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Polar Vortex—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. Cold air
spins and an arctic chill sets in: a polar vortex
has arrived. This work for multilevel orchestra
encapsulates this wintery weather phenomenon
through its driving D dorian tune, biting spiccato,
and swirling motives. Perform the A parts (Grade
3) on their own, or add in multiple levels to include
even your youngest beginners.
11583970 String Orchestra
Multi-Level . . . . . . . . . . . . B-M 85.00
Ride of the Dullahan—Declan Postlethwaite.
Enter the dark world of Irish legend with this
thrilling piece. Galloping rhythms, eerie melodies,
and intense clashes capture the terror of the
Headless Horseman. Perfect for fall or Halloween
concerts, it builds suspense to a chilling finale.
Scored for Grade 2.5 orchestra, with optional
Grade 1 and 1/2 parts for a multilevel experience.
11637224 String Orchestra . . . . . . B-ME 85.00
Skyline Rising (for Festival String Orchestra)—
Kirt Mosier. This commissioned piece was written
so that elementary, middle, and high school
orchestras could come together and perform a
piece that all could play. The result is this multi-
grade original work perfect for any pyramid
concert, filled with rich sounds and rhythms
reminiscent of the labor and excitement of a
growing city skyline – specifically, New York City!
11000022 String Orchestra
Multi-Level . . . . . . . . . . . VE-M 90.00
Summer from The Four Seasons (Mvt. 3,
Presto)—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Jennifer Meckler.
This arrangement can be performed by an
advanced orchestra alone or as a festival feature
with the addition of optional intermediate and
beginning string parts. Ideal for summer string
camps with mixed-ability ensembles.
11204511 String Orchestra
Multi-Level . . . . . . . . . . . B-MA 90.00
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 a 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. This adaptable version will
give you the flexibility to perform this with many
different ensembles!
11306569 String Orchestra, Keyboard Req'd -
for Adaptable Three-Part
String Ensemble . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
The First Astronomer—Kevin Sluder. Lush
and beautiful, this flexible multilevel piece takes
your orchestra on a cosmic journey of wonder
and discovery. A rich and layered experience for
all performers makes this great for festivals and
mixed-level groups.
11637225 String Orchestra . . . . . . E-MA 90.00
The Russian Music Box—Soon Hee Newbold.
Here is a three-part flexible arrangement of this
exquisite original work for beginning orchestra.
The B-minor modal tonality brings out that
melancholy Russian sound while using notes
familiar to all players. This work sounds rich and
interesting while using only quarter, half, and
whole note values. Piano is optional.
11343929 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .VE-MA 41.00
Viking (Full Flex - for any combination of
instruments)—Soon Hee Newbold. This
outstanding work, now available in this flexible
instrumentation edition, is an exhilarating take
on the dynamic spirit of the ancient Vikings!
Open-string double stops, pizzicato, and
optional percussion create a dramatic sound
that will transport you into a legendary seafaring
adventure. Each instrument part is featured while
working on various bowing styles and dynamics.
Violins utilize low second finger, while basses
have limited low first fingers. Piano and percussion
add to the flair and drama. This is a must-have in
every orchestral library.
11316000 String Orchestra, Percussion Opt. -
Full Flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
STRING ORCHESTRA
Classical Selections
Beginning
Jupiter for Beginning Orchestra—Gustav Holst/
arr. Dion Morales. Gustav Holst's "The Planets"
is one of the most iconic orchestral suites of the
20th century, with each movement representing
the astrological character of a different planet.
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity, is among the most
well-known movements of the suite, capturing a
feeling of abundance, joy, and grandeur.
11624549 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . B 40.00
New World Symphony Theme—Antonín Dvořák/
arr. Michael Allen. Dvořák's most memorable
symphonic theme is arranged here for the youngest
of beginning groups. Correlated with Essential
Elements For Strings at the "Explorer" level.
2314441 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . B 35.00
Rigaudon—Henry Purcell/arr. Bob Phillips.
Choose this simple arrangement of a classic
Baroque dance as a "first concert" work for your
beginning string group. Set in the key of G, the
piece offers each section a chance to play the
melody in very comfortable ranges. Includes
an educational packet with each part that
provides technical exercises, history, theory and
compositional highlights.
10092377 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
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