Siyahamba serves as the basis for this
happy interpretation of the famous African
folk song. Translated, the word means "We
are marching." The composition can be
performed by strings alone, but the optional
addition of claves and congas adds another
layer of authenticity to the music. An excellent
opportunity to expose students to world music
as well as dotted and syncopated rhythms.
11566678 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11566702 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Spring Breezes—arr. Richard Meyer. Try this
tender folk song from Taiwan to develop your
students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied
by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the
melody is passed to each section. The solos
for violin and cello are at a medium-easy level
and are accompanied by a prominent harp or
piano part. Simply gorgeous!
2442762 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
5943857 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Stone Tower—Kathryn Griesinger. Experience
the power and intensity of this forceful melody
depicting bravery in battle. Beginning in A
minor, every section of the orchestra plays
the resolute motif of the Stone Tower,
marching forward with steadfast courage
into the darkness. Players will encounter
bow techniques including staccato, accents,
and slurred legato phrases that soar over
ostinato lines. A sudden turn to B minor adds
an unexpected twist as the fearless orchestra
advances to a victorious finale. (1:50)
11568666 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11568817 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Storm the Gates—Alan Lee Silva. This piece
is a rush of excitement right out of the gates.
Starting with exciting and angular rhythms, this
work moves to sweet, lyrical lines.
10457571 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .53.00
10457572 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Stranger Strings—Brian Bankston. Add
some mystery to your next performance with
this highly dramatic and accessible tune set in
A minor. This one keeps all sections engaged
with its driving rhythms and intense mood and
is sure to enthrall your listeners. It captures
the essence of suspense and anticipation
with its haunting melodies and pulsating
rhythms, drawing listeners into a mesmerizing
tapestry of sound that evokes both wonder and
apprehension. Intriguing.
11573160 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11573181 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Tango D'amour—Susan Day. Winner of the
2006 Texas Orchestra Directors Association
Composition Contest, the French title means
"Tango of Love." From the opening three
chords, this piece is set apart by its dramatic
quality, intriguing harmonies and genuine tango
style. Written in D minor, all parts stay in first
position. An appropriate choice for any concert,
festival, or contest, students and teachers will
want to play this one every day!
10026992 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10032377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Tango Rio—David Hinds. The zesty
syncopated rhythms of the tango are fully
explored in this well-crafted composition. All
the sections of the orchestra have a turn in the
spotlight as the piece unfolds.
11536262 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11536263 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Courage Within—Michael Kamuf. This
energetic work employs changing textures,
driving rhythms, and heroic themes that convey
a sense of determination and perseverance. It
creates an opportunity to support and explore
the SEL competency of self-management
within your orchestra rehearsal. Perfect as
an opening or closing selection for your next
concert! (2:30)
11568647 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11568798 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Three Days of a Knight—Susan H. Day.
At a solid Grade 2, this lovely suite of three
movements was written to spark students'
imagination about a knight's adventures while
reinforcing specific playing techniques in each
movement. Day in the Countryside reinforces
playing in 3/4 time. Dynamic Day reinforces
observing and executing dynamic markings.
Dragon Chasing Day reinforces steady pulse
and bow placement of eighth notes. Playable
as a suite or as stand-alone movements, this
piece is perfect for concert and contest. Piano
is optional.
11566680 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .58.00
11566704 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
To Those Who Built It—Susan H. Day. This
gorgeous work pays homage to the countless
accomplishments achieved by men and women
throughout the centuries. Includes a fascinating
Learning Bank for students to contemplate as
they learn and perform this elegant and artful
composition. Some accessible and brief shifting
moments for cellos and basses. Suggested
fingerings are included.
11563668 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11563682 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Toboggan Hill—Cindy Hill. Fly down a snowy
hill on a toboggan and let your cares melt away!
The orchestra is often divided between upper
strings and lower strings, allowing the melody
to be played by each section. An excellent
choice for winter concerts but can be played all
year long!
11572938 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11573037 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .16.00
Toccatina—William Hofeldt. This is
exceptionally nice! Very rhythmic and in a
minor key, this "little toccata" is a very welcome
addition to the easy string orchestra literature!
2253037 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
2278596 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Trailbreaker—Doug Spata. A full-scale
composition with all the techniques and form,
including a very effective shift to the relative
minor on the B section, all scaled down
and excellently presented for the young
orchestra. Great for reinforcing staccato and
low second finger.
11562311 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11562373 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Trial by Fire—Peter Blair. There is a lot of
rhythmic vitality in this interesting piece. Your
students will love the aggressive patterns of the
opening section which contrast perfectly with
the B section.
11561625 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11561677 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Turbulence—William Owens. Turbulence
gets its kick from driving accented rhythms
and edgy dissonance. It's got the right
balance of lyrical style and rhythmic punch for
even your violas and cellos to shake things
up. Highly recommended.
10307145 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .45.00
10307152 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Valse Diabolique—Joseph Compello. This
dark, rich and mysterious piece would fit
perfectly on a Halloween concert or festival.
This is the kind of music students love to play.
10457585 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10457586 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Viking (Full Flex - for any combination of
instruments)—Soon Hee Newbold. This
outstanding work, now available in this flexible
instrumentation edition, is an exhilarating
take on the dynamic spirit of the ancient
Vikings! Open-string double stops, pizzicato,
and optional percussion create a dramatic
sound that will transport you into a legendary
seafaring adventure. Each instrument part
is featured while working on various bowing
styles and dynamics. Violins utilize low
second finger, while basses have limited low
first fingers. Piano and percussion add to the
flair and drama. This is a must-have in every
orchestral library.
11316000 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional
Full Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
11316002 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Viking—Soon Hee Newbold. Take on the
dynamic spirit of the ancient Vikings in this
energetic piece! Open-string double stops,
pizzicato, and optional percussion create a
dramatic sound that will transport you into a
legendary seafaring adventure. Each instrument
part is featured while working on various bowing
styles and dynamics. Violins utilize low 2nd
finger, while basses have limited low 1s.
10454265 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .55.00
10454298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Voyager—Soon Hee Newbold. Take flight
through the soaring melodic lines of this bold
work that lets your students' imaginations run
wild. Whether on the back of a hawk or on a
journey to space, this energetic piece keeps all
sections engaged rhythmically and melodically.
A dynamic key change adds to the adrenaline
rush. Thrilling!
11195682 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11195683 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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