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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL medium / medium & medium-advanced
Ritual Fire Dance—Manuel de Falla/arr.
Sandra Dackow. Experience the vibrant
rhythms and exotic harmonies from the ballet
"El amor brujo," expertly arranged for Grade
3 orchestras. Featuring piano and timpani,
this captivating piece brings the essence of
Spanish music to life and offers an exciting
challenge for intermediate-level ensembles.
11574836 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .75.00
Tico Tico—Zequinha de Abreu/arr. Lipton.
Perhaps the most famous example of Brazilian
Choro music, this piece is made accessible
to high school players in this sterling
arrangement featuring a whistle and a section
that uses strings as percussion instruments.
Highly recommended!
10312102 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
Tico Tico (Tico-Tico no Fuba)—Zequinha
Abreu/arr. James Kazik. This Brazilian classic
was popular in the United States during the
1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the
Andrews Sisters, and Carmen Miranda. More
recently, it was performed at the closing
ceremonies of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
James Kazik's masterful arrangement for
string orchestra with optional piano and
percussion captures all the fun and energy
of the original in a format that will be easily
performable by your students - the audience
will be dancing in the aisles!
11504745 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
Zarabanda (Spanish Dance No. 3)—Enrique
Granados/arr. Eric B. Davis. Also called
Fandango, this third dance from Granados' 12
Spanish Dances was written for piano but is often
performed on guitar. It is particularly well suited
for string orchestra, with a beautifully elegant
melody and upbeat dance feel combining the
style of flamenco with the classical tradition of
the period. Articulations, particularly the contrast
of staccato and legato bow styles, offer a fun and
light performance with many dynamic, melodic,
and rhythmic variances.
11559079 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
Folk & Multicultural
Medium &
Medium-Advanced
A su merced, Don José—Nubia Jaime
Donjuan. Immerse yourself in the tapestry
of Mexico's rich musical heritage with this
captivating piece for string orchestra. The
opening adagio will pull at your heartstrings,
while the contrasting dance-like section will lift
you off your feet. Through evocative melodies,
rich harmonies, and vibrant rhythms, this
stirring piece weaves together the tender
nuances of grief with the enduring joy of
cherished memories.
11574023 String Orchestra . . . . MA 75.00
Andalusian Adventure—Erica Donahoe. Go
on an adventure to southern Spain and soak
in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish
rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this
engaging original work, with some New
World tango thrown in for good measure.
Players will reinforce low first finger and
high third finger as well as sixteenth notes
and pizzicato. There are violin and cello solo
opportunities, and optional castanets add the
perfect spice.
11393539 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Ani Ma'amin—Traditional/arr. John Leavitt.
Arranged now for string orchestra, this
traditional Hebrew song and its text provided
comfort to the victims and survivors of the
Holocaust, serving as a beacon of hope for
the future and for mankind. A powerful musical
moment for the concert stage.
10494180 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 50.00
Appalachian Daybreak—Ben Snoek.
Enjoy a trip to the rolling hills and galloping
horses of Bluegrass country. This great
original work delivers a very tuneful nod to
old Appalachian-style dance music while
providing an excellent exercise in various 6/8
rhythms. A more lyrical 3/4 middle section is
a great opportunity to develop tone, phrasing,
and legato. All sections have interesting and
engaging parts. Optional chimes. Sure to be
a concert favorite!
11393545 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Appalachian Festival—Chris Thomas. The
folk-style melodies of old-time Appalachian
music are captured in this lively work for string
orchestra! Strummed rhythms, syncopation,
and a spirited accelerando lend excitement
and energy to this concert selection perfect for
any time of year.
11175137 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Arabian Dreams—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's a
thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination
and evokes images of the One Thousand and
One Nights! Set as one continuous work, the
music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery
sunrise to the magnificent power of an Arabian
stallion galloping at full speed across the
expansive desert.
2474326 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Baile de la Noche (Dance of the Night)—
Lorrie Baum. This lilting Latin piece evokes
images of an evening of dancing and merriment.
Care has been taken to make sure all sections
of the orchestra have their turn with the melody
as well as exciting harmonic and rhythmic
accompaniments. Directors will find this to be a
great piece for teaching Latin stylings - it will be
loved by students and audiences alike.
11510711 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
Baile de Lila—Chris Thomas. This vibrant
work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to
the string orchestra! Feature principal players
accompanied by strummed passages, catchy
syncopated figures, and energetic melodies.
The piece also includes parts for an optional
guitar ensemble for an authentic flavor.
11203094 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 65.00
Blackberry Blossom—Gary Gackstatter.
