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Shaker Hymn—arr. John O'Reilly. Based
on the hymn 'Tis the Gift to be Simple (used
in Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring"),
this arrangement is a superb vehicle for
exploring early American music and its
links to the present. Skillfully arranged, this
selection is correlated with Strictly Strings,
Book 1, page 34.
2375491 String Orchestra . . . . . 46.00
Simple Gifts—Joseph Brackett/arr. Carrie
Lane Gruselle. Lighthearted and energetic,
this arrangement of Simple Gifts suggests
a dance-like character. With its familiar
and captivating tune supported by a gentle
but persistent underlying rhythmic motif,
students will study balance of sound and
staccato and legato bowing styles.
10592167 String Orchestra . . . . . 45.00
South African Groove (after Siyahamba)
—arr. Mekel Rogers. The South African
hymn Siyahamba serves as the basis for
this happy interpretation of the famous
African folk song. Translated, the word
means "We are marching." The composition
can be performed by strings alone, but
the optional addition of claves and congas
adds another layer of authenticity to the
music. An excellent opportunity to expose
students to world music as well as dotted
and syncopated rhythms.
11566678 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Stone Mountain Stomp—Carl Strommen.
This one stands out in the "fiddle tune"
category. Carl Strommen has managed
to take some of the sounds of Southern
fiddling and mix them with a Western
"Copland-esque" style and make something
really special. Another great feature of this
one is that the violas and low strings all get
a chance at some fiddling.
2472094 String Orchestra . . . . . 53.00
Tango Rio—David Hinds. The zesty
syncopated rhythms of the tango are fully
explored in this well-crafted composition. All
the sections of the orchestra have a turn in
the spotlight as the piece unfolds.
11536262 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
The Wellerman (A New Zealand Sea
Shanty)—arr. Sarah McLellan. With
multiple part options to suit all playing levels
- whether advanced players, complete
beginners, or all those in-between -
everyone will enjoy this new arrangement
of the famous New Zealand sea shanty.
Melodic interest is passed between
instrument sections in the verses, then
everyone joins together on the chorus.
11566103 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . 41.00
Violento (Violent)—Victor Lopez. Give
your students the opportunity to play a
piece for beginning strings that is upbeat
and full of excitement! This energetic
work is a forceful and rhythmically driven
composition that sounds more difficult
than it is. A mixture of danzon, Cuba's
unique genre of song and dance, and
basic rhythmic interplay give this piece a
unique touch. The inclusive, simple, and
repetitious rhythmic patterns will certainly
make a dynamic statement at your next
concert. (1:50)
11400646 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Where the River Shannon Flows—James
I. Russell/arr. Brian Balmages. Based on
the emotional Irish song, this thoughtful
setting paints a picture of a man dreaming
of the day he can return home. At times,
the piece feels more like a fantasy than
an arrangement as the melody weaves
through an increasingly complex series of
textures and harmonies before returning to
the plaintive sounds of the opening.
10877071 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Zira! Zira!—arr. Kathryn Griesinger. This
traditional Ethiopian folk song is an ancient
tribal call to war. Optional percussion depicts
the pounding of the African drums that
stirs a sense of anticipation and bravery.
Intermediate students will encounter
double-stops and heavy accented rhythms
in cut time. Includes alternate Violin 2 parts
in alto clef, as well as Violin 3 parts (Viola in
treble clef) for flexibility. Powerful!
11175184 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Folk & Multicultural
Medium-Easy
African Adventure—Robert Sheldon.
When it comes time to celebrate the
musical colors of Africa, combine the forces
of your string group with your percussion
ensemble on this stylish concert work for the
developing ensemble. Repetitive rhythms
and a catchy melodic hook propel the piece
forward as it develops momentum and
dramatic flair. Substitute Orff instruments
for the melodic percussion for an even more
authentic timbre. A guaranteed favorite!
10280280 String Orchestra,
Percussion Optional . . 46.00
Ahrirang—arr. Soo Han. A lyrical setting
of the beloved Korean Folk song, for
intermediate-level string orchestra. Grade 3.
