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5th Avenue Rock—Kathryn Griesinger.
This rocking piece for beginning strings is based
on the interval of a perfect fifth - thus the title!
Students can practice easy string crossings
on open strings, simple rhythms, and stepwise
finger patterns. Violin 2 doubles viola and cello
doubles bass to build confidence and create a full
sound. The piano and drum set fill in during rests,
allowing the young orchestra to shine at its very
first concert.
11401176 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11401177 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
The Abandoned Funhouse—
Brian Balmages. Written for the true beginner,
this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that
can best be described as an unsettling experience
with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. Piano
and optional celesta (playable on keyboard)
create a haunting background reminiscent of a
film score. Instruments move mostly by stepwise
motion, and all string crossings involve an open
string. No eighth notes are used, and many
instruments use only five or six notes.
10592171 String Orchestra-
Keyboard Required . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10592172 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Apple Orchard Picnic—Emily Golan.
Nice dynamic contrasts will make this very easy
composition engaging for young string students.
11615214 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11615274 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Bass Battle—Eric B. Davis.
With drive and drumbeat, the basses (and cellos)
are on the loose! This fun section feature puts
those powerhouse low voices in the spotlight.
With the easy key of E minor and minimal note
range, even beginners can dig into the call-
and-response melodic duel with the rest of the
orchestra. First strengthened by the cellos, the
basses finally emerge to have their say. Optional
drum set adds excitement to the all-in-good-fun
feud. This one is all about that bass clef!
11608205 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
11608239 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Beyond the Waterfall—
Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Discover the magic
Beyond the Waterfall, a captivating piece for
beginning string orchestra (Grade ) and piano
with an optional Grade 3 violin solo. Lush
string harmonies create a flowing, dreamlike
atmosphere, while twinkling piano lines reflect
shimmering droplets of the water. The optional
soaring solo line adds a touch of expressive
beauty. This piece is equally an enchanting
choice for young orchestras developing musicality
or a great backdrop for more mature students
beginning to explore vibrato.
11617591 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11617619 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Binary 0101—Laura Estes.
True to form, this cleverly titled work for the
youngest musicians is a great piece to reinforce
the first few notes learned on their instruments.
Engaging and fun for young players!
11615076 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11615165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/
arr. Todd Parrish. In this multi-level arrangement
for string or full orchestra, both new and
experienced students get to enjoy the excitement
of Offenbach's famous dance. The piece can
be performed with strings only, with parts for
beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Or, add optional advanced wind, brass, and
percussion parts for a full orchestra concert -
combined levels or advanced players only. The
perfect grand finale to your pyramid concert that
will motivate young musicians with a great sense
of pride and accomplishment!
11500306 String Orchestra Multi-Level . . 80.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Christmas Charades (An Audience
Participation Musical Charades Game)—
arr. Larry Clark. Pair audience participation
with a dash of nostalgia in this holiday work
inspired by feel-good Christmas classics. Larry
Clark has arranged a festively fun piece for your
Christmastime program.
11615077 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11615166 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Classic Christmas Medley—
arr. Susan H. Day. The perfect holiday concert
centerpiece for your first- and second-year
players, with optional parts for beginners. This
expert medley smoothly combines Jingle Bells;
Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Silent Night and We Wish
You a Merry Christmas. The beginner parts
are mostly on open strings and add interesting
rhythms and light harmonies to the regular setting.
Classic indeed!
10370761 String Orchestra Multi-Level . . 60.00
10370762 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Dominoes—Cindy Hill. Proudly feature your low
strings and practice switching between arco and
pizzicato with this accessible and playful piece,
ideal for ensembles in their first year of learning.
11618808 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11618853 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00
First Finger Rock—Brian Balmages.
Written with only quarter notes throughout, this is
an ideal piece to introduce students either to the
bow or to new strings. Complete with a bridge and
short coda section, the piece includes an optional
(and simple) drum set part. Real music using only
open strings and first finger!
10748206 String Orchestra & Piano,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . 50.00
10748207 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Five Note Fiddler—Brian Balmages.
Based entirely on just the first five notes of the D
major scale, this is an ideal way to reinforce the
D tetrachord while having a ton of fun in a fiddle-
inspired setting. The melody playfully weaves
throughout the ensemble as the music unfolds.
Surprisingly sophisticated in sound, yet very
approachable! (1:15)
11568698 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11568841 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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
Ghosts and Goblins—Chris M. Bernotas.
Creepy, crawly, spooky, and scary - this fun piece
has it all! Based on the first six notes of the D
major scale but in the Dorian mode, it's perfect
for your students' first concert. Violin 2 and viola
are doubled, as are cello and string bass. Simple
but engaging, with pizzicato, arco, and just a
few dynamics so students can focus on getting
the finger patterns and rhythms correct. This
is a great addition to the very beginning string
orchestra library. Correlates to Sound Innovations
Book 1, Level 4. (2:15)
11619588 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
11619668 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Grumpy Old St. Nick
(Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Deck the
Halls)—arr. John M. Pasternak.
The grumpy side of St. Nick is depicted in this
clever mashup by setting two usually cheerful
carols in minor. It's very effective, and students
and audiences will certainly be smiling through
the entire performance.
11615215 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11615275 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Hall of Heroes—Brian Balmages.
This stunning fanfare by Brian Balmages uses
only quarter notes and half notes. All instruments
use just five notes (D to A) with the exception
of Violin 1, which uses the full D major scale;
yet all string crossings involve open strings.
Despite its playability, Hall of Heroes is powerful,
harmonically sophisticated, and highly compelling!
(1:30)
11619626 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11619706 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Honor the Brave—Victor Lopez.
An original composition dedicated to all veterans
who have served honorably on active duty in
the armed forces. It celebrates those men and
women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and
who have courageously played an essential role
in shaping our country and ensuring the freedom
that we enjoy. (1:35)
11619607 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11619687 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Impulse—Brian Balmages.
For the very youngest musicians, this highly
energetic piece does not use eighth notes, is
based on a one-octave D Major scale, and uses
mostly stepwise motion throughout. Despite these
features, the music is powerful and aggressive.
10512570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10512571 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
In the Bleak Midwinter—
Gustav Holst/arr. Alexandra Skevington.
A lovely take on a classic tune, this arrangement
is extremely accessible and easy to put together -
it will resonate with your young musicians!
11615380 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11615452 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Instinct—Brian Balmages.
This aggressive work for true beginners portrays
those inherent, sometimes raw behaviors that
help a species survive. All string parts move
almost entirely by stepwise motion and use just
half and whole notes. Violin 1 uses a full D major
scale, and all other instruments use D through B.
An optional percussion part adds considerable
interest to the piece. A background track is also
available if you do not have percussionists.
Powerful!
10995999 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10996000 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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