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Original Concert Works | Medium
She Will Hang the Night with Stars—
William Hofeldt. William Hofeldt's inspiration
has come from the Oscar Wilde poem with
the same name. Its sheer depth and beauty
is clearly Hofeldt at his best. Contains
shifting work during octave divisi moments.
10616613 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
10616614 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Snow Day!—Steve Olson. Experience the
joy of a snowy day. Composed to include
every orchestra member, this delightful
piece captures the essence of winter fun
while providing musical challenges for
all skill levels. From lyrical melodies to
lively rhythms, this will become a favorite
in your orchestra's repertoire. Perfect for
holiday concerts or any winter-themed
performance, this piece will leave your
audience feeling warm and festive.
11574831 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
11574851 Additional Score . . . . . 11.00
Someday—Perry Holbrook. Stunning
and heartfelt, this composition for the
advancing orchestra is profound in its
expressive nature. With lovely themes and
lush harmonies, this beautiful work is full
of moments to showcase your orchestra's
musicianship.
11502023 String Orchestra . . . . . 70.00
11502082 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Spirit of Adventure—Daniel Keeler.
Capture the spirit of pushing boundaries
and testing limits with the potential to
overcome with this contemporary work
for intermediate string orchestra. Fun
and hopeful, it's full of light and energetic
syncopation and a wide dynamic range that
adds to the overall drama. Your ensemble
will love driving finish!
11608234 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11608268 Additional Score . . . . . . 9.50
Swamp Rock—Jay Coles. Light a fire in
your orchestra with this electrifying musical
experience! A driving bass line and vigorous
sixteenth-note accompaniment catapult
the spirited theme. Accented chords and
dramatic dynamics burst with energy as
the theme leaps from section to section.
Inspired by legendary bands like AC/DC
and Metallica, this piece combines the
power of a driving drum kit with memorable
string melodies, providing opportunities for
solos and improvisation.
11608235 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11608269 Additional Score . . . . . . 9.50
Tanc Furioso—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Ignite
your next concert with Tanc Furioso, a
thrilling string orchestra dance inspired by
the fiery spirit of the Hungarian csardas.
Driving rhythms, swirling melodies, and
a dark, passionate energy capture the
essence of this traditional dance. From its
bold opening to its electrifying finish, Tanc
Furioso will leave audiences breathless
and performers energized. Experience the
heartbeat of Hungarian folk musicfierce,
vibrant, and unforgettable!
11617588 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11617616 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Tango Traicionero—Kirt Mosier. Tango
Traicionero, by Kirt Mosier, means
"treacherous tango." The tango is a Latin
dance that first developed in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, in the mid-19th century. Imagine
a gathering of bohemian nomads and
workers having a dance party in the streets.
There is a natural tension in this tango
which mirrors the intoxicating nighttime
atmosphere. All orchestra sections work
together to perform slides and shifts
between notes of the melodic figures to add
intrigue to the sound. A lively middle section
builds to a key change and recapitulation.
The work culminates with tense chords to
an exciting finish. (3:40)
11511855 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11511934 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
A Tender Moment in Time—Adrian
Gordon. Warm the hearts of audience and
players alike with this beautiful original
work that wonderfully captures the sincerity
of human emotion in life's most delicate
moments. An expressive melody set in
the key of C floats on colorful harmonies
designed to make a developing orchestra
sound full.
11511795 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11511874 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
The Journey Home—Wainwright, Andrew.
The delightful work for string orchestra is a
celebration of life. The opening section is in
a minor key and is characterized by a slow,
somber melody. The music reflects on the
challenges and hardships that we all face
in life. Several solo instruments are given
the opportunity to express themselves,
including violin, viola and cello.At bar 25
the music picks up in tempo, reflecting
the joys and triumphs that we experience
along the way. This represents the ultimate
destination of our journey: home.This short
work is a journey through the emotions of
life, from sadness to joy, from despair to
hope. It is a reminder that, no matter what
challenges we face, we can always find our
way home.
11570115 String Orchestra . . . . . 41.00
The Prince and the Flame (Land of
Dragons: Part 3)—Chris Thomas. The
Prince and the Flame is the latest chapter
of the "Land of Dragons" series by Chris
Thomas. The piece opens with a sense
of trepidation as dark forces gather. A
restrained, yet powerful theme hints at both
courage and vulnerability. Listeners then
embark on a sweeping journey featuring
solo violin, cello, and optional ocarina to tell
this cinematic tale. (4:30)
11619644 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11619724 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
To Tame the Raging Rapids—Brian
Balmages. Exhilarating! This work
describes mankind's constant fascination
with some of the most powerful forces in
nature. As the work opens, the beauty
of the water and its sound calms the
listener. Soon, however, we plunge into the
water and test ourselves against the raging
rapids. Highly rhythmic and compelling, this
work is destined to thrill all who perform it.
