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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
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