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Snow Day!—Steve Olson. Experience the
joy of a snowy day. Composed to include
every orchestra member, this delightful piece
captures the essence of winter fun while
providing musical challenges for all skill levels.
From lyrical melodies to lively rhythms, this
will become a favorite in your orchestra's
repertoire. Perfect for holiday concerts or any
winter-themed performance, this piece will
leave your audience feeling warm and festive.
11574831 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11574851 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .11.00
Snowberry—Yukiko Nishimura. An absolutely
beautiful and enchanting piece. Heavy divisi
writing opens up rich harmony and lush scoring
that intertwine flawlessly with a gorgeous
melody and counterlines. The perfect exercise
in musicianship. A must-have!
11346186 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11346187 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Solaris—Cooper Ford. Imagine the thrill of
flying among the stars. This soaring work
paints this exciting musical picture through
its variety of rhythmic motion and surprising
harmonic textures. Centered in D minor, each
part employs different bowing techniques, and
there's some shifting in the first violin, cello,
and bass parts. This piece will be lots of fun for
performers and audiences alike! (3:40)
11568672 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11572031 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Someday—Perry Holbrook. Stunning and
heartfelt, this composition for the advancing
orchestra is profound in its expressive nature.
With lovely themes and lush harmonies, this
beautiful work is full of moments to showcase
your orchestra's musicianship.
11502023 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11502082 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Spirit—Tyler Arcari. This rousing piece in 6/8
time opens with a lush harmonic presentation
of thematic material to set the mood before
flying into a jaunty Celtic-style romp. Dedicated
to the composer's wife, it reflects the same
strength and wonder for life that he sees in her.
11501889 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11501890 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Steampunk—Richard Meyer. Evoking the
steam-powered inventions in the work of Jules
Verne and H.G. Wells, this piece captures the
spirit and mood of the science fiction genre that
features these imaginative machines.
10453654 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .62.00
10453703 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Sunset Hill—Yukiko Nishimura. Your young
players will grow musically by leaps and
bounds with this lush and sonorous work. Great
chorale writing keeps the piece moving without
undue technical demands, and expert scoring
creates full-sounding chords that will bring the
beautiful sound of a mature string orchestra out
of your young ensemble.
11392976 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11392977 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Tango Mysterioso—Susan H. Day. Winner
of the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors
Association Composition Contest, this
mysterious sounding tango is written in the
keys of C minor and D minor, with much
consideration given to make sure all parts are
fun to play, interesting, melodic, and dramatic!
Distinctive tango rhythms, captivating minor
melodies, and appealing chordal harmonies
create an authentic Latin flavor.
10310529 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10310530 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Tango Traicionero—Kirt Mosier. Tango
Traicionero, by Kirt Mosier, means
"treacherous tango." The tango is a Latin
dance that first developed in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, in the mid-19th century. Imagine a
gathering of bohemian nomads and workers
having a dance party in the streets. There is
a natural tension in this tango which mirrors
the intoxicating nighttime atmosphere. All
orchestra sections work together to perform
slides and shifts between notes of the melodic
figures to add intrigue to the sound. A lively
middle section builds to a key change and
recapitulation. The work culminates with tense
chords to an exciting finish. (3:40)
11511855 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511934 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
A Tender Moment in Time—Adrian Gordon.
Warm the hearts of audience and players alike
with this beautiful original work that wonderfully
captures the sincerity of human emotion in life's
most delicate moments. An expressive melody
set in the key of C floats on colorful harmonies
designed to make a developing orchestra
sound full.
11511795 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511874 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
The Rock—Ash Madni. This driving work
was originally composed on guitar and then
scored for string orchestra. The ostinato
phrase repeats itself several times, forming
the rhythmic section for a blues-like melody.
To maximize success, practice the piece to a
click track to get the timing right, particularly the
artificial harmonics at the exposition.
11570785 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11570861 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Themes from Rhapsody in Blue—George
Gershwin/arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle. This
landmark arrangement showcases Gershwin's
beloved piece that validated the merging of
classical music and jazz during the Roaring '20s.
