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Original Concert Works | Medium-Easy
Holiday Bows: Christmas and Chanukah
Songs Featuring Various Bowing
Techniques—arr. Allison Buettner.
Everyone expects a bow on their presents!
In this G major piece, challenge your
young musicians to expand their bowing
techniques beyond the simple détaché bow.
All parts have the opportunity to use slurs,
hooks, and staccato bowings as well as
reinforce the two main finger patterns used
in G major throughout the range of their
instruments. Four popular holiday melodies
are dispersed throughout every part in
the orchestra: Deck the Halls; Chanukah,
Oh Chanukah; Silent Night and Jingle
Bells. There are many teaching moments
wrapped up into one piece - is sure to be a
hit at your next holiday concert!
11624082 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11624123 Additional Score . . . . . . 6.00
Into the Depths—Matt Arnett. Composer
Matt Arnett describes "Into the Depths" as
"fierce," and you will understand this as
soon as you hear the first notes. Energetic
and aggressive, this piece drives forward
from beginning to end.
11615226 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11615286 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Into the Restless Skies—Deborah Baker
Monday. In the composer's words, "I
pulled out all the stops for drama, emotion,
and excitement." This memorable work
will become a student and audience
favorite. Some brief third-position work for
first violins.
11619013 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11619014 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Into the Shadows—Brian Balmages.
Journey into a place where shapes
constantly shift as the light moves, and
nothing is quite as it seems. While very
approachable for intermediate orchestras,
Into the Shadows pushes harmonic
boundaries and colors, ushering in a new
realm of sonic possibilities. Creative, eerie,
and exciting, this is Brian Balmages as you
have never heard him! (4:00)
11568697 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11568840 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Iridescence—Chris Evan Hass. A
shimmering, glowing display of color shifts
depending on the observer's point of view,
portrayed beautifully here through uplifting
melodies and nostalgic harmonies.
Written in memory of a middle school
musician, the piece is meant to symbolize
a young violist's bright personality and
childlike wonder.
11574009 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11574077 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Joyful Lilly—Yukiko Nishimura. Lush
harmonies dot the page in this wonderful
new work for the string orchestra by
composer Yukiko Nishimura. The delicate
nature of the lily is on display in this joyful
and inspired piece!
11615091 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11615180 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Just Chillin'—Vincent Kantorski. Like
enjoying a relaxed, carefree afternoon
sitting under a shady palm tree at the beach,
this is a laid-back, jazz-inspired piece to be
played in a playful, joyful manner.
11622388 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11622476 String Orchestra . . . . . 12.00
La bruja—Jorge Vargas. Tell the
mischievous tale of La Bruja ("the witch")
in this wonderful arrangement. A favorite
with mariachi groups due to its hauntingly
beautiful melody, this is the perfect
introduction to folk songs from Veracruz.
The waltz-like melody countered with
hemiolas and traditional Mexican folk
rhythms will definitely make an impact on
your students. The optional guitar adds to
the folk character and traditional spirit of
the work.
11521156 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11521157 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
La Llorona—arr. Jorge Vargas. This
captivating arrangement of La Llorona for
intermediate strings and optional guitar
brings authentic sounds of mariachi to
the string orchestra. Tell the twisted tale
of La Llorona, a Mexican folk song closely
associated with Dia de los Muertos,
through its haunting melodies and vibrant
rhythms. Students will explore lyrical
expressive playing, dynamic contrasts,
and the rich cultural traditions that make
this piece a memorable centerpiece for
any concert.
11617582 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11617610 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Land of Dragons—Chris Thomas. It is a
world of sorcerers, magic, elven warriors,
and fantastical creatures. Anything is
possible, and adventure is always on
the horizon. Fierce, marcato rhythms are
juxtaposed with dark haunting melodies
that weave their way throughout the
ensemble. Capture your students'
imaginations and bring the adventure to
your audience!
10996003 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
10996004 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Legend of the Dragon Chasers—Chris
Thomas. Journey to a land of elven
magic, windswept plains, and mystical
forests. Explore a variety of musical
textures and landscapes as you take
your audience on a fantastic journey.
