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Serendipity Suite—Richard Meyer.
Great for fostering pride in one's section
and dynamite for a recruiting concert,
each movement of this suite is designed
to highlight different instruments of the
string orchestra with style and flavor,
emphasizing the unique qualities of each.
With titles such as Fit as a Fiddle, Sol-La
Viola, Cello Pudding and Oasis for Basses,
this piece answers an important and greatly
overlooked motivational need in today's
music for students.
2244762 String Orchestra . . . . . 85.00
Tico Tico—Zequinha de Abreu/arr. Lipton.
Perhaps the most famous example of
Brazilian Choro music, this piece is made
accessible to high school players in this
sterling arrangement featuring a whistle and
a section that uses strings as percussion
instruments. Highly recommended!
10312102 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Viva Violas—Richard Meyer. Take out the
castanets because the violas are taking the
stage, Spanish style! It begins in a paso
doble reminiscent of a vigorous Spanish
guitar solo, then moves into a major-key
allegretto where the violas even get a
chance to glissando!
2475430 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Wellerman—Larry Moore. A fun and
lively arrangement of the popular New
Zealand sea shanty written for young
string orchestras. A wonderful opportunity
to teach cut time and scale technique.
The comfortable key of G, all first position
and frequent doubling make this a very
accessible work.
11355983 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Zembaloo (For String Orchestra)—
Hylkila, Ilari. Its melodies are instantly
memorable, and your string orchestra
will love playing it. Zembaloo is perfect
for opening a concert or elevating the
atmosphere at the end of the concert. Each
section of the orchestra is given meaningful
and engaging parts, ensuring a rewarding
experience for all musicians.
11576344 String Orchestra . . . . . 59.00
Light Concert
Selections Medium &
Medium-Advanced
221B Baker Street—Jeffrey Bishop.
The title of this exciting musical depiction
is, of course, the residence of Sherlock
Holmes. The three musical motifs depict
Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and the arch-
villain Professor Moriarity. The music moves
from thoughtful to intense and is fun to play!
10069432 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
7th Street Beat—Lauren Bernofsky. A
beatbox piece for orchestra! Beatbox
percussion sounds imitate effects normally
made by a drum set, and these vocal
syllables are woven into the parts of each
section of the orchestra. The same parts
are also written out separately for a guest
"soloist" or two. A section for optional
improvisation - either instrumental or vocal
- makes this piece extra-fun and creative!
10997954 String Orchestra . . . M 60.00
Alley Cats—Doug Spata. A fresh new
opportunity for orchestra musicians to step
outside the normal styles and explore swing
and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument
also has the opportunity to work slides as
well as more advanced fingering patterns.
11393535 String Orchestra . . . M 60.00
Basses Loaded—Carrie Lane Gruselle.
Let your bass section shine and groove in
this upbeat medley of funk, swing and good
ol' fashioned rock n' roll! Opportunities for
improvisation are included (with written
parts as well) and an optional drumset part
really adds to the flair. While the basses
show off, the other sections of the orchestra
also experience the contagious rhythms
and melodies as they get down and rock
out. An absolute showstopper!
10066376 String Orchestra . . . M 80.00
Blackberry Blossom—Gary Gackstatter.
Feature your top player on this famous
American tune! The first time through, the
soloist takes the lead accompanied by
some pizzicato and the occasional foot
stomp. The second time through, first violins
play most of the tune along with the soloist.
The third and final time through the soloist
gets some nice variations on the tune. And,
oh yes, the faster the better!
2702541 String Orchestra . . . M 48.00
Bonus Level—Doug Spata. Bonus Level
brings the energy and charm of 8-bit video
games to life with its playful melodies
and spirited rhythms. Inspired by the thrill
of unlocking a secret stage, the piece
combines quirky themes, syncopated
patterns, and dynamic contrasts to capture
the essence of retro gaming. Perfect for
intermediate orchestras, all players will
"take a turn" at the melody. An optional
drum kit part provides rhythmic support and
color. Students, teachers and audiences will
go wild for this musical tribute to the golden
age of video games.
11617576 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Boss Fight—Sarah Platt. Soar to victory
with Boss Fight, an epic fantasy piece that
brings the thrill of your favorite video game
battles to life! Students will have to face
off against time signature changes, tricky
accent patterns, and sudden dynamic shifts.
