J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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73 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Folk & Multicultural Easy 16th Suite—arr. Andrew H. Dabczynski. A set of four contrasting folk tunes introduces common 16th-note patterns to beginning students. This concert etude allows students to practice each pattern in different contexts: melodies, accompaniments, and a variety of simple meters and keys. Whether performed as a suite or as individual movements, this suite will enhance any concert program while developing essential skills. 11511789 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00 A la Media Noche (At Midnight)—arr. Bob Lipton. Celebrate the holiday season with this fiery and exciting traditional Puerto Rican carol. This very playable arrangement is a perfect concert opener or closer that will have your audiences dancing in the aisles. 10310556 String Orchestra . . . . . 49.00 Ai Hai Yo—arr. Tyler Arcari. This Chinese folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a good year. Folk songs speak to the common person. Hardships and hope abound when we all realize that something as simple as a few notes in time can bridge the gap of thousands of years of cultural differences and distance across our large planet. 11100033 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00 American Fiddle Medley—arr. Bob Phillips. Bring out the cowboy hats and bandanas for this fantastic arrangement of everyone's favorite fiddle tunes! Perfect for young players or as a quick play-down finale for older players, this medley will soon become a favorite that you will hear them playing before class begins. All sections play the melodies providing interest and a chance to work on dynamics. Performance recommendations to help make the tunes sound "fiddley" are provided in the score. 10066962 String Orchestra . . . . . 45.00 Atishbaji (Fireworks)—Doug Spata. An exciting selection with Indian flavor! Fireworks are central to the traditional autumn Diwali celebration, the Hindu festival of lights. Featuring approachable rhythms and notes, this lively and vivid piece also reinforces low-one finger patterns. Represent Diwali at holiday concerts or anytime to add a touch of world music to the concert program. Optional percussion adds even more color and style. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts for flexibility. 10846052 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Be Thou My Vision—arr. Robert Frost. Everyone should get the chance to play this beautiful folk tune, which is also an Irish hymn. Set in the key of C with a nice modulation to G, this keeps everyone in their most comfortable ranges and brings out a rich and full sound. This setting is suitable for all situations, sacred or secular. 2476232 String Orchestra . . . . . 48.00 Cancion del Amor—Tim McCarrick. An outstanding original tune inspired by love songs of the Mexican countryside. Optional, very simple guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included. This one will be fun for all and is a great way to include those garage band players in your school. 10310300 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 Celtic Air and Dance—arr. Michael Sweeney. A wonderful adaptation of the traditional Celtic folk songs The Parting Glass and Tha Mi Sigth (A Fairy's Love Song) for young string orchestra and optional percussion. A pleasing combination of sonority and dance! 11415175 String Orchestra . . . . . 40.00 Celtic Suite—Traditional/arr. Kathy L. Fishburn. Two beautiful folk melodies in the graceful style of Celtic music. Including Bonnie Doon and The Minstrel Boy, contrasts between the movements make this an interesting concert and festival selection. And, the low strings get several chances at carrying the melody. Includes optional harp/piano part. Newly engraved for this 20th anniversary commemorative edition. 2353712 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00 Danza Latina—Brian Balmages. The ultimate in performance flexibility! Written for a professional Venezuelan-born violist, this work draws inspiration from the passionate dance rhythms of Latin America. Ideal for young orchestras who are interested in featuring a soloist, the piece includes both advanced and easy solo parts for viola or violin. Easy percussion parts really add flair and sizzle! 10047927 String Orchestra, opt. Percussion w/ Solo . . . 70.00 Down by the Salley Gardens—Traditional/ arr. Jim Palmer. This beautiful Irish folk song arrangement features a wide dynamic range and beautiful sustained phrases. This piece will challenge your students to find their expressive musical voice. The enchanting melody is supported by rich harmonies and interesting accompaniments. Sure to make string orchestras of all levels sound full and mature. 10872104 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00 Ewe, Thina (We Walk His Way)—arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Pronounced "Away Tina," a little bit of syncopation goes a long way in this fun arrangement of the South African folk tune for Grade 2 strings. Students will play pizzicato, clap and tap, lead and follow, and bow the fun rhythm patterns. Cellos will also love strumming some simple chords. The relaxed tempo is the perfect opportunity to learn the art of subdividing. The notes are very accessible in the keys of G major and D major. 10752114 String Orchestra . . . . . 52.00 Fandango Festival—Victor Lopez. Make your young strings sound like experienced musicians with this high-intensity Spanish- flavored composition. Featuring percussion and a variety of dynamics and articulations, it is exciting and fun to play. With much intensity and bravura, this traditional Spanish dance is a great choice for either festivals or concerts. 