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A Folk Tune Festival—arr. Katie O'Hara
LaBrie. Let your young players shine in
this symphonized version of traditional folk
tunes for multilevel orchestra. Featuring
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; Mary Had a
Little Lamb; Hot Cross Buns and French
Folk Song, your beginners can show
off their new skills as they play these
beloved melodies, while more advanced
students add rich, arpeggiated harmonies.
This orchestral arrangement, which also
works as a stand-alone piece for Grade
3, promises an enchanting experience for
players and audiences alike, showcasing
the magic of collaboration and the beauty
of music.
11583972 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
11583975 Additional Score . . . . . 15.00
G Street Rock—Katie O'Hara LaBrie.
Get ready to rock! And improvise! And
learn notes on the G string! G Street
Rock promotes both music literacy and
creativity. A four-bar vamp allows students
to improvise or perform suggested solos.
A guide to improvisation is included on the
back of each student part along with sample
solos, and the score includes a lesson
plan with sequential steps for teaching
improvisation. An optional drum set part
adds even more excitement!
11511813 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11511892 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Gaelic Castle—Soon Hee Newbold.
Opening with the powerful sound of open
5ths, this work transports the listener back
to ancient times and life in a magnificent
castle. Experience the festivals and
celebrations that would often occur as the
melodies work their way through all sections
of the orchestra. Exciting and jovial!
10066333 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
10066334 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Gap of Dunloe (Gateway to MacGilly-
cuddy's Reeks)—Chris Thomas. Transport
your audience to the Emerald Isle with this
music inspired by traditional Irish songs
and the beauty of Ireland's Gap of Dunloe.
The lyrical melodies, call-and-response
counterpoint, and a touch of traditional Irish
style paint a colorful picture evoking images
of the magnificent Irish landscape.
10592149 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
10592150 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Go Go Staccato!—Mekel Rogers. As the
title suggests, this is the perfect composition
for beginners to learn staccato style in a
fun and engaging way. Written in D major
with no notes harder than quarter notes,
students will enjoy preparing this piece
quickly and easily for their first concert.
11623552 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11623634 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Golden Grove (for Single or Multi-Level
String Orchestra)—Brian Balmages. A
celebratory and extremely versatile work,
the majestic lines sweep throughout the
ensemble amid a backdrop of pulsating
rhythms. Perform it with your developing
ensemble alone or add the more accessible
supplemental parts (included). Whether
students have just learned the first few
notes or even if they only know open
strings, there is a part to include them!
There are many performance applications
for exciting work. (2:20)
11511815 String Orchestra . . . . . 80.00
11511894 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
The Grotto—Todd Parrish. Especially
well suited for first-year students, this dark-
sounding piece will give students a mature,
full sound. Written in B natural minor,
it utilizes only the notes of the D major
scale with easy finger patterns and simple
rhythms throughout.
10995814 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
10995816 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
Honor and Glory—Soon Hee Newbold.
Dedicated to the brave men and women
who risk their lives to protect others and
serve in the name of freedom, this patriotic
showpiece has bold and majestic themes
throughout. The lyrical melody soars
over the rhythmic bass line as harmonies
intertwine to create a touching and
memorable portion of your next concert.
Truly inspirational.
10047902 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
10047903 Additional Score . . . . . 11.00
Icicles—Todd Parrish. Feel the frigid
chill of winter winds and brittle ice! This
contemporary-sounding work features
quarter- and half-note rhythms in basic
stepwise motion. Cello and bass sections
have prominent lines, and all notes fall
within the range of the D major scale.
Close yet easy intervals create interesting
harmonies that hint at dissonance to
represent the bitter cold of frozen ice.
11500095 String Orchestra . . . . . 53.00
11500372 Additional Score . . . . . . 7.50
In Memory of Goodbye—Matt Arnett.
Even though this composition is very easy,
you and your group will find some wonderful
musical moments to explore. Hauntingly
beautiful, this reflective piece will be an
excellent choice for a concert program.