This setting for strings presents a sampling of
the most memorable themes in a dynamic and
well-constructed arrangement. Ideal to work on
bow distribution, weight, and speed as well as
chromatics and some basic position work with
ample fingerings provided. Exceptional!
11399692 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11399693 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
Three Bagatelles—Kevin Kaisershot. Set
in F major, these three dance movements
take you on a journey through American
ballroom traditions with a playful twist. Inspired
by the melodies of Stephen Foster and
G.W.E. Friedrich, this composition presents
lighthearted melodies intertwined with hints of
sophistication. Every note invites you to indulge
in the composer's witty creativity. Don't miss
the subtle intricacies, including enchanting
countermelodies and a surprising leap into
D-flat major.
11575832 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . 0.00
11575854 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 0.00
Through the Dark Domain—Doug Spata.
Long dramatic lines over driving eighth-note
and sixteenth-note rhythms create a highly
cinematic musical experience. A more lyrical
middle section provides opportunity for
expression. Written in the key of B-flat, this
offers many opportunities for all sections to
practice shifting. Optional harp part.
11354988 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11354989 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
To Tame the Raging Rapids—Brian
Balmages. Exhilarating! This work describes
mankind's constant fascination with some of
the most powerful forces in nature. As the
work opens, the beauty of the water and its
sound calms the listener. Soon, however,
we plunge into the water and test ourselves
against the raging rapids. Highly rhythmic
and compelling, this work is destined to thrill
all who perform it. Can your orchestra tame
the untamable?
10047960 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10047961 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
To the Feast!—Richard Meyer. Music is on
the menu in this tour de force for the advanced
string orchestra! All of your students get a seat
at the table as the joyful melodies are tossed
from section to section in a merry celebration
that features flurries of scales, shifting time
signatures, including a rollicking 7/8 section,
and tasty modal harmonies. From the first note
to the last, this selection will surely provide
nonstop excitement for everyone on stage and
out in the hall! (4:00)
11568668 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .75.00
11568819 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Two Scenes from the Hollow—Kirt Mosier.
This two-movement piece is based on "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The first section,
entitled Ichabod's Walk, is introduced with
lines from the American classic: "What
fearful shapes and shadows beset his path
amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy
night!" The second movement, entitled
Hessian's Ride, is introduced with lines that
end "...the apparition of a figure on horseback
without a head. It is said by some to be the
ghost of a Hessian trooper." The chilling
music will be the highlight of your concert!
Highly recommended!
10050296 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
10050298 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Varsity—Doug Spata. This electrifying pop-
style selection for intermediate orchestra is
sure to turn any concert into a dance party!
Featuring a variety of common syncopated
rhythms in a consistent F major, it's a superb
way to reinforce low first-finger notes and a
wonderful opportunity to work on phrasing and
articulation. Body percussion and an optional
drum set part add to the party vibe!
11574014 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11574082 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Ventus—Todd Parrish. Ventus is the Latin
word for "wind," and this work depicts the
beauty and fury of the wind through both E
minor and G Major tonalities. Bow articulations
range from powerful staccato and lyrical
legato to energetic spiccato in the coda
section. Dissonance is featured throughout
to create a sense of tension and resolution.
This triumphant-sounding piece is very
approachable and fun to play, with all parts
given meaningful contributions throughout.
10696558 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
10696559 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier. This wild
piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-
finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.
Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with
their thumb while canonic passages make your
group work together as never before. Wicked!
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
2478799 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Warrior Legacy—Soon Hee Newbold. This
inspiring homage to New England pioneers is
an original work in which Soon Hee Newbold
challenges advancing young orchestras
to focus on driving rhythms and emphatic
accents. Heroic melodies abound and solos
shine with attention to ensemble dynamics.
10091998 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
10091999 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Water Reflections—Yukiko Nishimura. A
stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced
ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the
harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice
interplay between all of the sections of the
orchestra that serve as reflections in the water.
The piece is contrasted by a nice, lilting up-
tempo section in the middle before returning to
the opening material to bookend the piece.
10592952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
10592953 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
What Lies Beyond—Steve Parsons. A
hauntingly beautiful theme surrounded by
magical moving lines includes several dramatic
moments that one can easily imagine as a
movie score. Pure enjoyment.
11561631 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11561683 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
