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Second to None—Kevin Sluder. The second
violins take center stage in this lively piece set in
6/8 meter. Usually in a supporting role, they now
lead the way through a playful musical journey,
with the rest of the orchestra providing a rich and
colorful backdrop.
11639905 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . M 70.00
The Sneaky Pumpkin—Rebecca Tompkins. A
fun little piece that will bring humor to your fall
concert. Creative use of dynamics and articulation
makes this a great teaching tool that will keep your
students engaged while having fun!
11637913 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Squeaky Toy Waltz—Nicolas Repetto. This novel
new work will introduce budding orchestra students
to 3/4 time (tempo di valse), legato/marcato bow
techniques, and some fun contrasting sections.
Add some optional squeaky toys for extra fun.
Invite a special guest to be your "squeaky toy"
soloist and help accompany your orchestra at your
next concert!
11642807 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Strings in the Trap—Stephen Spottswood. This
hip-hop orchestration incorporates technology
and should be played with the audio track (MP3
download) and a speaker. The piece utilizes
staccato and pizzicato which are to be played in a
fun and lively style. Lots of contemporary swagger!
11376257 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 41.00
Original Concert Works
Beginning
5th Avenue Rock—Kathryn Griesinger. This
rocking piece for beginning strings is based on the
interval of a perfect fifth – thus the title! Students
can practice easy string crossings on open strings,
simple rhythms, and stepwise finger patterns.
Violin 2 doubles viola and cello doubles bass to
build confidence and create a full sound. The
piano and drum set fill in during rests, allowing the
young orchestra to shine at its very first concert.
11401176 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
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 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.
10592171 String Orchestra,
Keyboard Req'd . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Atoms!—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. This ethereal
and driving work captures the essence of the tiny
marvels that make up our universe. This piece
for multilevel string orchestra celebrates how
atoms, though small and invisible, create endless
possibilities when combined. The B part (Grade
2.5) can be treated as a standalone piece or can
be enriched with parts for various skill levels,
including an adapted open string part for students
with disabilities.
11583971 String Orchestra
Multi-Level. . . . . . . . . . . . B-MA 85.00
Beyond the Waterfall—Katie O'Hara LaBrie. A
captivating piece for beginning string orchestra
and piano with an optional Grade 3 violin solo.
Lush string harmonies create a flowing, dreamlike
atmosphere, while twinkling piano lines reflect
shimmering droplets of the water. The optional
soaring solo line adds a touch of expressive
beauty. This piece is equally an enchanting
choice for young orchestras developing musicality
or a great backdrop for more mature students
beginning to explore vibrato.
11617591 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . B-M 55.00
Five Note Fiddler—Brian Balmages. Based
entirely on just the first five notes of the D major
scale, this is an ideal way to reinforce the D
tetrachord while having a ton of fun in a fiddle-
inspired setting. The melody playfully weaves
throughout the ensemble as the music unfolds.
Surprisingly sophisticated in sound, yet very
approachable!
11568698 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Hall of Heroes—Brian Balmages. This stunning
fanfare uses only quarter notes and half notes. All
instruments use just the five notes D to A, with
the exception of violin 1 which uses the full D
major scale; yet all string crossings involve open
strings. Despite its playability, this is powerful,
harmonically sophisticated, and very compelling!
11619626 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Impulse—Brian Balmages. For the very youngest
musicians, this highly energetic piece does not
use eighth notes, is based on a one-octave D
Major scale, and uses mostly stepwise motion
throughout. Despite these features, the music is
powerful and aggressive.
10512570 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 50.00
Instinct—Brian Balmages. This aggressive
work for true beginners portrays those inherent,
sometimes raw behaviors that help a species
survive. All string parts move almost entirely by
stepwise motion and use just half and whole
notes. Violin 1 uses a full D major scale, and all
other instruments use D through B. An optional
percussion part adds considerable interest to the
piece. A background track is also available if you
do not have percussionists. Powerful!
10995999 String Orchestra,
Perc. Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
Into the Midnight Forest—Mekel Rogers. Using
only quarter notes and half notes in modes of
D major, this composition evokes the feeling of
a mysterious march through the darkness that
students will enjoy playing and parents will enjoy
hearing! With easy bowings, limited range, and a
viola part that doubles second violin, this work will
make a first-year orchestra sound marvelous at
their first concert of the year!
11510720 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . B 45.00
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String Orchestra Lighter Selections | All Levels / Original Concert Works | Beginning
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