Feature your top player on this famous
American tune! The first time through, the
soloist takes the lead accompanied by some
pizzicato and the occasional foot stomp. The
second time through, first violins play most of
the tune along with the soloist. The third and
final time through the soloist gets some nice
variations on the tune. And, oh yes, the faster
the better!
2702541 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 48.00
Bossa Rojo—Bert Ligon. Beginning with
a dramatic familiar Latin figure, everyone
will recognize the rhythm and groove with
enthusiasm! Melodic material appears in all
parts and is designed for fun and successful
performances. An improvisation section is
included where soloists can improvise over the
familiar progression or play the provided solos.
Piano and drum set parts are included. The
change of pace will be appreciated by players
of any level.
10310635 String Orchestra,
Percussion Required . .M 55.00
Dance of Youth (Xinjiang Folk Song)—
arr. Xinyu (Maggie) Francis-Ma. This joyful
dance contains wonderful stylistic influences
from the Xinjiang province of China. From
syncopated accompaniment figures to soaring
lyric melodies, this arrangement has it all.
There is one key change in the middle from
A minor to G minor and back. Excellent for
teaching chromaticism, augmented seconds,
and a variety of bow strokes. Violin 1 and cello
require shifting.
11355494 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 45.00
El Relicario: Paso Doble—arr. Robert
Longfield. One of the most famous and best-
loved paso dobles ever written in a setting
for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms and
sweeping Spanish melodies make this an
outstanding change of pace for concert or
festival performance.
10756566 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . .M 40.00
Fantasia Espanola—Soon Hee Newbold.
Soon Hee Newbold explores the world of
Spanish music with fiery results! Syncopated
rhythms propel the passionate melodies
which pass from one section to another, while
pizzicato and col legno bowing create castanet
accompaniments. There's even a strumming,
guitar-like pizzicato effect in both first and
second violins. A tango interlude leads to a
furious finish. A show-stopper!
2480774 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
Ghosts of Bohemia (Dance for String
Orchestra)—Joshua Reznicow. Intense,
wild, and energetic - all sections are offered
a lot of action, musical energy, and technical
challenges. Performers and audiences will
surely enjoy the rapid-fire sixteenth-note
passages contrasting with the larger sweeping
phrases, and the string effects such as strum/
gitara pizz, trills, glissandos, and double-stops
that all help to shape the colors and characters
of this adventurous piece.
11574019 String Orchestra . . . . MA 75.00
Green Road (Fantasy on an Irish Folk
Melody)—arr. Davide Pedrazzini. This
fantasy is based on Irish folk song The Road
to Lisdoonvarna. The theme depicts a journey
through green Ireland. The melody is broken,
dilated, and superimposed on itself as a sort
of bimodality. A great exercise in 6/8 and 9/8.
meter. Surprisingly, sometimes there is also a
fun extra-instrumental element.
11566685 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 58.00
Irish Junkyard Jam—Brian Balmages.
Featuring string quartet and orchestra, this
tour de force follows a few straggling Irish
musicians (the quartet) who find themselves
in a junkyard picking up scrap instruments. As
the quartet begins to find their groove, they are
joined by the rest of the orchestra and the party
is on! While not based on a specific folk song,
the piece draws on elements ranging from a
traditional pub band to Irish step dance. Fun,
and playable on acoustic or electric instruments.
10996001 String Orchestra . . . . MA 70.00
La Bella Cubana—José White/arr. Robert
Debbaut. In addition to numerous etudes and a
virtuosic violin concerto, violinist Joseph (José)
White Lafitte composed this habanera for two
violins, La Bella Cubana. In this string orchestra
arrangement of a habanera originally composed
for two violins, the lyrical melodic solos are
spread throughout the orchestra. Traditional
Cuban dance rhythms in the middle theme
capture the vibrant joy of the original work.
11500301 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 60.00
La Cascara—Jeremy Woolstenhulme. This
work is on fire from the opening measure to its
final ending. Rhythmically complex, it includes
some two against three patterns and meter
changes as well as position work in all sections.
A vigorous workout, definitely worth the effort!
11000017 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . MA 70.00
Libertango—Astor Piazzolla/arr. James Kazik.
Published in Italy in 1974, this arrangement
retains all the excitement of what is already
considered a modern tango classic.
10461611 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 55.00
Maharaja—Doug Spata. Add some sizzle to
your next concert with some Bollywood style!
Maharaja combines rhythms and motifs from
Indian music with exciting melodies. Slurred
pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums
while finger snaps and triplet flourishes add
to the South Asian flavor. Teachers will
appreciate challenging their students with
advanced fingerings and rhythms throughout
the piece and audiences will thrill to this unique
musical experience.
10280360 String Orchestra . . . . . .M 49.00
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