Experience the rush of adrenaline through a
driving ostinato, meters shifting seamlessly
between 3/4 and 6/8, soaring 3rd position
melodies in the violins, and a heavy
sforzando groove in the lower strings! Fans
of video games and novels will certainly
have their swords held high for this piece
11617594 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Bossa Rojo—Bert Ligon. Beginning with
a dramatic familiar Latin figure, everyone
will recognize the rhythm and groove with
enthusiasm! Melodic material appears in all
parts and is designed for fun and successful
performances. An improvisation section is
included where soloists can improvise
over the familiar progression or play the
provided solos. Piano and drum set parts
are included. The change of pace will be
appreciated by players of any level.
10310635 String Orchestra, Percussion
Required . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
A Boy and a Girl—Eric Whitacre. An
orchestration of the popular choral work.
Inspired by the tender, delicate poem
"A Boy and a Girl" by Octavio Paz. Score
and parts.
11176458 String Orchestra . . . M 70.00
El relicario (Pasodoble)—arr. Robert
Longfield. One of the most famous and
best-loved paso dobles ever written in a
setting for string orchestra! Fiery rhythms
and sweeping Spanish melodies make this
an outstanding change of pace for concert
or festival performance.
10756566 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
The Entertainer—Scott Joplin/arr. Steve
Olson. Get your audience's toes tapping!
This Grade 3 arrangement of Scott
Joplin's famous ragtime tune is perfect for
introducing your orchestra to syncopated
rhythms and exploring easy double stops.
Originally composed for piano in 1902, this
piece gained international popularity as the
theme music for the 1973 Oscar-winning
film "The Sting."
11522083 String Orchestra . . . M 60.00
Frost on the Plow—Samuel Gelfer.
An energetic composition perfect for
introducing some fiddlin' fun to your concert!
The relentless pace and syncopated bass
accompaniment depict a stormy winter
season, melting into spring. Players will
encounter fiddle techniques such as shuffle-
bowing, chops, and double-stops at a brisk
tempo. Each section is given interesting
melodic lines, and optional guitar adds an
authentic folk music feel.
11202203 String Orchestra w/ opt.
Guitar. . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
The Haunted Ballroom—Chris Thomas.
The stately spirits of soirees past appear,
dancing the midnight waltz in The Haunted
Ballroom. Dazzle your audience with this
chilling yet lighthearted tune, perfect for fall
and Halloween concerts. The piece offers a
variety of fun chromatics, quirky col legno
effects, and harmonic glissandi. Certain to
be a "spooktacular" addition to your next
concert program!
10877069 String Orchestra . . . M 55.00
Imminent Danger—Jennifer E. Rose.
Alert! Alert! This work for wind band and
electroacoustic accompaniment combines
rhythmic interest and dramatic dynamic
changes with textures provided by an electronic
backing track. Your students are sure to be
intrigued and invigorated by the sense of
danger and daring that this piece evokes!
11574017 String Orchestra . . . M 65.00
Jazz Sebastian Bach—J.S. Bach/arr.
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. Bach never
sounded more cool or hip! This classic
masterpiece is transformed into a swinging
chart with a walking bass line, including
a written solo for all instruments and
suggested notes for improvised solos. This
arrangement transports students to a world
where jazz and Baroque styles unite in
perfect harmony.
11570789 String Orchestra . . MA 55.00
Light Concert Selections | Medium-Easy/Medium & Medium-Advanced
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Medium to Advanced
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listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors.
Swamp Thang—Richard Meyer.
10738930 String Orchestra MA 75.00
Plink, Plank, Plunk!—
Leroy Anderson.
4533071 String Orchestra . M 65.00
Power Shift—Kathryn Griesinger.
10846068 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Bossa Rojo—Bert Ligon.
10310635 String Orchestra, Percussion
Required . . . . . . . M 55.00
Imminent Danger—Jennifer E. Rose.
11574017 String Orchestra . M 65.00
El Relicario Pasodoble—
arr. Robert Longfield.
10756566 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . M 40.00
Frost on the Plow—Samuel Gelfer.
11202203 String Orchestra
w/ opt. Guitar . . . . M 65.00
The Haunted Ballroom—
Chris Thomas.
10877069 String Orchestra . M 55.00
Themes from Rhapsody in Blue—
George Gershwin/
arr. Carrie Lane Gruselle.
11399692 String Orchestra . M 65.00
Basses Loaded—
Carrie Lane Gruselle.
10066376 String Orchestra . M 80.00
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