11615216 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11615276 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Into the Sky!—Brian Balmages. This
work is portrays the thrill of takeoff and
flight while only using quarter notes in all
string instruments! Fanfare-style themes
combine with the energetic rhythms of the
piano to give the music momentum and
intensity. While piano is not required, it
adds a great deal to the orchestration and
will help your youngest of students feel like
they are soaring!
10066319 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
10066324 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Invicta—Soon Hee Newbold. Showcase a
student or bring in a guest artist to perform
with your beginning students! Includes
advanced solo violin and viola parts along
with easier violin and viola solos as options.
An included piano part works well for
recitals as well as adding great harmonic
support and color to the overall ensemble.
11349034 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . 75.00
11349035 Additional Score . . . . . 14.00
Kabuki Dance—Richard Meyer. A great
change of pace at any performance! Based
on the pentatonic scale, the melody moves
from D major to B minor offering colors and
textures rarely found in pieces for young
orchestras. Written in ABA form, the work
begins with a delicate pizzicato section
followed by a more aggressive minor
section, then returns to the opening melody
for a satisfying conclusion.
2478638 String Orchestra . . . . . 42.00
5988000 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
Knights of the Round Table—Kevin
Sluder. Hear ye! Hear ye! You are hereby
summoned to the legendary round table of
King Arthur. Step into the heart of Camelot
and join the minstrels for this majestic
piece. Perfect for beginning to intermediate
ensembles, Knights of the Round Table
features bold melodies with familiar rhythms
built around the rich, resonant tones of the
G and C strings. Just as every fabled Knight
at the Round Table had an equal voice, this
piece gives each player the opportunity to
shine with a melody of their own. Huzzah!
11617575 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11617603 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Land Ahoy!—Alexandra Skevington.
Alexandra Skevington walks us down
the plank in this pirate-inspired work for
the young string player. A driving, yet
accessible pulse sets them up for success
from the onset in this pure winner for any
concert program.
11615382 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11615454 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Legend of Dark Mountain—Soon Hee
Newbold. This exciting work portrays
mountains, legends, and mystical
monsters. The orchestra begins with
a dramatic opening filled with dynamic
contrasts, followed by a more legato
and lyrical section. Great for working on
techniques, pizzicato, and dynamics.
10027347 String Orchestra . . . . . 45.00
10027348 Additional Score . . . . . . 5.00
Lighthouse in the Fog—Mekel Rogers.
A ship lost in the fog on the ocean at
night is tossed and turned by the powerful
winds. All seems lost until a beacon of
light shining in the dark is spotted by the
desperate crew. The opening measures
describe the vast dark ocean upon which
the tiny sailing ship is adrift. The main
melody is a rising and falling musical
idea depicting the large ocean waves.
A second melody portrays the gentle
glowing lighthouse in the distance, literally
a beacon of hope. The final measures are
in the major mode indicating the safe
arrival of the ship on the shore.
11621739 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11621771 Additional Score . . . . . . 8.00
M e c h a n i c a l M o n s t e r s — R a n d a l l
Standridge. Shambling creatures
made of metal come to life in this eerie
offering for beginning orchestra. This
energetic piece utilizes only the first six
notes of the D major scale while also
carefully introducing F natural, teaching
students there is a world beyond high
two. Playful interplay of eighth notes,
metallic percussion, and moments for the
players to hiss and knock rhythms on their
instruments combine to great effect in
this work that is sure to grab your
players' attention.
11521158 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11521159 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
11357330 Multimedia Video & Backing
Track Synchronized for
Performance . . . . . . . . 50.00
Medieval Kings—Soon Hee Newbold. A
majestic masterpiece for beginning-level
strings! Medieval Kings boasts bold,
open-5th intervals, terraced dynamics,
and prominent parts for lower strings.
Truly a feast for players, and sure
to become a repertoire favorite for years
to come!
10091952 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . 50.00
10091953 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
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