10991743 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
The Ash Grove—arr. Jim Palmer. A
gorgeous arrangement of this traditional
Welsh folk song. A variety of orchestration
techniques including pizzicato, rich
harmonies, sweeping dynamics, tempo and
key changes, and beautiful counterlines will
make your young string orchestra sound
full and mature. Excellent for teaching part
independence and expressive playing.
11354998 String Orchestra . . . . . 50.00
Ashokan Farewell (from "The Civil
War")—Jay Ungar/arr. Calvin Custer.
The simple, memorable theme from the
acclaimed PBS series makes excellent
concert fare. Calvin Custer's realistic
treatment includes the easy violin solo,
piano and percussion. This is technically
quite easy, but very emotional.
2238723 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Blue-Fire Fiddler—Soon Hee Newbold.
This kickin' fiddle tune is energetic, exciting
and fun. The fast and furious fiddling sounds
much harder than it really is. Riffs, finger
patterns and bowings are very idiomatic
and lend themselves to fast playing. This is
sure to be the hit of the concert!
2474322 String Orchestra . . . . . 75.00
Chinese Folk Song Suite—arr. Chen Yi.
Originally set for vocal ensemble, three
songs from "A Set of Chinese Folk Songs"
have been thoughtfully arranged into a
three-movement suite for intermediate
string orchestra, bringing this beautiful
Chinese folk music to even more young
musicians. The celebratory Fengyang Song
is from Anhui province, the lyrical love song
Flowing Stream is from Yunnan province,
and Mayila comes from the ethnic group
known as Kazakhs.
11500109 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Circle of Rhythm—Reynard Burns.
Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of
African culture, this inspiring original work
features melodies built around a four-bar
rhythmic motif. Perfect for teaching varying
rhythm patterns to the young middle
school orchestra. All sections are given the
melody. Optional percussion part for sogo
or hand drum.
11339406 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Corozal Nights—Doug Spata. This exciting
Latin dance for intermediate orchestra
features approachable syncopation, catchy
rhythms, and low first-finger patterns in
every section of the orchestra. The exotic
D minor tonality and optional percussion
parts add authentic Latin flavor. The set
includes viola parts in treble clef and violin
2 parts in alto clef for ensemble flexibility. A
captivating concert selection!
10981242 String Orchestra, Percussion
Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Danny Boy—Traditional/arr. Harry Alshin.
Lovely, interweaving countermelodies
create a rich inner texture in this beautiful
arrangement of the timeless love song.
Sensibly placed in the key of D Major, this
beautiful arrangement will have lasting
appeal with your students and audiences,
and will be an especially good choice for
combined festival orchestra performance.
Gorgeous! Recorded by Michigan State
University Orchestra on the CD, Teaching
Music Through Performance in Orchestra
Volume 1 - Pepper #5973728.
2266146 String Orchestra . . . . . 49.00
Danse Estrangé—Kirt N. Mozier. Take
a trip to South America and tango in the
streets of Venezuela. Your viola, cello,
and bass performers will love the rich
and singing melodies of their parts that
contrast beautifully with the percussive and
syncopated patterns of later sections. The
exotic harmonies are hypnotic.
11503691 String Orchestra . . . . . 65.00
Danza Espanola—Bob Phillips. A perfect
rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece
uses classic Spanish rhythms and the
famous Andalusian chord progression
found in the music of Spain, Central
and South America. All sections get to
play both the melody and the driving
accompaniment rhythms.
10872102 String Orchestra . . . . . 55.00
Dhyaana—Manjula Ramachandran &
Cooper Ford. This is the perfect piece to
introduce students to some of the unique
sounds and basic techniques of Indian
music. Authentically written and musically
engaging, it features a strong melody and
deliberate rhythmic drive. Dhyaana is a
Sanskrit word meaning contemplation or
meditation. This is an aspect of Indian
culture focused on cultivating serenity,
focus, and self-awareness, often through
music. Written in the Carnatic (South
Indian) musical tradition, this piece uses
melodic patterns from the raga Revathi
as well as common rhythmic patterns
often found in this style. Each part also
includes some introductory gamakas,
ornamentations that are a foundational
part of this style and are marked clearly
with appropriate fingerings. (2:25)
11619620 String Orchestra . . . . . 60.00
Folk & Multicultural | Easy/Medium-Easy
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