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Shiver—Randall D. Standridge. Whether
you are shivering from cold or shivering
from fright, this work for very beginning
orchestra is sure to set the mood for your
next winter or late fall concert. Using only
six notes, it's a creatively designed piece
that reaches students at their skill level
while letting them experiment with the fun
tremolo technique!
11573999 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11574067 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
Spies!—Seth Bedford. Shhh! Sneaky
sempre pizzicato is the name of the game in
this B-minor spy thriller. The stealth melody
tiptoes from section to section, scaling
arpeggio walls, and facing off with dynamic
changes for extra suspense. With optional
harp (playable by piano), this fun break
from the bows gives every player a chance
to sharpen skills in counting, pizzicato, and
playing with a steady beat.
11608209 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11608243 Additional Score . . . . . . 7.50
Star Dancer—Mark Williams. A bold,
contemporary sound marks this excellent
piece from Mark Williams. Written
in a modal style, Star Dancer offers
opportunities to work on various beginning
string techniques. Important lines are
passed around so that everyone gets a
chance to shine, so all of your students are
sure to enjoy this one!
2317428 String Orchestra . . . . . 46.00
2340891 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Star of County Down—arr. Mekel Rogers.
Finally! A great arrangement of the famous
Irish folk tune that's easily accessible to
young players. With unison low strings and
a treble clef substitute viola part, this can be
performed by a string orchestra of any size
while still sounding authentic.
11623551 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11623633 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Starlit Night—Lauren Bernofsky. This
tranquil piece captures the serenity and
wonder of the starry night sky. The legato
melody uses both sustained and smooth
détaché bow strokes as the calm motif
develops dynamically and harmonically.
11608215 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11608249 Additional Score . . . . . . 7.50
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10512591 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
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 . . . . . 55.00
5976150 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
The Ancient Blue Crystal—Brian Chance.
Bold rhythms, varying articulations,
and dynamics highlight this Grade 1
composition for beginning/developing
string orchestra. This will have your young
musicians engaged, excited, and prepared
for the next level.
11616737 String Orchestra . . . . . 41.00
T h u n d e r s t o n e — C a r y n W i e g a n d
Neidhold.
Believed to be forged by lightning,
thunderstones were thought to have mystical
and magical powers. Typically, these stones
were actually arrowheads, tool fragments,
and fossils found by later societies who
believed they contained healing and
protection properties, including treating
warts! In this composition, students musically
depict the creation of a thunderstone with
loud E-string lightning strikes.
11621742 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11621774 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
Tribal Dance—Brian Balmages. Intense
and driving rhythms conjure images of
ancient tribal rituals in this thrilling work
for beginning string orchestra. The bold
opening statements thrill your audience
before a more dark and mysterious
section hints at the magical aspects of
these gatherings. The addition of piano
and optional percussion turn this into a
stunning work! Sure to inspire your young
musicians!
10027343 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10027344 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Valiant Quest—Bryan Sanguinito.
Empower your developing string orchestra
students to sound advanced beyond
their years with this exhilarating work in
which both upper and lower voices shine.
Written in E minor and depicting a hero
or heroine bravely heading into battle, it
explores concepts such as accents, slurs,
dynamic changes, fermatas, and D.S. al
Fine, all while staying in first position and
playing basic rhythms. A slower middle
section even gives basses and cellos a
chance to shine with their own peaceful,
pleasant melody. Soon, everybody comes
back together to recapture the energy
introduced at the beginning. From the first
set of powerful pulsating eighth notes to the
last, this is a captivating and breathtaking
selection that you, your students, and your
audience are sure to love!
11621743 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11621775 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 . . . . . 55.00
10454292 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
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
Welcome to San Juan—Dion Morales.
Step into the vibrant streets of Puerto
Rico with Welcome to San Juan, a lively
and engaging piece by a Puerto Rican
composer Dion Morales inspired by the
iconic sound of the claves. This piece
introduces the traditional clave rhythm
through fun and easy-to-learn mnemonics,
making it accessible even for the youngest
beginners. Come celebrate of the sounds of
San Juan!
11617574 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11617602 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
The Wellerman (A Traditional New
Zealand Sea Shantey)—arr. Bob Phillips.
Rousing sea shanteys are a popular
listening trend - here's one your students
can soon play in no time! Perfect for most
second-year players or even those at the
end of the first year of instruction, this
catchy folk tune uses quarter notes, paired
eighths, and dotted quarters. The cello and
bass parts are doubled, everyone gets the
melody, and everyone stays primarily in first
position. Most likely originating in the 1830s
in New Zealand, the lyrics describe waiting
for supplies to be delivered by ship by the
Wellerman brothers. (1:45)
11619591 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11619671 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
A Winter Morning—Randall Standridge.
Capture the crisp energy of a fresh
winter sunrise with A Winter's Morning, a
delightful and accessible piece for young
string orchestras. Set in a lively 3/4 time,
this upbeat work sparkles with melodies
that dance from section to section,
keeping every young musician engaged.
The optional piano part add shimmer, like
sunlight glinting off freshly fallen snow.
Perfect for winter concerts or festival
performances, A Winter's Morning brings
joy, momentum, and a touch of seasonal
charm to your ensemble's repertoire.
11617589 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11617617 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
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