Broad, cinematic melodies shift between
driving, adventurous rhythms and
romantic legato passages that weave an
exciting tale. (3:00)
11511829 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11511908 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Legends of Glory—Kathryn Griesinger.
As ancient voices recall tales of forgotten
glory, a sacred moment of reflection
gives way to a stormy battle in the
cello and bass sections and builds to a
victorious key change to A minor. With
just a little third position in first violin, this
is an accessible and exciting work for
developing players.
10568189 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
10568190 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Let It Shine! (This Little Light of
Mine)—arr. Sarah Siegler. An uplifting,
jazzy arrangement of the beloved gospel
song. The swing style and optional piano
and drum set give this classic tune a
wonderful, fresh spirit! All sections of
the orchestra play the melody, and the
interplay between upper and lower strings
during the contrasting middle section
keeps everyone busy and engaged. Your
students and audience will be tapping
their toes and swinging along!
11621748 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11621780 Additional Score . . . . . . 9.00
Like the Wind—Erika Svanoe. Inspired
by the poem of the same title by Wisconsin
poet laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton.
The poem celebrates the creative process
and the creativity in all of us. This version
for string orchestra has a pop sound
that is sure to please students and
audiences alike.
11582531 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Lullaby—William Hofeldt. Here is a
work of simplicity and beauty with some
contemporary harmonies. Recorded
by Michigan State University Orchestra
on the CD Teaching Music Through
Performance in Orchestra, Volume 1 -
Pepper #5973728.
2151181 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
5580899 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Lullaby (A Mozart Melody)—adapt. W.A.
Mozart/arr. Cindy Hill. This bedtime-themed
arrangement of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
is a great opportunity for your students to
hone their skills in slurred phrasing and
expressive dynamics.
11618809 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11618854 Additional Score . . . . . 16.00
Lullaby to the Moon—Brian Balmages.
Many fictional works portray the moon
as a living being, alone in space while
looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this
"living moon," portraying various emotions
including the loneliness of watching us from
space and the moments of comfort as the
moon proudly watches over us.
10512574 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
10512575 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
11162166 Multimedia Video
Synchronized for
Performance . . . . . . . . 70.00
M to the Third Power—Carold Nunez.
The title refers to the "three M's" - minor,
meter, and mix - and is a dynamic piece for
teaching and performing. This impressive
teaching piece features a mixture of the
melodic and harmonic minor forms as well
as a shifting of accents brought about by
changing meters. Your students will love
learning the aggressive, bold style that
comes with the changing rhythms.
2158731 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
2158749 Addl. String Set . . . . . . 18.00
2335800 Additional Score . . . . . 19.99
Magical Gardens—Sean O'Loughlin.
Written in three, this poignant and reflective
work is intentionally open-ended. Cinematic
scoring is on full display, featuring great
moments of drama and melodic lines that
culminate in impactful ways. A winning
combination and inspired work!
11615090 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11615179 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Maiorum memoria—Anton J. de Lange.
We commemorate those individuals
who diligently labored to improve their
circumstances for themselves and their
families, contributing to the establishment
of the contemporary world. Furthermore, we
pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives
in the defense of our nation, its populace,
and the principles of liberty.
11624909 String Orchestra . . . . . 22.00
11624940 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Mariachi Suite—Jorge Vargas. Bring the
vibrant energy of mariachi to your string
orchestra with Mariachi Suite, an original
three-movement work that explores the
rich styles of Ranchera, Bolero, and Son
Jalisciense. This suite captures the essence
of traditional mariachi music, with its
passionate melodies, heartfelt harmonies,
and lively rhythms. Optional parts for
trumpet, guitar, and vihuela allow students
to experience the full mariachi ensemble.
Whether performed as a string-only piece or
with the optional instrumentation, Mariachi
Suite is a show-stopping addition to any
concert, celebrating the joy and spirit of this
beloved musical tradition.
11617577 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11617605 Additional Score . . . . . 15.00
