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Original Concert Works | Very Easy
Carpathian Castle—Michael Story. Based
loosely on The Castle of the Carpathians,
an 1893 novel by well-known French
author Jules Verne, this piece tells the tale
of a mysterious fortress in the Carpathian
Mountains in Transylvania. Opening with
a majestic fanfare-like statement, flowing
melodies build to a dramatic conclusion.
(1:50)
11619608 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11619688 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Climbing Scale Mountain—Jim Palmer.
An energetic piece great for teaching high
two and low two as well as introducing the
key of E minor. The main theme mimics a
musical ascent up a mountain. Including
a pizzicato section and a D.S. al coda, all
instruments get an opportunity to play both
melody and harmony parts. This is a great
teaching piece that is also lots of fun to play!
(2:45) Correlates to Sound Innovations
Book 1, Level 4.
11619589 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11619669 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Concerto for Metronome—Doug Spata.
This unique piece gives students the
opportunity to work with a world-renowned
musical icon - the metronome! As they
"accompany" the steady beat of their
mechanical guest, students will have a great
experience with counting beats, subdividing,
and bowing technique. And of course,
they'll learn how to use a metronome and
incorporate it into home practice. The score
includes an announcement that can be
read at a concert to introduce the esteemed
guest soloist. This is a really fun piece that
will reinforce great musical habits.
11608212 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11608246 Additional Score . . . . . . 7.50
C o y o t e A d v e n t u r e s — J e r e m y
Woolstenhulme. This exhilarating work
focuses on bow speed and distribution
with a dominant rhythm pattern played
by all sections of the orchestra. Perfect
for orchestras just getting started with
repertoire. It has a single violin part, and an
alternate violin (viola T.C.) part is included.
B minor.
11619005 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
11619006 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Dance of Fire—Frank J. Halferty. This
energetic and refreshing original is
destined to be a student favorite for years
to come. From bold, rustic sections to
soft and suspense-building tremolos and
pizzicatos, this piece has what it takes to
motivate players to practice, and makes
young groups sound mature.
10093696 String Orchestra . . . . . 48.00
10093699 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Dark Currents—Randall Standridge. Dark
energy and driving rhythms collide in this
electrifying new work. Written in a fast-
paced 4/4, this piece weaves aggressive
rhythms, tense harmonies, and powerful
minor melodies to capture the raw, pulsing
energy within us all. With engaging parts for
every instrument, your musicians will bring
their intensity and passion to this thrilling
showcase for young orchestra. A dynamic
choice for your next concert, festival, or
autumn performance!
11623406 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11623407 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Dark Energy—Jason Taurins. Driving
rhythms and fun harmonies dot the page
- each section has a role to play, and
everyone gets a turn as the star!
11615386 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11615458 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Dark Magic—Erica Donahoe. Perfect for
a spooky fall concert - with simple rhythms
and finger patterns, your beginning players
can feel confident and sound great on this
piece. Encourage your students to pay
attention to the articulations such as the
accents and staccatos to really bring the
magic to life!
11621736 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11621768 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
Double Agent—Brian Balmages. An
imagined soundtrack to a high-stakes
game of espionage… the music drifts
between episodes of intense dissonance
and brief moments of calm, allowing you
to catch your breath before the chase
continues once again. Relying heavily on
rhythmic pulse and reinforcing rhythmic
independence, this engaging work also
offers plenty of opportunities to showcase
dynamic contrast and really bring the
excitement to a new level!
11399642 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11399643 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Dragon Pearl—Brian Balmages. Journey
to a fantastic world where dragons defend
a flaming pearl representing everything
from wisdom and power to prosperity and
immortality. A stunning opening reflects the
gorgeous surface of the pearl. Soon after,
the battle begins, highlighted by powerful
rhythms, heavy accents, and aggressive
harmonies. Incredibly playable yet stunning
to hear, this is sure to captivate students
and audiences! (1:50)
11568680 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11568823 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice. This exciting
musical adventure is set in E minor and
uses only 6 notes. It is rhythmic and offers
optional percussion and mild dissonance to
complete the dark, medieval sound. Sure
to be a favorite at your next concert!
10008659 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10008661 Additional Score . . . . . . 5.00
Dragon's Flight—Liam Ramsey-White.
Perfect for any concert opener or closer,
this wonderful work for beginning orchestra
takes musicians and audiences on a
mythical journey through the sky. Dramatic
scoring and creative harmonies make your
young orchestra sound full and mature. All
sections get a turn at the melody, and violin
2 and viola have easy independent lines.
11346158 String Orchestra . . . . . 45.00
11346159 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Dragonhunter—Richard Meyer. There's
a dragon on the loose (you can hear him
in the bass and cello sections) and your
strings are in on the hunt! The medieval-
sounding excitement is all created using
notes from the D scale, no slurs, and no
sixteenth notes.
2475409 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
5982750 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
Escape from the Dark Tower—Mekel
Rogers. A fun, short programmatic
composition for beginning players: An
isolated dark tower stands deep in the
woods. A knight rescues a princess from
the dungeon of an evil dragon. Now the two
must escape from the dark tower before
they are discovered. Scored in B minor,
all parts remain in first position with no
accidentals or tricky bowings. A high-energy
piece guaranteed to make any orchestra
sound full and exciting.
11566667 String Orchestra . . . . . 45.00
11566691 Additional Score . . . . . . 7.00
Exhilaration—Cooper Ford. Many special
experiences are joyful or thrilling, such as
flying for the first time, a big sports moment,
or the excitement of a first concert. Young
musicians should find this both easily
accessible and fun to play. Melodies are
passed around to different sections while
reinforcing foundational rhythms, notes
within the D major scale, and playing with a
big sound. Written with the young orchestra
in mind, second violin and viola parts are
doubled as are cello and string bass. (1:40)
11400514 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11400515 Additional Score . . . . . . 9.00
A Festival Rondo—Richard Meyer. This
piece combines elementary, middle school,
and high school string orchestras, each
playing age-appropriate material, making
for the perfect closer to an all-city multi-
level concert. During the course of this
energetic rondo, each group is featured on
their own melody. As the piece unfolds, the
melodies are creatively combined, keeping
all the players on their toes and active at
all times. Grade levels for the three groups
are: elementary - Grade 1.5; middle school
- Grade 2.5; high school - Grade 3.5.
10594915 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . 75.00
10594916 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Finding Figaro (Based on Le nozze di
Figaro)—W.A. Mozart/arr. Carrie Lane
Gruselle. Introduce one of Mozart's best
known operas to your ensemble with this
exciting yet approachable nod to "The
Marriage of Figaro." Finding Figaro is
an entry-level adaptation by Carrie Lane
Gruselle based on the famous overture.
Sure to energize students and excite your
audience, this is a clever arrangement that
captures the spirit of the original! (2:00)
11619628 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11619708 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Flower Moon—Tyler Arcari. Using
rhythms no smaller than a quarter note,
this supremely musical work is a treat for
the youngest of ensembles. For the upper
strings, the entire piece requires only one
finger pattern, allowing them to focus solely
on making beautiful music together.
11615082 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11615171 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
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