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Original Concert Works | Easy/Medium-Easy
Trap Doors—Ingrid Koller. This clever
intermediate string orchestra piece will
have your students on the edge of their
seats as they count carefully so as not to
fall into the rests. Everyone gets a chance
to play the lively G major melody, and every
section is tested by surprising rests. There
are also tutti sections that provide a fun
counting challenge for the entire orchestra.
This piece teaches the all-important skills
of counting carefully and watching the
conductor.
11624092 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11624133 Additional Score . . . . . . 6.00
Tribute of Honor—Cooper Ford.
Proclaiming triumph, this celebratory
fanfare celebrates honor and courage.
Set in accessible G major, the broad
melody moves through the orchestra,
giving every player melodic opportunities.
Easy accidentals offer interesting chord
progressions as a brief minor section
builds back to repeat the victorious opening
theme. The perfect piece to showcase
student accomplishments at ceremonies or
even graduation!
11608221 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11608255 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.50
Trolls—Todd Stalter. In Norse mythology,
trolls were creatures that lived in the
forests, mountains, or caves, away from
human settlements. They were seen as
antagonistic towards humans, brutish-
looking, and were to be avoided. Various
folk legends claimed they were as big as
giants or as small as gnomes and had
shapeshifting abilities. No doubt, many
curious people must have ventured out
to see a troll for themselves. This piece
vividly explores sneaking around in dark
and unfamiliar places, a sense of confident
adventure, and - quite possibly - the
surprise of spotting a troll! This will come
together very well in rehearsal and will
intrigue your students with its unique sound.
(2:00)
11619611 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11619691 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Truth or Dare—Alan Lee Silva. Perfect for
any concert setting, this work has it allfun
rhythmic figures, soaring melodic lines, and
beautiful harmonies. You'll never be able to
tell this piece is written for only three parts
and intended for younger players!
11615083 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11615172 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10454298 Additional Score . . . . . 11.00
Viking Song—Samuel Coleridge-Taylor/
arr. Jay Coles. Published in 1911, it's
speculated that Coleridge-Taylor composed
this spirited seafaring song for students
during his tenure at the Crystal Palace
School of Music in London. The lyrics and
heavily accented melody depict clanging
anvils hammered by mythical Thor and
Odin as steel ships are forged in the fire.
Like many vocal songs of the day, the piece
features key changes at each new verse.
This accessible arrangement for string
orchestra modulates from C major to G
major, ending back in C major as the strong,
lilting melody is passed between sections of
the orchestra.
11608218 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11608252 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.50
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 . . . . . 65.00
11195683 Additional Score . . . . . 11.00
War Hammer—Jeremy Smith. Looking
for a bold opener? War Hammer brings
relentless energy and pulsing percussion
that keeps your ensemble engaged and
excited. Its commanding intensity and
dramatic flair will captivate your audience
while giving young musicians a powerful
and memorable performance experience.
11623560 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11623642 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
We Rise (By Lifting Others)—Kevin
Sluder. No group truly succeeds because
of a handful of great members. It is the
responsibility of us all to help one another
and grow as a group. In this inspirational
3/4 piece, the key of A major requires young
students to "raise" certain pitches higher
than they are used to, while presented in
a very accessible way. The techniques
involved necessitate rising to a new
challenge, but remind us that together, we
can do anything!
11617587 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11617615 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 Reverie—Kathryn Griesinger.
Peaceful scenes of quiet, gentle snow
are reflected in this nostalgic melody for
intermediate strings. A flowing legato theme
evokes warm memories of innocence and
joy as it moves between the sections,
encouraging playing with sustained bows
and beautiful tone. Moments of modulation
use easy accidentals in first position to relay
the magic of the season. Piano and bells
add to the dreamlike quality of this serene
concert selection for your winter concert.
10997994 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10997995 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.50
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
You Can! Believe!—Alexandra
Skevington. New to the educational music
market and bringing a great message,
composer Alexandra Skevington gifts
us this gem "You Can! Believe!" A great
reminder in the best or worst of times, this
advice rings true and will resonate with your
musicians. They can do it! Believe!
11615393 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11615465 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 . . . . . 80.00
11349023 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
A Sunny Stroll (for String Orchestra)—
Isaac, Austin. Feel the bright sun as you
perform this upbeat piece! Musicians
will enjoy memorable melodies as they
perform a variety of staccato and legato
articulations. This piece explores the
use of the fourth finger in first position for
violinists and violists, notes on the G string
for violinists, and moving parts for cellists
and bassists.
11602995 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Abendlied (Evening Song)—Josef
Rheinberger/arr. Leonard Ingrande.
Originally composed for six-part mixed
choir, this popular piece has been
masterfully scored for string orchestra,
featuring phrasing with combined legato
and détaché techniques. Imitative voices
traded between instruments invite each
section to articulate their entrances, keeping
the forward motion alive.
11622378 String Orchestra . . . . . 48.00
11622466 String Orchestra . . . . . 12.00
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 . . . . . 10.00
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
