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ORIGNAL CONCERT WORKS easy / medium-easy
Waypoints—Aaron Fryklund. This
adventurous and joyful piece navigates through
"waypoints" in rondo form. Every section will
enjoy a moment in the spotlight as the melody
is passed around the ensemble. The combined
rhythmic and harmonic material gives a sense
of forward momentum. Developing players
will build confidence playing in G major with
occasional F-naturals, two-note slurs, and
many opportunities for dynamic expression.
11559080 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11559120 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Wild Stallions—Mark Lortz. Iconic and
majestic, wild stallions embody the spirit of
freedom and joy. This exceptional original
work uses a grand melody and very effective
rhythmic interplay to perfectly depict these
beautiful animals and their unabashed spirit.
11562314 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11562376 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Wildfire—Kathryn Griesinger. The rapid pace
and tight rhythms of this Grade 2 original will
help students develop quick and crisp bowing
technique! A fast and furious theme requires
precision in playing staccato and hooked
bowings while managing string crossings,
resulting in a great teaching piece and concert
feature. This piece remains within first position
with just a few slurs and 16th-note patterns.
10997841 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .52.00
10997861 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Winter Stars—Kathryn Griesinger. This
gorgeous original work was inspired by the
tender poem of the same name by Sara
Teasdale. Gentle phrases capture the wistful
hope the poet felt as she contemplated the
steadfast stars that burn steadily as long
ago even as the world changed below.
Lyrical melodies provide developing players
opportunities to work on tone, slurs, and
expressive playing with one easy key change
from D major to G major. A tranquil winter
concert selection that evokes images of
shimmering stars in the cold December night
sky. Absolutely beautiful!
11401228 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11401229 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.50
Zig Zag—Sean O'Loughlin. Full of flair and
the rhythmic motifs that young musicians love
- your students will want to play this exciting
piece again and again!
11501921 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11501922 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Original Concert Works
Medium-Easy
(You Are) Amazing—Brian Balmages. A
beautiful, joyous melody and driving rhythms
create a message of hope in this uplifting
original work. Perfect for a developed middle
school or high school string orchestra,
this piece features simple meter changes,
syncopated rhythms, pleasing harmonies,
and a variety of articulations and dynamics.
An optional violin 1 upper divisi shifts to fifth
position. This magnificent work is the perfect
opener, closer, or contest piece!
11349022 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11349023 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Ablaze—Chris M. Bernotas. This fierce concert
piece takes the orchestra on an exciting
musical journey. Students will be challenged to
perform with various emotional styles, including
both intense and legato melodies.
10453626 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .46.00
10453673 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Abominable—Nicolás Repetto. What are
those footprints in the snow? Join the expedition
in search of the legendary Abominable
Snowman in this original string orchestra work.
The piece features a cinematic introduction
that erupts into an exciting, fast-paced ostinato
as the expedition gets underway. Filled with
myriad teaching techniques, this energetic
work is fun for students and audiences alike!
11537669 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11537673 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Across the Wind—Doug Spata. Thrilling
melodies swoop and soar over bristling
ostinatos in this exciting concert overture
in F Major. With a triumphant style and
dramatic range of emotions, players will enjoy
performing this piece. Many musical and
technical skills are reinforced including 16th
note patterns with slurs, part independence,
and accidentals. The graceful middle section
of the piece is an excellent place for players to
experiment with vibrato. Truly an exhilarating,
enriching journey that students will be excited
to take again and again!
10370508 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .56.00
10370511 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
African Adventure—Robert Sheldon. When
it comes time to celebrate the musical colors
of Africa, combine the forces of your string
group with your percussion ensemble on
this stylish concert work for the developing
ensemble. Repetitive rhythms and a catchy
melodic hook propel the piece forward as
it develops momentum and dramatic flair.
Substitute Orff instruments for the melodic
percussion for an even more authentic
timbre. A guaranteed favorite!
10280280 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . .46.00
10280282 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Afterburn—Brian Balmages. Take a deep
breath and feel the rush of this intense original!
The manageable note range for young players
is kicked into higher gear with pulsating
rhythms and cool meter tricks. Hold on tight -
it's sure to be a group favorite!
10307163 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
10307164 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Against the Tide—David Mety. Journey
across the high seas in this exciting and
challenging piece for young string orchestra.
It will give your students a chance to work
on different bowing styles and articulations,
performing interlocking parts, and switching
between arco and pizzicato.
11573121 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11573135 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Agent Arco: Licensed to Trill—Vince Gassi.
Chills, spills, and trills! Agent Arco faces
her most dangerous assignment yet. Being
licensed to trill is one of many skills she must
use judiciously. Up bow, down bow, you name
it, she's on the case. Rhythmic and pulsating,
tuneful and harmonically interesting - why
not add a touch of suspense to your next
program? (2:10)
11568644 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11568795 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Agincourt—Doug Spata. Adventurous groups
will like playing this dramatic modal work in
7/8 time. The pattern is a consistent 2+2+3.
It's inspired by the climactic battle scene in
Shakespeare's Henry V, and audiences will
be thrilled by the expressive melodies and bold
ostinatos that course through the piece.
10026998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10032381 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
American Landscape—Soon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold has created wonderful
music based on Gypsy music, Spanish music,
Asian music, and now turns to a more open
and rugged American sound, and succeeds!
Drawing from the diverse and unique scenes
of the United States, this soaring work pays
tribute to majestic mountains, vast plains, lush
forests, and more. Give your players a chance
to capture this evocative American sound.
Breathtaking!
10008710 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10008711 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Arco Polo for Multi-Level Orchestra—Ingrid
Koller. This engaging piece for string orchestra
is appropriate for any time of the year but is
especially fun for a summer orchestra concert.
Arco Polo is a musical depiction of the well-
known swimming-pool game Marco Polo.
The piece begins tutti pizzicato, but then the
instruments "call out" to each other using their
bows. This is a multilevel piece which makes
it a practical choice for an orchestra with
students at varying skill levels. It can stand
alone as a Level 1.5 piece, but with the addition
of the advanced violin, viola, and cello parts it
becomes even more challenging and fun. For
yet another layer of fun, there is an optional
improvisational section where students are
randomly (perhaps secretly) selected to be the
"caller" and the rest of the orchestra answers.
As an extra surprise for the orchestra and
audience, an audience member can be cued
to literally call out to the orchestra.
11399763 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . .40.00
11399764 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Ares—Jay Coles. Ares, the Greek god of
war was a feared and powerful figure in
ancient mythology. That awe-inspired power
is on full display in this high-wire work for
string orchestra, featuring a strong melody,
great scoring, and effective contrasts with
a legato melody over rhythmic staccato
accompaniment. A superior opener or closer!
11562317 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11562379 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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String Orchestra
Original Concert Works
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Thundersnow!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
11392948 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11392949 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Legends of Glory—Kathryn Griesinger.
10568189 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10568190 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
(You Are) Amazing—Brian Balmages.
11349022 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11349023 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Blue Rhythmico—Kirt N. Mosier.
2481200 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10000751 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
La Bruja—Jorge Vargas.
11521156 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11521157 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Golden Grove (for Single or Multi-Level
String Orchestra)—Brian Balmages.
11511815 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
11511894 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Spartacus—Brian Balmages.
10047935 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10047936 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Battle of the Bows—Chris Thomas.
11399632 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
11399633 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Terra Nova—Richard Meyer.
10280288 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10280290 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Lullaby to the Moon—Brian Balmages.
10512574 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10512575 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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