Can your orchestra tame the untamable?
10047960 String Orchestra . . . . . 75.00
10047961 Additional Score . . . . . 11.00
Two Songs from Sommerset—arr. David
M. Martin. Sommerset is a mostly rural area
in southwest England. This arrangement
incorporates two contrasting folk tunes from
the region: Waly, Waly (a.k.a. The Water Is
Wide) is taken (with many liberties) from the
setting by Cecil Sharp in Novello's School
Songs published in 1908; it is a lyric tune
with flowing melodic lines, while Blow Away
the Morning Dew plays in a very light mood
and bounces throughout.
11624093 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
11624134 Additional Score . . . . . . 6.00
Typhoon Fighter—Jay Coles. This
challenging work for string orchestra is
a quick and rhythmic escapade. A fast-
paced tempo and syncopation bring out the
urgency of the moment for those hurricane
hunters who fly into the heart of the storm!
11615404 String Orchestra . . . . . 70.00
11615476 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Une petite Waltz—James Oliver Lockett.
Capture the air of a Viennese waltz
mixed with a French melodic style in this
enchanting work featuring a wide variety
of opportunities for technical practice. Trills,
spiccato, and flowing melodies combine to
create an elegant and entertaining choice
for any concert.
11618814 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11618859 Additional Score . . . . . 16.00
Ventus—Todd Parrish. Ventus is the Latin
word for "wind," and this work depicts
the beauty and fury of the wind through
both E minor and G Major tonalities. Bow
articulations range from powerful staccato
and lyrical legato to energetic spiccato in
the coda section. Dissonance is featured
throughout to create a sense of tension and
resolution. This triumphant-sounding piece
is very approachable and fun to play, with
all parts given meaningful contributions
throughout.
10696558 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
10696559 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Visionary March—Paul Trapkus. Explore
themes of perseverance, camaraderie,
and optimism in this bold work for string
orchestra. From the distant opening
footsteps to the triumphant ending, the
piece maintains a continuous sense of
building and anticipation through growing
musical forces, making it especially
suitable as a concert finale. A wide variety
of articulations, rhythms, and technical
challenges are equally distributed among
all instrument parts.
11621757 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11621789 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier. This
wild piece calls for violins and violas to use
a one-finger glissando, creating a very
eerie effect. Cellos will get to strum three-
note chords with their thumb while canonic
passages make your group work together
as never before. Wicked!
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
2478799 Additional Score . . . . . 12.00
Warrior Legacy—Soon Hee Newbold.
This inspiring homage to New England
pioneers is an original work in which Soon
Hee Newbold challenges advancing young
orchestras to focus on driving rhythms and
emphatic accents. Heroic melodies abound
and solos shine with attention to ensemble
dynamics.
10091998 String Orchestra . . . . . 75.00
10091999 Additional Score . . . . . 13.00
Where Falcons Fly—Adrian B. Sims.
Inspired by falcons soaring high in the
sky, this wonderful original work embarks
on an adventurous journey through wind,
storms, and rugged terrain. Modest
technical demands combine with complex
yet approachable harmonies in a cinematic
showcase that is as innovative as it is
thrilling! (3:10)
11568703 String Orchestra . . . . . 70.00
11568846 Additional Score . . . . . 10.00
Winter Solstice—Todd Parrish. This
popular work describes the wonder and
adventure of the winter season. Exciting
eighth-note passages are contrasted with
lyrical melodies throughout. All sections
alternate between both melody and
accompaniment while staying mainly in
first position. The viola part is particularly
interesting and challenging.
10092412 String Orchestra . . . . . 49.00
10092414 Additional Score . . . . . . 7.00
Zamacueca—José White Lafitte/arr. Robert
Debbaut. The Zamacueca dance has
Andean and Peruvian roots, incorporating
indigenous and Spanish elements. Afro-
Cuban composer José White Lafitte likely
picked up this style while living in South
America. In his original composition for
solo violin, White utilized pizzicato to imitate
the traditional guitar, harmonizing the
lighthearted melody with frequent double
stops. Here, this sparkling solo showpiece
has been arranged for string orchestra,
spreading the rhythmic music throughout
every section.
11608236 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
11608270 Additional Score . . . . . . 9.50