10739935 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00 Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song— Brian Balmages. The haunting Sakura melody moves through stunning and beautiful transformations in this musical fantasy before finally coming to rest. Tonal centers switch between minor and major as traditional melodies intertwine with thoughtful countermelodies and contemporary harmonies. Simply gorgeous! 10366818 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00 Feng Yang Song (Flower Drum Song)— arr. Bob Phillips. An ancient Chinese melody dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Feng Yang Song (Flower Drum Song) can help students develop listening skills. Using the G and D major pentatonic scales, this arrangement allows every section to play the melody as well as accompaniment parts in pizzicato or percussive taps on the instrument for authentic sounds. 11193316 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00 Finnish Folk Song Suite—arr. Francis Caravella. The three songs of the Finnish Folk Song Suite were chosen for their common connection to nature. Everyone gets a chance at the melody in this collection of minor-key folk songs reminiscent of Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances but much easier to play! 10696532 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00 I's the B'y—arr. Deborah Baker Monday. Dating back to the 1800s, this folk song captures the spirit of Newfoundland's fishing culture. This arrangement is fun and even includes a creative "Play Off" section that offers a teaching opportunity which can include call-and-response exercises, mini- competitions between sections, a study in creating variations, and other fun exercises. Teachers will enjoy this bonus material for the classroom and performance. 11619011 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00 John Ryan's Polka—arr. Caryn Wiegand Neidhold. What a fun way to start or end your next concert! Caryn's arrangement of John Ryan's Polka has everything from stomping to clapping, and loads of great string parts in between! Each section gets a pass at the melody so everyone will be engaged from start to finish. This one is a show-stopper! 11562036 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00 Just So in the North—Ignatius Sancho/ arr. Dion Morales. This fun arrangement in D major is based on an 18th-century dance tune written by escaped slave Ignatius Sancho. Each section gets a turn with the melody. Skills students will reinforce include string crossings, pizzicato, arco and back, and eighth, quarter, and half-note rhythms. Basses practice easy shifting. Instructions for the dance that goes with the tune are included, so don't be surprised if the audience dances along! 11355502 String Orchestra . . . . . 40.00 Koythu Pattu—Manjula Ramachandran & Cooper Ford. Immerse your orchestra in the vibrant rhythms of Koythu Pattu, a traditional harvest song from India. This dynamic piece celebrates the joy, unity, and gratitude of harvest time with lively melodies, intricate rhythms, and a captivating interplay of sections that mimic the call-and-response style of folk traditions, while simple ornaments add to the charm and an epic accelerando propels the music to a thrilling conclusion. 11617592 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00 La Valentina—arr. Jorge Vargas. Written as a tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia, who fought in the Mexican Revolution at a time when women were not allowed in the Mexican military, this folk song tat is played by many mariachi groups in Mexico and across the United States. She wore her brother's clothes, hid her hair, and used the name Juan Ramirez - and gained the rank of lieutenant. Although this story feels familiar, this full and lush arrangement is fresh and engaging for all students! 11510722 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00 Loch Lomond—arr. Noah Klauss. A folk music classic that is a staple for young players. Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728. 955013 String Orchestra . . . . . 48.00 Montego Bay—Susan H. Day. Take a trip to Jamaica in this catchy tune with optional Latin percussion! This joyful piece features simple syncopation and melodic lines in all sections, evoking bright images of the sunny Caribbean. Sure to delight young players! Includes extra parts for Viola in treble clef and Violin 2 in alto clef for flexible ensembles. 11175161 String Orchestra, Percussion Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Scarborough Fair—arr. Brian Balmages. The aching emotion in this interpretation of Scarborough Fair is a genuine treat for young string groups. The lyrics of the 16th century (possibly older) ballad relates a heartsick couple proposing impossible tasks to prove unending love to one another. Embodied with simple counter lines, harmonies, and dynamic range, Brian Balmages paints an image of youthful love and its inherent theatrics. Excellent! 10091946 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00 A Sertaneja—Fransisca Chiquinha Gonzaga/arr. Dion Morales. Originally composed for voice and piano, this arrangement musically paints a picture of the composer's love of "the hinterland - the land behind the body of water," Rio de Janeiro. Flowing slurs, dotted rhythms, 3/4 time in D minor, and the passing of the melody between the strings celebrate the lapping waters around Rio de Janeiro and a graceful Brazilian dance by one of its beloved composers. Students will love performing this! 11399753 String Orchestra . . . . . 35.00 Folk & Multicultural | Easy