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2026 Spring Orchestra Catalog

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15 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Canticle of Light—Gary Fagan. A heroic celebration of performers returning to the stage, this piece features lush, melodic passages as well as upbeat sections with dance-like rhythms. Every instrument gets a chance to shine. 11515952 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Daybreak—Daniel Keeler. Written in a friendly D major, this piece begins like the dawning of a new day, lyrical and tranquil. Throughout the opening, the focus is on larger group phrasing and dynamic contrast. Moving on to an upbeat, articulate, and jovial section, the focus moves to hooked bowings and rhythmic triplets that span all strings and give cellos and violas more time on the C string. Sections throughout provide moments of part independence. This is a great piece to practice different musical styles, bowings, dynamic contrast, and overall ensemble playing. 11619600 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Deadly Pursuit—Aaron Soltis. Fast-paced and rhythmically intense, this exciting piece envisions a deadly encounter with high stakes on the line. Driven by relentless sixteenth-note rhythms, it pulses with urgency and precision. Blending cinematic scoring with the structure of a pop song, it delivers a thrilling ride – ideal for a show- stopping concert finale. 11639906 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 75.00 Echoes of Valor—Adrian Gordon. A musical homage to bravery, painting vivid portraits of heroism and resilience. Beginning with heralding notes of optimism and strength, it progresses into a contemplative soundscape that balances tiredness with hope, culminating in an optimistic refrain that echoes unwavering resolve. Approachable 6/8 meter for all, and one shift to third position for a solo violin. Fantastic in every way! 11619601 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 Elementa—Soon Hee Newbold. This stunning three-movement portrays the classical elements air, earth, fire, and water. The opening movement, Flights of Fancy, symbolizes air and features soaring phrases. The second movement, Terra, resembles an Appalachian lullaby and represents earth. The final movement, Fire and Ice, is a tour de force that captures the elements fire and water meeting to create steam and the resulting kinetic energy. Glorious music! 11399644 String Orchestra . . . . . . .M-MA 95.00 Gravitas—Soon Hee Newbold. A grand opening or closing piece for your next concert, this powerful work celebrates strength, beauty, and the journey that shapes us. This highly cinematic and inspirational music includes soaring lines that will take your group to the next level as the adrenaline rushes in. Optional harp and percussion add even more! 11568700 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00 La llorona (The Weeping Woman)—arr. Chris Thomas. An iconic Mexican song rooted in one of the country's most famous and haunting legends. This arrangement features powerful melodies, strumming strings reminiscent of guitars, and dense, contemporary harmonies. Feature a quartet of soloists while also showcasing your ensemble in this fantastic work! (3:30) 11619646 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 75.00 Lake of the Clouds—Michael Hopkins. Beautiful and lyrical, this original concert work for string orchestra depicts a visit to Lake of the Clouds in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The lake is deep blue and lies within thick old-growth forests. The music portrays the majestic beauty and enchanting scenery of this natural treasure. This is an outstanding piece for working on sustaining tone, legato bows, dynamics, and phrasing. 11515947 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 The Old Boatman—Florence Price/arr. Dana Perna. This lyrical work is a shining presentation of Price's signature style. The opening G major theme modulates to A major, featuring brief solos for violin and cello. Although short, the piece requires mature musicality, shifting skills, and vibrato from your ensemble, with moments of delicate dynamics and rubato. 11206042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00 Orchid—Yukiko Nishimura. This lyrical piece has a warm and lovely chord progression that brings delicate emotion to the incredibly beautiful melody line. Your string orchestra will perform expressively as they play from the heart. 11400578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Santa the Barbarian: Snowpocalypse—arr. Randall Standridge. Brace yourselves for the third installment of the Santa the Barbarian saga. This chapter finds our anti-hero battling the coming of spring to create his kingdom of eternal winter! Combining themes from Vivaldi's Spring and Winter as well as Dies Irae; Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop; O Christmas Tree and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, this dramatic work for string orchestra, percussion, and narrator is sure to be a highlight of your winter concert. Ho, Ho, HOOOOOOOO! 11617599 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Shapeshifter—Matthew Gelfer. This high- octane string orchestra piece delivers an adrenaline rush from the first note. Featuring aggressive, driving rock rhythms and punchy syncopation, students will love approaching this modern groove-based piece. The catchy, melodic "licks" are accessible and fun to play. With its powerful momentum and contemporary flair, this piece is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a standout on any concert program. 11630537 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 Starlight Tango—Meagan Thorup. Inspired by Latin American music, this dramatic work brings the energy and allure of tango to the string orchestra. The score incorporates special performance effects including tambor, chicharra, and latigo, giving players an authentic taste of the style's fiery rhythms and textures. Each section enjoys melodic moments of its own, making this piece both a showcase of independence and a musical dance under the stars. 11642916 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00 String Orchestra Original Concert Works | Medium Music Stands From sturdy conductor's stands to portable options, J.W. Pepper has the right stand for every musician. Find the Perfect Music Stand

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